Citation:

Miguel A Altieri. 1995. Designing sustainable agroecosystems. Pages 89-106. In: Miguel A Altieri (editor). Agroecology: the Science of Sustainable Agriculture. Westview Press, Boulder CO 80301-2877, 433 pages.

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