Agroecology: The design, development and management of sustainable agroecosystems based on the application of ecological principles while considering existing social, cultural, and economic factors of farming communities. (From https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5505)

NIH MeSH · D000098184Disciplines and Occupations

Agroecology

Definition

The design, development and management of sustainable agroecosystems based on the application of ecological principles while considering existing social, cultural, and economic factors of farming communities. (From https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5505)

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.248.250
  • J01.040.067

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Common questions about Agroecology

What does Agroecology mean in medicine?
The design, development and management of sustainable agroecosystems based on the application of ecological principles while considering existing social, cultural, and economic factors of farming communities. (From https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5505) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Agroecology known by any other names?
Agroecology is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Agroecology sit in the medical classification?
Agroecology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.248.250, J01.040.067). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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