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supplement. Background: The health benefits of organic foods are unclear. Purpose: To …

Organic farming is characterized by the prohibition of the use of chemical synthetic fertilizers,
pesticides, feed additives and genetically modified organisms and by the application of …

Low-input agricultural systems aim at reducing the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
in order to improve sustainable production and ecosystem health. Despite the integral role of …

Genotype (cultivar), soil and climatic conditions, the agrotechnology used, and the
interaction of the factors mentioned play a key role in the yield and quality of wheat grain …

Organic farming may contribute substantially to future agricultural production worldwide by
improving soil quality and pest control, thereby reducing environmental impacts of …

Climate change, with increasing temperatures and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels,
constitutes a severe threat to the environment and all living organisms. In particular …

The paper gives an overview of recent studies investigating the health value of organic
foods and presents a framework for estimating the scientific impact of these studies …

The aim of the present analysis was to evaluate the micronutrient content of plant foods
produced by organic and conventional agricultural methods. Studies were identified from a …

Zinc (Zn), an essential micronutrient, is required for improving crop productivity, human and
animal nutrition. To overcome zinc deficiency, use of zinc solubilizing bacteria has been a …

Soil and crop management practices affect soil processes, agro-ecosystem functioning and
sustainability of agricultural production systems. Organic farming production system is being …