Agricultural Science Book 1: A course for secondary schools in the Caribbean
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English
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9781398307353
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Contents
Introduction
About this series
Key features of the book
Chapter 1 An introduction to agriculture and agricultural science
Agriculture and agricultural science
The history of agriculture and agricultural science
The emergence of agricultural science
The importance of agriculture
Specialised areas in agriculture
Chapter 2 An introduction to resources
What are resources?
Types of resources
The sustainable use of resources
Chapter 3 Human resources in agriculture
What are human resources?
Careers in agriculture
Educational requirements for jobs in agriculture
Chapter 4 The design process in agriculture
Solving agricultural problems
Why use the problem-solving design process?
Stages in the design process
1 Identify and define the problem
2 Research possible solutions
3 Write the specification
4 Search for and choose a solution
5 Develop a prototype
6 Test and evaluate
7 Communicate your solution
Chapter 5 Technology in agriculture
What is technology?
The importance of technology to agriculture
Technology in Caribbean agriculture
Simple and advanced agricultural technology
Using agricultural technology to solve problems
Chapter 6 Tools, equipment and machinery
The need for farming tools and equipment
Tools and equipment used in agriculture
The care and handling of tools and equipment
Tractors
Tractor-mounted implements
Combine harvesters
Chapter 7 Natural resources in agriculture: land and soil
The importance of land to agriculture
What is soil?
Types of soil
The functions of soil
Importance of soil to the environment
The soil profile
Why do we classify soils?
Chapter 8 The plant: structure and function
Plants in agriculture
The vegetative structure of flowering plants
The reproductive structure of flowering plants
Classification of plants
Chapter 9 Plant processes
What are the living processes?
The living processes carried out by plants and animals
The seed and germination
Tropisms
The seedling stage
Vegetative growth and development
The reproductive stage
Chapter 10 Field crop cultivation
Growing crops on a large area of land
Land clearing
Land preparation
Crop planting
Crop care in the field
Chapter 11 The application of the design process: soilless cultivation
Growing crops without soil
Reasons for soilless culture
Using the design process
1 Identify and define the problem
Group work
2 Research possible solutions
Soilless media
3 Write the specification
4 Search for and choose a solution
5 Develop a prototype
6 Test and evaluate
7 Communicate your solution
Chapter 12 Farm animals
Importance and uses of animals
Classification of animals
1 Taxonomic or scientific classification
2 Vertebrates and invertebrates
Importance of vertebrates and invertebrates
Poultry
Reasons why livestock is reared
The parts of a chicken
Types and breeds of chicken
Management and care of chickens
Tools, equipment and housing
Raising chicks
Looking after layers
Disease prevention and control
Chapter 13 Natural resources in agriculture: time
Time as a crucial resource
Impact of seasonal cycles on agriculture
Photoperiodism in plants and animals
Carrying out correct practices at the correct time: plants
Carrying out correct practices at the correct time: animals
Chapter 14 Abiotic factors in the environment
What is meant by the term environment?
The interrelationship between agriculture and the environment
Abiotic factors
Chapter 15 Biotic factors in the environment
Biotic factors
Defining biotic factors
Biotic factors in agriculture
The effect of weeds on the environment
The effect of insects on the environment
The effects of other animals on the environment
The effects of micro-organisms on the environment
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