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Provides an introduction to animal genetics. Animal genetics focuses on various aspects of animal heredity, or the passing of traits from one generation to the next. The field encompasses topics such as genetic variability, genetic testing, and animal breeding.

Probability theory is a fundamental pillar of modern mathematics with relations to other mathematical areas like algebra, topology, analysis, geometry or dynamical systems. The principal objects of probability theory are random variables, stochastic processes, and events. This book presents the basics of probability, and discusses the fundamental law of total probability and Bayes' theorem.

A theorem is a statement that can be demonstrated to be true by accepted mathematical operations and arguments. In general, a theorem is an embodiment of some general principle that makes it part of a larger theory. The process of showing a theorem to be correct is called a proof. This handbook offers an introduction to proofs and theorems.

Geometry is perhaps the most elementary of the sciences that us to make predictions about the physical world. The power of geometry is impressive, and has been a powerful motivation for the study of logic in geometry. Geometry is the most widely used mathematical concept in our daily life.

Provides an ntroduction to statistics. Statistics is the study of numerical information. People use statistics as tools to understand information. Statistics are used in the fields of business, maths, economics, accounting, banking, government, astronomy, and the natural and social sciences.

Provides an introduction to number theory. Number theory is a vast and fascinating field of mathematics, sometimes called ""higher arithmetic"", consisting of the study of the properties of whole numbers. Primes and prime factorization are especially important in number theory, as are a number of functions such as the divisor function, Riemann zeta function, and totient function.

Algebra is a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols. In elementary algebra, those symbols represent quantities without fixed values, known as variables. This book explains how to do elementary algebra problems, solve equations and solve verbal problems.

Calculus is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. There is just so much it can offer. The success of calculus has been extended over time into various other important topics in mathematics. Studying calculus gives you the fundamentals you will need in all of your future studies.

The world of mathematics can be divided roughly into two realms: the continuous and the discrete. Discrete mathematics provides excellent models and tools for analyzing real-world phenomena that change abruptly and that lie clearly in one state or another. Discrete mathematics is the tool of choice in a host of applications, from computers to telephone call routing to genetics.

Provides an introduction to fod safety. Food safety is about handling, storing and preparing food to prevent infection and help to make sure that our food keeps enough nutrients for us to have a healthy diet.

Food Science is the multidisciplinary study of food and the application of knowledge thus gained to the development of food products and processes, the preservation and storage of foods, and the assurance of food safety and quality. Food science brings together multiple scientific disciplines. It incorporates concepts from fields such as microbiology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry.

Metabolism is the chemical process of transforming food into fuel. Metabolism is closely linked to nutrition and the availability of nutrients. Food provides a variety of substances that are essential for the building, upkeep, and repair of body tissues, and for the efficient functioning of the body. This book provides thorough coverage of the processes involved in metabolism and nutrition.

Presents a comprehensive overview of engineering principles and concepts to handle, store, process, package, and distribute food and related products. Readers will study the concepts of food refrigeration, freezing, thermal processing, drying, and other food operations.

Offers an introduction to food processing. Food processing is any method used to turn fresh foods into food products. This can involve one or a combination of washing, chopping, pasteurizing, freezing, fermenting, packaging and many more. Food processing also includes adding components to food to extend shelf life, or adding vitamins and minerals to improve nutritional quality.

Providesa n introduction to food microbiology. Food microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, both in food and used for the production of food. Food microbiology focuses on the general biology of the microorganisms that are found in foods including: their growth characteristics, identification, and pathogenesis.

Educational psychology draws on and combines various psychological theories and principles in order to improve the conditions of teaching and learning. This book explores how people learn, including topics such as student outcomes, the instructional process, individual differences in learning, and learning disabilities.

Educational technology has transformed a passive classroom to an active and interactive one, with audio-visuals, charts and models, smart classrooms, and e-learning rooms. This book provides an introductio to contemporary educational technology.

Explores the fundamentals of educational research. Educational research is the scientific field of study that examines education and learning processes and the human attributes, interactions, organisations, and institutions that shape educational outcomes. Scholarship in the field seeks to describe, understand, and explain how learning takes place.

Examines the problems caused by the technological revolution in farming practices and explains the long-term benefits of sustainable farming systems practices such as organic farming, biological and natural control of pests, and emphasises the watershed approach to conserve soil and water, and buildup microflora in close harmony with beneficial soil.

Provides an introduction to the rpinciples of vegetable and fruit farming. The farming of vegetables and fruits is the growing of vegetable and fruit crops, primarily for use as human food.

Provides an introduction to the subject of hill farming. Hill farming is extensive farming in upland areas, primarily rearing sheep.

Vertical farming or high-rise farming is a proposed indoor, urban farming technology involving large-scale agricultural production in multi-story buildings. It is an intensive farming strategy which mainly employs advanced techniques such as hydroponics and aeroponics to produce crops continuously. This book covers the techniques involved in vertical farming.

The world's population is growing. Demand for food and water is increasing. Over the next few decades, food production will need to increase dramatically to keep pace with population growth and meet the needs of changing diets. To successfully accomplish these goals, innovations in plant sciences must be at the forefront of what we do.

Seeds are fundamental to agriculture. They are the starting point for the production of most crops and delivery system for advanced genetics. Seeds constitute 70% of our food and recent additional uses of seeds as stored energy has increased both seed and commodity prices worldwide. This book discusses the different principles governing seed science and technology.

Provides an understanding of the practical application of biology, chemistry, physics and earth science principles to integrated land use and environmental protection. This book deals with soil as a natural resource, including formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.

Explores issues surrounding organic farming. Organic farming promotes the use of crop rotations and cover crops, and encourages balanced host/predator relationships. Organic residues and nutrients produced on the farm are recycled back to the soil. Conventional agriculture is environmentally unsustainable. And, it is a misnomer that organic farming is economically unviable.

Provides an introduction to plant pathology. Plant pathology is the study of the organisms and environmental conditions that cause diseases in plants, the mechanisms by which this occurs, the interactions between these causal agents and the plant, and the methods of managing or controlling plant disease.

Provides an introduction to plant genetics and genomics. Plant genetics and genomics is a growing and constantly evolving field of study. Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics.

Agronomy is a branch of agricultural science that deals with the study of crops and the soils in which they grow. Agronomy has come to encompass work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science. This introductory text present techniques and approaches that directly impact food production, crop improvement, and environmental quality and sustainability.

Provides an introduction to irrigation. Agriculture is a major user of water resources and also contributes to water pollution from excess nutrients, pesticides and other pollutants. But the competition for water is increasing and the costs of water pollution can be high. The goal of irrigation management is to use water in the most profitable way at sustainable production levels.