HORTICULTURAL CROPS (AGR452) (APR 2011) Question 1 a) Define the following terms:- (5m) i) Horticulture:- the science and art of cultivating flowers‚ fruits‚ vegetables‚ turf and ornamental plants in an orchard‚ garden‚ nursery or greenhouse on anlarge or small scale. Often considered as those require intensive culture and grown in small areas. ii) Horticulturist :- A noun reffering to a specialist in horticulture. b) 5 common examples of classification used in horticulture
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TEXT 1 CASH CROP In agriculture‚ a cash crop is a crop which is grown for profit. The term is used to differentiate from subsistence crops‚ which are those fed to the producer’s own livestock or grown as food for the producer’s family. In earlier times cash crops were usually only a small (but vital) part of a farm’s total yield‚ while today‚ especially in the developed countries‚ almost all crops are mainly grown for cash. In non-developed nations‚ cash crops are usually crops which attract
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Crop Production Techniques of Horticultural Crops 2013 HORTICULTURAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE – 641 003 Contents Part I - Fruits Page No. Chapter A - Tropical and Sub Tropical Fruits Mango .................................................................................................................. Banana .....................................................................................................
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------------------------------------------------- GM crops: Promise and reality The introduction of the first transgenic plant 30 years ago heralded the start of a second green revolution‚ providing food to the starving‚ profits to farmers and environmental benefits to boot. Many GM crops fulfilled the promise. But their success has been mired in controversy with many questioning their safety‚ their profitability and their green credentials. A polarized debate has left little room for consensus
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MYSTERY What is ‘MYSTERY’? Mystery is defined as something that is a secret‚ something where there is no clear explanation‚ something difficult to understand or explain or something unexplainable or unsolvable. A . An example of a mystery is the location of your Christmas presents. B . An example of a mystery is whether there is proof that God exists. C .An example of a mystery is how exactly people came to be. D .An example of a mystery is a situation where it is unclear who committed a crime
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withstand flooding or prolonged waterlogged conditions. The tubers deteriorate rapidly under these situations and are not marketable. * Day length: the cassava crops is highly sensitive to shade leading to low yields and must be grown under full sunlight for photosynthesis. * Soil type: Cassava can be grown on most soils; however the best soils are sandy clay loams that are well drained without a fluctuating water table. Proper soil management practices‚ adequate soil drainage and limestone applications
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CROP INSURANCE: A Tool to save Farmers from Calamities EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Crop insurance is one of the various types of insurance that are offered to the people. This insurance is directed to the farmers and agriculturists. This Crop insurance scheme has been going on since the time of Kharif 1985. This insurance offers financial assistance for risk management in agriculture. This insurance policy is a relief scheme for the farmers whose crops get spoiled during natural catastrophe. The
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Who Built the Pyramids? Pyramids: Who Built Them? The Great Pyramids at Giza is the oldest monument on the list of the Seven Wonders of the World. There are several theories or believes behind the construction of these massive stone sculptures. However‚ after researching hard workers not slaves constructed these pyramids seems realistic compared to aliens or out of this world forces building these pyramids. These pyramids were built in 2570 BC‚ by ancient Egyptians and are located at Cairo
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The Help of GM Crops Norman Borlaug was one of the most influential individuals that no one has ever heard of. His genetic research in Mexico‚ India‚ and Pakistan led to the creation of disease resistant‚ high-yield crops that saved more lives from starvation than the number of those lost in both world wars combined. His pioneering work earned him a Nobel prize in 1970 along with the title‚ “The Man Who Saved a Billion Lives” (Wilson). Scientists have since expanded his research into the field of
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Anne Fadiman’s “Under Water” 1. Anne Fadiman narrates the events of “Under Water” in first person. She prepares us by describing the setting and the conditions and intentions of the event. I think Anne wants us to realize that everyone on the trip‚ including the instructors‚ are human. Even though they knew there was no chance of saving Gary‚ or even possibly reaching his unresponsive body‚ they tried their hardest. 3. I think she uses statements such as “Class II was not an unreasonable challenge
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