Cultivation Practices of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii)
Intoduction Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) belongs to the Composite family, commonly referred to as the Transvaal daisy or Barberton daisy. It […]
Cultivation Practices of Gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.)
Introduction Gladiolus is a tender, cormous, herbaceous ornamental plant, known for its tall flower spikes and large, colorful blooms, extensively
Cultivation Practices of Marigold
Introduction Botanical Name: Tagetes patula – French marigold Tagetes erecta – African marigold Family : Compositae Origin : Central and
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System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a farming approach designed to boost rice production yields. This system in rice
Botanical description of maize
Introduction Maize (Zea mays), also known as corn, is a tall stout grass ranging in height from 1.2 m (4
Bonsai: Growing Miniature Trees
Introduction The word bonsai has been derived from the Japanese word ‘Bon’ meaning shallow pan and ‘Sai’ meaning plant, refers
Special management practices in banana cultivation
Introduction Banana (Musa paradisica L.) is a major tropical fruit crop under Musaceae family. It is known as ‘Apple of
Nursery Raising Techniques of Rice
A nursery is a designated place for raising seedlings of transplanting crops in a small space, where the seedlings receive
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Papaya: Health Benefits and Risks
Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit that has long been known as a wonder of tropics. It is a
Growing papaya: Flowering and Pollination
Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is one of the very popular tropical fruits which is delicious, quick growing, high yielding and