Exploring agriscience
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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Clifton Park, New York :
Delmar, Cengage Learning ,
c2011
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| Edition: | 4th ed |
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| Online Access: | Table of contents only Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
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