Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) is a hardy perennial vegetable grown for its thick, fleshy leaf stalks (petioles), which are commonly used in pies, jams, sauces, deserts, and beverages. It belongs to the family Polygonaceae. Although it is often used as a fruit in cooking because of its tart flavor, botanically it is a vegetable. Rhubarb … Read more
Introduction: Seed technology is a branch of agricultural science that deals with the production, processing, testing, storage, certification, quality control, and marketing of seeds. Its main objective is to ensure that farmers receive high-quality seeds with high genetic purity, physical purity, germination, vigor and health, leading to better crop establishment and higher yield. Good quality … Read more
Introduction: Insect morphology is the branch of entomology which deals with the external structure, form, shape, size and arrangement of body parts of insects. It helps in the identification, classification, and understanding of the growth, adaption, and behaviour of different insect species. The body of an insect is covered by a hard exoskeleton made of … Read more
Introduction: Soil is a vital natural resource that supports plant growth and agricultural production. Properties of soil refers to its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics that determine its fertility, productivity, and overall health. Properties of soil: These are the physical, chemical and biological characteristics that determine its quality, fertility, and suitability for plant growth. These … Read more
Climate: It refers to the long term average weather pattern of a region over many years. It includes temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind and atmospheric pressure. Climate influences agriculture, ecosystems, and human life. Weather: A sate or condition of atmosphere at a given place and at a given time. It describes what is happening outside, such … Read more
Introduction Water is the most important constituent of plant cells, making up about 80-95% of the fresh weight of actively growing tissues. It is essential for almost every physiological and biochemical process in plants. Water is absorbed mainly by the roots from the soil and transported to different parts of the plants through xylem. The … Read more
Introduction Dioscorea is a genus of monocotyledonous, tuber- bearing plants belonging to the family Dioscoreaceae. It is commonly known as yam and is one of the most important tropical tuber crops grown for food, nutrition, and medicinal purposes. The genus contains about 600 species, of which around 10 are cultivated commercially. Dioscorea species are widely … Read more
Introduction Potato cultivation is an important crop grown world wide. Learn about potato cultivation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and production techniques. Potato is also known as the King of Vegetables/ Poor man’s friend/ Poor man’s strength/ Irish Potato. It ranks as the 4th major food crop of the world and provides two and a … Read more