An Integrated Approach to Agricultural Science

Agricultural science is the field of science concerned with food and fiber production and processing. It is a broad field of biology encompassing diverse social, natural and economic sciences, which are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. Modern agriculture draws insights from plant breeding and genetics, horticulture, soil science, plant pathology, theoretical production ecology, entomology, etc. The techniques of crop cultivation and harvesting, soil cultivation, animal husbandry, etc. are vital to the practice of agriculture. Integrated pest management, agricultural chemistry, agricultural biotechnology, agricultural economics and agricultural engineering are some of the branches of agricultural science. This book studies, analyzes and upholds the pillars of agricultural science and its utmost significance in modern times. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of this field. It is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on this discipline.