Field and Laboratory Investigations in Agroecology

Encompasses an extensive range of topics including soil temperature and soil moisture, Rhizobium nodulation in legumes, and agroecosystem biodiversity Includes well-structured investigations to eliminate errors Encourages record-keeping, data sheets, statistical analyses, and report writing Examines whole farms or systems within farm boundaries, so that some investigations touch on the complexity with which farmers manage agroecosystems Features new investigations that represent a broader geographical area Summary Agroecology is defined as the application of ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable food systems. Hence, learning can best be achieved through an experiential approach to the topic. Designed to accompany Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems, Third Edition, Field and Laboratory Investigations in Agroecology, Third Edition features 24 investigations divided into five sections that parallel the main text: Studies of Environ