Division: ASA Section: Global Agronomy

Title: Symposium--Polyculture and Perennial Grains For Sustainable Agriculture

Lead Community Sponsor: Perennial Grain Development Community
Cosponsor: Agronomic Production Systems, Environmental Quality, Global Agronomy, Land Management & Conservation
Community Cosponsor: Perennial Grain Development Community
Format: Oral Symposium
Keywords: multipurposeperennial grainpolyculturesoil health

Session Description: The objective of the oral session will be to present recent findings about growth, production and multiple uses of perennial grains. Their environmental and economic benefits will be discussed with a global context and case examples. The session will present research findings on perennial wheat and other perennials of how they are used to promote soil health and conservation of natural resources, aka Sustainable Agriculture.

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