Sustainable Crop Production Systems and Human Nutrition (original) (raw)

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

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The increasing global population necessitates a significant enhancement in food production, particularly in nutritional quality, while simultaneously addressing environmental sustainability. Traditional agricultural practices, which largely focused on maximizing yields through synthetic means, have led to adverse ecological impacts. This paper emphasizes the importance of developing next-generation sustainable crop production systems that integrate innovative practices, such as the use of cover crops and biologicals, to improve soil health and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs. A case study on sustainable tomato production illustrates how these advanced systems can increase both yield and nutritional quality. The findings underscore the interplay between crop genotype and agroecosystem factors in determining the nutrient content of crops, highlighting the need for ongoing research into crop cultivar robustness across varying environments.