Biodiversity In Agricultural Production Systems

Agriculture is one of the key causes of biodiversity depletion. In addition to the loss of biodiversity due to habitat degradation due to the conversion of natural land to agriculture, the intensification of agriculture has contributed to a sharp decline in unique farmland biodiversity. Over the past few hundred years humans have increased the rate of species extinction. Human drivers of change, including habitat loss, climate change and overexploitation of resources, have increased the rate at which species are going extinct. The aim of this book is to provide a holistic approach that contributes to the development and implementation of sustainable agricultural practices that make use of and promote biodiversity and ecosystem services in both agricultural and semi-natural areas.

Print ISBN: 9781682518120 | $155 | 2022 | Hardcover

Subject: Agriculture and Plant Science

Editor: Brian L. Berman

About the editor: Brian L. Berman, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agriculture. His actual research interest is focused on physiological and molecular aspects of abiotic stress, particularly drought, and on improvement of drought tolerance and grain quality by utilization of plant genetic resources. He has edited numerous articles and research papers on precision agriculture, ecoagriculture, and vertical farming.