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
Continue readingIntroduction The term agriculture is derived from the Latin words “ager” or “agri” meaning“soil” and ‘cultra’ meaning ‘cultivation’Agriculture is a
Continue readingGermination is a process by which an organism puts its buds forth from a seed. There is a sequence of
Continue readingPlant physiology is the study of the internal processes that take place inside the plant body, for example, photosynthesis and
Continue readingAll parts of the plant require a continuous supply of food for their nutrition and development, this is referred to
Continue readingPlant species extend themselves in two ways, sexually or asexually. Reproduction through seed is sexual, except some parthenogenetic species which
Continue readingSoil and crop management have great significance in the field of farming and especially in organic farming.
Continue readingThe horticulture industry plays an significant role in many important components of our daily diet and meets one’s need for
Continue readingVermicompost 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
Continue readingMulching 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
Continue readingComposting is a process of biological degradation/decomposition (rotning and decay) of Plant residues and Kitchen scrap under controlled conditions
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