Agriculture, Unit 1, Vocabulary

integrated pest management

pest control program based on multiple-control practices.

animal science technology

use of modern principles and practices in animal growth and management.

crop science

use of modern principles in growing and managing crops.

agriculture

activities concerned with the production of plants and animals, and the related supplies, services, mechanics, products, processing, and marketing.

water resources

all aspects of water conservation and management.

environment

all the conditions, circumstances, and influences surrounding and affecting an organism.

animal sciences

animal growth, care, and management.

agricultural engineering

application of engineering principles in agricultural settings.

technology

application of science to an industrial or commercial objective; also, the equipment and expertise to cultivate, harvest, store, process, and transport crops for consumption.

biology

basic science of the plant and the animal kingdoms.

biochemistry

chemistry as it applies to living matter.

agribusiness

commercial firms that have developed with or stemmed from agriculture.

ornamental

fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

agricultural economics

management of agricultural resources, including farms and agribusinesses.

aquaculture

raising of finfish, shellfish, and other aquatic animals under controlled conditions. Also, the management of the aquatic environment for production of plants and animals.

renewable natural resources

resources provided by nature that can replace themselves.

agronomy

science and economics of managing land and field crops.

chemistry

science dealing with the characteristics of elements or simple substances.

entomology

science of insect life.

soil science

study of the properties and management of soil to grow plants.

agricultural education

teaching and program management in agriculture.

agriscience

the application of scientific principals and new technologies to agriculture.

horticulture

the science of producing, processing, and marketing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

biotechnology

use of cells or components of cells to produce products or processes.

high technology

use of electronics and ultra-modern equipment to perform tasks and control machinery and processes.