Agroecosystem
Definition
An ecosystem intentionally modified, shaped, and controlled by humans through agricultural activities for the purpose of obtaining plant or animal biomass. It integrates local biotic components with technological and anthropic elements, being characterized by a partially directed energy flow, open nutrient cycles, and a structural stability dependent on external energy and economic inputs.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agroecosystem
- Agricultural ecosystem
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular structural plural variations with standard declension. |
| Formation | Compound noun formed from the prefix element 'agro-' and the base noun 'ecosystem'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ɡro.e.ko.sis.ˈtem] |
| Source | Lexicon of Ecosystem Ecology and Sustainable Agricultural Resource Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un agroecosistem echilibrat utilizează perdelele forestiere pentru a reduce eroziunea eoliană a solului.
EN: A balanced agroecosystem utilizes shelterbelts to reduce wind erosion of the soil.
RO: Introducerea tehnicilor de rotație a culturilor îmbunătățește rezistența globală a acestui agroecosistem fragil.
EN: The introduction of crop rotation techniques improves the global resilience of this fragile agroecosystem.
RO: Cercetătorii monitorizează circuitul azotului în fiecare agroecosistem din regiune pentru a preveni poluarea apelor.
EN: Researchers monitor the nitrogen cycle in every agroecosystem within the region to prevent water pollution.
Idioms & Phrases
Stabilitate de agroecosistem / Agroecosystem stability
RO: Capacitatea unui sistem agrar de a rezista la șocuri climatice sau atacuri de dăunători menținându-și productivitatea.
EN: The capacity of an agricultural system to withstand climate shocks or pest attacks while maintaining its productivity.
Management de agroecosistem / Agroecosystem management
RO: Set de tehnici și strategii umane aplicate pentru optimizarea resurselor naturale și economice ale unei ferme.
EN: A set of human techniques and strategies applied to optimize the natural and economic resources of a farm.
Degradare de agroecosistem / Agroecosystem degradation
RO: Pierderea fertilității și a biodiversității unui teren agricol din cauza exploatării intensive sau a poluării chimice.
EN: The loss of fertility and biodiversity of agricultural land due to intensive exploitation or chemical pollution.
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