Author : Cassius Foster Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641164436 Agronomy is a domain of science and technology that is concerned with the production and usage of plants for food, fiber, fuel and land reclamation. It encompasses studies from various areas including Read More |
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Sustainable Management of Forests Author : Duke Jefferson Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641162739 The forests are the areas that are majorly dominated by trees. They are classified into various types such as boreal forests, tropical and subtropical forests, and the forests of temperate zones. Forests Read More |
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Author : Logen Robinson Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641164429 Farming in sustainable ways is referred to as sustainable agriculture. Its key feature is that it seeks to meet the current textile and food needs of the society without compromising the ability of the Read More |
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Author : Jaime Hunter Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641164290 Solar power is a form of usable energy that is acquired by converting the energy from sunlight into electric energy. The two main methods used in the conversion of solar energy into electricity are utilizing Read More |
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Soil Science: A Comprehensive Approach Author : Michael Higgins Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641162722 Soil science is a field concerned with the study of the soil, its classification, formation and mapping. The analysis of the fertility of the soil as well as its biological, physical and chemical properties Read More |
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Author : Demi Wright Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641163880 Soil science includes the study of soil as a natural resource that is found on the Earth's surface. It primarily focuses on the classification of soil and soil formation. Soil science also delves into Read More |
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Selected Topics in Food Science and Nutrition Author : Dephne Rowland Subject : Food Science, Health and Nutrition ISBN :9781641162500 Nutrition is the science concerned with the study of nutrients in food and their action in promoting growth, reproduction and health. An unhealthy diet can lead to diseases like anemia, scurvy, blindness, Read More |
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Rice Genomics, Genetics and Breeding Author : Abbie Chavez Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641163545 Rice is the seed of primarily two species of grass, namely, Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima. Oryza sativa is popularly known as Asian rice while the common name for Oryza glaberrima is African rice. Read More |
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Renewable Energy: Solar Energy, Hydropower and Wind Energy Author : David McCartney Subject : Energy ISBN :9781641162807 Renewable energy is a form of energy that is derived from renewable resources. These are naturally replenished on human time scales. Some common forms of renewable energy include wind, rain, sunlight Read More |
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Remote Sensing: Concepts and Applications Author : Jaxon Parry Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164559 The acquisition of information regarding a phenomenon or an object without establishing physical contact is called remote sensing. It allows the collection of data from inaccessible and unsafe areas. Some Read More |