Worms And Vermicomposting Introduction : Vermicompost (or vermi-compost) is the product of the composting process using various species of worms, usually red wiglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast. Vermicast (also called worm castings, worm humus, worm manure, or worm feces) is […]
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Contour farming Contour farming, the practice of tilling sloped land along lines of consistent elevation in order to conserve rainwater and to reduce soil losses from surface erosion. These objectives are achieved by means of furrows, crop rows, and wheel tracks across slopes, all of which act as reservoirs to catch and retain rainwater, thus
Organic farming Organic farming is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health by use of organic wastes (crop, animal and farm wastes, aquatic wastes) and other biological materials along with beneficial microbes (bio-fertilizers)
Home Remedies For Common Cold A common cold may seem like a mundane nuisance, but it sure can cause severe discomfort and make you feel really ill. A cold can set in owing to several reasons. The change of seasons and the intrusion of some bacteria can lead to its onset. You may develop cold
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Rejuvenation of Mango Orchard One of the main handicaps that have led to slow pace of evolution of the mango industry in India is the preponderance of seedling trees which are mostly of inferior type seedling plantations of “desi” mango varieties, the fruit of which is essentially “sucked out” rather than “eaten”, are still found
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Health benefits of Burans: Rhododendron arboreum Himalaya is abode to various plants with medicinal use. Rhododendron arboreum tree from the valley of Himalayas known for its bright scarlet red bell shaped flowers filled with sweet nectar, is one such tree with medicinal uses. Flowers and leaves of this tree have been long for medicinal purposes.
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Benefits Of Curry Leaves Curry leaves are natural flavouring agents with a number of important health benefits, which makes our food both healthy and tasty along with pleasing aroma. They contain various antioxidant properties and have the ability to control diarrhoea, gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion, excessive acid secretion, peptic ulcers, dysentery, diabetes and an
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Vegetative Propagation Through Layering Layering Stems still attached to their parent plants may form roots where they touch a rooting medium. Severed from the parent plant, the rooted stem becomes a new plant. This method of vegetative propagation, called layering, promotes a high success rate
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Importance Of small cardamom Elaichi or cardamom is one of the most common spices seen in an Indian household. Not only does it add sweet taste and unique flavour to your dishes, it is also widely used as a natural mouth freshener. But
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Some Major Racial Groups of India The Mongolian element came from the East and moved towards the South. The Indo-Aryan race came to India in 1500 B.C. Hence, the population of India, according to Hutton,Consists of the following races (1) Negrito, (2) Proto-Austroloid, (3) Mediterranean: (a) East Mediterranean, (b) Mediterranean, (4) Armenoid branch of Alpine, (5)
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