Agroecology: Ecological Processes in Sustainable Agriculture
Stephen R Gliessman University of California, Santa Cruz, California, USA

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Cat. #: LA0433 ISBN: 1575040433 Publication Date: 11/1/1997 Number of Pages: 384 Availability: In Stock

Agroecology is defined as the application of ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agroecosystems. This definitive book provides the theoretical and conceptual framework for the study and analysis of agroecosystems.

The author builds upon the understanding of the complex factors of the environment as they affect agricultural crops and animals. It examines concepts at a systems level, focusing on interactions and interrelationships on the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Informative case studies demonstrate how ecology can be applied to agriculture. Each chapter concludes with questions to ensure a complete understanding of the information. Recommended readings are provided for those interested in advanced study.

Features

• Provides the theoretical and conceptual framework for the study and analysis of sustainable agroecosystems
• Develops the understanding of environmental factors and complexities affecting agricultural crops and animals
• Examines concepts at a systems level - focusing on interactions and interrelationships among the population, community, and ecosystem levels
• Contains informative case studies that demonstrate how ecology can be applied to agriculture