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Synopsis Agriculture science is a broad multi-disciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. Agriculture is one of the most crucial fields of human endeavour, and considering its growing importance in a world where the exponential population growth has forced it to improve its yield, agricultural science also plays an equally relevant role. This  book in the series on the origins and development of the various sciences turns its attention to the field of agricultural science. Charting its growth from Mendel's times. Its recounts the growth and the various developments that have taken place in the science, and how the numerous technologies and techniques currently in place have come about to be so. In addition, it also takes a look at eminent scientists in this field, their biographies furnishing sufficient information on the their works. Further, a short discussion has been embarked upon on the present and future status of agricultural science, compendious and comprehensive, it is hoped that the book suffices as an interesting and insightful work for the readers.