BioInspired! So What? Now What!

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.