Notes and Study material for Exams
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
Bio fertilizers Bio fertilizers are living organisms that help plants grow by providing them with essential nutrients. They are a type of organic fertilizer that is made from bacteria, fungi, or algae. Biofertilizers can be used to improve SoilSoil fertility, increase crop yields, and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. There are many different types … Read more
SoilSoil Components Soil is a complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms. It is essential for life on Earth, as it provides a medium for plant growth and helps to regulate the climate. Soil is made up of four main components: minerals, organic matter, water, and air. Minerals are the inorganic … Read more
SoilSoil Structure Soil structure is the arrangement of soil particles into aggregates or peds. It is a key factor in determining the soil’s physical properties, such as its ability to hold water and nutrients, its resistance to erosion, and its workability. Types of Soil Structure Granular Blocky Prismatic Columnar Platy Single-grained Massive Factors Affecting Soil … Read more
Podzolization Podzolization is a SoilSoil-forming process that occurs in acidic, Sandy soils in cool, humid climates. It is characterized by the development of a bleached A horizon, a dark B horizon, and a spodic horizon. The bleached A horizon is caused by the leaching of organic matter and clay minerals from the surface Soil. The … Read more
The Rock Cycle is a model that describes the dynamic and continuous processes by which rocks are formed, destroyed, and reformed on Earth. The rock cycle is driven by the Earth’s internal heat, which causes magma to rise to the surface and cool to form Igneous Rocks. These rocks are then weathered and eroded, and … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Sedimentary Rocks: Clastic Sedimentary Rocks Chemical Sedimentary Rocks Biogenic Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary Rock Structures Sedimentary Rock Classification Sedimentary Rock Environments Sedimentary Rock Resources Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments, which are particles of rock, mineral, or organic matter that have been transported … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics related to flora: Angiosperms Bryophytes Gymnosperms Lichens Monocots Nonvascular plants Pteridophytes Seed plants Vascular plants Xylem Flora is the plant life of a particular region or time. It includes all the plants that grow in a particular area, from the smallest mosses to the tallest trees. Flora can be … Read more
The Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS) is an innovative and locally-focused quality assurance system for organic farming in India. PGS recognizes that organic farming is built on trust and transparency and seeks to empower communities with a credible, low-cost alternative to third-party organic certification. How PGS Works Farmer Groups: The core foundation of PGS is groups of … Read more
The Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCD-NER) is a central government initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). This comprehensive scheme aims to harness the immense potential of the North-eastern states for organic farming, transforming the region into an organic hub and empowering its farmers. Why the Focus on … Read more