Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications Updated, Precision Exams Edition

L. DeVere Burton (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

896 Seiten

2018 | 6th edition
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
978-0-357-02042-5 (ISBN)

Infos

In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the agricultural industry and industry-based sciences, the Precision Exams Edition of Burton’s AGRISCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, Sixth Edition, aligns to Precision Exams’ Agricultural Science exam. The text covers essential topics such as agriscience in the information age, natural resources, integrated pest management, plant science, animal science, food science, and communication and management, giving students with a solid foundation in the basic principles and practices of agriscience. The Precision Exams Edition also features new information related to the National FFA Organization and selecting and planning an SAE; how math, science, and social studies relate to agriscience; current technologies used in the industry; career opportunities; and advice for professional success and business ownership.

Autor

Over the course of his career, L. DeVere Burton has served as a high school agriculture teacher, Idaho State Supervisor/FFA Advisor, Director of Research for Idaho State Division of Professional/Technical Education, and Instructional Dean at the College of Southern Idaho. He was a member of several curriculum development committees sponsored by the Ag Ed Council, and served for four years as an Adult Consultant to the Nominating Committee, National FFA Organization. In recent years, he has been recognized by Who's Who In Science and Engineering; and Who's Who In America. Burton served as Past State President, IVATA; Past National President, NASAE, and has contributed articles to a variety of agricultural magazines and publications.

Inhalt

Part 1: AGRISCIENCE IN THE INFORMATION AGE.
1. The Science of Living Things.
2. Better Living through Agriscience.
3. Biotechnology.
Part II: YOU AND THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
4. Career Options in Agriscience.
5. Supervised Agricultural Experience.
6. Leadership Development in Agriscience.
Part III: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
7. Maintaining Air Quality.
8. Water and Soil Conservation.
9. Soils and Hydroponics Management.
10. Forest Management.
11. Wildlife Management.
12. Aquaculture.
Part IV: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT.
13. Biological, Cultural, and Chemical Control of Pests.
14. Safe Use of Pesticides.
Part V: PLANT SCIENCES.
15. Plant Structures and Taxonomy.
16. Plant Physiology.
17. Plant Reproduction.
Part VI: CROP SCIENCE.
18. Home Gardening.
19. Vegetable Production.
20. Fruit and Nut Production.
21. Grain, Oil, and Specialty Field-Crop Production.
22. Forage and Pasture Management.
Part VII: ORNAMENTAL USE OF PLANTS.
23. Indoor Plants.
24. Turfgrass Use and Management.
25. Trees and Shrubs.
VIII: ANIMAL SCIENCES.
26. Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition.
27. Animal Health.
28. Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction.
29. Small Animal Care and Management.
30. Dairy and Livestock Management.
31. Horse Management.
Part IX: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
32. The Food Industry.
33. Food Science.
Part X: COMMUNICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRISCIENCE.
34. Marketing in Agriscience.
35. Agribusiness Planning.
36. Entrepreneurship in Agriscience.
Glossary.
Appendix A: Developing a Personal Budget.
Appendix B: Plan Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs.
Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2018
• Verlagsort: Clifton Park
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 88 x 16 mm
• Gewicht: 2110 g
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Lebensmitteltechnologie
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
• ISBN-10: 0-357-02042-1 / 0357020421
• ISBN-13: 978-0-357-02042-5 / 9780357020425
• Zustand: Neuware