Agriscience: Fundamentals and Applications, Sixth Edition L Devere Burton – eBook PDF

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1133686885
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1133686880
• Author: L. DeVere Burton

Comprehensive, yet easy to understand, Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications, Sixth Edition provides readers with an overview of the agricultural industry and the industry-based sciences. With coverage of topics such as the information age, natural resources, integrated pest management, plant sciences (including botany, crops, & ornamentals), animal science, food science, and communication and management, this introductory applied science book ensures that readers will develop a solid foundation in the basic principles and practices of agriscience. In addition to the extensive learning tools found in each chapter, the sixth edition now includes updated visual aids, glossary, and science and agricultural profiles.

Table of contents:

Part I: AGRISCIENCE IN THE INFORMATION AGE.

1. The Science of Living Things.

2. Better Living through Agriscience.

3. Biotechnology.

Part II: YOU AND THE NEW MILLENNIUM.

4. Career Options in Agriscience.

5. Supervised Agricultural Experience.

6. Leadership Development in Agriscience.

Part III: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

7. Maintaining Air Quality.

8. Water and Soil Conservation.

9. Soils and Hydroponics Management.

10. Forest Management.

11. Wildlife Management.

12. Aquaculture.

Part IV: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT.

13. Biological, Cultural, and Chemical Control of Pests.

14. Safe Use of Pesticides.

Part V: PLANT SCIENCES.

15. Plant Structures and Taxonomy.

16. Plant Physiology.

17. Plant Reproduction.

Part VI: CROP SCIENCE.

18. Home Gardening.

19. Vegetable Production.

20. Fruit and Nut Production.

21. Grain, Oil, and Specialty Field-Crop Production.

22. Forage and Pasture Management.

Part VII: ORNAMENTAL USE OF PLANTS.

23. Indoor Plants.

24. Turfgrass Use and Management.

25. Trees and Shrubs.

Part VIII: ANIMAL SCIENCES.

26. Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition.

27. Animal Health.

28. Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction.

29. Small Animal Care and Management.

30. Dairy and Livestock Management.

31. Horse Management.

Part IX: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

32. The Food Industry.

33. Food Science.

Part X: COMMUNICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRISCIENCE.

34. Marketing in Agriscience.

35. Agribusiness Planning.

36. Entrepreneurship in Agriscience.

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