Micronutrients R&D for Balanced Crop Nutrition
|
|
|
- Louise Dean
- 7 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Micronutrients R&D for Balanced Crop Nutrition A Success Story from Pakistan Abdul Rashid Pakistan Academy of Sciences Islamabad, PAKISTAN Population: ~180 M Labor Force: 45% GDP: >21% Kaghan Bahawalpur LAND RESOURCES Million ha Total : 79.6 Cultivated: 20.7 Irrigated: 16.5 Rainfed: 4.2 1
2 (kg/ha) 11/7/2013 Pakistan: Soils & Fertilizer Use Soil Types: Aridisol Entisol Inceptisol Alfisol Mollisol Vertisol Alluvial, Alkaline, Calcareous, Low OM Fertilizer Use: Historical Perspective N P K Zn Fe B 1950s s 1980s 1990s Source : Rafiq (1996); NFDC Fertilizer Nutrient Use (per ha) NNitrogen P2O5 Phosphate K2O Potash '02 '05 '08 '11 Source: NFDC 2
3 Area & Production Yield 11/7/2013 Wheat: Production and Yield 30 PRODUCTION (m. tonnes) AREA (m. ha) YIELD (kg / ha) Wheat: Yield Gap & Crop Nutrition Mt/ha Mt/ha Achievable potential 5.0 Mt/ha 0 National Average Yield Progressive Farmers Average Yield Biological Yield Potential Source: Pakistan Agricultural Research Council 3
4 Balanced Nutrient Management including Micronutrients Control Balanced Fertilizer Use Source: Micronutrient Project, Nationally Coordinated MICRONUTRIENTS Zinc (Zn), Boron (B), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Molybdenum ( Mo), Chloride (Cl), Nickel (Ni) Small but Mighty TFI Crop Deficiency: Low Yields, Poor Quality Produce Humans & Animals: Growth, Reproduction Deficient - Pakistani Soils: Zn, B, Fe 4
5 Micronutrients: R&D Strategy 1) Deficiency Diagnosis: Cropping Systems-based 2) Crop Responses: Greenhouse, Farmers Fields 3) Res. Info. Dissemination: Journals, Conferences, Books, Brochures 4) Micronutrient Use Technologies: Cost-effective; Practically Feasible 5) Field Demonstrations: Industry & Extension 6) Recommendations: Agric. Extension 8) Fertilizer Availability: Industry Deficiency Diagnosis Soil & Plant Sampling Farmers' Fields Lab Analyses Data Interpretation Micronutrient Deficiencies: Nature, Extent, Severity, e.g., Cotton: Zn, 41%; B, 55% Spatial Variability Mapping: Geostatistics; Contour Mapping 5
6 +Zinc Control Source: Rashid & Din (1992) ZINC Deficiency in Rice Hadda disease : Bronzing IRRI Scientists: Yashida & Tanaka (1969) Zn Deficiency: 80% of 2 M ha Rice Area Yield Increases with Zn: 8 35% Technology Zinc-enriched Nursery Paddy Yield (t ha) Zn Dose (kg ha) VCR Field broadcast :1 Nursery beds :1 6
7 Paddy Yield (t/ha) Panicle Sterility (%) 11/7/2013 Boron Nutrition of Cotton Less Boll Shedding More Boll Weight Control +Boron Boron Nutrition of Rice kg/ha Super Bas Bas-385 KS-282 7
8 Economics of Micronutrient Use Crop ZINC Wheat Rice BORON Cotton Soil Foliar Rice Basmati IR-6 Yield Increase 13 % 11 % 14 % 12 % % 30 % Value-Cost Ratio* 7:1 10:1 15:1 30:1 32:1 28:1 * + Beneficial Residual Effect; Current Crop uptake, < 2% Micronutrient Use: Additional Benefits Example: RICE: Boron Fertilizer Use Produce Quality Improvement Increased Milling Return More Head-rice More Elongation upon Cooking Less Bursting upon Cooking Residual Effect on wheat: Rice B uptake < 2% 8
9 Pakistan: Crops Requiring Micronutrient Fertilizer Field Crops Vegetables Fruits Alfalfa Clovers Cotton Maize Mustard Peanut Rapeseed Rice Sorghum Sugarbeet Sugarcane Sunflower Tobacco Wheat Beans Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Lettuce Onion Potato Radish Spinach Sweet Potato Tomato Turnip Apple Apricot Citrus Grapes Peach Pear Plum Micronutrient Use Recommendations ZINC Crops & Vegetables Soil application 2-5 kg Zn ha -1 Fruits 2-3 Foliar Sprays 0.1% Zn solution BORON Crops & Vegetables Soil application kg B ha Foliar Sprays 0.1% B solution IRON Crops & Fruits 3-4 Foliar Sprays 0.5% Ferrous Sulfate 1% Sequestrene Source: Rashid (2006) 9
10 Soil Zn Deficiency Low Yields & Zn-Poor Crop Produce Zinc Malnutrition: Globally, 1 Billion People especially Developing Countries* PAKISTAN: National Nutrition Survey (2011) Children (< 5 Yr) 39% Women: Pregnant 53% Non-pregnant 44% Poor Growth & Development: Stunted Physical & Mental Growth, Skin lesions, Diarrhea, * Biesalski, H.K. Hidden Hunger. Springer (2013) Wheat Response to Zinc 10
11 Grain Zn (mg kg -1 ) 11/7/2013 Wheat Grain Zn Concentration Control Soil Zn Foliar Zn Soil + Foliar Zn 22 11
12 Technology Transfer: A Challenging Issue Farmers Field Days Low-Zn Seed GRATITUDE My Family East-West Center, Hawaii, USA PhD Supervisor at Univ. of Hawaii: Prof. Robert L. Fox Pakistan Agricultural Research Council My Colleagues: PARC & Elsewhere Numerous Farmers Fertilizer Industry: Engro, Fauji Fertilizer Co. 12
Understanding the. Soil Test Report. Client and Sample Identification
Understanding the Soil Test Report Page 1 of 7 Crops absorb the nutrients required from soil in order to grow, so ensuring that your soil is meeting the crops needs is critical. Having the proper level
LAB 5 - PLANT NUTRITION. Chemical Ionic forms Approximate dry Element symbol Atomic weight Absorbed by plants tissue concentration
LAB 5 PLANT NUTRITION I. General Introduction All living organisms require certain elements for their survival. Plants are known to require carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), phosphorus
WHAT IS IN FERTILIZER OTHER THAN NUTRIENTS?
