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Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate (Paperback)
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Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate (Paperback)
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Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate considers the consequences of
changes in the atmosphere and climate on the integrity, stability,
and productivity of agroecosystems. The book adopts a novel
approach by bringing together theoretical contributions from
ecologists and the applied interpretations of agriculturalists.
Drawing these two approaches together, the book provides the
theoretical underpinning that guides scientists on what phenomena
to look for, looking beyond first-order responses in the creation
of sustainable agroecosystems. This unique approach provides an
interpretation of ecological insights and general theory, and then
relates them to agroecosystem performance. Each section of the book
combines general principles of response with an examination of the
applied consequences. The authors cover the supply of resources
necessary to sustain agriculture in the future and discuss the
incidence of pests, weeds, diseases, and their control. They
provide an understanding of how the population biology of organisms
will change and the adaptations that might be possible. The book
also explores plant breeding solutions and the capacity for
adaptation that exists in plant populations. In addition to the
full chapters, the book includes Special Example chapters that deal
in more detail with specific issues. Presenting a global
perspective of climate change effects on agricultural production,
Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate establishes connections
between the immediate effects of change and the longer-term
processes that will ultimately determine the consequences for
agroecosystems and therefore the potential for adaptation.
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