Envisioning perennial agroecosystems in Palestine

Tesdell, Omar; Othman, Yusra; Dowani, Yara; Khraishi, Samir; Deeik, Mary; Muaddi, Fouad; Schlautman, Brandon; Krug, Aubrey Streit; Tassel, David L. Van

doi:10.1016/j.jaridenv.2019.104085

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“…For instance, improving tillage practices and incorporating residue was found to increase water-use efficiency by 30%, rice-wheat yields by 5-37%, income by 28-40%, while reducing and GHG emissions by 16-25% [8]. Further options of interest include perennial crops [83][84][85], polyculture [86], mosaic landscapes [87] and the use of pollinator strips or other habitat [88,89], which support crop productivity through ecological intensification [90].…”

Section: Sustainable Agricultural Practicesmentioning

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The Role of Organic Fertilizers in Transition to Sustainable Agriculture in the MENA Region

Avery¹

2022

New Generation of Organic Fertilizers

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Organic fertilizers can serve as an element of transitions to sustainable low-input agriculture in semi-arid regions of the MENA region. They play a key role in supporting soil biota and soil fertility. Yield improvements, availability and relatively low costs make organic fertilizers an attractive alternative for farmers. In semi-arid regions, important considerations are improved soil quality, which in turn affects soil water retention, while better root development helps crops resist heat and water stress. Organic fertilizers thus support climate adaptation and regional food security. Soil quality is crucial for carbon sequestration, at the same time that increased nutrient retention reduces impacts of agricultural runoff on groundwater and water bodies. Factors that impede the generalised use of organic fertilizers include lack of expertise, subsidy structures, constraints of the wider food and agricultural systems, and difficulties in transitioning from conventional agriculture. Such obstacles are aggravated in countries affected by security issues, financial volatility or restrictions in access to market. Against the background of both general and local constraints, the chapter examines possible pathways to benefit from organic fertilizers, in particular synergies with other sustainable agricultural practices, as well as improved access to expertise.

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Section: Sustainable Agricultural Practicesmentioning

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The Role of Organic Fertilizers in Transition to Sustainable Agriculture in the MENA Region

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2022

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“…Several wild food plants could be used as grain legumes or oilseed grains, in addition to their current use as vegetables (Tesdell et al, 2020). Examples include Lotus palaestinus Blatt., Pisum fulvum Sibth.…”

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New Food Crop Domestication in the Age of Gene Editing: Genetic, Agronomic and Cultural Change Remain Co-evolutionarily Entangled

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“…Such a wild plant is being explored by scientists around the world for barley breeding and improvement but is also beginning to be explored for domestication as a perennial grain (Westerbergh et al, 2018). plants in a social context in order to advance pilot studies for selection and domestication; the group envisions perennial grain agroecosystems in Palestine (Tesdell et al, 2020). Diverse perennial grain agroecosystems could enable long-term adaptation to both climate crisis and economic dependency by making large-scale food production sustainable and possible once more.…”

Section: A So Cial Perennial Vis I Onmentioning

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“…Perennial grain production may include tillage but greatly reduces it. However, Palestine is also home to a deep history of diverse polycultures, with many perennial crops (Tesdell et al, 2020). A complex of domesticated perennial tree crops inhabits the land too, including olive, grape, and almond.…”

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“…In particular, they recognize and credit the knowledge held and shared by Palestinian women farmers (Tesdell et al, 2019). (Tesdell et al, 2020). Diverse perennial grain agroecosystems could enable long-term adaptation to both climate crisis and economic dependency by making large-scale food production sustainable and possible once more.…”

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A social perennial vision: Transdisciplinary inquiry for the future of diverse, perennial grain agriculture

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2020

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Envisioning perennial agroecosystems in Palestine

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

The Role of Organic Fertilizers in Transition to Sustainable Agriculture in the MENA Region

The Role of Organic Fertilizers in Transition to Sustainable Agriculture in the MENA Region

New Food Crop Domestication in the Age of Gene Editing: Genetic, Agronomic and Cultural Change Remain Co-evolutionarily Entangled

A social perennial vision: Transdisciplinary inquiry for the future of diverse, perennial grain agriculture

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