Levantamento bibliométrico dos serviços ecossistêmicos prestados por artrópodes associados a plantas de adubação verde entre 2000 e 2023 no Brasil

Abstract

This dissertation conducted a bibliometric survey to investigate how green manure and different sowing densities affect ecosystem services in agroecosystems, focusing on the interaction between cover crops and arthropod fauna. A total of 27 green manure species from the Fabaceae, Poaceae, Brassicaceae, and Asteraceae families were analyzed for their effects on biodiversity, soil fertility, and the provision of ecosystem services, such as pollination, biological control, and nutrient cycling. The results demonstrated that higher sowing densities and species combinations enhance the diversity of beneficial arthropods and improve soil structure and quality. However, scientific gaps remain, particularly regarding the use of commercially available "seed mixes," which are widely adopted by farmers but poorly studied by science. This study underscores the importance of green manure as a strategic agricultural practice for sustainability and highlights the need for further research to deepen understanding of ecological interactions and optimize the benefits of this technique.