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
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Table of Contents:
  • 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