The growth of all organisms depends on the availability of mineral nutrients, and none is more important than nitrogen, which is required in large amounts… Read More »Nitrogen Fixation and Role of Nitrogen in the Biosphere
The application of gene technology to arthropods is not as advanced as that to crop plants but there are various research programmes in this area… Read More »Transgenic Insects and Genetically Modified (Gm) Arthropods
Herbicide resistant or herbicide resistance is the ability of a plant to survive and reproduce following exposure to a dose of herbicide that would normally… Read More »Herbicide Tolerance and Advantages of Herbicide Resistant Cultivars
Nematodes are small worm-like organisms (eel-worms), some species of which feed on plants. While some nematode species feed on the aerial parts of plants most… Read More »Genetically Modified (Gm) Control of Nematodes
Plantains should always be weed free, weed control starts during the field preparation and weeds are initially controlled about every 6 to 8 weeks but… Read More »Weed Control Methods for Plantain Plantations
In order to produce a heavy bunch, plantains always need some extra nutrients. These can be applied in the form of either inorganic or organic… Read More »Recommended Plantain Fertilization Methods
Organic matter is essential for plantain cultivation / plantain farming if the field is to be very productive for a long time. A high level… Read More »Mulching of Plantains and the Advantages
Ragdoll cats are a breed of domestic cat that are known for their affectionate and docile personalities and their tendency to go limp and relaxed… Read More »How and Where to Find Ragdoll Cats for Adoption
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of cattle and swine. It also affects sheep, goats, deer, and other cloven-hooved… Read More »Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Cattle: Causes and Symptoms
The first few hours of the life of a piglet are very important. What you do to the piglet in those hours will determine it’s… Read More »Complete Piglets Management Tips and Care Guide
Although poultry farming business is one of the lucrative businesses to venture into, it is also faced with certain challenges like poultry diseases and other… Read More »Cold Weather Poultry Diseases and How to Manage them
Siberian cats are a type of domestic cat that is native to Russia. They are known for their thick, fluffy coats and friendly, affectionate personalities.… Read More »Siberian Cat Adoption Guide and Procedure
Fishes can be sold to the middle women and men that will re-sell; it can also be sold to restaurants and pepper soup joints. Arrangements… Read More »The Possible Market Outlet for Table Fishes
Ragdoll cat breeds are domestic cat known for their affectionate and docile personality and its tendency to go limp and relaxed when picked up or… Read More »Ragdoll Cat Breeds Description and Complete Care Guide
The purpose of constructing a poultry house for your chickens or birds is to protect the birds from dogs, cats, snakes, rats and other pests… Read More »Considerations in Constructing a Poultry House
Most times some catfish farmers complain that they got to their fish pond and discovered that the fishes were rubbing their bodies against the wall… Read More »Reasons why Catfish becomes Restless inside the pond: Signs, Causes and Control
It is possible for your fish not to have any disease. However, this is only possible if you take every precaution at preventing fish diseases… Read More »How to Identify and Treat Diseases on your Fish Farm
Growing backyard fruit trees ranks as one of the most popular gardening pastimes around the world. It lets you pick and choose your favorite kind… Read More »4 Ways of Caring for a Fruit Tree for High Production
Most members of diploid species normally contain precisely two haploid chromosome sets, many known cases vary from this pattern. Modifications that affect changes in the… Read More »An Overview of Variation in Chromosome Number
The most important parameter for describing chromosome is the centromere location. However, the size of chromosome is also very important in their morphological description. Therefore,… Read More »Chromosome Classification Based On Size and Other Attributes
A translocation is a chromosomal mutation in which there is a change in position of chromosome segments and the gene sequences they contain. There is… Read More »Types and Consequences of Translocation
