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" Food And Natural Resources. "
David Pimentel
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774905
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David Pimentel
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Food And Natural Resources.\ David Pimentel
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Saint Louis : Elsevier Science, 2014
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(531 pages)
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032314697X
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: 9780323146975
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II. Is Food Driven by Population or by the Economy of Nations?
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Front Cover; Food and Natural Resources; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; CONTRIBUTORS; PREFACE; CHAPTER 1. ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND FOOD SUPPLIES; I. Introduction; II. The Structure and Functioning of Ecosystems; III. Evolution of Living Systems; IV. Biogeochemical Cycles; V. Aquatic Ecosystems; VI. Terrestrial Ecosystems; VII. Human Food Gathered and Hunted from the Wild; VIII. Agricultural Ecosystems; IX. Resource Constraints in World Food Production; X. Food Needs for Future Generations; XI. Requirements for Solving Food Problems; XII. Conclusion; References. CHAPTER 2. INTERDEPENDENCE OF FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCESI. Introduction; II. World Population Growth; III. Energy Constraints; IV. Arable Land-Quality and Quantity; V. Water Constraints; VI. Biological Diversity; VII. Looking to the Future; References; CHAPTER 3. LOSS OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION ; I. Introduction; II. Species' Contributions to Modern Agriculture; III. Extinction Processes; IV. Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 4. AVAILABILITY OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR CROP AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION; I. The World Land Area and Its Utilization. II. Food Production and LandIII. Livestock Production and Land; IV. Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 5. LAND DEGRADATION AND ITS IMPACT ON FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES; I. Introduction; II. Land Degradation; III. Technological Options for Minimizing Soil Degradation; IV. Land Degradation and World Food Production; V. Need to Restore Productivity of Degraded Lands; VI. Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 6. WATER USE IN AGRICULTURE; I. Introduction; II. Global Perspective; III. Water Sources and Systems; IV. Water in Crop Production; V. Water in Animal Production; VI. Water in Food Processing. VII Water QualityVIII. Irrigation Systems; References; CHAPTER 7. WATER SCARCITY AND FOOD PRODUCTION IN AFRICA; I. Introduction; II. Present Resource Crisis; III. Water and Development; IV. Water Availability Limits Increase of Carrying Capacity; V. The Combined Picture; VI. Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 8. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS: FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT; I. Introduction; II. Use of Agricultural Chemicals; III. Nitrogen in Agroecosystems; IV. Pesticides; V. Rational Use of Agricultural Chemicals; References; CHAPTER 9. NATURAL GAS AS A RESOURCE AND CATALYST FOR AGROINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. I. BackgroundII. Monteagudo Agroindustrial Project; III. Food Processing Plants; IV. Energy Supply; V. Alternatives for the Supply of Electricity and Steam; VI. Water Supply; VII. Gas Pipeline; VIII. Transportation System; IX. Impact of the Project; X. Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 10. MECHANIZATION AND FOOD AVAILABILITY; I. Introduction; II. Farming and Agriculture; III. Mechanization, Tractorization, and Electrification; IV. Summary; References; CHAPTER 11. POPULATION, FOOD, AND THE ECONOMY OF NATIONS; I. Is Population Limited by Food?
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Food and Natural Resources provides an understanding of the interdependency of food and natural resources that affect society. It is hoped that through these discussions a more complete understanding of these timely issues will emerge. This base of knowledge will help individuals and government leaders develop and implement the types of programs that will result in the effective use and management of land, water, energy, and biological resources for improved food production and a higher standard of living for everyone. The book begins by examining the intrinsic dynamics of natural ecosyst.
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Agriculture.
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Food supply.
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Natural resources.
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TX353.D385 2014
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David Pimentel
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