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Book SynopsisTHE SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE: A BIOLOGICAL APPROACH, Fifth Edition, masterfully introduces the biological sciences and explores the influences of these sciences on modern agricultural practices and the agricultural industry. Reader-friendly and superbly illustrated, this highly practical text explains not only the how of agriculture, but also the why behind agriscience, presenting information on plant and animal systems, soils, cell functions, genetics, genetic engineering, plant and animal reproduction, entomology, biotechnology, and environmental concerns. Additionally, the text spotlights career opportunities and discusses new directions in agriculture, including topics such as no-till crops, high-pressure processing in food preservation, fracking, and more, to further engage you with today's agricultural world.
Table of Contents1. The Science of Agriculture. 2. Soil: The Source of Life. 3. Cells: Agriculture���s Building Blocks. 4. The Science of Genetics. 5. Genetic Engineering. 6. The Classification of Agricultural Organisms. 7. Plant Systems. 8. Plant Reproduction. 9. Plant Growth. 10. Animal Systems. 11. Animal Reproduction. 12. Animal Growth. 13. Plant and Animal Diseases. 14. Weed Science. 15. Agricultural Entomology. 16. The Science of Forestry. 17. The Science of Aquaculture. 18. Agriculture and the Environment. 19. Wildlife Management 20. A Safe Food Supply. 21. The Science of Food Preservation. 22. The Science of Fiber Production. 23. Producing Organically Grown Products. 24. New Directions in Agriculture. 25. Energy from Agriculture. 26. Careers in Agricultural Science. 27. The Agriscience Fair. 28. Laboratory Safety. Glossary/Glosario. Index.
