The Critıcal Role of Plants in Human Nutrıtıon and Sustainable Agricultural Approaches
in: Sustainable Development and Engineering Solutions for The Tourism, Agriculture, and Food Sectors, TABAN SÜLEYMAN,BALCI MERİÇ,ÖZTÜRK HÜSEYİN, Editor, İksad Yayınevi, Ankara, pp.3-18, 2024
- Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Vocational Book
- Publication Date: 2024
- Publisher: İksad Yayınevi
- City: Ankara
- Page Numbers: pp.3-18
- Editors: TABAN SÜLEYMAN,BALCI MERİÇ,ÖZTÜRK HÜSEYİN, Editor
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Throughout history, humans have developed various solutions to meet
their basic needs for nutrition, shelter, and clothing. Agriculture has played a
central role in fulfilling these fundamental requirements. Nutrition, in
particular, is directly dependent on agricultural activities, as it is derived from
plant-based and animal-based foods. Similarly, clothing relies on plant-based
sources such as cotton and flax, as well as animal-based materials like leather
and wool. Therefore, it is evident that agriculture is an indispensable element
for humanity (Taban, 2018).
In the 21st century, rapid population growth and migration from rural
areas to urban centers have led to a contraction of agricultural lands and placed
pressure on the sustainability of agricultural production. This issue must be
addressed within the framework of food security and sustainable development
goals. Plant production processes are vital not only for food supply but also for
ensuring the sustainability of ecosystem services.
Global climate change threatens agricultural lands and necessitates
rethinking production cycles. This book focuses on sustainable development
and engineering solutions in the tourism, agriculture, and food sectors. In this
context, we will discuss the role of plant production in human nutrition and its
critical importance in terms of sustainable development.