Aquaculture Science
| AUTHOR | Parker, Rick |
| PUBLISHER | Cengage Learning (02/23/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
This comprehensive book introduces the reader to the aquaculture industry. Every aspect of this growing field is covered, from history of aquaculture, descriptions of aquatic plants and animals and feeding to in-depth coverage of economics, marketing, management and diseases of aquatic animals and plants. AQUACULTURE SCIENCE, third edition, addresses the latest production methods, species types, advances in technology, trends and statistics. The science of aquaculture, chemistry, biology, and anatomy and physiology, is stressed throughout to ensure understanding of fundamental principles. A complete chapter offers detailed information on career opportunities in the aquaculture industry.
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ISBN-13:
9781435488120
ISBN-10:
1435488121
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0003
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Page Count:
672
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 1.10 x 10.90 inches
Weight:
3.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture
Science | Agriculture & Food (see also Political Science - Public Poli
Science | Agriculture - General
Grade Level:
8th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
639.8
Library of Congress Control Number:
2011920462
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This comprehensive book introduces the reader to the aquaculture industry. Every aspect of this growing field is covered, from history of aquaculture, descriptions of aquatic plants and animals and feeding to in-depth coverage of economics, marketing, management and diseases of aquatic animals and plants. AQUACULTURE SCIENCE, third edition, addresses the latest production methods, species types, advances in technology, trends and statistics. The science of aquaculture, chemistry, biology, and anatomy and physiology, is stressed throughout to ensure understanding of fundamental principles. A complete chapter offers detailed information on career opportunities in the aquaculture industry.
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Author:
Parker, Rick
R.O. Parker, PhD resides in Rupert, Indiana. He serves as the director for AgroKnowledge, the National Center for Agriscience and Technology Education, a project funded by the National Science Foundation. In addition, he is the editor for the NACTA Journal. He is the 2008 recipient of the NACTA (National American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) Distinguished Educator Award.
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