Angiosperm which comprises a group of plants that produce flowers and bear their seeds in fruits is divided into two different groups that are monocots and dicots primarily based on the number of cotyledons that is part of the embryo within the seed of a plant. However, there are distinct features that are visible in … Read more
Euphorbia tigrona also known as the African milk tree, cathedral cactus, friendship cactus, good luck cactus or Abyssinian euphorbia is a rapid-growing, drought-tolerant, flowering succulent plant native to Central Africa. Many people often get confused that the African milk tree is a cactus, but actually, it is a succulent plant that looks like a cactus. … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture led a nationwide agricultural initiative to combat climate change and support local farmers. Hawaii which is among 30 participating states, is receiving $6 million in grant money overseen by the Hawaii Ulu Cooperative & Nature Conservancy. To reduce carbon emissions and enhance food sustainability, the USDA’s project is promoting agroforestry … Read more
By availing SBI Agriculture Gold Loan farmers can get up to 20,000 to 50,00,000 from the State Bank of India by pledging gold ornaments. State Bank of India is offering gold loans to farmers and entrepreneurs who are engaged in the cultivation of crops, dairy, poultry, fisheries, piggery, sheep, etc. on owned or leased land with … Read more
Plants get nutrients from soil, air and water. There are total 16 essential nutrients that are Carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), Boron (B), chlorine (Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni), and zinc (Zn). These essential nutrients are … Read more
Exotic breeds are those breeds that are not from the indigenous land and are brought from foreign lands mainly to cross-breed with native breeds for breed improvement. Examples of exotic cattle breeds in India are Jersey, Hostein-Friesian, Brown Swiss, Red Dane, Ayrshire, Guernsey, etc. Likewise, examples of exotic poultry birds are Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, … Read more
Plantation agriculture is the practice of cultivating a particular crop on a large scale for commercial purposes. Generally, these farms are owned by a single company or government. Here are the main characteristics of plantation agriculture which will help you to get a better insight. Characteristics Of Plantation Agriculture Examples Of Plantation Crops If you … Read more
Clivia also known as “Bush Lily” is a herbaceous, evergreen, perennial winter flowering plant that is native to the subtropical forests of eastern South Africa. This plant has green-colored, strap-like leaves and flower shade varies from orange to yellow that is produced in clusters of 12 to 20 on top of a thick stem. If … Read more
The Flaming Katy plant or Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is an evergreen, perennial flowering houseplant that is native to Madagascar. It is a popular houseplant because of its bright colored flowers that come in shades of white, pink, red, orange to yellow that bloom from spring to summer and are considered to bring good fortune and happiness. … Read more
Alocasia Polly, commonly known as the African mask plant is a fast-growing, rhizomatous, perennial houseplant from Araceae family and is native to tropical regions of South Asia. It is known for its glossy, long triangular-shaped leaves with silvery green to white veining and is a hybrid that grows up to 2′ tall and as wide. … Read more