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OverviewHow can high-growth areas such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America sustain agricultural production for current and future generations? Toward Sustainability explores research priorities to support sustainable agriculture. The book identifies six areas that could offer great rewards: addressing institutional constraints on resource conservation, enhancing soil biological processes, managing soil properties, improving water resource management, matching crops to environments, and effectively incorporating social and cultural dimensions into research. Also highlighted is the importance of developing collaborative, integrated research strategies and flexible mechanisms to periodically evaluate and reassess research priorities. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1. Introduction 2. A Framework For Assessing Research Priorities 3. Research Priorities to Support Sustainable Agriculture 4. Supporting An Integrated Research Strategy 5. Conclusions References Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members Appendix B: Acknowledgement of Workshop Participants Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources , Office of International AffairsPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press ISBN: 9780309046411ISBN 10: 0309046416 Pages: 76 Publication Date: 01 February 1991 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. A Framework For Assessing Research Priorities; 5 3. Research Priorities to Support Sustainable Agriculture; 6 4. Supporting An Integrated Research Strategy; 7 5. Conclusions; 8 References; 9 Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members; 10 Appendix B: Acknowledgement of Workshop ParticipantsReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on International Soil and Water Research and Development, Water Science and Technology Board, CGER, Board on Science and Technology for International Development, Office of International Affairs, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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