Fertilizers limit pollination by changing how bumblebees sense flowers
Pollinators are less likely to land on flowers sprayed with fertilisers or pesticides as they can detect electric field changes…
Crop Management
Crop management refers to the systematic approach of planning, monitoring, and controlling agricultural practices to optimize crop production.
Types of Cover Crops | Suppression of Weeds
Before spring sowing, the use of cover crops is one of the most beneficial techniques for controlling weeds. Several types…
Soil pH
Soil pH is a measure of acidity or basicity of a soil. It is defined as negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration in a soil solution.
Irrigation
Irrigation is the process of artificially supplying water to land or crops to help grow crops or vegetation.
Earsh
Earsh, also known as stubble, refers to the stalks of grain plants that are left in a field after the grain has been harvested.
Organic Matter
Organic matter, also known as organic material, refers to the carbon-based compounds that make up living organisms and their by-products.
Complete Fertilizer: Benefits, Usage, Disadvantages
A complete fertilizer contains all three of the primary macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).
Plant Growth Regulators
Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) are a class of chemical compounds that are used to control the growth and development of plants.
Monoculture Crops: A Greater Yield With Mixed Cultures
Monocultures dominate arable land today, with vast areas given over to single elite varieties that promise a high yield. But…
Leaching
Leaching refers to movement of water through soil, carrying with it dissolved nutrients and other compounds that can be taken up by plants.