The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach

THE SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE: A BIOLOGICAL APPROACH, Fifth Edition, masterfully introduces the biological sciences and explores the influences of these sciences on modern agricultural practices and the agricultural industry. Reader-friendly and superbly illustrated, this highly practical text explains not only the "how" of agriculture, but also the "why" behind agriscience, presenting information on plant and animal systems, soils, cell functions, genetics, genetic engineering, plant and animal reproduction, entomology, biotechnology, and environmental concerns. Additionally, the text spotlights career opportunities and discusses new directions in agriculture, including topics such as no-till crops, high-pressure processing in food preservation, fracking, and more, to further engage you with today's agricultural world.

Author: Ray Herren
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published: 02/06/2017
Series: Mindtap Course List
Pages: 736
Weight: 4.1lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.60w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781337271585
5th Edition