Green Beans Research Articles

Can Foliar-Applied Omeprazole Improve the Yield, Assimilation, Recovery and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Bean Plants?

The low efficiency of nitrogen (N) fertilizers is a frequent problem in agriculture that impacts the environment. Omeprazole (OMP) has been reported to promote N uptake and assimilation in tomato, basil, and corn. However, information about the effect of omeprazole on N assimilation, recovery, and N use efficiency parameters for bean plants is limited. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to determine the effect of foliar applications of OMP at 0, 1, 10, and 100 µM on nitrogen assimilation, growth, yield, nitrogen use efficiency parameters, and recovery percentage in green bean plants. Green bean plants cv. Strike grown in pots were used. Biomass, yield, nitrate reductase activity, photosynthetic pigments concentration, soluble amino acids and protein concentrations, total nitrogen concentration, nitrogen use efficiency parameters, and nitrogen recovery were analyzed. The results obtained indicate that the application of OMP at 1 µM increased yield and biomass, promoted N assimilation through higher NR enzyme activity, higher amino acid concentration, higher N use efficiency coefficient, and allowed a more efficient nitrogen recovery percentage.

Unveiling the Compositional Analysis of Green Coffee Beans with and without Silver Skin.

Green Coffee Bean (GCB) is covered with silver skin that is shed as a by-product of the roasting process. For the first time, a comparative study was conducted to differentiate the compositional analysis of green coffee beans with silver skin and without silver skin. The study aims comparatively assessing nutritional, anti-nutritional and fatty acids composition of green coffee beans with silver skin and without silver skin. The present study is also intended to find out various organic compounds of green coffee beans. The proximate analysis was used to study nutritional composition. Mineral analysis was assessed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The antinutrients like phytic acid and tannin were assessed by UV-visible spectroscopy whereas volumetric and gravimetric analysis was used to determine oxalates and alkaloids. Gas chromatography and Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy were used for studying fatty acids and organic compounds, respectively. Protein content was significantly (p<0.05) high in green coffee beans with silver skin, indicating 15% higher protein. Macro mineral content was also found significantly (p<0.05 and p<0.01) high in green coffee beans with silver skin, whereby 5.11% higher Phosphorus and 24.12% higher Calcium content was observed. However, iron content was 68.10% lower in green coffee beans with silver skin which might be due to its higher tannin content. Trace minerals zinc and copper were also found to contain 57.18% to 18.11% higher concentrations respectively in silver skin. Anti-nutritional analysis revealed the content of phytic acid and tannin as 161 and 77.29 mg/100g, respectively in green coffee beans with silver skin. The percentages of oxalates and alkaloids were found to be 0.64 and 14.30. These anti-nutritional compounds were significantly (p<0.05 and p<0.01) higher from green coffee beans without silver skin. Green coffee beans have been found with an utmost number of saturated fatty acids having palmitic acid as the most abundant. The unsaturated part is mainly composed of linoleic and oleic acid. Chlorogenic acid isomers and caffeine were the organic compounds detected through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. These findings reveal the presence of both nutritional and anti-nutritional components in Coffee silver skin, with significantly higher levels of anti-nutritional factors in green coffee with silver skin, emphasizing the need for caution in the consumption of green coffee and utilization of coffee silver skin as a valuable bioresource.

The Potential of Purple Sweet Potato-based Food Bar as an Immunomodulator and Hepatoprotector Against Diethylnitrosamine-induced Mice

