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This encyclopaedia has been essentially a compilation and editing of terms and expressions to provide a reference source for students of agriculture, farmers, environmentalists, biologists, geologists, biochemists, rural economists, and all those involved in or associated with the agriculture in whatever capacity. This encyclopaedia is concerned essentially with agriculture, biology, geography, physical geomorphology, and chemical and rural economics terms as may be needed to provide adequate information. Entries also incorporate the most common and agriculturally significant diseases and pests of farm animals or crops with their symptoms. The entries have been written in clear and explanatory style to provide both straight forward definitions and invaluable background information. This approach, combined with an extensive cross referencing system, enables the reader to place each entry into a broader scientific context. Line diagrams have been incorporated whenever the meaning of a term can be best conveyed by means of a diagram. The terms included in this encyclopaedia have been presented in brief analytical phrases thereby avoiding the more comprehensive type of treatment appropriate to large reference works. The extent of each entry has been determined by the need for definition of meaning function and agriculture relevance. Certain entries also have been added to take into account of recent developments and terms in agriculture. This set will provide a reference work for students of agriculture, biology, geomorphology, environmental science, forestry and biochemistry.