Energy in Agroecosystems

Energy in Agroecosystems
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 411
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ISBN-10 : 9781315349909
ISBN-13 : 1315349906
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Book Synopsis Energy in Agroecosystems by : Casado

Download or read book Energy in Agroecosystems written by Casado and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy in Agroecosystems: A Tool for Assessing Sustainability is the first book on energy analysis that is up-to-date and specifically dedicated to agriculture. It is written from an agroecological perspective and goes beyond the conventional analysis of the efficient use of energy. The book provide a methodological guide to assess energy efficiency and sustainability from an eco-energetic point of view. Case studies from both Europe and America, which are representative of today’s most used scales of analysis (crop, farm, local or national) and the different farm management practices (traditional, industrialized, and contemporary organic), apply this methodology This book will be of primary interest to researchers, practitioners, and students working in the areas of agroecology, sustainable agriculture, environmental science, energy analysis, natural resources management, rural development and international development.


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