The food bar’s effect as an immunomodulator and hepatoprotector in vivo was tested on male BALB/c mice induced with diethylnitrosamine (DEN). The experimental animals were treated using the Post-test Control Group Design method. Six groups of 30 mice each made up the sample: The negative control group of healthy mice fed with a normal diet (P0); the group of healthy mice given the food bar (P1); the positive control group of mice induced with DEN and given a normal diet (P2); the group of mice induced with DEN and given a normal diet + food bar at 11,700 mg/kg (P3); the group of mice induced with DEN and given a normal diet + food bar at 23,400 mg/kg (P4); and the group of mice induced with DEN given the food bar (P5). The observations conducted included the spleen, which was used for the analysis of immunomodulators on T CD4+CD25+, CD4+, and CD8+ cells with cytokines TNF-α, IFN-Ɣ, and IL-10, blood serum for the analysis of SGPT and SGOT, and liver organ for the analysis of SOD, MDA, and histopathology. The results of the immunomodulator testing showed that the administration of the food bar (P5) significantly (p &lt; 0.05) resulted in the highest percentage of CD4+ T cells at 2.93 % and CD8+ T cells at 5.30 %, a lower percentage of CD8+ T cells expressing proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α at 0.27 % and IFN-γ at 0.29 %), a higher percentage of CD4+ T cells expressing CD25+, and CD25+ T cells expressing anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10) at 2.83 %. This group also exhibited the lowest levels of SGPT and SGOT, a higher percentage of SOD, and a lower percentage of MDA compared to other groups. The food bar, based on the mix of purple sweet potato, mung beans, moringa leaves, and strawberries, also reduced liver damage, as demonstrated through histopathological testing. HIGHLIGHTS Food bar demonstrated effectiveness as an immunomodulator by increasing CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell populations, enhancing CD4+ T-cells expressing CD25+, elevating CD25+ expressing anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10), and reducing CD8+ T-cells suppressing the expression of proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IFN-γ) in the spleens of DEN-induced mice The provision of the food bar as the main diet resulted in reduced levels of SGPT, SGOT, and hepatic MDA in DEN-induced mice and increased SOD activity in mice induced with 50 mg/kg of DEN Food bar based on purple sweet potato, green beans, moringa leaves, and strawberries was able to protect and reduce liver cell damage caused by DEN, as demonstrated by histopathology tests GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Supply chain process structure diagram for processing unit of Arabica Coffee Kintamani Bali

Supply Chain Operational Reference (SCOR) is an approach that can be used to map processes in the supply chain. Process mapping is very useful for understanding the flow of products, money and information. Process mapping can make it easier to evaluate supply chain management weaknesses. This paper aims to map the process flow using the SCOR approach at the Kintamani Bali Arabica coffee processing unit. SCOR contains a structured hierarchy of goods, money and information flow processes which are described in three levels. Level 1 in the supply chain of the Kintamani Bali Arabica coffee processing unit describes the implementation of the planning process, source, make, and delivery. Level 2 shows the process category which consists of two process categories based on stock for processing fresh coffee and based on order-based processes for processing green bean, roasted and ground coffee. Level 3 shows the stages of process elements in each category. This level starts from the entire supply chain planning process stage, to the customer order delivery process stage. The results of this paper describe the structure of the SCOR model at the Kintamani Bali Arabica coffee processing unit connecting all interrelated product, money and information flow processes.

A comparison of life cycle assessment (LCA) of Andungsari Arabica coffee processing technologies towards lower environmental impact.

Indonesia is the fourth largest coffee producer in the world, with most of the production managed by smallholders. Analyzing the current environmental impacts of coffee production processes and moving the sector towards lower impact systems, including options for industrial ecology (IE) is critical. The aim of IE for Sustainable Coffee Production (SCP) is primarily toward Zero Waste (ZW), while producing high-quality coffee products that could potentially access new environmentally-oriented markets. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was applied in this study to evaluate the environmental impacts of coffee production, from the farm through to various coffee products, focusing on Global Warming Potential (GWP). Data was obtained from a pilot plant operation at Andungsari Coffee Group – Bondowoso, Indonesia, for coffee production using Semi-wash (SW) and Full-wash (FW) processes, from Coffee Cherry Beans (CB) to Green Beans (GB), and Coffee Powder (CP). The novelty of this work was the assessment of the impact of SW and FW, which are not often distinguished by previous studies, and which offer possibilities for improving the grade of coffee products. Observation and experimental data were used to obtain data from production operations to identify the environmental impact and also the potential feedstocks for the production of biogas and other industrial ecology strategies for developing by-products. For both SW and FW the input of 3 tonnes of CB produced 512 kg CP. The LCA indicated that the GWP for 1 kg CP (CB to CP) from SW was 0.765 kg CO2-eq, and for FW was 0.741 kg CO2-eq. In the future, further consideration of alternative by-products will be undertaken in order to produce a more effective IE system towards SCP.

