Aloe is fleshy perennial, a shallow-rooted crop with 30 – 60 cm high. Nowadays the demand for aloe vera is increasing day by day owing to its medicinal properties. It is cultivated around the world. There are around 275 species of aloe vera. Of those only few are recommended for cultivation. Long thick, fleshy leaves […]
Soil Air | Its Composition and Importance in Plant Growth
Air present in between the pore space of soil is called the soil air. This soil air helps in the growth of the aerobic organisms present in the soil. Soil air is found in between crumbs called inter-crumbs pores and pores within the crumbs called crumbs pores. A well-aerated soil is the one in which […]
6 Types of Irrigation Systems used in Agriculture
Irrigation is the application of sufficient water to the soil to support the crop the requirements. With the passing time, there was a development of various irrigation methods to meet the specific requirements of crop and soil. Types of irrigation methods are Surface irrigation method Drip irrigation method Sprinkler irrigation method Surface irrigation method: Here […]
Soil Water Content |Its Types, Retention and Measurement
The water present inside the pores of soils is called the soil water. This water comes from the surface of the soil by the process of infiltration (the movement of water into the soil), percolation (the downward movement of water within the soil), and seepage from the nearby water supply canals. The movement of water […]
How to Grow Lemon | Details on Cultivation and Harvesting
Lemon is the most important fruit crop around the world belongs to the family Rutaceae. It is also the most popular fruit of the citrus group. It is a good source of Vitamin – C. It is useful in improving skin quality. It also improves digestion. Used in preparations of mouth fresheners. Lemon juice is […]