UID:
almahu_9949641830002882
Format:
1 online resource (viii, 240 pages).
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781032627779
,
1032627778
,
9781003832348
,
1003832342
,
9781003832317
,
1003832318
Content:
Agroecology literacy is 'the degree to which people have an objective and well-informed understanding of crop production with environmental issues.' The increased food grain production has also increased the unscientific and indiscriminate use of agrochemicals which has affected the soil health and degraded agroecosystem adversely and brought down the immunity of soil and the productivity of crops. In addition, it has resulted in the over-exploitation of soil, leading to nutrient imbalance. Moreover, the negative impact of chemical agriculture on the environment and human health has been reported and documented. Increased environmental awareness and health consciousness promoted scientists and planners to think about sustainable farming practices as an alternate way for healthy agriculture to protect the environment and human health. Eco-friendly methods or ecosystem services are one solution to manage this issue. This book intends to provide the core elements of a curriculum for teaching agroecology at colleges and universities. Print edition not for sale in India.
Note:
PrefaceAbout the Author1. Concept of Crop Ecology2. Historical Developments3 Levels in Ecological Organization4. Crop Ecology5. Plants Distribution6. Agro-Climatic Regions of India7. Ecosystem8. Bio-Geochemical Cycles9. Ecological Succession10. Competition in Crop Plants11. Environmental Pollution12. Ecological Factors Affecting Crop Production13. Ecology of Cropping System14. Response of Crops To Light, Temperature and Co2 on Growth and Development15. Ecological Basis for Environmental Management16. Environmental Manipulation Through Agronomic Measures17. Improvement of Unproductive Lands Through Crop Selection and Management18. Effect of Climate Change on Crop Production19. Exploitation of Solar Energy in AgricultureReferences
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1201/9781032627779
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781032627779
