Climate Change and Global Food Security (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780367392758)

Written by a team of top soil scientists and ecologists, this book discusses the impact of projected climate change on soil quality, water resources, temperature regime, and growing season duration on net primary productivity of different biomes. It addresses soil carbon dynamics under changing climate and the impact of changes in carbon dioxide and ecological environments in agronomic yields and food production in different regions of the world. The book explores world food demands and supply during the 21st century, policy and economic issues related to carbon trading and enhancing agricultural production, and research and development priorities for enhancing soil carbon pool and food security.

Author: Rattan Lal
ISBN-10: 0367392755
ISBN-13: 9780367392758
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 10/02/2019
Pages: 808
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.60d