Exploring agriscience

Introduces students to the industry of agriculture, covering such topics as plant structures, raising crops, livestock, forest science, environmental protection, and biotechnology

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Herren, Ray V. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Clifton Park, New York : Delmar, Cengage Learning , c2011
Edition:4th ed
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Online Access:Table of contents only
Contributor biographical information
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245 1 0 |a Exploring agriscience   |c Ray V. Herren 
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260 |a Clifton Park, New York :   |b Delmar, Cengage Learning ,   |c c2011 
300 |a xix, 545 p. :   |b col. ill. ;   |c 28 cm. 
500 |a Includes index 
505 0 |a 1. The world of agriculture -- 2. The history of agriculture -- 3. Soil: the origin of life -- 4. Plant structures and their uses -- 5. Agricultural pests -- 6. Floriculture -- 7. Nursery production -- 8. Landscaping -- 9. Fruit and nut production -- 10. Row crops -- 11. Forest science -- 12. Protecting the environment -- 13. Organic agriculture -- 14. The livestock industry -- 15. The dairy industry -- 16. The poultry industry -- 17. The science of aquaculture -- 18. Companion animals supply -- 20. The ethical treatment of animals -- 21. Selecting and using hand tools -- 22. Small engine operation -- 23. Biofuels -- 24. Biotechnology: the future of agriculture -- 25. High school agricultural education programs -- 26. Careers in agricultural science 
520 |a Introduces students to the industry of agriculture, covering such topics as plant structures, raising crops, livestock, forest science, environmental protection, and biotechnology 
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