Cover crops as a weed management strategy in Mediterranean horticulture: evidence from field experiments in Portugal
Filipe Madeira
Sustainable intensification of horticultural systems requires effective weed management strategies that reduce reliance on synthetic herbicides while maintaining crop productivity. Agroecological practices, particularly the use of multispecies cover crops, are increasingly recognized as promising tools to reconcile weed suppression with environmental sustainability. This study assessed the effects of multispecies winter cover crop on weed dynamics in Mediterranean horticultural systems in centra