A dandelion is a short plant, usually with a yellow flower head and notched leaves. A dandelion flower head consists of many tiny flowers. The dandelion is native to Europe and Asia, and has spread to many other places. The
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae which also includes many other herbs. Forms range from upright to
Arborsculpture is a branch of arboriculture specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks, branches and roots into structures with ornamental or functional utility. Basic techniques involve pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes that grow thicker
The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae The plant is native to northeastern Brazil, where it is called by its Portuguese name Caju (the fruit) or Cajueiro (the tree). It is now widely grown
Time and again, the policy makers in India have been observing - as it is pivotal - the growth rate in agricultural sector should be at least 3-4 percent annually to sustain an 8-10 percent growth in GDP. It should
Raisins have been widely known for their high antioxidant content, all-natural sweetness and dietary fiber. Now, a new clinical study indicates raisins can also tout a low to moderate glycemic index (GI). GI -- a measure of how a food
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Plant breeding is the purposeful manipulation of plant species in order to create desired genotypes and phenotypes for specific purposes. This manipulation involves either controlled pollination, genetic engineering, or both, followed by artificial selection of progeny. Plant breeding often, but
The gene gun is a device for injecting cells with genetic information, originally designed for plant transformation. The payload is an elemental particle of a heavy metal coated with plasmid DNA. This technique is often simply referred to as biolistics.
Pinpointing the absolute beginnings of agriculture is problematic because the transition away from purely hunter-gatherer societies, in some areas, began...
