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, 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.