DEFINITION OF AGRICULTURE, MEANING, AND SCOPE OF AGRONOMY
Introduction The term agriculture is derived from the Latin words “ager” or “agri” meaning“soil” and ‘cultra’ meaning ‘cultivation’Agriculture is a
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I am Huma Zafar a Soil Science Graduate from Arid Agriculture University. I am interested in topics related to agronomy, agri-tech and climate change.
Germination Process of seeds
Germination is a process by which an organism puts its buds forth from a seed. There is a sequence of
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Introduction to Plant Physiology
Plant physiology is the study of the internal processes that take place inside the plant body, for example, photosynthesis and
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All parts of the plant require a continuous supply of food for their nutrition and development, this is referred to
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Plant species extend themselves in two ways, sexually or asexually. Reproduction through seed is sexual, except some parthenogenetic species which
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Soil and crop management have great significance in the field of farming and especially in organic farming.
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The horticulture industry plays an significant role in many important components of our daily diet and meets one’s need for
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Vermicompost is a product obtained after decay of various species of worms usually red wigglers, white worms and earthworms to create a heterogenous mixture of decomposing vegetable or fruit waste etc
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Mulching is a protective material, simple and most beneficial practice which can be used in gardens. It can easily be spread on the soil. Mulches can either be organic or inorganic
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Composting is a process of biological degradation/decomposition (rotning and decay) of Plant residues and Kitchen scrap under controlled conditions
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