The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach

By Ray Herren - Second Edition

"The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach, 2nd Edition" integrates biological sciences with modern agricultural concepts.

Easy-to-follow and superbly illustrated, this text will develop the reader's comprehension of agriscience, as thorough coverage is given to environmental concerns, food spoilage and safety, along with life processes of plants and animals.

An emphasis is placed on critical thinking, and practical activities to reinforce key information are featured at the end of each chapter. New directions in agriculture and agricultural career choices for the 21st century are also considered.

Features:

• The text is splendidly illustrated and uses color to engage the visual learner and facilitate learning
• Advanced information provides the readers with the most modern educational content available
• Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of agriscience is perfect for courses requiring science credit, as it provides the necessary balance of biology, chemistry, and physics
• Chapters are thorough, encouraging students to think critically and probe the links between science and agriculture

Contents:

The Science of Agriculture;
The Soil:
The Source of Life;
Cells: Agriculture Building Blocks;
The Science of Genetics;
Genetic Engineering;
Plant Reproduction;
Plant Systems;
Plant Growth;
Animal Systems;
Animal Reproduction;
Animal Growth;
 Plant & Animal Diseases;
Weed Science
Agricultural Entomology
The Science of Forestry
The Science of Aquaculture
Agriculture and the Environment
A Safe Food Supply
The Science of Food Preservation
The Science of Fiber Production
New Directions for Agriculture
Careers in Agriculture
Glossary.

608 pages - 8 x 10 in.

Hardcover, 544 pages