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Promoting biodiversity in food systems / edited by Irana W. Hawkins. - 1 online resource.

Biodiversity of the food system is crucial for food production and loss of biodiversity is a pressing issue. This book focuses on biodiversity's 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.

ISBN: 9781315212647 1315212641 9781351816281 1351816284 9781351816298 1351816292 9781351816304 1351816306

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Agrobiodiversity.
Food industry and trade--Environmental aspects.
Food security.
Nutrition.
Functional foods.
Lifestyles--Health aspects.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Real Estate / General
MEDICAL / Nutrition
MEDICAL / Public Health
TECHNOLOGY / Agriculture / Forestry

LC Class. No.: S494.5.A43 / P76 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 333.95