Organic farming boosts plant diversity from local to landscape scales
Organic farming boosts plant diversity benefits over conventional farming at both small and large scales. Researchers compared plant communities in different habitats like fields and grasslands. They discovered that organic farms have more diverse plant species and support unique flowers compared to conventional farms. These differences are mainly due to certain flowers that thrive in organic fields. The study shows that organic farming promotes a variety of flowering plants, especially in simpler landscapes. Increasing organic farming over large areas can greatly enhance plant diversity, benefiting conservation efforts.