By Asst Editor Jason D, on January 28th, 2011
In Brief:
Jack Fruit Tree
Distribution Common in southeast Asia and found occasionally in Pacific island homegardens. Size Trees typically reach a height of 8–25 m (26–82 ft) and a canopy diameter of 3.5–6.7 m (11–22 ft) at 5 years of age. Habitat The tree grows well in equatorial to subtropical . . . → Read More: Jack Fruit
By Asst Editor Jason D, on January 28th, 2011
Soil stabilization:
Jack Fruit Tree
The tree can be planted on farms to control soil erosion.
Crop shade/overstory:
Jackfruit is used as a shade tree for coffee, pepper, betel nut, and cardamom. Because the tree casts a deep shade, wide spacing such as 15 x 15 m (50 x 50 ft) is recommended . . . → Read More: Enviromental Practices With Growing Jack Fruit
By Asst Editor Jason D, on January 28th, 2011
Hemp Seeds And Hemp Plant
Hemp (from Old English hænep) is the name of the soft, durable fibre that is cultivated from plants of the Cannabis genus. “Hemp” is also a name for the Cannabis plant. Some use it to mean only the low THC strains of the plant, although this is a . . . → Read More: Hemp Seeds
By Asst Editor Jason D, on January 28th, 2011
Fluted Pumpkin
These greenhouse and field trials were aimed at determining the residual influence of Cr on some agronomic characters, nutrient content, nutrient uptake and crude protein content of fluted pumpkin in soils previously treated with 0, 50, 100, 200 mg Cr(NO3). .9H2O per 5 kg soil in the greenhouse and 0, 20, . . . → Read More: Residual Effects on Growth of Fluted Pumpkin
By Asst Editor Jason D, on January 28th, 2011
Introduction:
Fluted Pumpkin
Vegetables are considered as minor crops and as such are planted in small patches or as individual stands or at the fringes of the farms (Chiweya and Eyzaguirre, 1999). Different tillage methods are used in different regions of humid tropical Africa for fluted pumpkin (Telfaria occidetalis Hook. . . . → Read More: Growth And Yield Of Fluted Pumpkin
By Asst Editor Jason D, on January 28th, 2011
Fox Nut Flower And Seed
Makhana (Euryale ferox Salisbury) grows as an exclusive aquatic cash crop in shallow water bodies in north Bihar and lower Assam regions of India. It has nutritional and medicinal properties and supports cottage industry. It is a monotypic genus and the available genetic variability is . . . → Read More: Studies on Fox Nuts
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