Agroecology : the scientific basis of alternative agriculture

Title
  1. Agroecology : the scientific basis of alternative agriculture / Miguel A. Altieri, with contributions by Richard B. Norgaard [and others].
Published by
  1. Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1987.
Author
  1. Altieri, Miguel A.

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Additional authors
  1. Norgaard, Richard B., 1943-
Description
  1. xviii, 227 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.
Summary
  1. (Westview special studies in agriculture science and policy).
Series statement
  1. Westview special studies in agriculture science and policy
Uniform title
  1. Westview special studies in agriculture science and policy
Alternative title
  1. Scientific basis of alternative agriculture
Subject
  1. Agricultural ecology
  2. Agrarökologie
  3. Biologischer Landbau
  4. Unterrichtseinheit
  5. Biologische Landwirtschaft
  6. Biologische Landwirtschaft
Contents
  1. 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
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographies and index.