| This research project, which is part of the systems innovation program `creating space¿ will develop a semi-natural agro-production system based on cereals with a large genetic and floristic diversity. Herbs that can support production ¿ because they can promote natural enemies of pest insects - and are also visually attractive are part of this system. Undesirable herbs, like nightshades, are as much as possible repressed. The new system needs to different from existing agro-ecosystems in its high level of biodiversity and in a production that is less dependent on external inputs like crop.English summaryThis research project, which is part of the systems innovation program `creating space¿ will develop a semi-natural agro-production system based on cereals with a large genetic and floristic diversity. Herbs that can support production ¿ because they can promote natural enemies of pest insects - and are also visually attractive are part of this system. Undesirable herbs, like nightshades, are as much as possible repressed. The new system needs to different from existing agro-ecosystems in its high level of biodiversity and in a production that is less dependent on external inputs like crop protection agents and fertilizers. |
