Biology of Agroecosystems by Nicola Randall offers a fresh perspective on agro-ecosystems and is intended for students, ecologists, and policymakers. This study book highlights the ecological aspects of agricultural systems against the backdrop of global change.
Contents
Since 12,000 years ago, agriculture has formed unique ecosystems, ranging from annual crops to agroforestry. This book describes our current knowledge of these complex habitats and highlights the increasing pressure on agricultural habitats caused by global population growth and changing agricultural practices. Agroecosystems cover nearly 40% of the land area and shape landscapes worldwide.
The book goes in depth into environmental issues and provides a summary of the basic and applied ecology of agricultural systems, offering a valuable new perspective on agroecosystems.
Product specifications
- Author: Nicola Randall (Principal Lecturer, Harper Adams University, UK)
- Series: Biology of Habitats Series
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2019-11-27
- Number of pages: 208
- ISBN: 9780198737537
- Theme: Biology, life sciences
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology
About the author
Dr Nicola Randall is Director of the Centre for Evidence Based Agriculture at Harper Adams University. She focuses on agricultural ecology and sustainable food production, and combines scientific evidence with policy-making. In addition, she is course leader of the MSc Agroecology.