The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach, International Edition - Softcover

Herren, Ray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1439057672 ISBN 13: 9781439057674

Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 2011

Synopsis

Integrates biological sciences with modern agricultural concepts and their application, and concentrates on the 'why' behind the scientific principles taught.

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Review:

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 and 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. Appendix A: Developing Career Skills and Habits. Appendix B: Plan Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs. Glossary. Index.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1439057672
• ISBN 13: 9781439057674
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 672