Promoting Biodiversity in Food Systems: A Textbook in Tribology [Hardcover]

Biodiversity of the food system is crucial for food production and loss of biodiversity is a pressing issue. This book focuses on biodiversitys crucial role in food systems, health and well-being, and fate of the natural environment. It provides practical recommendations on how proper food systems can sustain a healthier planet and protect biodiversity. Sections provide a comprehensive understanding of the urgent need for promoting biodiversity-promoting food systems that help maintain planetary boundaries that are at risk; mimic the natural processes of highly integrated ecosystems; and improve human/planetary health while providing a wholesome and sufficient food supply.

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The Intersection of Biodiversity, Food, and Health

I. W. Hawkins

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Biological DiversityLife on Earth

L.A. Mehrhoff

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Industrial Agriculture, Biodiversity and Planetary Boundaries

K. Sidhartha

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Our Soils in Peril

A. Gandhi

5

The Far-Reaching Impact of Disposable Plastic

R.Prince-Ruiz

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Just FoodSustenance, Fairness, and Biodiversity

Valerie J. Stull, Michael M. Bell

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The Industrialized Food System and Food Insecurity

J. Steinmetz

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The Industrialized Food System and Chronic Disease

A. Tagtow

9

Popular Foods and Biodiversity Loss

J. Jones-Hughes et al.

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Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture

C. Badgley

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The Importance of Saving Seeds

B. McDorman; S. Thomas

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