18. Ecological and Economic Roles of Biodiversity in Agroecosystems

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. Contributors xiii
5. 1 Biodiversity, Agriculture, and Ecosystem Services 1
6. 2. Measuring, Managing, and Maintaining Crop Genetic Diversity On Farm 13
7. 3. Variety Names 34
8. 4. Seed Systems and Crop Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems 77
9. 5. Measures of Diversity as Inputs for Decisions in Conservation of Livestock Genetic Resources 117
10. 6. Management of Farm Animal Genetic Resources: Change and Interaction 141
11. 7. Aquatic Biodiversity in Rice- Based Ecosystems 181
12. 8. Pollinator Services 200
13. 9. Management of Soil Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems 224
14. 10. Diversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems 269
15. 11. Managing Crop Disease in Traditional Agroecosystems 292
16. 12. Crop Variety Diversification for Disease Control 320
17. 13. Managing Biodiversity in Spatially and Temporally Complex Agricultural Landscapes 338
18. 14. Diversity and Innovation in Smallholder Systems in Response to Environmental and Economic Changes 362
19. 15. Agrobiodiversity, Diet, and Human Health 382
20. 16. Comparing the Choices of Farmers and Breeders 407
21. 17. Economics of Livestock Genetic Resources Conservation and Sustainable Use 426
22. 18. Ecological and Economic Roles of Biodiversity in Agroecosystems 446
23. Index 473