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Remote sensing: principles, electromagnetic spectrum, components and applications Remote sensing, also called earth observation, refers to obtaining information about objects or areas at the Earth’s surface without being in direct contact with the object or area. Humans accomplish this task with aid of eyes or by the sense of smell or hearing; so, remote sensing … Read more
Physical Geography (General Principles) : [su_posts template=”templates/list-loop.php” posts_per_page=”100″ tax_term=”1324″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc”] (i) Origin and evolution ol earth, interior of earth, Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory; Plate tectonics.Composition, Structure and Stratification of the atmosphere (v) Insolation,heat budget of the earth. (vi) Horizontal and vertical Distribution of Temperature, inversion of temperature. (vii) Air masses and fronts. Tropical and … Read more
BT Brinjal In 2006, Maharashtra Hybird Seeds Company submitted biosafety and efficacy data to the GEAC and applied for permission to conduct large-scale trials At the same time SC imposed a ban on the on-going field trials An expert committee was constituted by GEAC to look into the concerns raised by several civil Society actors … Read more
Horticulture, milk and Animal Husbandry, aquaculture, fishing, sericulture, aviculture, Forestry and related activities. Industry includes various manufacturing sub-sectors. India’s definition of services sector includes its construction, retail, Software, IT, communications, hospitality, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regime, improved infrastructure and led to an expansion in the production of fast-moving consumer goods. Post-liberalisation, the Indian private sector … Read more
The Intertwined Web: Agriculture and its Allied Sectors Agriculture, the backbone of human civilization, is far more than just the cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock. It forms a complex ecosystem, intricately connected to a web of allied sectors that contribute to its success and, in turn, benefit from its prosperity. This article delves … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Definition of INFRASTRUCTURE as an integral part of area expansion projects or as common facility for cluster of projects. Development of integrated, energy efficient cold chain infrastructure for fresh horticulture produce. Popularization of identified new technologies / tools / techniques for commercialization / adoption, after carrying … Read more
SERICULTURE IN INDIA Production Silkworm larvae are fed on mulberry leaves and after the fourth molt, they climb a twig placed near them and spin their silken cocoons. The silk is a continuous-filament fibre consisting of fibroin protein, secreted from two salivary glands in the head of each larva, and a gum called sericin, which … Read more
Green Leaf Manuring Green manure is a type of organic fertilizer that is made from growing and then incorporating green plants into the SoilSoil. Green manure plants are typically legumes, such as alfalfa or clover, but they can also be non-legumes, such as buckwheat or mustard. Plant Sources Trees and shrubs Herbaceous plants WeedsWeeds (non-invasive) … Read more
Relay Cropping: A Sustainable Approach to Maximizing Land Use and Productivity Introduction In a world grappling with increasing population, climate change, and resource scarcity, optimizing agricultural practices is paramount. One innovative and sustainable approach gaining traction is relay cropping, a system that allows multiple crops to be grown sequentially on the same land within a … Read more
Fertigation Fertigation is the process of applying water-soluble fertilizers through irrigation systems. It is a precise and efficient way to deliver nutrients to plants, and it can improve crop yields and quality. Fertilizer Compatibility Types of Fertigation Systems Drip Irrigation systems Sprinkler Irrigation systems Localized placement Fertigation Equipment Venturi injectors Fertilizer pumps Mixing tanks Filters … Read more