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: Received: 20 December 2023 / Approved: 21 December 2023 / Online: 21 December 2023 (03:54:43 CET)
How to cite:
Manyaku, A.; Witbooi, H. Organic Horticulture as a Potential Tool to Mitigate Climate Change and for the Production of Healthier Fruit and Vegetables. Preprints2023, 2023121588. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1588.v1
Manyaku, A.; Witbooi, H. Organic Horticulture as a Potential Tool to Mitigate Climate Change and for the Production of Healthier Fruit and Vegetables. Preprints 2023, 2023121588. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1588.v1
Manyaku, A.; Witbooi, H. Organic Horticulture as a Potential Tool to Mitigate Climate Change and for the Production of Healthier Fruit and Vegetables. Preprints2023, 2023121588. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1588.v1
APA Style
Manyaku, A., & Witbooi, H. (2023). Organic Horticulture as a Potential Tool to Mitigate Climate Change and for the Production of Healthier Fruit and Vegetables. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1588.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Manyaku, A. and Hildegard Witbooi. 2023 "Organic Horticulture as a Potential Tool to Mitigate Climate Change and for the Production of Healthier Fruit and Vegetables" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1588.v1
Abstract
Organic horticulture is a holistic management system which follows good production practices and should be considered as the cornerstone of mitigating climate change and to produce healthier fruits and vegetables. This agroecosystem practice not only benefits the green economy but promotes and enhances soil biological activity, biodiversity, and other biological cycles in the sphere. The last decade has observed a rise in the production and consumption of organically certified agricultural products due to their higher nutritional value, lowered risk of exposure to harmful chemicals and improved organoleptic properties. The aim of this review was to demonstrate the considerable impact of organic horticulture on mitigating climate change and simultaneously satisfy consumer needs. The outcome of this review demonstrates that there are still numerous research studies required to evaluate how different farming systems and pedoclimatic conditions can contribute to more efficient horticultural practices.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science and Technology
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