| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 281 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
1. Sustainable food systems : diversity, scope and challenges / Peter Jeranyama, Anil Shrestha, Nilhari Neupane -- 2. Ecosystem services in sustainable food systems : operational definition, concepts, and applications / C.C. Du Preez, C.W. van Huyssteen, E. Kotzé, J.J. van Tol -- 3. Indices to identify and quantify ecosystem services in sustainable food systems / Paramu L. Mafongoya, Gudeta W. Sileshi -- 4. Harnessing ecosystem services from biological nitrogen fixation / Sipho T. Maseko, Mpelang P. Maredi, Cherian Mathews, Felix D. Dakora -- 5. The role of synthetic fertilizers in enhancing ecosystem services in crop production systems in developing countries / Justice Nyamangara, Jefline Kodzwa, Esther Nyaradzo Masvaya, Gabriel Soropa -- 6. Reinforcing ecosystem services through conservation agriculture in sustainable food systems / P.H. Nyanga, B.B. Umar, D. Chibamba, K.H. Mubanga, C.F. Kunda-Wamuwi, B.M. Mushili -- 7. Ecosystem services from different livestock management systems / Irvin Mpofu -- 8. Crop-livestock integration to enhance ecosystem services in sustainable food systems / Sabine Homann-Kee Tui, Roberto O. Valdivia, Katrien Descheemaeker, Trinity Senda, Patricia Masikati, Milton T. Makumbe, Andre F. van Rooyen -- 9. Ecosystem services in doubled-up legume systems / Regis Chikowo, Vimbayi Chimonyo, Chiwimbo Gwenambira, Sieg Snapp -- 10. Ecosystem services in paddy rice systems / P. Chivenge, O. Angeles, B. Hadi, C. Acuin, M. Connor, A. Stuart, R. Puskur, S. Johnson-Beebout -- 11. The role of ecosystem services in offsetting effects of climate change in sustainable food systems in the Zambezi Basin, Southern Africa / Chipo Plaxedes Mubaya, Mzime Regina Ndebele-Murisa -- 12. Accounting for the invisible value of trees on farms through valuation of ecosystem / Brian Chiputwa, Hanna J. Ihli, Priscilla Wainaina, Anja Gassner -- 13. Challenges in maximizing benefits from ecosystem services and transforming food systems / Leonard Rusinamhodzi |
| Summary |
"The Role of Ecosystem Services in Sustainable Food Systems reveals, in simple terms, the operational definition, concepts and applications of ecosystem services with a focus on sustainable food systems. The book presents case studies on both geographical and production system-wide considerations. Initial chapters discuss concepts, methodologies and the tools needed to understand ecosystem services in the broader food system. Middle and later chapters present different perspectives from case studies of ecosystem services derived from some of the key sustainable food production systems used by farmers, along with discussions on the challenges of deriving full benefits and how they can be overcome. Researchers, students, scientists, development practitioners and policymakers will welcome this reference as they continue their work related to sustainable food systems."-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ScienceDirect, viewed April 8, 2024) |
| Subject |
Food supply
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Food industry and trade -- Environmental aspects
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Sustainability.
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Food industry and trade -- Environmental aspects
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Food supply
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Sustainability
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rusinamhodzi, Leonard, editor.
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| ISBN |
9780128175095 |
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0128175095 |
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