Biodiversity For Sustainable Development

Editors: Castro, P., Azeiteiro, U.M., Bacelar-Nicolau, P., Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M. (Eds.)
Addresses highly topical subjects: biodiversity, education for sustainable development, and sustainability
Presents a wide range of authors from all continents (covering topics from polar biology conservation to urban conservation)
Has a strong interdisciplinary focus, sparking new interest in the social sciences, life sciences, and education sectors
Presents a balanced mix of research, projects, and teaching experiences, sure to be of interest to a wide academic audience
Contributes to the successful and timely implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 adopted by the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, held from 18 to 29 October 2010, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Organic Farming: Cultivating Sustainable Practices for a Healthier Planet

Organic Farming: Cultivating Sustainable Practices for a Healthier Planet

Fungi are an understudied, biotechnologically valuable group of organisms. Due to their immense range of habitats, and the consequent need to compete against a diverse array of other fungi, bacteria, and animals, fungi have developed numerous survival mechanisms. However, besides their major basic positive role in the cycling of minerals, organic matter and mobilizing insoluble nutrients, fungi have other beneficial impacts:

Fungi are an understudied, biotechnologically valuable group of organisms. Due to their immense range of habitats, and the consequent need to compete against a diverse array of other fungi, bacteria, and animals, fungi have developed numerous survival mechanisms.