The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach, 5th Edition

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 students with today?s agricultural world. The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach 5th Edition is written by Ray V Herren and published by Cengage Learning. ISBNs for The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach are 9781337517157, 1337517151 and the print ISBNs are 9780357229323, 0357229320. Additional ISBNs include 9781337271585.