Petrology studies rocks and the conditions leading to their formation. Together with sedimentology, which studies layers of compressed materials such as clay, sand and silt; these disciplines help in
Insecticides and pesticides are used for the control and regulation of unwanted organisms that hinder plant growth and destroy plants. This book on the applications, biochemistry and management of ins
Genetic engineering has been studied for a number of years for understanding the formation of cells and cell structures as well as the processes involved in evolution. The scientific advancements in t
Bioinformatics is a field which uses the principles and techniques of mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics, etc. to analyse and interpret biological data. It is also used to understa
The main areas of concern of forestry include the practice of harvesting forests and forest produce for human use and the conservation of forest areas. This book contains some path-breaking studies in
Agronomy is the application of science and technology for the use of plants for food, land reclamation, fiber etc. It overlaps with related subjects such as plant biotechnology, soil science and plant
Biochemistry studies the chemical processes that occur within a living organism. In the last couple of decades biochemistry has become more successful in explaining the processes and origin of living
Agricultural science is a branch of biology which studies the techniques practiced in the field of agriculture. It focuses on developing innovative methods to maximize crop yield while considering eco
Agricultural production refers to the animal and plant production that is made available for human consumption. Whereas, the management and preservation of the forests is known as forestry. Forestry a
The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject of agriculture and food economics. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth k
Botany is a branch of biology which studies plants. Some of the topics included in this subject are reproduction, plant diseases, plant taxonomy, structure and growth of plant and biochemistry. New te
Marine ecosystems are ecosystems found in the oceans and seas. This book on marine ecosystems studies new research trends with regard to this field. The marine ecosystem is the largest ecosystem of th
Horticulture is the study of plant production techniques that are aimed at intensive cultivation, high-yielding variety crops and plant propagation. Plant breeding concentrates on the growing of plant
Fertilizers are materials that are applied to the soil for the necessary growth of plants. They can either be natural or synthetic in nature. They are mainly used for the enhancement of soil fertility
Farming techniques require regular treatment and management of crops in order to protect them from harm caused by unwanted weeds and plants. Some of the popular weed control practices include seedling
Ecological conservation deals with the protection and management of biodiversity. The goal of this subject is to prevent the deterioration of natural resources and implement policies for environmental
Green energy refers to the use of renewable sources for energy production. Some major technologies related to green energy are wind power, bio energy, hydropower, photovoltaics, etc. The topics includ
Climate science helps in understanding the climate of our planet. Understanding the climate helps in forecasting the weather by using techniques such as the Madden–Julian oscillation, the N
Food science is concerned with the study of food. It studies the nature of food and the principles fundamental to food processing. Some of the sub-disciplines of food science are food chemistry, food
Soil science studies the texture, classification and formation of soil. The two main branches of this subject are edaphology and pedology. Recent research done in the field of soil science focuses on
Molecular biology studies those activities of cellular molecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, which are essential for cell maintenance and cell functioning. The mapping of transfer of biologic
Climatology studies the climate patterns of a defined area over a period of time while meteorology studies changes in atmospheric pressure and precipitation in order to predict and forecast the weathe
Biotechnology plays a crucial role in diverse areas such as agriculture, medicine and food production. This book elucidates the theories, processes and applications of biotechnology. It uses living sy
The procedures and processes aimed at protecting the environment from the damage done by humans fall under the subject of environmental protection. With an increase in population as well as land use,
The branch of science which helps in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in animals is known as veterinary science. Different species of domesticated as well as wild animals are treated under this
Remote sensing uses sensors or satellites to acquire information about objects. Doppler radar, LIDAR, radio meters, hyperspectral imaging are some of the most commonly used techniques of this field. R
Earth science as a part of planetary science is a field that includes the study of the geology, ecology, geography, atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere of Earth. Some of the branches o
Exercise and sports are important aspects of human life. Exercise science studies the impact of exercise and diet on the physical fitness of an individual and helps in developing a better understandin
Gene manipulation is the modification of genetic elements in plants and animals for commercial purposes. This book on gene manipulation strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help
Microbial engineering is the study of microorganisms and microbial ecology. Microbial engineering has applications in varied areas such as industrial fermentation, microbial degradation, medicine, etc
The branch of medicine which is concerned with the diseases and medical disorders of animals and birds is known as veterinary medicine. It helps in controlling zoonotic diseases by monitoring and trea
Alternative medicine refers to the medical practices that are regarded as unorthodox by the doctors as they are unproven with respect to their effect in treating diseases. Some examples for these medi
