Overproduction in the agricultural sector led to the great depression because during World War I (1914 to 1918), due to increased demand for food and the development of new technologies, use of machinery, etc., farmers increased food production, but soon after the war, the demand of food started declining. This led to a food surplus … Read more
Soil contains both biotic and abiotic factors. It is a living ecosystem composed of biotic factors (plants, animals and microbes) and abiotic factors ( minerals, water and air). If you take one gram of soil, then there is a higher possibility that it may be a house for over a billion microorganisms of different species. … Read more
We love listening to music, be it classical or Jazz, but, does classical music help plants grow? No one in this world knows who invented music, but one thing is sure, listening to music helps to lift our mood and make us feel confident. However, it is a matter of debate whether playing classical music … Read more
Fittonia also called the Nerve plant is an evergreen, slow-growing, moisture-loving, perennial houseplant that is native to tropical rainforests in South America, mainly Peru. It grows up to a maximum of 10 to 15 centimeters tall and is popular for its attractive deep green to red, pink and white colored, oval-shaped, veined leaves. However, it … Read more
Broilers are chicken breeds that are raised for meat production while layers are chicken breeds raised for egg production. Broiler poultry bird breeds such as Cobb, Hubbard, Lohman, Anak 2000, Avian -34, Starbra, Sam rat, etc. yield more meat than layers poultry bird breeds, that’s why they are domesticated for meat production. Layer poultry bird … Read more
Intercropping is a method of crop production which ensures high yield. It is a practice of growing two or more than two crops simultaneously on the same field. By following intercropping, farmers can reduce soil erosion, pests and disease incidence and increase space, fertilizers and water use efficiency. One of the common examples of an … Read more
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a perennial leguminous crop that fixes nitrogen in the soil and is often cultivated as a cover crop. It is a good agricultural practice to plant a field with alfalfa every few years to replenish the lost nitrogen from the soil. Cereal crops exhaust high amounts of nitrogen from the soil. … Read more
Earth Observation Satellites have been orbiting our planet for decades now. Being human eyes in space, they enable an array of possibilities never available before, including monitoring climate change and locating and tracking the effects of human-made and natural disasters. But a special domain that satellites cater to is agriculture. With the need to produce … Read more
Pollution is a major challenge to the global world. Greenhouse gas emissions from industries, agriculture, vehicles, etc. pose a direct threat to our environment. Both short- and long-term exposure to air pollution can affect human health. It can result in stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, trachea, bronchus and lung cancers, aggravated asthma, etc. Carbon Dioxide … Read more
The pencil cactus plant (Euphorbia tirucalli) also known as the firestick plant, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, aveloz or milk bush is a low maintenance tall succulent plant that can grow up to 8 feet tall in pots and is native to Africa ( semi-arid tropical climates). In the wild, this plant can grow up … Read more
