The Science Beneath Organic Production
David Atkinson (Ed.)
A groundbreaking book that addresses the science that underpins organic agriculture and horticulture and its impact upon the management of organic systems
With contributions from noted experts in the field, Organic Agriculture explores the cultural context of food production and examines the historical aspects, economic implications, and key scientific elements that underpin organic crop production. The book shows how a science-based approach to organic farming is grounded in history and elements of the social sciences as well as the more traditional areas of physics, chemistry and biology.
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- Explores the science that underpins organic farming
- Contains illustrative case studies from around the world
- Examines organic agriculture’s philosophical roots and its socio-economic context
Written for scientists and students of agriculture and horticulture, this book covers the issues linked to the use of science by organic producers and identifies key elements in the production of food.
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