Disasters can lead to loss of human life, environmental or material loss. Whether a disaster is naturally caused or is man-made, it requires immediate attention and management. Disaster management mai
Food science is concerned with the study of food. It studies the nature of food and the principles fundamental to food processing. Some of the sub-disciplines of food science are food chemistry, food
Climate science helps in understanding the climate of our planet. Understanding the climate helps in forecasting the weather by using techniques such as the Madden–Julian oscillation, the N
Climatology studies the climate patterns of a defined area over a period of time while meteorology studies changes in atmospheric pressure and precipitation in order to predict and forecast the weathe
Geology is a primary branch of earth science. It studies in detail the structure of Earth. It provides prominent theories and evidence concerning the evolution and history of our planet as well as lif
Molecular biology studies biological activities that occur on a molecular level in a cell. Proteins, DNA and RNA are the primary molecules studied under this field. The interactions along with biosynt
Agricultural production refers to the animal and plant production that is made available for human consumption. Whereas, the management and preservation of the forests is known as forestry. Forestry a
Plant microbiology is a branch of microbiology that studies the benefits of microorganisms found in the soil. Soil microorganisms provide nutrients, improve soil structure and reduce soil erosion. So
Microbial physiology studies the cell structure, metabolism and genetic structure of microorganisms. The fundamental concern of this subject is to understand the characteristics of complex organisms b
Fertilizers are materials that are applied to the soil for the necessary growth of plants. They can either be natural or synthetic in nature. They are mainly used for the enhancement of soil fertility
The main areas of concern of forestry include the practice of harvesting forests and forest produce for human use and the conservation of forest areas. This book contains some path-breaking studies in
Horticulture is the study of plant production techniques that are aimed at intensive cultivation, high-yielding variety crops and plant propagation. Plant breeding concentrates on the growing of plant
Insecticides and pesticides are used for the control and regulation of unwanted organisms that hinder plant growth and destroy plants. This book on the applications, biochemistry and management of ins
Diseases are a common occurrence in plants, which results in a significant impact on their yield. Managing these diseases is an essential component in the production of crops. Fungicides are chemicals
Farming techniques require regular treatment and management of crops in order to protect them from harm caused by unwanted weeds and plants. Some of the popular weed control practices include seedling
Parasitology studies parasites, their interaction with each other and with hosts. This book on parasitology presents researches and studies performed by experts from across the globe. Parasites are un
The branch of science which helps in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in animals is known as veterinary science. Different species of domesticated as well as wild animals are treated under this
Veterinary medicine refers to the field of medicine dealing with the treatment of illnesses found in animals. It is an essential area of study as it includes curing diseases like rabies, kidney diseas
