A scientific study taken over the span of two years revealed that planting strips of wildflowers in agricultural fields could lead to positive long-term effects on the crops. Mainly serving as a natural pest control, this new technique could reduce farmers' planting and maintenance costs as well as lead to biodiversity.
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Franjas de flores silvestres ayudan al crecimiento de cultivos y la biodiversidad

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Un estudio científico realizado durante dos años reveló que plantar franjas de flores silvestres en campos agrícolas podría tener efectos positivos a largo plazo en los cultivos. Esta nueva técnica, que sirve principalmente como control natural de plagas, podría reducir los costos de plantación y mantenimiento de los agricultores, además de favorecer la biodiversidad.

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