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9783384256515: From Mountains to Markets: Unveiling Georgia's Unique Ecological and Agricultural Identity
  • PublisherTredition Gmbh
  • Publication date2024
  • ISBN 10 3384256514
  • ISBN 13 9783384256515
  • BindingPaperback
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Number of pages254

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Georgia, a nation nestled between the Black and Caspian Seas, boasts a landscape as diverse as its agricultural heritage. From the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus to the subtropical Black Sea coast, Georgia's ecology shapes a unique tapestry of flavors and traditions that have long found their way onto tables around the world. This essay explores the intricate link between Georgia's remarkable ecological diversity and the agricultural practices that have become synonymous with its national identity. A Land of Dramatic Contrasts Georgia's mountainous terrain creates a microcosm of climates. The Greater Caucasus, a formidable barrier separating Europe from Asia, acts as a giant air conditioner, fostering cooler temperatures and higher precipitation in the north. This translates to lush, verdant valleys perfect for growing tea, apples, and hazelnuts. Meanwhile, the southern lowlands bask in a subtropical climate, ideal for cultivating citrus fruits, grapes, and the country's signature crop - wine. This ecological diversity extends beyond climate. Georgia is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 4,500 species of plants, many of which are endemic, meaning they exist nowhere else on Earth. These unique plants have co-evolved with traditional agricultural practices, influencing everything from soil health to pest control. For example, the Georgian blueberry (Vaccinium arctostaphylos) thrives in the understory of chestnut forests, Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9783384256515

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Georgia, a nation nestled between the Black and Caspian Seas, boasts a landscape as diverse as its agricultural heritage. From the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus to the subtropical Black Sea coast, Georgia's ecology shapes a unique tapestry of flavors and traditions that have long found their way onto tables around the world. This essay explores the intricate link between Georgia's remarkable ecological diversity and the agricultural practices that have become synonymous with its national identity.A Land of Dramatic ContrastsGeorgia's mountainous terrain creates a microcosm of climates. The Greater Caucasus, a formidable barrier separating Europe from Asia, acts as a giant air conditioner, fostering cooler temperatures and higher precipitation in the north. This translates to lush, verdant valleys perfect for growing tea, apples, and hazelnuts. Meanwhile, the southern lowlands bask in a subtropical climate, ideal for cultivating citrus fruits, grapes, and the country's signature crop - wine.This ecological diversity extends beyond climate. Georgia is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 4,500 species of plants, many of which are endemic, meaning they exist nowhere else on Earth. These unique plants have co-evolved with traditional agricultural practices, influencing everything from soil health to pest control. For example, the Georgian blueberry (Vaccinium arctostaphylos) thrives in the understory of chestnut forests, Seller Inventory # 9783384256515

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