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Crop Diversification (Definition, Advantage/Importance) Definition of Crop Diversification Crop diversification may be defined as the growing of different crops in a farm or region, either in succession or simultaneously or …
The existence of human civilization depends on food production. In the past, agriculture involved planting and harvesting seeds. However, with technological advancements, this industry has transformed. Humans have started growing …
Types of Multiple Cropping The agronomist Darmpal classified Multiple Cropping Systems in the following ways- Monoculture: It is the growing of the same crop in the same field in a …
Cropping is the practice of selecting plants for cultivation in a field or orchard based on their desired characteristics and removing the entire plant from the ground at least once …
Cropping scheme definition, utility, importance and principles of preparation are given below. Definition of Cropping Scheme A cropping scheme is a farm budget prepared in advance of a cropping season …
Agro ecosystems (Components, Types, Properties) Definition of Ecosystem No organism or a species live alone, always there are associates influencing each other and organized themselves into communities. The organism of …
Post harvest technology of horticultural crops Technologies for minimizing the post-harvest losses Fruits and vegetables are perishable in nature. Scientific harvesting and handling are the practical way to reduce the …
The importance of post harvest loss management Time and money are required to cultivate food products, and unless the farmer is providing food only for his own household, he automatically …
Causes of crop loss after harvest (Horticultural crops) Causes of post-harvest losses Horticultural crops not only provide nutritional and healthy foods to human beings, but also generate a considerable cash …
Post harvest handling of fruits and vegetables 1. Curing Curing is done immediately after harvesting. It strengthens the skin. The process is induced at relatively higher temperature and humidity, involving …