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Alternative Farming Systems, Biotechnology, Drought Stress and Ecological Fertilisation
Eric . Ed(S): Lichtfouse
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Description for Alternative Farming Systems, Biotechnology, Drought Stress and Ecological Fertilisation
Hardback. One of a series of books analyzing current agricultural issues and knowledge and proposing alternative solutions, this volume examines, inter alia, the environmental benefits of transgenic corn and advanced reclamation techniques for varying soil types. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1732.
Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for our children. This discipline addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues, and proposes alternative solutions, consequently helping all ... Read more
Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for our children. This discipline addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues, and proposes alternative solutions, consequently helping all ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
363
Condition
New
Series
Sustainable Agriculture Reviews
Number of Pages
354
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400701854
SKU
V9789400701854
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Alternative Farming Systems, Biotechnology, Drought Stress and Ecological Fertilisation
From the reviews: “This series of books collates review articles to provide scientists, policy makers and producers with a sound knowledge-base of current agricultural issues and to introduce novel, environmentally friendly solutions that pave the way for developing sustainable agricultural systems. … We found of most interest the review of sustainable land use and agricultural soils that considers the ... Read more