Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications Updated, Precision Exams Edition,
6th Edition

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.

• L. DeVere Burton

  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.

• With content aligned to Precision Exams’ Agricultural Science exam, the text covers essential concepts and skills students need to master for success on the exam, in the classroom, and as they begin their careers.

• New Science Connections and Agri-Profiles features help bring chapter material to life by engaging students in the learning experience and providing additional information related to today’s agriscience industry.

• Throughout the text, new Activities prompt students to apply what they have learned in interesting ways, while new References suggest topics and resources for additional exploration of key concepts.

• The author has added new information related to professional success, covering topics such as business structures and ownership, selecting and planning a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), and career opportunities to provide students with industry insights.

• Each chapter is structured to provide students with a roadmap for success, as well as reinforcement to enhance learning; features include a core learning objective, competencies to develop, a materials list, terms to know, review questions, and student activities.

• Hot Topics in Agriscience features describe recent scientific discoveries relevant to the agricultural industry, while Science Connections and Bio-Tech Connections features illuminate the ways basic science principles inform agricultural practices used by today’s professionals.

• Agri-Profiles features highlight a variety of career opportunities in the industry, introducing potential professional paths in the context of chapter material so students can consider relevant jobs based on topics that interest or inspire them.

• The text is designed to engage today’s students, combining a reader-friendly writing style with vibrant photos, illustrations, and page layouts to communicate even complex topics in a way that promotes learning and mastery.

• Internet Key Words icons highlight key search terms to encourage students to explore agriscience topics that interest them by consulting sources beyond the included readings.

• The text is part of a complete teaching and learning package--including a print book, lab manual, ClassMaster CD-ROM, companion website, and all-new MindTap online course--providing abundant options and support for instructors and students alike.

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