Term:
Global agro-ecological zone
Definition:
Its provides a standardized framework for characterizing climate, soil and terrain conditions relevant to agricultural production. FAO's GAEZ system produces an optimistic outlook for world food production - and reveals limits to growth in several regions.
Domain:
Agriculture
Source:
Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department, 2000 (http://www.fao.org/ag/magazine/0012sp1.htm).
