PACKAGE AND PRACTICES OF MUNG BEAN (GREEN GRAM)
Scientific name: Vigna radiata. Family: Fabaceae. Chromosome Number: 2n = 22. Green gram also known as moong is one of the main pulse crops of India. It is a rich…
PACKAGE AND PRACTICES OF URD BEAN (BLACK GRAM)
Scientific name: Vigna mungo. Family: Fabaceae. Chromosome Number: 2n = 22. Importance ● Black gram is one of the most important pulses of India. It is also known as “Urad”…
AZOLLA CULTIVATION
AZOLLA CULTIVATION Azolla is a lovely plant that grows quickly on the water’s surface and is a branching free-floating aquatic fern. Many farmers struggle to provide enough nourishment for such…
Retting: Extraction of fiber
Retting: Extraction of fiber What is retting? It is the process of separating and extracting fibers from non-fibrous tissue and woody stems by dissolving and breaking down pectin, gum and…
AGRICULTURE WASTE MANAGEMENT
AGRICULTURE WASTE MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURE: – Is the largest contributor of any resource sector, to the economy It is also a large generator of waste materials Agriculture waste: Agriculture waste is…
Waterlogging and waterlogged lands
Waterlogging and waterlogged lands Waterlogging Water gets logged when excess water is present in the root zone of a plant, which lowers root oxygen. Aquaculture may be a significant restriction…
Spices and Condiments
Spices and condiments are natural plant products or combinations used as food adjuncts in whole or ground form, primarily to provide flavor, aroma, and pungency to foods. It can also…
Pre-Harvest factors affecting quality of fruits and vegetables
– Planting material Shorter shelf-life varieties are more susceptible to post-harvest losses. Longer storage life is commonly found in varieties with thick peels, high hardness, low respiration rates, and low…
Plant Genetic Resources
Plant genetic resources have been defined as the genetic material of plants, which is of value as a resource for present and future generations of people. They describe the variability…
Water Harvesting and its methods
Water harvesting is the technique of collecting runoff during periods of heavy rainfall in storage tanks, ponds, and other similar structures. It is the process of collecting runoff water from…