Landscape Diversity as a Screening Tool to Assess Agroecosystems Sustainability; Preliminary Study in Central Italy

Modernization of agricultural activities has strongly modified agricultural landscapes. Intensive agriculture, with the increased use of inorganic fertiliser and density of livestock, affects water quality discharging nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in water bodies. Nutrients in rivers, su...

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Main Authors: Roberto Crosti, Vanna Forconi, Carmela Cascone, Francesco Visicchio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2007-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Agronomy
Online Access:https://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/article/view/186