Overview

This book features review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge. It also proposes novel, environmentally friendly solutions that are based on integrated information from such fields as agroecology, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, economics and the social sciences. Coverage examines ways to produce food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children. Inside, readers will find articles that explore climate change, food security, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Instead of solving problems using the classical painkiller approach, which seeks only to limit negative impacts, sustainable agriculture treats challenges at their source. Because most societal issues are in fact intertwined, global and fast-developing, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions that have the potential to build a more peaceful world. This book will help scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians build safer agriculture, energy and food systems for future generations.

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Author:   Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2015
Volume:   18
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   6.151kg
ISBN:  

9783319216287

ISBN 10:   3319216287
Pages:   319
Publication Date:   20 November 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Agricultural nitrogen transformations in soils, plants and the atmosphere: Beata Kułek.- Chapter 2. Adoption, diffusion and scaling of agricultural technologies in developing countries: Jonathan S. Colton.- Chapter 3. Agricultural bioenergy production: Katrin Heinsoo, Indrek Melts, Tiiu Kull.- Chapter 4. Agrobiodiversity for biological pest control in Sub-Saharan Africa: Duna Madu Mailafiya.- Chapter 5. Factors influencing water dynamics in agriculture: Karuppan Sakadevan.- Chapter 6. Greenhouse cooling systems and models for arid climate: Tilahun Workneh.- Chapter 7. Direct seeded rice in South Asia: Rajan Bhatt.- Chapter 8. Zinc application to rice genotypes under saline conditions: Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq.- Chapter 9. Organic farming of potato in Iran: Seyed Alireza Ghadimi.- Chapter 10. Wheat root selections for sustainable production: Amir Raza.

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