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 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: – 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 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 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…

– 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 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 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…

Brown rice is an unrefined and unpolished whole grain that is formed by removing the surrounding hull of the rice kernel. Its grain retains its nutrient dense bran & germ…

Climate change and agriculture are interrelated processes, both of which take place on a global scale. Climate change affects farming in a number of ways, including through changes in average…