Agroecology, Ecosystems, and Sustainability

Noureddine Benkeblia

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CRC Press
18 October 2019

Agricultural science; Agronomy & crop production

Series: Advances in Agroecology

"We hear a lot about how agriculture affects climate change and other environmental issues, but we hear little about how these issues affect agriculture. When we look at both sides of the issues, we can develop better solutions for sustainable agriculture without adversely affecting the environment. Agroecology, Ecosystems, and Sustainability explores a modern vision of ecology and agricultural systems, so that crop production can be sustainably developed without further environmental degradation.

With contributions from experts from more than 20 countries, the book describes how to make the transition to modern agroecology to help the environment. It examines the global availability of natural resources and how agroecology could allow the world population to reach the goal of global sustainable ecological, agricultural, and food production systems. The book discusses important principles that regulate agroecological systems, including crop production, soil management, and environment preservation.

Making the link between theory and practices, the book includes examples of agroecology such as an interdisciplinary framework for the management of integrated production and conservation landscapes and the use of mechanized rain-fed farming and its ecological impact on drylands. An examination of how ecology and agriculture can be allied to ensure food production and security without threatening our environment, the text shows you how natural resources can be used in a manner to create a ""symbiosis"" to preserve ecological systems and develop agriculture."

Edited by: Noureddine Benkeblia
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367435981
ISBN 10: 0367435985
Series: Advances in Agroecology
Pages: 393
Publication Date: 18 October 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Management of Microorganisms in Relation to Plant Nutrition and Health. Soil Biogeochemistry: Up-Scaling From the Molecular to the Ecosystem Level (Using Terra Preta and Biochar as a Case Study). Carbon Capture and Use (CCU) as Alternative to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Proteomics Potential and Contribution toward Developing Sustainable Agriculture. Forest Agro-Ecosystems - Taking in Productivity and Soils. The Application of Modern Agro-Ecology in Mangrove Forest Restoration. The Food Systems Approach in Agroecology: New topics, Concepts, Applications. Removing Linguistic Barrier When Accessing to Learning Resources in Agroecology. Experiential Learning through Open-Ended Case Studies: Future Agroecology Education. Cropping Systems and Underground Biodiversity. Agroforestry Adaptation and Mitigation Options for Smallholder Farmers Vulnerable to Climate Change. Applying the Concepts of Agroecology to Food Systems in the Appalachian Region of the United States: theory Versus Practical Realities"". Shifting Cultivation in the Atlantic Rainforest (Brazil): A View From Agroecology. the Impacts of Large-Scale Agricultural intensification on Birds associated With Agricultural and Grassland Habitats. The Paradox of Arable Weeds: Diversity, Conservation and Ecosystem Services of the Unwanted. Agricultural Biodiversity's Role in Agroecology for Strengthening Social-Ecological Resilience and For Poverty Alleviation."

"Dr. Noureddine Benkeblia is a Professor of Crop Science involved in food science focusing on food-plants biochemistry and physiology. His work is mainly devoted to the pre- and postharvest metabolism in crops. Few years ago, he introduced the new concept of systems biology -Metabolomics- to investigate the mechanisms of biosynthesis and accumulation of fructans in Liliaceous plants. Prof. Benkeblia, first received his BSc, MPhil and Doctor in Food Sciences from the Institut National Agronomique (Algeria), and Doctor in Agriculture (PhD) from Kagoshima University (Japan). After few years teaching in Algeria, He joined INRA, Avignon (France) as Postdoctoral Scientist from 2000. From 2002 to 2007, he worked as a Visiting Professor at the University of Rakuno Gakuen, Ebetsu (Japan), and Research Associate at Hokaido University. Prof. Benkeblia joined the Department of Life Sciences, the University of the West Indies (Jamaica) in 2008, continuing his work on the physiology, the biochemistry and metabolomics of fructan-containing plants in Jamaica. He also works on the postharvest physiology and biochemistry of local fruits. Prof. N. Benkeblia published over 150 papers, over 37 books and book chapters, and was recipient of many awards among them the UWI-Award of the ""Most Outstanding Research"" in 2011 and 2013."

Reviews for Agroecology, Ecosystems, and Sustainability

"""The contributors to this book consider new technologies and strategies for improving the agricultural system and crop production while protecting what is left of the resources we have. In addition to exploring these new strategies, the authors consider the transition period and the potential for agroecology. ... The contributing researchers, scientists, and practitioners come from all over the world and represent a diverse collection of view points."" —Ringgold, Inc. Book News, February 2015"