This collection of thirteen articles on agrobiodiversity showcases current scholarship in the field with a focus on the use of public policy to encourage biodiversity conservation efforts and manage resources for enhanced world-wide food security. Topics discussed include agrobiodivdersity and the origins of agriculture, the impact of modern varieties on crop diversity, above-ground and below-ground biodiversity and agrobiodiversity management for climate change. Contributors include academics and researchers from European, Middle Eastern and Asian institutions. Distributed in the US by Stylus Publishing. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)