Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Biodiversity (Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks)

By: Luigi Guarino and Charles Spillane and Danny Hunter and Peter C. McKeown

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Synopsis: The world relies on very few crop and animal species for agriculture and to supply its food needs. In recent decades, there has been increased appreciation of the risk this implies for food security and quality, especially in times of environmental change. As a result, agricultural biodiversity has moved to the top of research and policy agendas. This Handbook presents a comprehensive overview of our current knowledge of agricultural biodiversity in a series of specially commissioned chapters. It draws on multiple disciplines including plant and animal genetics, ecology, crop and animal science, food studies and nutrition, as well as social science subjects which explore the socio-economic, cultural, institutional, legal and policy aspects of agricultural biodiversity. It focuses not only on the core requirements to deliver a sustainable agriculture and food supply, but also highlights the additional ecosystem services provided by a diverse and resilient agricultural landscape and farming practices. The book provides an indispensable reference textbook for a wide range of courses in agriculture, ecology, biodiversity conservation and environmental studies.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 692 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317753285
Related ISBNs:: 9781315797359, 9780415746922, 9780367505189
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 07/11/23
Copyrighted By:: Danny Hunter, Luigi Guarino, Charles Spillane, Peter C. McKeown
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Danny Hunter
Edited by:: Luigi Guarino
Edited by:: Charles Spillane
Edited by:: Peter C. McKeown