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Plant & Soil Science: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd Student Edition, 2nd Edition

R.O. (Rick) Parker, Ph.D

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Plant & Soil Science: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd Student Edition 2nd Edition by R.O. (Rick) Parker, Ph.D
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Parker's PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, 2nd STUDENT EDITION, leads the learner through four sections: Introduction to Plants, Fundamentals of Soil Science, Fundamentals of Plant Growth and Propagation, and Crops -- Applied Plant and Soil Science. Each of the 28 chapters features learning objectives, key terms (defined in the glossary), tables, charts, illustrations and color photographs to aid the learning and teaching process. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter are tied to review questions at the end of each chapter, and additional resources are also listed. A "Knowledge Applied" section contains student activities designed to get the students "doing" so that they begin "understanding" plant and soil science. For interested students, the final chapter presents skills and education necessary for a plant and soil science career path.

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R.O. (Rick) Parker, Ph.D

Dr. R.O. Parker is currently director and journal editor for North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) and president of the National Agricultural Institute. He is a past director of AgrowKnowledge, the National Center for Agriscience and Technology Education, a project funded by the National Science Foundation. As a former division director at the College of Southern Idaho (CSI), Dr. Parker worked in agriculture, information technology, drafting, and electronics, and taught computer, agriculture, and writing classes. In 1992, he received an honorary state Future Farmers of America (FFA) degree from Idaho, and in 2005, he received an honorary American FFA degree at the 78th National FFA Convention. From 2005 to 2008 he served as a board member of The National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council), and he is the 2008 recipient of the NACTA Distinguished Educator Award and the 2010 recipient of the NACTA Murray Brown Leadership Award. Dr. Parker has authored several Cengage textbooks, including PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE, AQUACULTURE SCIENCE, INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE, and INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SCIENCE & FOOD SYSTEMS, among other contributions). He earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in reproductive physiology from Iowa State University, and he completed post-doctoral work at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, and the University of Wyoming, Laramie.

What's New

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  • An all-new chapter, Precision Agriculture and Robotics, presents new information on cutting-edge scientific developments.
  • Global Spotlights explores how areas around the world are tackling some of the biggest issues in agriculture and food production.
  • STEM Connections are integrated throughout the chapters to link agricultural topics to science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a cross-curricular approach.
  • Career exploration features biographies of plant and soil experts who are changing the future of agriculture. Careers are further explored in career profiles, which include growth expectations and needed skills for success.
  • Each chapter review presents work-based learning opportunities with all new Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) information and opportunities to explore SAE possibilities.
  • New lab activities provide even more opportunities to investigate and apply the latest agricultural practices and management strategies.

Features

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  • The text is divided into four major sections, leading the learner through introduction, soil science, plant science and then application of plant and soil science.
  • The Chapter Objectives section details important concepts in the chapter.
  • Review questions are based on chapter objectives.
  • The text has numerous tables throughout, including in the appendix.
  • The Knowledge Applied section at the end of each chapter provides student with activities to reinforce chapter objectives and provide hands-on learning.
  • A Resources section at the end of each chapter lists books, internet and other potential resources for additional learning.
  • A glossary defines key terms.
  • Numerous color illustrations, photos and charts throughout the text keep learner’s attention and break up narrative sections.
  • A chapter on careers in plant and soil science provides the student with tips on getting jobs and finding careers in plant and soil science.

Table of Contents

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Part I: INTRODUCTION TO PLANTS.
1. The Plant Kingdom.
2. Origins of Cultivated Plants.
3. Structure of Cultivated Plants.
4. Anatomy of Plants.
Part II: FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE.
5. Soil Materials and Formation.
6. Soil Characteristics, Classifications and Use.
7. Soil Fertility and Management.
8. Soil-less Plant Production.
9. Irrigation.
10. Soil and Organic Farming.
Part III: FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT GROWTH AND PROPAGATION.
11. Temperature.
12. Light.
13. Photosynthesis.
14. Respiration.
15. Basics of Plant Growth.
16. Vegetative Growth.
17. Plant Propagation.
18. Plant Pests.
19. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
20. Precision Agriculture and Robotics.
Part IV: CROPS -- APPLIED PLANT SCIENCE.
21. Major Agronomic Crops.
22. Cereal Grains, Forage Grasses and Oil Seeds.
23. Food Legumes and Forage Legumes.
24. Vegetables.
25. Small Fruits.
26. Fruit and Nut Production.
27. Flowers and Foliage.
28. Sod Production.
29. Careers in Plant and Soil Sciences.
Glossary.
Appendices.
Index.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357868889
  • ISBN-13: 9780357868881
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  • ISBN-10: 0357543726
  • ISBN-13: 9780357543726
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