Agrotechnology

Agrotechnology is an applied science. It uses the knowledge obtained from scientific research to create machines, processes and new plant and animal strains. The most basic role of agrotechnology is the production of food and fibre for use by humans.
 
 
 
Animal Management Technologies 

These encompass the use of computers and identification systems for selection of superior breeding stock, and the use of modern animal facilities (such as animal shelters, feed storage and delivery systems, and handling systems) and nutritionally balanced diets for improved animal health. Increased yields in milk or meat from animals have been achieved through the use of hormones while electronic animal management systems have also done much to eliminate the manual labour associated with rearing livestock. 

Animal Reproductive Technologies 

These technologies which contributed significantly to the success of animal reproduction include reproductive management, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, oestrous manipulation and gender selection. 

Plant Management Technologies 

Plant production have improved through more efficient weed and pest control, irrigation management and remote sensing technologies. Tissue analysis of plants enables the farmer to identify nutrient deficiencies in plants before they become damaged or stressed, while hydroponics (soil-less culture of plants) allows complete control over the nutrient intake of plants. 

 
 



Subjects:-
 
 
  • Plant & Animal Biology
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Plant Tissue Culture
  • Animal Cell Culture
  • Hybridoma Technology
  • Farm Management
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