Standardization of the accelerated aging test methodology for snap bean seed to differentiate batches by physiological quality

ABSTRACT Seed quality is extremely important for the entire production chain, given that good quality seeds contribute to obtaining vigorous and productive plants. For this reason, it is necessary to evaluate the quality of batches through vigor tests to complement the results obtained from the standard germination test. Because snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is propagated through seed, this work was undertaken to standardize the methodology of accelerated aging test for snap bean seed compared to the standard germination test to differentiate batches in terms of physiological quality. The study utilized the cvs “Top Seed” and “Feltrin,” with 48, 72 or 96 h exposure periods and temperatures ranging from 15 to 40°C. There were four replications of 50 seeds for each condition. During the germination test, the percentage of first germination count and total germination were analyzed, and the vigor was expressed as a percentage during the accelerated aging test. The accelerated aging test for snap bean seed should be conducted at a temperature of 41°C, with an exposure period of 72 h, considering that this methodology allows differentiating seed batches in terms of physiological quality, contributing to decision-making in the seed production chain. The accelerated aging test was more efficient than the standard germination test in differentiating batches of snap bean seed, proving to be a possible alternative to evaluating the physiological quality of batches of snap bean seed.

Cultivation of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with an effective Biofertilizer for sustainable farming

Cultivation of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with an effective Biofertilizer for sustainable farming

The residual of ameliorant formulation from local resources on chemical properties of inceptisols and production of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Ameliorant based on local resources is an alternative solution to farmers in sustainably optimise agricultural waste. This study aimed to determine the residual ameliorant formulation from a local resource on the chemical properties of Inceptisols and the production of green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in central horticultural production of Banuhampu Agam, West Sumatra. This study used a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with eight treatments and three replications, namely: [A]=Control; [B]=Bamboo biochar (BB)+Tithonia Green Fertilizer (TGF)+Chicken Manure (CM)+Agam Compost (CA); [C]=BB+TGF+CM; [D]=BB+TGF+CA; [E] = BB+CM+CA; [F]=TGF+CM+CA; [G]=Farmer’s tradition (FT) and [H]=Ministry of Agriculture recommendations (MAR). Residual formulation of ameliorant from local resources had a significant effect on chemical properties of Inceptisols (pH, EC, CEC, OC, total N, available P) and total yield (kg plot−1) and % P in green beans, compared to control. Residual ameliorant formulation from local resources (TGF+CM+CA) had improved OC (0.88; 0.72 and 0.56% C) in Inceptisols and total yield (8.30; 5.10 and 4.90 kg plot−1) and 0.002; 0.007 and 0.006% P in green beans, better than the control, FT and MAR. The application of local resource-based amelioration technology is very significant to land optimisation, especially OM.

Price Dynamics of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) in India

The development of society depends on several core elements, including food, livelihood, nutritional security, and healthcare. To gain insight into the dynamics and volatility of prices of top crops, a study was conducted analysing wholesale monthly price data for selected states and all of India from January 2005 to December 2021. Various methodologies such as the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), seasonality index, Cuddy Della Valle Index, rescaled range analysis, and ARCH-GARCH model were utilized to achieve the research objectives. According to the study, West Bengal had major crop price fluctuations with tomatoes being costly from July to November, onions from August to January, and potatoes from July to December. Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Punjab experienced the highest monthly price instability for tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. Additionally, the prices of TOP crops were more unpredictable than cereals and pulses. The price series of potatoes had long-term memory detection, and onions had the highest price volatility among TOP crops. According to the study, in order to tackle the price variability of TOP crops, it is necessary to enhance price stabilization measures. By implementing integrated policies, a stable pricing system can be established for top crops, which will not only safeguard the interests of consumers but also ensure food and economic security for farmers.

