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Climate Change and Agricultural Development

Climate Change and Agricultural Development

Udaya Sekhar Nagothu

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2016
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Ecología aplicada
ISBN:
9781138922273
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This book explains what Climate Smart Agriculture, agroecology and conservation agriculture can contributed to climate change adaptation and mitigation. It presents practical on-the-ground studies of practices and innovations in agriculture in less developed countries.

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