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Methods of Weed Control on a Pineapple Farm
It is important to control weeds in pineapple farm (Ananas comosus) during the first four months after planting so as to avoid slow growth of pineapple plants which could arise… Read More
The Process of Micropropagation in Plant Propagation Techniques
Micropropagation is the practice of rapidly multiplying stock plant material to produce a large number of progeny plants, using modern plant tissue culture methods. Micropropagation is used to multiply novel… Read More
Importance of Proper Warehouse and Equipment Management in Agriculture
Storerooms, warehouses, and distribution vehicles should be constructed to prevent access by rodents, insects, and birds, and carefully inspected regularly to ensure that preventative measures are effective. There must be… Read More
Tools of Biotechnology in Agricultural Genetic Transformation: Key Terms Explained
There are four main steps in making a transgenic organism, the process being termed Transformation. There are several sources (donors) of this basic unit for genetic manipulation. A gene can… Read More
Mutation and Its Agricultural Significance
In molecular biology and genetics, mutations are changes in a genomic sequence: the DNA sequence of a cell’s genome or the DNA or RNA sequence of a virus. They can… Read More
Introduction to Biotechnology in Agriculture
Biotechnology is not a new era of scientific endeavour: microorganisms have been used to produce food such as beer, vinegar, yoghurt, and cheese for over 8 millennia. Simply put, biotechnology… Read More
Principles of Controlled Environment in Long-Term Storage of Agricultural Produce
Consumers increasingly demand a year-round supply of high-quality fruit and vegetables, and this demand has been met in part by the use of refrigerated storage. However, the development of controlled… Read More
Store Environment and Treatment in Agricultural Storage Management
In most cases, agricultural products are stored without further handling for a shorter or longer period. Unfortunately, losses of 25 percent for stored grain crops and 40–50 percent for vegetables… Read More
Principles of Controlled Environment for Transit in Agricultural Produce Handling
Transportation systems are important in moving fresh produce from production areas to distribution points. Transportation facilitates the rapid movement of fresh produce within the horticultural supply chain. Fresh produce must… Read More
Environmental Factors Affecting the Post-Harvest Life of Crop Produce
Stored food, both perishable and durable, may be considered an ecosystem, meaning a system that includes a group of organisms and their environment. The interactions between the physical, chemical, and… Read More
Storage and Shelf-Life Challenges in Agricultural Crop Products
In the field and during storage, crop products are threatened by insects, rodents, birds, and other pests. Additionally, the products may become spoiled through infection from fungi, yeasts, or bacteria.… Read More
The Ideal Soil Type Required for Pineapple Farming
In pineapple farming, pineapple growers do not only make money from the sales of pineapple fruits but also sell suckers to other intending growers. Hence, pineapple is the current money… Read More
