The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach by Ray Herren (English) Hardco

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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.

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Ray V. Herren has been actively involved in agriculture for most of his life. He grew up on a diversified farm, where he played a major role in the production of livestock. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education from Auburn University, a master's degree in agribusiness education from Alabama A & M, and a Doctorate in Vocational Education (with an emphasis in agricultural education) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dr. Herren has taught at Virginia Tech, Oregon State University, and the University of Georgia in Athens, where he recently retired as head of the Department of Agriculture Leadership, Education, and Communication. In addition to serving as a national leader in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni organization, he has served on numerous committees from the local to international level, including a national task force to develop FFA programs for middle school and the national committee for career development events. His prolific scholarly activity includes 26 journal articles, 51 invited or refereed presentations, and 12 books and manuals. He has also earned several awards for his commitment to service, as well as UGA's prestigious College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award.

Table of Contents

1. The Science of Agriculture.2. Soil: The Source of Life.3. Cells: Agriculture's Building Blocks.4. The Science of Genetics.5. Genetic Engineering.6. The Classification of Agricultural Organisms.7. Plant Systems.8. Plant Reproduction.9. Plant Growth.10. Animal Systems.11. Animal Reproduction.12. Animal Growth.13. Plant and Animal Diseases.14. Weed Science.15. Agricultural Entomology.16. The Science of Forestry.17. The Science of Aquaculture.18. Agriculture and the Environment.19. Wildlife Management20. A Safe Food Supply.21. The Science of Food Preservation.22. The Science of Fiber Production.23. Producing Organically Grown Products.24. New Directions in Agriculture.25. Energy from Agriculture.26. Careers in Agricultural Science.27. The Agriscience Fair.28. Laboratory Safety.Glossary/Glosario.Index.

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1. The Science of Agriculture. 2. Soil: The Source of Life. 3. Cells: Agricultures Building Blocks. 4. The Science of Genetics. 5. Genetic Engineering. 6. The Classification of Agricultural Organisms. 7. Plant Systems. 8. Plant Reproduction. 9. Plant Growth. 10. Animal Systems. 11. Animal Reproduction. 12. Animal Growth. 13. Plant and Animal Diseases. 14. Weed Science. 15. Agricultural Entomology. 16. The Science of Forestry. 17. The Science of Aquaculture. 18. Agriculture and the Environment. 19. Wildlife Management 20. A Safe Food Supply. 21. The Science of Food Preservation. 22. The Science of Fiber Production. 23. Producing Organically Grown Products. 24. New Directions in Agriculture. 25. Energy from Agriculture. 26. Careers in Agricultural Science. 27. The Agriscience Fair. 28. Laboratory Safety. Glossary/Glosario. Index.

Details ISBN1337271586 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc Year 2017 Edition 5th ISBN-10 1337271586 ISBN-13 9781337271585 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Biological Approach Country of Publication United States Author Ray Herren Pages 736 DEWEY 630.2 Publication Date 2017-02-06 Affiliation University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus) Short Title The Science of Agriculture Series MindTap Course List Language English Imprint Delmar Cengage Learning Place of Publication Clifton Park NZ Release Date 2017-02-06 US Release Date 2017-02-06 UK Release Date 2017-02-06 Edition Description 5th edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2017-02-08 We've got this

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