The Alien Next Door: Biomimicry

Link: The Alien Next Door: Biomimicry.

Nina Munteanu's blog has a number of posts tagged 'biomimicry', such as:

• Traveling Sales Ants & Swarming Robots
• Biomimicry: Nature as model, measure and mentor
• Biomimicry: Nature's Alternative to Genetically Engineered Foods
• Julia's Gift by Nina Munteanu (a story)

 

Nina's article on biomimicry and food production covers the work of Wes Jackson (The Land Institute) in depth, covering questions such as:

• Can perennials yield approach that of annuals?
• Can polyculture compete with monoculture in terms of yield, especially over the long haul?
• Can perennial polycultures fix their own nitrogen?
• Can perennial polycultures protect themselves from pests and weeds?

Many of Nina's post include extensive references.

Comments

[Nina Munteanu]

Thanks for the add,Norbert! I am fascinated with the concept of biomimicry and impressed with what your institute is doing. As an environmental consultant, envirionmentalist and science writer, it pleases me no end to see industry embracing concepts that you are promoting on nature's innovation. Brava, Janine and team!