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Breeding Methods in Rabbit Keeping
Reproduction including rabbit reproduction is a process of giving birth, is a complex process controlled by many substances called hormones which are produced in endocrine glands in the body, and… Read More
Method of Asexual Propagation of Horticultural Crops (Vegetative or Propagules)
Plant species are naturally endowed with the ability to regenerate themselves through self- or cross-pollination of their flowers to produce seeds. When physiologically mature, seeds germinate under optimal environments and… Read More
Methods of Propagation of Horticultural Crops (Sexual and Specialized Organs)
In crop production, different parts of crops can be used to replicate the crop. These parts may include seeds, leaves, stems, roots, etc. The success of crop establishment depends on… Read More
Horticultural Tools and Machinery in Agriculture
The contribution of horticultural and floricultural crops to total agricultural production in the country is significant due to the highly favorable and varied agro-ecological diversities. Major field operations for horticultural… Read More
Pests And Diseases Of Vegetables And Fruits In Agriculture
It is estimated that world crop losses due to pests are around 35 percent of potential yield. However, in most tropical countries of Africa and Asia, field and storage losses… Read More
Postharvest Technology and Handling Of Horticultural Crops In Agriculture
Horticultural crops are cultivated for their produce, which are harvested at the end of a production period. The produce harvested are either marketed for immediate or industrial utilization or stored… Read More
Production Practices For Horticultural Crops
Horticultural crops are considered specialised crops due to the unique methods used in their production. These crops require specific practices such as pruning and staking, along with conventional farming operations… Read More
Requirements For Establishing Fruit Orchards and Vegetable Farms
The science and art of producing and marketing fruits and nuts is called pomology, while the science and art of producing and marketing vegetables is called olericulture. Before any production,… Read More
Scope And Distribution of Vegetables and Fruits Grown in Nigeria in Relation to Climate and Soil
Horticultural crops are classified based on climatic requirements into temperate, tropical, and subtropical crops, and this classification is based on the temperature requirements of each crop. Some crops require low… Read More
Classification and Importance of Vegetables and Fruits In Nigeria’s Agriculture
Horticulture is the science and art of production, processing, and marketing of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants. All crops or plants that constitute horticultural crops are classified or grouped… Read More
Definition and Historical Background of Horticulture
Agriculture is generally regarded as the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals for human and industrial uses. Agriculture has many branches that interplay in achieving agricultural goals. These… Read More
Breeding Methods and Management of Swine
The success of swine production lies in the ability to reproduce good quality traits which form the basis for selection and breeding to achieve the objectives of production. The male… Read More