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INFRASTRUCTURE Limited facilities for grading, sorting & packaging Inappropriate transport facilities for erishables Poor Mandi infrastructure Lack of net work of rural/ local markets Lac of perishable cargo centre Fluctuations in area & prod. due to frequent drought conditions, Its need of the hour to bring stability through Rain Water Harvesting based fruit plantations having … Read more
Green pharmacy Green pharmacy is the design of pharmaceutical products and processes that eliminate or reduce significantly the use and generation of hazardous substances and the prevention/reduction of environmental/safety and Health impacts at the source. Herbal medicine also called botanical medicine or phyto medicine. Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use … Read more
Wetland Farming: A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Conventional agriculture, however, is facing increasing pressure from climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. This has led to a growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices, including wetland farming. Wetland farming, also known as paddy rice … Read more
What is Compost Manure? Compost manure is a type of organic fertilizer that is made from decomposed plant and animal materials. It is a rich source of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential for plant growth. Compost manure can be used to improve SoilSoil structure, water retention, and drainage. It can also … Read more
laboratory method of preparing alcohol Hydrolysis of Alkyl Halides This is a nucleophilic substitution reaction. R-X + KOHaq → R-OH The method is not satisfactory as olefins are also formed as by-products. However better yields is obtained by using moist Ag2O or aqueous K2CO3. Tertiary butyl halides mainly gives alkene due to dehydrohalogenation. Hydration of Alkenes This … Read more
The Rock Cycle: A Continuous Journey of Transformation The Earth’s surface is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, sculpted by the relentless forces of nature. At the heart of this transformation lies the rock cycle, a continuous process that shapes and reshapes the rocks we see around us. This intricate cycle, driven by the interplay of … Read more
Concept of Organic Farming, seed certification Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing Farming practices. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organic agriculture organizations today. It relies on Fertilizers of organic origin such as Compost Manure, green manure, and Bone Meal … Read more
They are aggregates or physical mixture of one or more Minerals. Minerals on the other hand are made up of two or more Elements in a definite ratio. They have a definite chemical composition. Crust is made up of more than 2000 minerals, but out of these, 6 are the most abundant and … Read more
The Enchanting World of Flora: A Journey Through the Realm of Plants The Earth is a tapestry woven with vibrant hues and diverse life forms, and at its heart lies the captivating world of flora. Plants, the silent architects of our planet, play a vital role in sustaining life, shaping landscapes, and enriching our existence. … Read more
Principles of Organic Farming: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Agriculture Organic farming is a system of agriculture that emphasizes the use of natural inputs and practices that promote ecological balance and biodiversity. It stands in contrast to conventional agriculture, which often relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This article delves … Read more