Elsevier, the information analytics company specialising in science and health, has announced the publication of Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development, Second Edition, edited by Sieglinde Snapp and Barry Pound. It presents an overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation, with particular emphasis on how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture. Elsevier also announced the publication of nine additional agriculture and agronomy books.
Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development, Second Edition offers a unique understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. It explores topics such as: re-inventing farming systems; principles and practice of agroecology; agricultural change and low-input technology; ecologically-based nutrient management; participatory breeding for developing improved and relevant crops; participatory livestock research for development; gender and agrarian inequality at the local scale; the nature of agricultural innovation; and outreach to support rural innovation.
The ten new agriculture and agronomy titles are: Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development, Second Edition, edited by Sieglinde Snapp and Barry Pound; Olive Mill Waste: Recent Advances for Sustainable Management, edited by Charis M. Galanakis; The Coconut: Phylogeny, Origins, and Spread by N. M. Nayar; Planning and Evaluation of Irrigation Projects: Methods and Implementation by Raveendra Rai, Vijay Singh and Alka Upadhyay; Multifunctional Agriculture: Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa by Roger R. B. Leakey; Quantifying and Managing Soil Functions in Earth's Critical Zone: Combining Experimentation and Mathematical Modelling, edited by Donald L. Sparks and Steven A. Banwart; New Pesticides and Soil Sensors, edited by Alexandru Grumezescu; A Guide to the Manufacture, Performance, and Potential of Plastics in Agriculture, edited by Michael Orzolek; Smart Technologies for Sustainable Smallholder Agriculture: Upscaling in Developing Countries, edited by David Chikoye, Therese Gondwe and Nhamo Nhamo; Advances in Agronomy, Volume 143, edited by Donald L. Sparks.
In order to meet content needs in agriculture and agronomy, Elsevier uses proprietary tools to identify the gaps in coverage of the topics. Editorial teams strategically fill those gaps with content written by key influencers in the field, giving students, faculty and researchers the content they need to answer challenging questions and improve outcomes. These new books will seek to educate the next generation of agriculturists and agronomists, and provide critical foundational content for information professionals.
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