Chapter 16
Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems · 7 exercises
Problem 1
Describe a pest management strategy that builds on the theory of island biogeography.
6 step solution
Problem 2
Explain a situation where lack of diversity in one component of an agroecosystem can be compensated for by greater diversity in some other component.
6 step solution
Problem 3
What is the connection between diversity and the avoidance of risk in agroecosystems? Give examples to support your viewpoint.
4 step solution
Problem 4
What are some possible mechanisms allowing a crop to produce a higher yield in an intercrop than when planted by itself in monoculture?
6 step solution
Problem 5
What are the main disincentives for farmers to shift into more diverse farming systems? What kinds of changes need to occur in order to provide the necessary incentives?
2 step solution
Problem 6
What are some of the forms of agroecosystem diversification that will best promote the successful use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
6 step solution
Problem 7
Why are intercropping and agroforestry agroecosystems more common in the tropics than in the temperate parts of the world?
2 step solution