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Seed Drill
Seed drill is designed to plant seeds at a consistent depth and spacing, and can be used to plant a wide variety of crops.
Featured
Agriculture is a dynamic and interconnected field that touches every aspect of human life, from the food we eat to the environment we live in. This featured category brings together a diverse range of topics, offering insights into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture.
Rhizome
A rhizome is a type of underground stem that runs horizontally and is capable of producing both roots and shoots.
Dioecious
Dioecious plants are those that have separate male and female individuals, as opposed to monoecious plants which have both sexes on one plant
Determinate Plants
Determinate plants, also known as bush plants, are a type of plant that have a defined growth habit and reach a specific size at maturity.
Researchers identify last remaining steps in the biosynthesis of tropane alkaloids from Coca
Tropane alkaloids are a particular class of plant derived compounds that have been exploited by mankind since the domestication of…
Gravitational Water
Gravity-fed water systems, also known as gravitational water systems, have been used for centuries to provide clean water to communities.
Olive Trees Were First Domesticated 7,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
A joint study by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University unraveled the earliest evidence for domestication of…
Soil Conservation
Soil conservation is the practice of protecting and preserving the quality of soil in order to maintain its fertility and productivity.
Kernel
The kernel, also known as the seed of a grain plant, is a vital component of the agricultural industry and plays a role in food security.
Growing Degree Days
Growing degree days (GDD) is a measure of heat accumulation and predict when a crop will reach maturity or when certain pests will appear.