J. Six

Microbial resistance and resilience to drought under organic and conventional farming

This study examines how microbial communities in organic and conventional farming systems respond to drought, finding that fungal communities are more affected than prokaryotes, and that farming practices may not sufficiently buffer drought stress.

Performance of a winter wheat composite cross population in two temperate agroforestry systems: a case study

This study compares the performance of a winter wheat composite cross population (CCP) and a commercial variety in two agroforestry systems, finding yield advantages for the CCP in one site but quality advantages for the commercial variety.

How do different functional groups of crop perform in temperate silvoarable agroforestry systems? A case study

This study evaluates how different crop species perform under varying shade, fertilisation, and irrigation conditions in a temperate silvoarable agroforestry system, identifying yield impacts and management recommendations.

Positive effects of crop diversity on productivity driven by changes in soil microbial composition

This study shows that increasing crop diversity in intercropping systems enhances soil microbial diversity and crop yield, but the effects are context-dependent and smaller than abiotic factors.

Mapping the impacts of hurricanes Maria and Irma on banana production area in the Dominican Republic

This study assesses the impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria on banana production in the Dominican Republic using remote sensing data and finds that 11.35% of plantations were damaged, with new plantations often located in high-risk areas.