A Promising Functional Food for Diabetes Prevention, Antioxidation, and Anti-inflammation of Green Coffee Bean Extract

Functional foods and nutrition have become increasingly popular in preventing and reducing the incidence of diabetes. Green coffee bean extract (GCBE) has received much interest because of the evidence that coffee consumption reduces the risk of diabetes and many inflammatory diseases. This study was designed to investigate the phytochemicals contained in GCBE and their antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory efficacies. GCBE phytochemicals were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This analysis demonstrated that chlorogenic acid was the predominant component of GCBE, followed by caffeine and caffeic acid. The antioxidant capacity of GCBE was assessed using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azinobis 3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) assays, demonstrating significant scavenging capacity with IC50 values of 2.96 ± 1.04 and 7.63 ± 1.03 µg/mL, respectively. The anti-hyperlipidemic efficacy of GCBE was observed through inhibiting cholesterol absorption (by increasing micelle sizes and decreasing cholesterol solubility), lipid digestion, and pancreatic lipase activity in vitro. The investigations revealed that GCBE possessed anti-hyperlipidemic properties by inhibiting cholesterol absorption, lipid digestion, and pancreatic lipase activity. Specifically, GCBE increased micelle particle sizes by ~6.5-fold, decreased cholesterol solubility by 2-fold, and reduced pancreatic lipase activity by 25%. Additionally, the in vitroanti-hyperglycemic activity of GCBE was evaluated by inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase capacity. GCBE demonstrated anti-hyperglycemic activity by inhibiting α-amylase activity (32.80 ± 7.06% inhibition), while α-glucosidase activity remained unaffected. The anti-inflammatory potential of GCBE was evaluated by mRNA regulation using RT-PCR analysis. This analysis revealed that GCBE attenuated mRNA expression of COX-2, TNF-α, IL-1b, and IL-6 in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. GCBE’s antioxidant, anti-hyperlipidemic, and anti-hyperglycemic efficacies and its molecular mechanisms in modulating the inflammation pathway found in the present study highlight its potential as a supplement in functional foods or beverages. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2024-05-01-08 Full Text: PDF

The effect of chitosan priming on germination indices and biochemical characteristics of French bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris cv. Sadri) under salinity stress

The effect of chitosan priming on germination indices and biochemical characteristics of French bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris cv. Sadri) under salinity stress

Competitiveness of Egyptian Green Beans in International Markets

Competitiveness of Egyptian Green Beans in International Markets

Using desalinated water from solar stills to irrigate green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in different water regimes with an application of 15N stable isotope

Using desalinated water from solar stills to irrigate green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in different water regimes with an application of 15N stable isotope

Rancang Bangun Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) Sebagai Suplai Daya Alternatif Germinasi Kacang Hijau

The central government has established the National Energy Policy (KEN) to increase the utilization of renewable energy sources (EBT) by around 23% by 2025 and 31% by 2050. In an effort to support the government's program, researchers have developed a Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) as an alternative power supply to replace the energy source from PT PLN for electrical equipment used in the green bean germination process such as lights, fans, and water pumps. This prototype consists of two chambers: a combustion chamber that generates electrical energy and a control room for the germination process. These two areas are separated to ensure that the control device and germination process are not affected by the heat from combustion. The main components of this prototype include ten TEG units with a maximum power of 5.2 W, a 33 Ah battery, an 8A Buck-boost converter, a 3A Buck converter, a 6W Full Spectrum LED, four DC fans, and a DC pump. The TEG functions effectively as the germination process proceeds smoothly.

Cadmium accumulation in wastewater-irrigated vegetables: Exploring factors, thresholds, health implications, and transfer modeling

The Introduction of cadmium (Cd) into the soil-crop system through wastewater (WW) irrigation poses a significant challenge to environmental safety. However, the understanding of the relationship between Cd phytoavailability in WW-irrigated soil and its uptake characteristics in edible vegetables remains largely unknown. This study aims to analyze the influence of WW irrigation on the accumulation characteristics and health risks associated with Cd in the soil-vegetables system. Soil and corresponding vegetable samples were collected from 12 vegetable farms including cabbage, lettuce, green beans, and pepper were studied under wastewater (WW) and freshwater (FW) irrigation. WW irrigation led to a significant increase in soil Cd levels, with enrichment factor, and contamination factor values ranging from 2.9 to 3.1 and 2.7 to 3.3 times higher, respectively, compared to the control. Across the study farms, WW irrigation increased Cd concentrations in cabbage, green beans, lettuce, and pepper by 62–220%, 55–100%, 25–68%, and 29–80%, respectively, compared to FW-irrigated farms. The average hazard quotient (HQ) and carcinogenic risk (CR) scores for Cd in WW-irrigated vegetables indicated low risk (0.1 < HQ) and fell within the permissible range (1.00E-06 < CR < 1.00E-04) for children and adults. The soil DTPA-extractable Cd thresholds for WW-irrigated farms cultivating cabbage, lettuce, green beans, and pepper were 0.62, 0.72, 0.85, and 0.83 mg kg−1, respectively. The results provide insight into the management strategies along with developing sustainable production practices for common leafy vegetables in Cd-enriched soil resulting from WW irrigation.

