Sports science refers to the study of techniques and methodology that enables the care and well-being of athletes. This book on sports and exercise discusses topics related to interventional and rehab
Pesticides and insecticides are both used for eradicating pests. The purpose of using these is to protect plants from insects that can damage them and also to control organisms that are harmful and ca
Remote sensing refers to the use of the satellite, which is used to detect objects on Earth. Remote sensing is mainly classified into active or passive remote sensing. It is mainly used in fields such
Renewable energy refers to energy that is derived from sources that are replenishable, such as geothermal heat, solar, tidal and wind energy. These energy sources are environment-friendly, and can hel
Earth science is the study of the planet Earth. It includes different sub-fields namely soil science, physical geography, hydrology, atmospheric science, geophysics, biogeography, mineralogy, sediment
Plant genetics is the study of the evolution and heredity of plants. Plant genetics follows two major procedures - gene gun method and the agrobacterium method. Crop yields have significantly altered
Modern crop breeding includes techniques to produce crop hybrids that exhibit better growth and disease resistance. This field takes the help of molecular biology or plant biotechnology to genetically
Bacteriology studies bacteria, their taxonomy, genetics, biochemistry, etc. Bacteria are classified according to the substances they produce, the optimum temperature required for their growth and the
Geoscience or Earth science is the holistic study of the planet Earth. It is mainly concerned with the analysis of the atmosphere, geology, hydrosphere and lithosphere of Earth. It integrates elements
Biofuel is the alternative form of energy, which is derived from biological processes like anaerobic digestion, etc. It is also generated directly from plants or plant based activities like agricultur
The process of managing and conserving forests with the goal of environmental stability and proper resource allocation is known as forestry. Resources such as timber, wood, paper or lumber continue to
The growing pollution has resulted in global warming and melting glaciers. Global warming has become a threat to humans as well as other inhabitants of planet Earth. Glaciology refers to the study of
Hydrology is the study of water and its occurrence on Earth as well as its movement and properties in each phase of the hydrologic cycle. Water is a scarce natural resource and hydrologists seek to in
Biogeography studies the distribution of species and ecosystems in different parts of the world. It can be further divided into paleobiogeography, systematic biogeography and evolutionary biogeography
Waste is any material or byproduct that has either been discarded after use or is of no use. The management, collection, transportation and treatment of waste is known as waste management. The growing
Sustainable agriculture aims to meet the growing demands of our society in a sustainable manner. Some practices of sustainable agriculture are minimizing usage of water, recycling crop waste, restorin
Horticulture as field of agricultural science is concerned with the technology, art, business and science of growing and maintaining plants. Some of the main areas of horticulture are garden design, a
Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology which studies the distribution and interaction between plants and organisms. Plant ecology can be divided into plant ecophysiology, community ecology, land
Photovoltaic devices help in generating electricity. This conversion is done by using semi-conducting materials which exhibit the photovoltaic effect. Photovoltaic systems are used as solar panels, wh
The proteomes are a set of proteins that are produced by an organism. Proteomics helps in understanding the movement and interactions of proteins. Modern technologies have been introduced to develop a
Sports science and health management studies the effect exercise has on the human body. Physical training is goal oriented with training programs that help in the development of skills and improve the
Geoinformatics is the study of geographical and geological processes and elements with the use of geospatial and geocomputational data. Satellites and remote sensing technologies gather information th
The main cause for the increase in pollution is human activities. It is generally produced from sources such as industries, deforestation, vehicle emission, etc. Technologies have been developed in re
This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to energy. It presents the importance and use of energy in the present environment. Energy in all i
Photoenergy is the process and science of converting light into energy, particularly into electrical energy by using materials that are semiconductors and use the photovoltaic effect. One of the most
Nutrition is the science of understanding and studying the relation of food substances to the growth, health, maintenance, reproduction, etc. of the body. It also includes the study of assimilation, a
Soil is the main source of nutrients for the growth of plants. Some of the nutrients obtained from the soil are nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, etc. The fertility of soil depends on the amount of nut
The study of microbial activities in the soil is known as soil biology. It plays an important role in understanding the characteristics of soil. The soil biota consists of mesofauna, macrofauna, micro
Veterinary medicine studies methods that seek to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases and disorders in animals. This branch of medicine has various sub-specialties like veterinary physicians, paravete
Paleoecology studies ancient organisms and their relationship with the environment they inhabited. As a field, it provides key clues into the processes of habitat adaptation among organisms as well as
The branch of biology which studies plants is known as plant science. The structure, growth, reproduction, taxonomy and evolution of plants are some of the primary areas studied under plant science. T
Marine biology is the study of organisms that are found in oceans. It also studies all the habitats found in the ocean such as kelp forests, thermal vents, coral reefs, etc. Some of the sub-branches o
Acquiring information relating to objects that are geographically inaccessible to collect data is known as remote sensing. It is used in a number of fields such as military intelligence, oceanography,
Water is the most abundant resource on our planet, but fresh water is scarce. The need of fresh, useful and drinkable water is increasing rapidly but the resources are not. Thus, water resource planni
