Download or read book Encyclopedia of Agricultural Sciences: Volume III written by Laura Vivian and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural science is a multidisciplinary field of study which encompasses the diversified practices of agriculture and their implementation in varied fields of science and technology. It comprises advanced production techniques, pest control, minimizing adverse environmental effects, research and development of food production techniques to meet global requirements and many other topics. The agricultural science prospered during the eighteenth century when the study of fertilizers and plant physiology gained pace. In the twenty-first century, the technological advancements have revolutionized the science of agriculture. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, precision farming and such fields have given a new direction to agriculture science.