Estimating phenotypic stability for relevant yield and quality traits in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) using AMMI analysis

The presence of strong G x E (genotype by environment interaction) is a major hurdle for selecting superior genotypes when genotypes are placed into new and unfamiliar production systems. Genotype or cultivar (s) with high yield potential and having less adaptability and stability to particular environment is never a suitable choice for a breeder and farmer particularly. Purposefully, four successive seasons were chosen to enumerate the phenotypic stability of 27 French bean genotypes for yield and quality traits by involving modern statistical tools like AMMI (Additive Main Effect and Multiplicative Interaction), GGE [G + (G x E)] and cluster analysis. AMMI analysis of variance witnessed magnitude of G, E and G x E was 81.94%, 11.58% and 6.48% of the total variation respectively. The IPCA I (Interaction Principal Component Axes) was contributed with 55.44%, 73.60%, 71.81%, 81.69% and 72.16% G x E variations of days to 50% flowering, pod length, number of pods per plant, average pod weight and pod yield respectively. For qualitative traits i.e., protein content (mg/100g FW), total soluble solids (%) and total phenol content (mg GAE/g FW) the involvement of IPCA I to total genotype by environment interaction variations were 89.55%, 96.07% and 66.52% respectively. The AMMI biplot revealed French bean genotypes viz., IC632961, Arka Sukomal, IIHR-PV-29, IIHR-PV-30 having low AMMI stability value and higher mean value for relevant yield and quality traits in both late kharif and rabi as two mega-environments. Multivariate analysis demonstrated significant higher contribution of pod yield associated traits towards total variations and positive correlation between them. The 27 French bean genotypes formed five groups as per Euclidean distance and the clustering revealed the nature of diversity of French bean genotypes viz., IC 632961, IIHR-B-PV-24, Arka Sukomal, Arka Arjun, Ayoka and Phalguni in response to changing environments and can be utilized in future breeding programme. The study revealed pole type French bean genotypes viz., IC 632961, Arka Sukomal and bush type French bean genotypes viz., IIHR-B-PV-29, IIHR-B-PV-30 could be promising for utilization in future breeding programmes for the concerned traits.

Increasing the Endurance of Futsal Athletes by Providing Green Bean Porridge

This research aims to find out whether there is an increase in the endurance of futsal athletes through feeding green bean porridge. Experimental type of research. Experimental research is research that seeks to find the influence of certain variables on other variables under strictly controlled conditions. So the population of this study was all futsal athletes at SMA Negeri 9 Makassar. A sample of 10 people was obtained based on the criteria, namely males aged 15-17 years using a purposive sampling technique. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive tests, normality tests, and T-tests (hypothesis tests) using a computer via SPSS 16.0 with a sig level of 0.05. Based on data analysis, the results of descriptive tests with the group given green bean porridge obtained an average value (mean) of 37.61 with a standard deviation of 2.99 a minimum value of 32.90, a maximum of 41.10. The group without giving green bean porridge obtained an average value (mean) of 34.64 with a standard deviation of 3.49 a minimum value of 29.50 and a maximum of 39.90. The results of the data normality test were with a total of Asymp= 0.99 (pretest) and with a total of Asymp= 0.65 (posttest) where the value of sig0.00 &lt;0.05. Hypothesis test results (T-test) data between the pretest and post-test have a mean difference of 92.97) so it can be concluded that there is an increase in giving 100 grams of green bean porridge to vo2Max in futsal athletes at SMA Negeri 9 Makassar.

