Rose preservation means maintaining the shape, colour, texture and beauty of rose flowers after harvest for a long period. It is useful for floral crafts, bouquet, wedding memories, decoration, herbarium work, research and commercial products. For roses, the preservation method should be selected according to the desired final product: natural-looking dried rose, pressed rose, soft … Read more
Introduction: Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the most important spice crops of the world and is commonly known as the “King of Spices”. It belongs to the family Piperaceae. Taxonomy: Climate: Black pepper prefers a warm, humid tropical climate. Ideal conditions: Soil: Varieties: Important varieties Panniyur-1 is historically important and was the … Read more
Introduction: Raddish ( Raphanus sativus L. ) is an important root vegetable crop belonging to the family Cruciferaceae. It is a fast growing, cool season crop cultivated mainy for its fleshy, edible taproot, although it’s young leaves are also consumed. Raddish roots may be white, red, pink, purple or black depending on their variety. It … Read more
Introduction: Horticulture education is the systematic study and teaching of the science and the art of growing, managing, improving, harvesting and utilizing fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, plantation crops, spices, medicinal and aromatic plants. It combines scientific knowledge with practical skills to improve crop productivity, quality, profitability, and sustainability. Horticulture is a branch of agricultural … Read more
Introduction: Low land refers to agricultural land situated in low- lying areas where water trends to accumulate due to poor drainage, high rainfall, or its position in the landscape. Such lands generally have higher soil moisture and may remain waterlogged for part of the growing season. Lowlands are commonly used for crops that can tolerate … Read more
Introduction: Agriculture extension is an educational and advisory service that helps farmers improve their knowledge, skill, and farming practices. It serves as a bridge between agricultural research institutions and farmers by transferring modern technologies, scientific innovations, and practical information to enhance agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. The main goal of agriculture extension is to improve … Read more
Introduction: Plant breeding is the science and art of improving plants to develop new varities with desirable characteristics. It involves selecting and crossing plants with superior traits, such as higher yield, better quality, resistance to diseases and pest, tolerance to environmental stresses, and improved nutritional value. The main objective of plant breeding is to enhance … Read more
Introduction: Leek is a leafy vegetable that belongs to the onion family (genus Allium), along with onions, garlic, shallots,and chives. Leek is grown for its long, white stem and flat green leaves, which have a mild, sweet onion like flavour. Leeks are widely used in soups, stew, salads, stir fried, and many European and Asian … Read more
Introduction: Problematic soils are soils that have physical or chemical properties which limit plant growth, reduce agricultural productivity, and require special management practices for successful cultivation. These soils often have issues such as excessive salinity, alkalinity, acidity, poor drainage, low fertility, or unstable structure. India has a wide variety of problematic soils due to its … Read more
Introduction: Metamorphosis is a series of changes that take place during the development of insects from eggs to adult are collectively known as metamorphosis. https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/metamorphosis-and-diapause-in-insectspptx/260357957 Types of Metamorphosis: Insect Diapause: In insects some stages undergo to diapause or dormancy by arresting growth or development during the physiological process of life cycle to avoid adverse environmental … Read more