Crop Science: Growth and Development of Crops

Download or read book Crop Science: Growth and Development of Crops written by Harold Salazar and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crop science is a sub-field of biology that studies the practice of agriculture. It is a multidisciplinary science that integrates the principles of several natural, economic and social sciences. It incorporates the study of plant breeding, genetics, pathology, entomology, soil science, etc. Improving agricultural productivity and minimizing the effects of pests are other areas of interest in this field. Modern crop science uses the tools of agricultural biotechnology to achieve these objectives. The various advancements in crop science are glanced at in this book and their applications as well as ramifications are looked in detail. It elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to crop science. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying agricultural science and crop science as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and their applications.