Elucidating Local Food Production to Identify the Principles and Challenges of Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture--Definitions, Conceptual Framework, and Practical Applications Sustainability of Nonconsumable Uses of Plants (Land Management, Resource Management, Human Interface, Ecosystem Interface) Food Production from Local Species Additional Uses of Local Biological Resources--The Case of Phytoremediation The Main Challenges of Local Resources and the Potential of Sustainable Agriculture (Advantages of Using Local Plants and Animals as Resources, Advantages of New Crop Development, Obstacles Recruiting New Local Crops) Conclusion