Author : Cory Young Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781641723909 The fertilized and mature ovules of plants which are used for sowing are known as seeds. The plants which use seeds for their reproduction are known as spermatophytes. The branch of agricultural sciences Read More |
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Author : Dominique Salgueiro Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781641724456 The study of microorganisms which are present in the soil is referred to as soil microbiology. It focuses on the functions of microorganisms as well as the effect which they have on the properties of soil. Read More |
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Author : Caroline Harrington Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781641721455 Floriculture is a branch of horticulture that is concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants. Crops of interest in floriculture include bedding plants, houseplants, flowering garden Read More |
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Author : Natasha Kennedy Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781641720977 The study of the physical properties and physical processes of the soil is under the domain of soil physics. It is a multidisciplinary science that integrates the principles of physics, physical chemistry, Read More |
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Postharvest Handling and Technology Author : Aliyah Wheatley Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781641721264 Postharvest handling is an important stage in agriculture. It is the stage of crop production that follows the stage of harvesting and includes the processes of cooling, sorting, cleaning and packing. Read More |
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Author : Tomos Webb Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781641721325 The scientific study of diseases in plants that are caused due to pathogens and environmental factors is under the scope of plant pathology. Some common pathogens are fungi, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, Read More |
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Author : Cole Smith Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781641721172 Vegetables are a staple for a healthy diet. They are low in fat and calories, but supply essential dietary fibers, vitamins and minerals. Vegetables can be perennials, biennials or annual. The soil type, Read More |
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Fertilizer Technology and Soil Fertility Author : Virginia Munn Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781635496437 Fertilizers are naturally occurring materials that are used on soil to provide them with essential nutrients to ensure the proper growth of plants and crops. They can also be of synthetic nature. The most Read More |
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Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Science Author : Greg Powell Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781635496444 Geotechnical engineering uses the knowledge of soil science to understand the behaviour of Earth materials. As soil science is the study of the nature of soil, along with its chemical, physical, fertility Read More |
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Permaculture: Principles and Practice Author : George Willis Subject : Agriculture and Plant Science ISBN :9781635496451 Permaculture is the process of efficiently using the resources of natural environment and ecosystem in agricultural practices. The subject is very vast and includes branches like environmental design, Read More |