Agroecology : the scientific basis of alternative agriculture
- Title
- Agroecology : the scientific basis of alternative agriculture / Miguel A. Altieri, with contributions by Richard B. Norgaard [and others].
- Published by
- Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1987.
- Author
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- Description
- xviii, 227 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.
- Summary
- (Westview special studies in agriculture science and policy).
- Series statement
- Westview special studies in agriculture science and policy
- Uniform title
- Westview special studies in agriculture science and policy
- Alternative title
- Scientific basis of alternative agriculture
- Subject
- Contents
- The evolution of agroecological thought -- The epistemological basis of agroecology -- The agroecosystem: determinants, resources and processes -- Generating sustainable technologies -- Designing sustainable agroecosystems -- Traditional agriculture -- Ecologically based agricultural development programs -- Organic farming in North America -- Polyculture cropping systems -- Cover cropping and mulching -- Crop rotation and minimum tillage -- Agroforestry systems -- Pest management -- Weed ecology -- Plant disease ecology and management -- Toward sustainable agriculture.
- Owning institution
- Princeton University Library
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographies and index.