Comprehensive review of each step in the value chain for mango cultivation, from breeding new varieties to post-harvest storageCoverage of advances in mango genetics and understanding genetic diversityStrong focus on understanding and preventing post-harvest losses

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on life cycle assessment (LCA) of crops.The first chapter discusses the application of LCA to agricultural systems and highlights key issues associated with its implementation, including delimitation of systems boundaries, defining the functional unit, handling coproduction, and the choosing of impact assessment methods.The second chapter explores the concepts of LCA and the coffee value chain. ...

Assesses current best practice and methodological issues in life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology for agricultureLooks in detail at particular types of environmental impact such as nutrientReviews the environmental assessment and optimization of sectors such as crops, ruminant and other livestock production as well as by-products.