An Introduction To Agricultural Biochemistry

An Introduction to Agricultural Biochemistry focuses on the chemistry of plant and animal metabolism and the biomolecules that are involved in these pathways, and then goes on to discuss strategies adopted for processing nutrients.

Agricultural Biochemistry will provide an introduction to the subject of biochemistry from a perspective that will be particularly applicable to agricultural scientists. It will focus on the chemistry of plant and animal metabolism and the biomolecules that are involved in these pathways and then go on to discuss strategies plants and animals adopt for processing of nutrients, the adaptation of these organisms to environmental conditions and the ways in which new genetic engineering techniques can be used to manipulate growth.

Agricultural chemistry is involved in the study of chemistry and biochemistry in relation to agricultural production. It also focuses on the processing of raw products into foods and beverages as well as in environmental monitoring and remediation. It observes the relationships between plants, animals and bacteria with their environment. Agricultural chemistry studies the varied processes by which humans obtain food and fibers. It also works to control these processes in order to increase yields, improve quality and reduce costs. This textbook aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of agricultural chemistry. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.