Mirela DRĂGAN, Silvana Mihaela DĂNĂILĂ-GUIDEA, Ştefana JURCOANE
ABSTRACT :
Cover crops represent a sustainable agricultural technology with beneficial effects on both soil fertility and pollinator biodiversity. Between 2022 and 2024, in Cornetu, Ilfov County, a field study was carried out that evaluated the impact of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), white mustard (Sinapis alba), phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), peas (Vicia sativa) and camelina (Camelina sativa)) on bee productivity and soil health. Soil analyses indicated an increase in humus content from 2.70% in 2022 to 4.27% in 2024, confirming the positive effect of these crops on soil fertility and structure. The study included monitoring pollinator diversity and analysing the risks associated with the use of bioinsecticides in beekeeping agroecosystems, in the context of legislative changes and biodiversity protection requirements.