دانلود کتاب Agriscience : fundamentals and applications

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents At A Glance
Contents
Preface
How to Use This Textbook
SECTION 1: Agriscience in the Information Age
Unit 1: The Science of Living Things
Agriscience Defined
Agriscience Around US
Agriscience and Other Sciences
A Place for You in Agriscience
Unit 2: Better Living through Agriscience
Variety in Living Conditions
Our Shared Living Environment
Agriscience in Our Growing World
Changing Population Patterns
Impact of Agriscience
Agriscience and the Future
Unit 3: Biotechnology
Historic Applications of Biotechnology
Improving Plant and Animal Performance
Improving Plants and Animals
Solving Problems with Microbes
Waste Management
Safety in Biotechnology
Ethics in Biotechnology
SECTION 2: You and the New Millennium
Unit 4: Career Options in Agriscience
Definition
Plenty of Opportunities
The Wheel of Fortune
Preparing for an Agriscience Career
Unit 5: Supervised Agricultural Experience
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Purpose of SAEs
SAE and the Total Agriscience Program
Types of SAE Programs
Agriscience Skills Plan and Profile
Exploring Opportunities for the SAE
Selecting and Implementing Your SAE
Unit 6: Leadership Development in Agriscience
Leadership Defined
Why Leadership in Agriscience
Traits of Good Leaders
Leadership Development Opportunities
Public Speaking
Parliamentary Procedure
SECTION 3: Natural Resources Management
Unit 7: Maintaining Air Quality
Air Quality
Unit 8: Water and Soil Conservation
The Nature of Water and Soil
Conserving Water and Improving Water Quality
Land Erosion and Soil Conservation
Unit 9: Soils and Hydroponics Management
Plant-Growing Media
Origin and Composition of Soils
Soil Classification
Physical, Chemical, and Biological Characteristics
Making Amendments to Plant-Growing Media
Soil Chemistry
Hydroponics
Unit 10: Forest Management
Forest Regions of North America
Relationships between Forests and other National Resources
Some Important Types and Species of Trees in the United States
Tree Growth and Physiology
Properties of Wood
Woodlot Management
Seasoning Lumber
Unit 11: Wildlife Management
Characteristics of Wildlife
Wildlife Relationships
Relationships Between Humans and Wildlife
Classifications of Wildlife Management
Approved Practices in Wildlife Management
Lakes and Ponds Wildlife
The Future of Wildlife in the United States
Unit 12: Aquaculture
The Aquatic Environment
SECTION 4: Integrated Pest Management
Unit 13: Biological, Cultural, and Chemical Control of Pests
Types of Pests
Integrated Pest Management
Pest-Control Strategies
Unit 14: Safe Use of Pesticides
History of Pesticide Use
Herbicides
Insecticides
Fungicides
Pesticide Labels
Risk Assessment and Management
Pesticide Storage
Health and Environmental Concerns
SECTION 5: The Quest for More and Better Plants
Unit 15: Plant Structures and Taxonomy
The Plant
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Flowers
Plant Taxonomy
Unit 16: Plant Physiology
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Soil
Air
Water
Plant Nutrition
Food Storage
Unit 17: Plant Reproduction
Sexual Propagation
Asexual Propagation
Layering
Tissue Culture
SECTION 6: Crop Science
Unit 18: Home Gardening
Analyzing a Family’s Gardening Needs
The Garden Plan
Locating the Garden
Preparing the Soil
Common Garden Crops and Varieties
Cultural Practices for Gardens
Harvest and Storage of Garden Produce
Cold Frames, Hotbeds, and Greenhouses for Home Production
Unit 19: Vegetable Production
Vegetable Production: Home-Based Business or Career
Identifying Vegetable Crops
Planning a Vegetable-Production Enterprise
Preparing a Site for Planting
Planting Vegetable Crops
Cultural Practices
Harvesting, Marketing, and Storing Vegetables
