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.