It is convenient to consider the growth of pulses crops in consecutive phases. The amount of growth during each stage is governed by environmental factors. Legume yield depends on both vegetative and reproductive components as indicated below: 1. Number of nodes per plant (No) is governed by vegetative growth x duration of pre-flowering period. 2. […]
Growth Stages of Pulses Crops | Pulses | Agronomy
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Sunflower Users: 13 Main Uses of Sunflower | Crop Production | Agronomy
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Almost every part of the sunflower is used by human being in one way or another; it is the oil that is most valuable. The main uses of sunflower are as follows: 1. Edible Oil: Used as cooking oil. Also used as salad oil, salad dressings, vegetable shortenings, margarine. Sunflower seed oil also has several […]
Nutrients in Sugarcane | Sugarcane | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the Concentrations of major nutrients in sugarcane crop. Nutrient Concentration: As with other crops, sugarcane nutrient concentrations vary with age and among plant parts (Table 18.6). Highest shoot nitrogen concentration occur in younger plants and tillers. The concentration declines with age due to production of structural tissues and […]