Bücher der Reihe Advances in Agroecology

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.

This book synthesizes interdisciplinary approaches in urban agroecology in the sciences, encompassing how urban agroecologists measure flora and fauna, how people manage and benefit from these systems, and how the sociopolitical landscape shapes the socioecological dynamics within them.

This book synthesizes interdisciplinary approaches in urban agroecology in the sciences, encompassing how urban agroecologists measure flora and fauna, how people manage and benefit from these systems, and how the sociopolitical landscape shapes the socioecological dynamics within them.

This 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 recognized and pioneering researchers and practitioners engages social actors on different geo-political scales to transform the global agrifood system. 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.

This reference discusses biofuels within the context of problems associated with the world population, food production, and malnutrition. It analyzes the uses and interdependencies among land, water, and fossil energy resources in food versus biofuel production. It also looks at the environmental problems associated with these issues, as well as the implications of food shortages and serious destruction of vital soil resources. The book is enhanced with case studies from the United States, Europe, Brazil, and tropical environments that demonstrate the economic and environmental impacts of biofuel production and use.

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. The book examines how available and limited natural resources are and how this environment would allow the population to reach the goal of global sustainable ecological, agricultural, and food production systems. It also considers the principles that regulate the agroecological systems, including crop production, soil management, and environment preservation.

This book represents the work of experts and leaders who have taught, researched, and expanded Chinese agroecology and eco-agriculture for more than 30 years. It reviews several decades of agricultural change to provide an integrated analysis of the progress of research and development in agroecological farming practices.

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.

This book represents the work of experts and leaders who have taught, researched, and expanded Chinese agroecology and eco-agriculture for more than 30 years. It reviews several decades of agricultural change to provide an integrated analysis of the progress of research and development in agroecological farming practices.

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.

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.

Agrobiodiversity and agroecology go hand-in-hand in promoting environmental resilience in international food systems as well as climate change resilient food policy. This book contextualizes how various legal frameworks address agrobiodiversity and agroecology around the globe and makes it accessible for audiences of students, practitioners, educators, and scholars.Some chapters focus on the legal regulation of agroecology from a food law perspective. Others are geared toward providing regulators, lawmakers and attorneys with the scientific and policy background of those concepts, so that they are equipped in the field of food law in everyday practice and policy. Climate change dimensions of the issues are woven throughout the book.