Climate Change and Global Food Security

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367392755
• ISBN13: 9780367392758
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 808 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"