Unit 20: Fruit and Nut Production
Career Opportunities in Fruit and Nut Production
Identification of Fruits and Nuts
Types of Nuts
Planning Fruit and Nut Enterprises
Soil and Site Preparation
Planting Orchards or Small-Fruit and Nut Gardens
Cultural Practices in Fruit and Nut Production
Harvest and Storage
Unit 21: Grain, Oil, and Specialty Field-Crop Production
Major Field Crops in the United States
Unit 22: Forage and Pasture Management
Forage and Pasture Crops
SECTION 7: Ornamental Use of Plants
Unit 23: Indoor Plants
Plants that Grow Indoors
Selecting Plants for Indoor Use
Uses of Indoor Plants
Growing Indoor Plants
Interior Landscaping or Plantscaping
Careers in Indoor Plantscaping
Unit 24: Turfgrass Use and Management
The Turfgrass Industry
Turfgrass Growth and Development
The Turfgrass Plant
Turfgrass Varieties
Turfgrass Cultural Practices
Turfgrass Establishment
Unit 25: Trees and Shrubs
Trees and Shrubs for Landscapes
Forest Resources
Plant Selection
Use
Plant Names
Obtaining Trees and Shrubs
Planting Trees and Shrubs
Mulching
Staking and Guying
Fertilizing
Pruning
Insects and Diseases
SECTION 8: Animal Sciences
Unit 26: Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
Nutrition in Human and Animal Health
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Major Classes of Nutrients
Sources of Nutrients
Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
Feed Additives
Composition of Feeds
Classification of Feed Materials
Unit 27: Animal Health
Signs of Good and Poor Animal Health
Signs of Poor Health
Healthful Environments for Animals
Animal Diseases and Parasites
Preventing and Treating Animal Health Problems
Veterinary Services
Unit 28: Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction
Role of Breeding and Selection in Animal Improvement
Principles of Genetics
Reproductive Systems of Animals
Systems of Breeding
Methods of Breeding
Selection of Animals
Unit 29: Small Animal Care and Management
Poultry
Economic Importance
Rabbits
Honeybees and Apiculture
Pet Care and Management
Unit 30: Dairy and Livestock Management
Dairy Cattle
Approved Practices
Beef Cattle
Swine
Economic Importance
Sheep
Goats
Unit 31: Horse Management
Origin and History
Economic Importance
Types and Breeds
Riding Horses
Horse Safety Rules
Approved Practices for Horses
SECTION 9: Wave of the Future
Unit 32: The Food Industry
Economic Scope of the Food Industry
Quality Assurance
Commodity Groups and their Origins
Operations within the Food Industry
Career Opportunities in the Food Industry
The Food Industry of the Future
Unit 33: Food Science
Nutritional Needs
Food Customs of Major World Populations
Methods of Processing, Preserving, and Storing Foods
Food Preparation Techniques
Food Products from Crops
Food Products from Animals
New Food Products on the
Horizon
SECTION 10: Putting It All Together
Unit 34: Marketing in Agriscience
Focus on Consumers
Advertising and Promotion
Commodity Pricing
Marketing Strategies for Maximizing Profits
Retail Marketing
Wholesale Marketing
Marketing Fees and Commissions
Marketing Procedures
Grades and Market Classes of Animals
Marketing Trends and Cycles
Global Marketing in Agriculture
Export Marketing
Unit 35: Agribusiness Planning
Common Business Structures
Agribusiness Management
Characteristics of Decisions in Agribusiness
Fundamental Principles of Economics
Agribusiness Finance
Unit 36: Entrepreneurship in Agriscience
The Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship
Selecting a Product or Service
Organization and Management
Small-Business Financial Records
Self-Employment versus Other Forms of Employment
Appendix A: Reference Tables
Appendix B: Supervised Agricultural/Experience
Appendix C: Developing a Personal Budget
Appendix D: Plan Supervised Agricultural Experience
References
Glossary / Glosario
Index