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Microbial Ecology In Sustainable Agroecosystems

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 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 reduce soil biodiversity, alter soil community structure and nutrient cycling, and lead to greater dependence on energy-intensive practices.Microbial Ecology in Sustainable Agroecosystems brings together soil ecologists, microbial ecologists, and agroecologists working globally to demonstrate how research in soil ecology can contribute to the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems. The book identifies five key areas of research that can be combined to support and direct sustainable land management practices: agriculture, biodiversity, ecosystem services, integrated soil ecology research, and policy.Topics include:<ul> <li>A broad range of soil microbial processes in terms of the importance of microbial heterogeneity </li> <li>Inputs by soil microorganisms into wheat-farming systems</li> <li>The importance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in making nutrients more available to crops</li> <li>The benefits and environmental problems associated with the use of crops genetically modified with Bacillus thuringiensis </li> <li>The incorporation of soil ecological or microbial ecological theory into agricultural practice to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability</li> <li>Challenges in sustainable agricultural research and the need for coalescing new avenues of research in agriculture and soil ecology</li> </ul>The contributors range from long-time ecological researchers to graduate students and early career scientists, representing a wide spectrum of experience, ages, diversity, and research interests in this area. They cover the diversity and complexity of microbial activity and interactions in soil systems and the many ways in which microorganisms may be manipulated and managed to improve the functions of crop rhizospheres and thereby maximize crop yields and overall productivity. These recommendations can be used to direct and influence agricultural and environmental policy and guide future research in sustainable agricultural systems management.
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Soil Tillage In Agroecosystems

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 Building on our knowledge of soil ecology under natural, undisturbed conditions, this work focuses on how cultivation affects soil and the soil environment. In particular, it highlights how methods of soil tillage can influence soil structure, soil chemical processes, soil borne pathogens, and pest species.
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Agroecology - A Transdisciplinary, Participatory And Action-Oriented Approach

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 Agroecology: A Transdisciplinary, Participatory and Action-oriented Approach is the first book to focus on agroecology as a transdisciplinary, participatory, and action-oriented process. Using a combined theoretical and practical approach, this collection of work from pioneers in the subject along with the latest generation of acknowledged leaders engages social actors on different geo-political scales to transform the global agrifood system.The book is divided into two sections, with the first providing conceptual bases and the second presenting case studies. It describes concepts and applications of transdisciplinary research and participatory action research (PAR). Transdisciplinary research integrates different academic disciplines as well as diverse forms of knowledge, including experiential, cultural, and spiritual. Participatory action research presents a way of engaging all relevant actors in an effort to create an equitable process of research, reflection, and activity to make desired changes. Six case studies show how practitioners have grappled with applying this integration in agroecological work within different geographic and socio-ecological contexts.An explicit and critical discussion of diverse perspectives in the growing field of agroecology, this book covers the conceptual and empirical material of an agroecological approach that aspires to be more transdisciplinary, participatory, and action-oriented. In addition to illustrating systems of agroecology that will improve food systems around the world, it lays the groundwork for further innovations to create better sustainability for all people, ecologies, and landscapes.
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Structure And Function In Agroecosystem Design And Management

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 Explores the possibility of designing agricultural systems that increase reliance on the biological interactions as a means of decreasing dependence on the use of large quantities of agrochemicals and the consumption of fossil fuel energy, and continue to produce optimal crop yields.
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Agroecology, Ecosystems, And Sustainability

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 We hear a lot about how agriculture affects climate change and other environmental issues, but we hear little about how these issues affect agriculture. When we look at both sides of the issues, we can develop better solutions for sustainable agriculture without adversely affecting the environment. Agroecology, Ecosystems, and Sustainability explor
Crisis Gardening - A Global Perspective

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 Gardening during times of crisis can have significant benefits to individuals and populations in terms of health, wellbeing, social and economic outcomes. In this book crisis gardening is explored to better define, describe and provide recommendations about this activity globally.
Crisis Gardening - A Global Perspective

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 Gardening during times of crisis can have significant benefits to individuals and populations in terms of health, wellbeing, social and economic outcomes. In this book crisis gardening is explored to better define, describe and provide recommendations about this activity globally.
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Conversion To Sustainable Agriculture - Principles, Processes, And Practices

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 A comprehensive reference for agricultural practitioners, this book provides an analysis of the transition process for making farms more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. It explores the ways to lessen the dependency on fossil fuels and pesticides and examines each step in the conversion process.
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Interactions Between Agroecosystems And Rural Communities

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 Written by a leading rural sociologist in the United States, this title shows how human behavior impacts agroecosystems both positively and negatively and provides the reader with an understanding of alternative ways of working with human communities to increase agroecosystem sustainability.
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Integrated Assessment Of Health And Sustainability Of Agroecosystems

by David Waltner-Toews, Margaret W. Gitau e Thomas Gitau

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 Drawing on management theory and practice, this work demonstrates the link between human health and agroecosystem sustainability. It provides a case study with global ramifications, addressing issues that are crucial to the rapidly changing tropics.
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Tropical Agroecosystems