Effect of struvite on the growth of green beans on Mars and Moon regolith simulants

Abstract When humans are going to live on the Moon or Mars, food production and reusing waste products as manure will be essential for their survival. This calls for a circular sustainable agricultural ecosystem for food production. Earlier experiments have shown that crop growth is possible on simulant regoliths though there are several challenges. One of them is the shortage of nitrate or ammonium in the regoliths. Moreover, phosphate is not easily available. This could be solved by the application of human feces as manure. The goal of this experiment was to test if human urine-based struvite (MgNH4PO4) could fertilize Mars and Moon regolith simulants and lead to a higher yield of green beans. Three “soils” were examined: Mars regolith simulant (MMS), Moon regolith simulant (JSC 1A), and Earth potting soil with and without struvite. Forty grams of struvite were added, besides 10% (volume) organic matter. The experiment was conducted in tenfold. Length of plants was recorded, and beans were harvested when ripe and at the end of the experiment, three and a half months after the start. The struvite treatment yielded a significantly higher bean harvest. Plants on potting soil and Moon soil simulant with struvite addition reached the same height and were higher than the control plants. The plants on Mars soil simulant were smaller but still taller than the control. It can be concluded that the addition of struvite had a significant positive effect on the production of green beans on potting soil and Mars and Moon soil simulant.

Boron Nutrition in Coffee Improves Drought Stress Resistance and, Together with Calcium, Improves Long-Term Productivity and Seed Composition

Coffee production around the world is under threat due to climate variability and change, and drought stress will increase in many coffee regions; nutrient management practices can enhance the adaptation capacity of coffee production. Considering that coffee is a crop sensitive to boron (B) deficiency, this research investigated how B nutrition improves resistance to drought stress in coffee under controlled conditions as well as how the interaction with calcium (Ca2+) influences productivity, seed composition, and soil fertility during a production cycle of 5 years. Under controlled conditions for seven months, coffee plants were submitted to water stress with and without B nutrition. In the field, the coffee plantation was exposed to two B rates (0.6 and 1.1 kg.ha−1-year−1) with a fixed calcium (Ca2+) rate and a control without Ca2+ and B. After 9 months of growth and seven months of water deficit, under controlled conditions, the application of B significantly (p &lt; 0.05) reduced the negative effect of water stress on coffee growth. Under field conditions, after a production cycle of 5 years, the application of 0.6 kg B and 77 kg CaO. ha−1.year−1 yielded 14% more than the control without B and Ca2+. An increase in the B rate to 1.1 kg.ha−1.year−1 with the same Ca2+ rate increased the productivity significantly (p &lt; 0.05) by 37% compared to the control. The B application also improved significantly (p &lt; 0.05) the B content in the soil at 0–30 cm. The B treatments influenced the biochemical composition of the green coffee beans, with a significant (p &lt; 0.05) inverse correlation between the B content of the green coffee beans and caffeine and unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), mainly, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids, which are considered negative descriptors of the coffee quality.

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) floral strips support natural enemies and maintain yields in organic green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) crops

Arthropod natural enemies can contribute to pest management by consuming crop pests, but populations of these natural enemies may be low within crops due to a lack of resources. Floral strips can provide these resources and support natural enemy communities, which in turn can suppress pest populations and thereby improve crop yields. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) floral strips were added to experimental plots of organic green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and paired with control plots, without floral strips, to determine their impact on arthropod communities, crop yields, and pest control costs. Crop yields were maintained, but costs of pest control significantly lower (16%) in plots with floral strips. This was not explained by an increased abundance or diversity of natural enemies or a decrease of pests (i.e. all herbivores). Instead, the composition of arthropod natural enemy communities were similar between buckwheat floral strips and the crop, suggesting that the floral strips support natural enemies already present within crops. Semi-natural edge habitat in control plots, had a unique community of natural enemies, which had little spillover into the crop and therefore may have little impact on biological control. These results suggest that higher crop yields can be achieved with reduced inputs, such as insecticides, by adding floral strips to crops as they may support the natural enemies present within crops. Future studies should consider the impacts of specific natural enemies, rather than diversity, and direct measurements of biological control to connect the impact of floral strips to crop yields.