Crop diversity and cropland area stabilize food production as much as irrigation, but larger countries are likely to benefit more. This relationship can guide policy development and nation-specific management strategies in the pursuit of stable food supplies.
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Jin, Z., Tilman, D. Crop diversity benefits increase with nation size. Nat Food 5, 463–464 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-00999-8
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