Name: The Science of Agriculture By Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))
SKU: 9781337271585
Price: 78.86 USD
Availability: InStock

The Science of Agriculture Summary

The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach by Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

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.

About Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

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.

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 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.

Additional information

Sku

CIN1337271586G

ISBN 13

9781337271585

ISBN 10

1337271586

Title

The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach by Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

Author

Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Cengage Learning, Inc

Year published

2017-02-06

Number of pages

736

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

The Science of Agriculture Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

The Science of Agriculture by Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

Faster Shipping

The Science of Agriculture Summary

The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach by Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

About Ray Herren (University of Georgia, Athens (Emeritus))

Table of Contents

Additional information

Customer Reviews - The Science of Agriculture