The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach

Modern agriculture depends heavily on engineering and technology and on the biological and physical sciences. Irrigation, drainage, conservation, and sanitary engineering are some of the fields requiring the specialized knowledge of agricultural engineers. This book covers key areas in agricultural science, namely crop improvement, production, response to water, nutrients, and temperature, crop protection, agriculture and human health, and animal nutrition. This book is an appealing tool to the existing knowledge and is especially intended for university students and all professionals in the field of agriculture.