Introduction to

Agricultural Biology
By: Michael P. Esmalla L.P.T.
Learning Objectives:
• At the end of the lesson the students shall be able to:
• Discuss the relationship between environment and
agricultural research;
• Explain how life of living things made up of cells;
• Determine the similarities and differences of plant
and animal cells as it plays its vital role.
Agricultural Biology
• Agricultural Biology is a subject that aims to
help students acquire a scientific mindset and
provide them a foundation in biology as it
applies to agriculture. Throughout the year,
students will learn about organisms and their
interactions with one another as well as their
surroundings. Students will also learn about
the diversity of species, as well as their
evolutionary relationships and adaptations.
Agricultural Biology
It is a branch of experimental biology that
explores how to make:
• cultivated plants,
• domestic animals, and
• beneficial microbes more productive.
Agricultural biology developed from related
biological and agricultural disciplines in response
to the demands and practices of agriculture.
Agricultural Biology
• Agricultural biology combines advancements in
genetics, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics,
and molecular biology into these fields.
• Agricultural biology studies the genetic,
physiological, and metabolic underpinnings of
heterocyst in agricultural plants and animals,
parental pair selection during hybridization, the
utilization of polyploidic plants, and induced
mutagenesis.
Agricultural Biology
• mutagenesis. It also looks at the genetic,
physiological, and biochemical foundations of
disease and immunity in plants and animals. Farm
animal nutrition, as well as the biochemical and
physiological processes of lactation, protein
synthesis, and fat synthesis, are all studied in depth.
• These researches are utilized to create and improve
feed standards and rations, animal husbandry
techniques, meat and milk output, and the quality
and quantity of wool collected.
Agricultural Biology
• Agricultural biology also focuses on developing
chemical and biological ways for battling plant and
animal illnesses and pests, as well as increasing the
efficiency of agricultural plants’ utilization of solar
energy during photosynthesis. Models for optimum
planting, for example, are being studied.
• Microorganisms are investigated for their ability to
generate a variety of essential chemical substances, such
as amino acids, proteins, antibiotics, and enzymes.
Microorganisms in the soil and gut microflora are also
investigated.
5 Main Application
of Biology in Agriculture

1. Pest Control
2. Creation of Plant resistant to pests
3. Selective breeding to improve
agricultural plants and animals.
4. Understanding the effects of climate
on crops.
5. Food preservation
Careers in Agricultural Biology:
Job options and Requirements

Educational qualifications and

vocational training for jobs in agricultural
biology differ. Research and development
scientists, agribusiness sales
representatives, extension agents, farmers,
farm managers, and range scientists are
examples of possible occupations.