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Table 11 Ecosystem services represented across relevant reviews along with the ratio of primary studies to reviews

From: The multifunctional roles of vegetated strips around and within agricultural fields

Service type

Ecosystem service

Number of reviews

Primary studies per review

Provisioning services

Food

25

1.76

 

Fresh water

15

3.07

 

Fiber and fuel

24

1.08

 

Biochemical products

1

0.00

 

Genetic materials

3

1.33

Regulating services

Climate regulation

15

3.20

 

Hydrological regimes

30

6.50

 

Pollution control

70

4.47

 

Erosion protection

47

2.51

 

Natural hazards

2

7.50

 

Pest regulation

15

8.87

 

Nutrient cycling

10

29.70

Cultural services

Spiritual and inspirational

0

–

 

Recreational

6

1.67

 

Aesthetic

8

1.38

 

Educational

0

 

Supporting services

Biodiversity

51

12.98

 

Pollination

6

5.17

 

Soil formation

7

20.57