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Horticulture of Kerala Introduction: The horticulture sector encompasses a wide range of crops namely fruit crops, vegetables crops, potato and tuber crops, ornamental crops, medicinal and aromatic crops, spices and plantation crops. New introductions like mushroom, bamboo and bee keeping (for improving the crop productivity) further expanded the scope of horticulture. While the first few … Read more
agriculture in Meghalaya Meghalaya is basically an agricultural state with about 80% of its Population depending entirely on agriculture for their livelihood. Nearly 10% of the geographical area of Meghalaya is under cultivation. Agriculture in the state is characterised by limited use of modern techniques, low yields and low productivity. As a result, despite the … Read more
Rice The rice is cultivated on the largest areas in India. Historians believe that while the Indica variety of rice was first domesticated in the area covering the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas (i.e. north-eastern India).Rice is a nutritional staple food which provides instant energy as its most important component is carbohydrate (starch). Rice … Read more
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Originally the first four were grouped as “BRIC” (or “the BRICs”), before the induction of South Africa in 2010. The BRICS members are known for … Read more
Introduction Glassware is a type of tableware that is made from glass. It is typically used for serving food and drinks, and can also be used for decorative purposes. Glassware comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can be made from a variety of different types of glass. History of Glassware The history … Read more
Major Crops of India India is a land of diverse geography and climate, which makes it ideal for growing a wide variety of crops. The country’s top five major crops are rice, wheat, sugarcane, CottonCotton, and oilseeds. Rice Wheat Sugarcane Cotton Oilseeds Other Major Crops Rice Rice is the staple food of India and is … Read more
Classification of Organic Manures Organic manures are a type of fertilizer that is made from animal or plant waste. They are a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to improve SoilSoil health and crop production. Origin Plant-based Animal-based Nutrient Content Concentrated Organic Manures Bulky organic manures State of Decomposition Fresh Manures Well-Rotted Manures Compost CC:N Ratio … Read more