Advances in Agroecology

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1. Land Use Intensification

   Effects on Agriculture, Biodiversity, and Ecological Processes

   Edited by David Lindenmayer, Saul Cunningham, Andrew Young

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   By 2050, the global population of humans is predicted to increase by 35%. Approximately 70 % more food may be required, and this will take place against a backdrop of 15-40% land degradation. This book examines land use intensification and biodiversity conservation and its impacts. It also...

   Published July 25th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Microbial Ecology in Sustainable Agroecosystems

   Edited by Tanya E. Cheeke, David C. Coleman, Diana H. Wall

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   While soil ecologists continue to be on the forefront of research on biodiversity and ecosystem function, there are few interdisciplinary studies that incorporate ecological knowledge into sustainable land management practices. Conventional, high fossil-fuel input-based agricultural systems can...

   Published July 16th 2012 by CRC Press
3. Global Economic and Environmental Aspects of Biofuels

   Edited by David Pimentel

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   Biofuels and food are dependent on the same resources for production: land, water, and energy. The conjuncture of food, energy, and climate crises demands a new direction in how to harness agriculture to the joint tasks of energy-saving, emissions reduction, and food security. Global Economic and...

   Published April 1st 2012 by CRC Press
4. Sustainable Agriculture and New Biotechnologies

   Edited by Noureddine Benkeblia

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   Taking a broad and innovative informational approach, Sustainable Agriculture and New Biotechnologies is the first book to apply omic technologies to address issues related to understanding and improving agricultural sustainability in the food production process. The transformation from industrial...

   Published July 10th 2011 by CRC Press
5. The Conversion to Sustainable Agriculture

   Principles, Processes, and Practices

   Edited by Stephen R. Gliessman, Martha Rosemeyer

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   With all of the environmental and social problems confronting our food systems today, it is apparent that none of the strategies we have relied on in the past?higher-yielding varieties, increased irrigation, inorganic fertilizers, pest damage reduction?can be counted on to come to the rescue. In...

   Published December 20th 2009 by CRC Press
6. Sustainable Agroecosystem Management

   Integrating Ecology, Economics, and Society

   Edited by Patrick J. Bohlen, Gar House

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   Emphasizes Centrality of the Ecosystem Perspective Sustainable management of agroecosystems in the 21st century faces unprecedented challenges. Protecting the environment while feeding a burgeoning population that could reach nine billion by mid-century, preserving the world’s biodiversity, and...

   Published March 23rd 2009 by CRC Press
7. Integrated Assessment of Health and Sustainability of Agroecosystems

   By Thomas Gitau, Margaret W. Gitau, David Waltner-Toews

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   Exploring the implementation of participatory, multistakeholder, and transdisciplinary ecosystem health research, Integrated Assessment of Health and Sustainability of Agroecosystems combines the latest theories in complexity and management with practical tools and approaches for sustainable rural...

   Published June 9th 2008 by CRC Press
8. Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate

   Edited by Paul C.D. Newton, R. Andrew Carran, Grant R. Edwards, Pascal A. Niklaus

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate considers the consequences of changes in the atmosphere and climate on the integrity, stability, and productivity of agroecosystems. The book adopts a novel approach by bringing together theoretical contributions from ecologists and the applied interpretations...

   Published August 31st 2006 by CRC Press
9. Soil Organic Matter in Sustainable Agriculture

   Edited by Fred Magdoff, Ray R. Weil

   Series: Advances in Agroecology

   Recognition of the importance of soil organic matter (SOM) in soil health and quality is a major part of fostering a holistic, preventive approach to agricultural management. Students in agronomy, horticulture, and soil science need a textbook that emphasizes strategies for using SOM management  in...

   Published May 26th 2004 by CRC Press
10. Multi-Scale Integrated Analysis of Agroecosystems

    By Mario Giampietro

    Series: Advances in Agroecology

    Ecologists, agronomists, and others who may question the validity of current models for determining sustainable growth of agroecosystems, need a new set of analytical tools that more effectively address the complex nature of related processes. Those who challenge traditional assumptions of...

    Published November 23rd 2003 by CRC Press