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Agriscience: Applying Science and Technology to Agriculture

Explore the various aspects of agriscience, including aquaculture, agricultural engineering, crop science, soil science, and biotechnology. Discover how these disciplines contribute to the production of plants, animals, and related supplies in agriculture.

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Agriscience: Applying Science and Technology to Agriculture

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  1. Agriscience – Key Terms Ms. Senff Intro To Ag

  2. Agriculture Defined • Agriscienceis the application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture. • Agricultureis defined as the activities concerned with the production of plantsand animals, and related supplies, services, mechanics, products, processing and marketing. • Agribusinessrefers to commercial firms that have developed with or stemmed out of agriculture.

  3. Agriculture Defined • Aquaculturemeans the growing and management of living thing in water, such as fish. • Agricultural engineeringmeans the application of mechanical and other engineering principles in agricultural settings. • Agriculture science technologyrefers to the use of modern principles and practices for animal growth and management. • Crop Sciencerefers to use of modern principles in growing and managing crops.

  4. Agriculture Defined • Soil sciencerefers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plants. • Biotechnology refers to the management of genetic characteristics transmitted from one generation to another. • Integrated pest management refers to the many different methods used together to control insects, diseases, rodents, and other pests. • Organic Food is a term used for foods that have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides.

  5. Agriscience and other sciences • Biologyis the basic science of pant and animals life • Chemistryis another basic science that deals with the characteristics of elements or simple substances. • Biochemistryfocuses on chemistry as it applies to living matter. • Entomologyis the science of insect life. • Agronomyis the science of soil and field crops.

  6. Agriscience and other sciences • Horticultureis the science of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. • Ornamentalsare plants used for their appearance. • Animals Sciences are applied sciences that involve animal growth care and management. • Agriculture Economicsaddresses the management of agricultural resources, including farms and agribusinesses. • Agriculture Educationcovers teaching and program management in agricultural endeavors.

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