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8 min read
Buddha said so aptly that If we could see the miracle of a single flower, our whole life would change. You are highly mistaken if you think the UAE lacks flowers due to its arid weather. Contrary to one’s belief, there are some of the most amazing flowers thriving in UAE. The vibrant, colorful, and
GardeningFarmingAgriculture
9 min read
Do you know that your plants can have Blossom-end rot due to lack of calcium and/or underwatering? Blossom-end occurs on both green and ripe fruits. You can identify it by water-soaked areas that tend to gradually widen and mature into sunken, brown, leathery spots on the bottom end. In most cases, secondary pathogens tend to
GardeningFarmingAgriculture
5 min read
When we talk of growing a wide variety of plants, growing mustard greens is one of the most popular kinds. This is something that many gardeners dabble in. It is actually a spicy green herb which is not that difficult to grow. In fact there is plenty of ways in which you can make use
GardeningAgricultureEnvironment
9 min read
Different crops have specific requirements, and they require suitable climatic conditions. Based on the climatic conditions, yields in the Indian subcontinent are classified into two categories, namely the Kharif crops and the Rabi crops. Rabi and Kharif are the two cropping patterns adopted in many countries. They are dependent upon the monsoon. Kharif cropping season
FarmingAgriculture
9 min read
Though Brussels Sprouts date back to ancient Rome, they are named for the city of Brussels, Belgium. People have enjoyed this plant since the 14th century. Moreover, brussels sprouts are a part of the cabbage family, and you can grow them in any home vegetable garden. However, make sure to have patience as they are
FarmingAgriculture
8 min read
Many people wouldn’t know this but turmeric is considered as an essential superfood. It has so many medicinal properties. Making it a really popular plant choice. Turmeric planting in pots is really common. It hold a range of benefits. And many people consider having this done on a regular basis. Turmeric itself comes in a
GardeningFarmingAgriculture
9 min read
Cash crops became popular in agricultural communities for the only sole purpose of producing additional income. Several cash crops have become high-yielding farmers’ favorites, like wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, etc. Sweet corn is regarded as one of the leading cash crops produced anywhere globally. Suppose you are a farmer looking to improve your corn crop yield.
FarmingAgricultureEnvironment
8 min read
There has been heated debate amongst experts over the importance of UV light for plants. Some agriculturists even wonder whether ultraviolet light has any place in plant cultivation of any kind at all. If you are growing plants indoors, you must supplement your plants with it. Here, we discuss everything you need to be aware
GardeningFarmingAgriculture
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Xylem and phloem are complex tissues that perform the transportation of water and food in a plant. They are the vascular tissues of the plant. Xylem and phloem together form vascular bundles. They work together to bring about adequate transportation of nutrients, food, minerals, and water. The plant tissue, xylem – transports and stores water
Agriculture
4 min read
When we consider our vegetation and ways to grow our plants, we want it to be safe and completely healthy. It takes a lot of effort and input to make your vegetation and gardening look great as it does. So when you hear of fungi in plants, it will make you worrisome. Fungal diseases in
Agriculture
8 min read
When we talk of plant problems, there can actually be several kind. These are basically those caused by living organisms. And can also be known as abiotic plant problems. Some of the common kinds are fungi, bacteria, viruses as well as insects and animals. There are several kinds of abiotic disorders which can relate to
GardeningAgricultureEnvironment
10 min read
The Global Positioning System (GPS) provides modern-day farmers immense opportunities to more precisely manage their land and crop yields. The common names for general GPS applications or GPS tracker in agriculture and ranching include precision agriculture and prescription farming. The GPS applications in farming include guidance of fertilizer applicators, sprayers, and tillage implements to reduce
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