5 Important things in epicotyl or stone grafting in mango Epicotyl grafting or stone grafting is a method of grafting or plant propagation in mango. In this method of plant propagation, rootstock is a seedling of mango which is still attached to stone or seedcoat. Questions related to the method of plant propagation S.No. Important… Continue reading Important things in epicotyl grafting in mango
Category: Horticulture
Method of Propagation
Propagation methods of different horticultural plants Healthy and good quality fruit plants are the foundation of successful and remunerative production of the different horticultural crops. There are scores of nurserymen in different horticultural belts who multiply horticultural plants for supplying to the growers. Majority of them are still producing these plants on traditional lines. Therefore… Continue reading Method of Propagation
Basics of Papaya Cultivation
Introduction to papaya Common name Papaya Scientific name Carica papaya Another name Apple of paradise Family Caricaceae Origin Tropical America Chromosome number X = 9, 2n =18, 36 Fruit Type Berry Edible portion Mesocarp Papya cultivation practice Also read: Grape Cultivation: Varieties, propagation, and diseases Importance It is highly nutritive and has medicinal value. Tropical… Continue reading Basics of Papaya Cultivation
Grape Cultivation: Varieties, propagation, and diseases
Grape cultivation: Varieties, propagation, diseases and more 01: Grape cultivation Botanical name Vistis vinifera michx. Family Vitaceae Origin Mediterian region (Between Black sea to Caspian Sea) Chromosome number 2n = 38 Fruit type Berry Edible portion pericarp and placentae 02: Distribution Natural habitat is temperate climate. It is mostly cultivated in peninsular India accounting 90… Continue reading Grape Cultivation: Varieties, propagation, and diseases
Scientific Cultivation of Pineapple
Scientific cultivation of pineapple or Ananas comosus The scientific cultivation of pineapple covers following topics: Botanical description Distribution Soil and climatic requirements Propagation Choice of varieties Planting Irrigation Insect-pests Harvesting Post harvest technology Other important topics Common name Pineapple Botanical name Ananas comosus L. Family Bromeliaceae Chromosome number X = 25, 2n = 50, 75,… Continue reading Scientific Cultivation of Pineapple
Banana Cultivation One Liner
Banana Cultivation One Liner “Adam’s Fig”Or“Apple of Paradise” Botanical name Musa paradisica, M. accuminata, M. balbisiana Family Musacea Origin South-East Asia Chromosome number X = 11, 2n = 22, 33, 44 Fruit type Berry Edible part Mesocarp and endocarp Also read: Fruit Crop Production MCQ Banana cultivation Banana is self pollinated. It is known as… Continue reading Banana Cultivation One Liner
Food Preservation MCQ
Food Preservation MCQ Multiple choice objective questions. Food Preservation MCQ. Post harvest technology. Topics: Food preserves, marmalades, packaging materials, canning, freezing, drying, irradiation, and other important topics. Name Food Preservation MCQ Type Objective questions Number of questions 30 Also read: Post Harvest Technology (PHT) MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) Question 01. Which one is the main… Continue reading Food Preservation MCQ
Hydroponics MCQ: Online Quiz
Hydroponics MCQ: Online Quiz This post includes multiple choice objective questions on aquaponics. Topics: System, technique, and procedure of hydroponics. Type Objective questions Number of questions 30 Also read: Protected Cultivation MCQ: Multiple Choice Questions In this post, Hydroponics = HP. Question 01. Hydroponics is the major topic of which field? (a). Agriculture.(b). Horticulture.(c). Fish… Continue reading Hydroponics MCQ: Online Quiz
Classification of field and horticultural crops
Classification of field and horticultural crops This post, classification of field and horticultural crops, is based on the taxonomical and special classification of field and horticultural crops. Visit again for more contents. Last updated: 10-01-2022. Contents (A). Taxonomic Classification (2). Special Classification Also read: Agronomy MCQ and Answer (A). Taxonomic classification 01: Poaceae (Graminae) Sugarcane.… Continue reading Classification of field and horticultural crops
GM Potato Varieties (Cultivars)
What is GM potato? GM POTATO is genetically modified species/cultivar of potato. The technology used behind it, is known as “Genetic Engineering”. It is a technology used to modify the genomic(gene) sequence in a plant. The technology is applied in the field of Plant Breeding and Genetic Engineering. In this post we will know about… Continue reading GM Potato Varieties (Cultivars)