About the book

Agricultural Ecology and atmosphere publishes scientific articles dealing with the interface between agro ecosystems and the natural environment, specifically how agriculture influences the environment and how changes in that environment impact agro ecosystems. A wonder of science is the way in which all things interconnect and merge. Rooted firmly in the principle of ecology, the agricultural enterprise, even though having been exposed to the impact of environment problems arising from land degradation, soil erosion, groundwater depletion and pollution and loss of biological diversity has so far stood firm and survived to meet the food requirements of the growing population, so much so that there have been some striking instance of food glut in several countries, including some that used to suffer famines only half a century ago.

The book discusses building up of new farming systems rooted in principles of environmental stability, economics viability and social equality. It should serve as a text for courses in agronomy, ecology, environment, plant pathology and plant breeding, especially for students in developing countries.

Contents:

Science and Scientific Method of Ecology,

Environmental Impact of Agriculture and the Food System,

Energy Transformations and Biogeochemical Cycling,

The Earth’s Atmosphere,

Agricultural Biotechnology and Ecological Effect,

Agricultural and Water Pollution,

Genetic, Species and Ecosystem Diversity in Agriculture,

Soil, Water and Forest Conservation Methods