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Innovation · 14 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

Functional biodiversity: designing habitat that supports crop protection

Not all flowers are equal. Selecting plant species that feed beneficial insects without hosting pests is the key design challenge.

Functional biodiversity: designing habitat that supports crop protection

Functional biodiversity is about choosing the right plants, in the right place, to support natural enemies of crop pests.

Design considerations

  • Flowering period and nectar accessibility
  • Avoiding plants that host key pests or diseases
  • Placement relative to the crop and prevailing winds

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