Agroecosystems

Human-modified ecosystem that supports food production Used to produce food,fiber,fuel and other products for human consumption

Control the species that are present Manipulation of biotic and abiotic conditions Manipulate the species

Oranges require high temperatures and high sunlight

Avocado - increase in trends

France - horses,snails and frogs

Water hungry crops - sugarcane

Coffee and avocados

selective breeding cloning artificial insemination vaccines and antibiotics

something that restricts the growth or population of organisms in an ecosystem e.g. food, water etc

abiotic - non-living factors e.g temperature biotic - living factors e.g disease

impact crop yield impact livestock health economic losses loss of young increased vet bills

integrated pest management strategies - combines biological control methods with cultural practices - selective breeding - vaccines

essential for nutrition food security economic benefits - jobs

genetically modified organisms - farmers develop crops that are resistant to pest and diseases - selective breeding

affect crop yield impact live stock health damage plants spread diseases

biological control culling predators pesticides deterrents e.g scarecrows

reproduction of many crops enhances fruit and seed production contributes to biodiversity

managed pollination - beekeepers transport beehives during flowering periods of crops

includes variety of organisms contributes to soil health improves soil structure promotes plant growth

cover crops - improve soil structure - increases nutrient availability crop rotation - prevent buildup of pests

plant growth - photosynthesis influences pest and diseases range of tolerance enzymes denature

greenhouses cover cropping mulching keep animals inside

drives photosynthesis plant growth hormonal changes - ^ sun - ^ reproduction

reflective surfaces LED’s shade management animals indoor