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 Presenting a range of approaches to agroecosystem analysis, this book addresses specific ecological issues associated with agricultural production, examines two case studies of agricultural transformation and its effect on biodiversity, and discusses key landscape relationships between agroecosystems, wildlife, and human disease.
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Agroecology - Leading The Transformation To A Just And Sustainable Food System

by Eric W. Engles, Stephen R. Gliessman, V. Ernesto Mendez e Victor M. Izzo

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 This bestselling textbook provides the essential foundation for understanding sustainability in all its components. The fourth edition of Agroecology encourages students and practitioners to consider the critical importance of transitioning to a new paradigm for food and agriculture, and what this means for our future.
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Agroecology - Leading The Transformation To A Just And Sustainable Food System

by Eric W. Engles, Stephen R. Gliessman, V. Ernesto Mendez e Victor M. Izzo

125,86€ + 10% CARD

 This bestselling textbook provides the essential foundation for understanding sustainability in all its components. The fourth edition of Agroecology encourages students and practitioners to consider the critical importance of transitioning to a new paradigm for food and agriculture, and what this means for our future.
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Agroecology - Leading The Transformation To A Just And Sustainable Food System

by Eric W. (Editcraft) Engles, Stephen R. (Professor Emeritus, University Of California, Santa Cruz, Usa) Gliessman, V. Ernesto (Vermont Univ.) Mendez e Victor M. (Vermont Univ.) Izzo

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 This bestselling textbook provides the essential foundation for understanding sustainability in all its components. The fourth edition of Agroecology encourages students and practitioners to consider the critical importance of transitioning to a new paradigm for food and agriculture, and what this means for our future.
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Traditional Mexican Agriculture - A Basis For Sustainable Agroecological Systems

by Alba González Jácome

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 This long-needed book highlights how traditional Mexican agriculture has changed according to environmental, climatic, geographical, social and cultural conditions. It provides a basis for future studies in sustainable agricultural systems in this region.
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Traditional Mexican Agriculture - A Basis For Sustainable Agroecological Systems

by Alba González Jácome

214,64€ + 10% CARD

 This long-needed book highlights how traditional Mexican agriculture has changed according to environmental, climatic, geographical, social and cultural conditions. It provides a basis for future studies in sustainable agricultural systems in this region.
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Climate Change And Crop Production - Foundations For Agroecosystem Resilience

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 This book presents an overview of agroecology within the framework of climate change. It covers elements of the changing climate and their impacts on crop production and agroecosystems, reporting on how plants will cope with these changes, and how we can mitigate these negative impacts to ensure food production for the growing population.
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Energy In Agroecosystems - A Tool For Assessing Sustainability

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 Energy in Agroecosystems: A Tool for Assessing Sustainability is the first book on energy analysis that is up-to-date and specifically dedicated to agriculture. It is written from the perspective of Agroecology and goes beyond the conventional analysis of the efficient use of energy.
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Agroecology - A Transdisciplinary, Participatory And Action-Oriented Approach

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 This is the first book to focus on agroecology as a transdisciplinary, participatory, and action-oriented process. Using a combined theoretical & practical approach, this collection of work from pioneering researchers and practitioners engages social actors on different geo-political scales to transform the global agrifood system.
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Agroecology, Ecosystems, And Sustainability

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 This book presents the development of agroecology concepts as well as the modern vision on ecology and agricultural systems. It describes how to make the translation of modern agroecology to help our environment.
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Food System Transparency - Law, Science And Policy Of Food And Agriculture

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 This book brings together an international group of lawyers and scientists to define the field of Food System Transparency. Investigating social, economic, political, scientific and legal frameworks, it addresses topics such as food authenticity, agroecological evaluations, and consumer protection.
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Food System Transparency - Law, Science And Policy Of Food And Agriculture

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 This book brings together an international group of lawyers and scientists to define the field of Food System Transparency. Investigating social, economic, political, scientific and legal frameworks, it addresses topics such as food authenticity, agroecological evaluations, and consumer protection.
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Traditional Mexican Agriculture - A Basis For Sustainable Agroecological Systems

by Alba González Jácome

232,51€ + 10% CARD

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 This long-needed book highlights how traditional Mexican agriculture has changed according to environmental, climatic, geographical, social and cultural conditions. It provides a basis for future studies in sustainable agricultural systems in this region.
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Subtle Agroecologies - Farming With The Hidden Half Of Nature

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 This book forges a new discipline in the form of Subtle Agroecologies, a nexus of indigenous epistemologies, multidisciplinary advances in wave-based and ethereal studies, and the science of sustainable agriculture.
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