Education in plant and soil science and technology is essential for the needs of the Earth's population.

Features:

• Principles of technology and science
• Practical production experiences
• Curriculum input from throughout the United States
• Career and Agri-Industry Connections appear in each chapter to provide a tie-in with careers and industry
• And much more!

Contents

1. Role of Plant and Soil Science
   1. Plant and Soil Science in Agriculture
   2. Sustaining Plant and Soil Productivity

2. Fundamentals of Plant and Science
   3. Plants as Living Organisms
   4. Plant Reproduction
   5. Plant Growth
   6. Cultural Practices in Producing Plants

3. Fundamentals of Soil Science
   7. Soil Materials and Formation
   8. Land Classification and Use
   9. Soil Fertility and Management
   10. Irrigation
   11. Soilless Plant Production: Hydroponics

4. Plant Pests
   12. Integrated Pest Management
   13. Insect and Nematode Control
   14. Diseases and Control
   15. Weeds and Control
   16. Plants and Their Environment

5. Meeting Human Needs With Plants
   17. Grain Crops
   18. Sugar and Oil Crops
   19. Fiber Crops
   20. Forage and Turf Crops
   21. Vegetable, Fruit, and Nut Crops
   22. Ornamental Crops
   23. Forestry

   Appendices
   Glossary
   Index

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