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Chapter 16

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Bio-intensive Organic agriculture system that mainly focuses on using the land to it's maximum capacity or using the most land possible for the greatest amount of crops.
Aquaponics Growing plants without the use of dirt. Fertilized by fish.
Beneficials A species like certain insects that perform a function that is valuable such as pollination.
Biosecurity Set of preventative measures designed to reduce the risk of transmissions of infectious diseases. Quarantines pests, invasive alien species, living modified organisms and biological weapons.
Market Niches Specialized in a specific limited market sector. Barnstable harbor oysters.
Genomics Branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their full DNA sequences.
Sustainable A method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resources is not depleted. This can be seen in ocean fisheries.
Science Represents an organized body of knowledge derived from a practical or experimental approach to problems.
Urbanization Movement of people from rural to urban areas with population growth; increasing proportion of an entire population living in cities or suburbs of cities.
Anaerobic Digestion A series or processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material without oxygen.
Risk Assessment A systemic process of evaluating the potential risks that may be invaded in a protected activity.
Effluent Water discharge from a rearing facility treatment plant or industry.
Risk A chance of encountering harm or loss.
Probiotics Beneficial bacteria that are fed to animals to improve digestion and health.
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