WHAT IS IN FERTILIZER OTHER THAN NUTRIENTS? Raymond C. Ward Ward Laboratories Inc. Kearney, NE Commercial fertilizer is a source of plant nutrients that can be applied to soil to nourish crops when the
A SOIL TESTING SERVICE FOR FARMERS IN THAILAND, USING MOBILE LABORATORIES
A SOIL TESTING SERVICE FOR FARMERS IN THAILAND, USING MOBILE LABORATORIES Narong Chinabut Office of Science for Land Development Land Development Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Bangkok
Crop production. 0 5 10 15 million ha. 0 5 10 15 20 million tonnes PART 1. CHART 7: Harvested area of the most important crops in Central Asia (2010)
PART 1 Crop production is the most important crop in the region of Europe and Central Asia. More than 80 million hectares of land are dedicated to growing wheat, of which 240 were produced in 2010. is
Agricultural Mechanization Strategies in India
050 India Agricultural Mechanization Strategies in India Dr. Champat Raj Mehta Project Coordinator, All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Farm Implements and Machinery (FIM), Central Institute
Agronomic and Economic Considerations on Michigan Farms
Agronomic and Economic Considerations on Michigan Farms MSU Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations for Field Crops The key ingredients: Soil Test Information Yield Goal Buildup, Maintenance
Optimum soil test levels
A3030 Optimum soil test levels for Wisconsin K.A. Kelling L.G. Bundy S.M. Combs J.B. Peters Soil test results for phosphorus, potassium, and other mineral elements are interpreted on Wisconsin soil test
Water efficiency in agriculture
CHAPTER 5 Water efficiency in agriculture Water efficiency of irrigation can be improved by making the right decisions regarding: Crop selection Irrigation scheduling Irrigation methods Source of water.
SULFUR AND MICRONUTRIENT RESPONSES ON CORN AND SOYBEANS George Rehm Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota, St.
SULFUR AND MICRONUTRIENT RESPONSES ON CORN AND SOYBEANS George Rehm Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Introduction The importance of sulfur and micronutrients
Agro-One Soil Analysis
Lab Sample ID: 70947940 Field/Location: MONDAY GROUP 1 Date Sampled: 10/03/2011 Phosphorus (P) 160 Potassium (K) 599 Calcium (Ca) 5,232 Magnesium (Mg) 573 Element Element Element Soil ph 6.8 Manganese
Agricultural Policies and Food Security Challenges in Zambia
Agricultural Policies and Food Security Challenges in Zambia Auckland Kuteya Presentation at the Africa Lead Champions for Change Leadership Training, Protea Hotel, Chisamba, Zambia 16-20 th April, 2012
March, 2016. Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency Telephone: 263-4-706681/8 or 263-4-703971/7 P. O. Box C. Y. 342 Fax: 263 4 792494
March, 2016 Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency Telephone: 263-4-706681/8 or 263-4-703971/7 P. O. Box C. Y. 342 Fax: 263 4 792494 Causeway, Harare Email: info@zimstat.co.zw Zimbabwe Website: www.zimstat.co.zw
Sugarcane Plant Nutrient Diagnosis 1
SS-AGR-128 Sugarcane Plant Nutrient Diagnosis 1 J. Mabry McCray, Ike V. Ezenwa, Ronald W. Rice and Timothy A. Lang 2 Introduction A consistent soil testing program is a valuable best management practice
Perspectives of water efficient and saline agriculture. November 25th, Greet Blom-Zandstra
Perspectives of water efficient and saline agriculture November 25th, Greet Blom-Zandstra Outline Current and future problems Effects of drought or salinity on plants Plant responses Anticipation in agricultural
Drip Fertigation in Horticultural crops
Drip Fertigation in Horticultural crops G. Sri Krishna, Research Associate, Agricultural Research Station, Utukur, Kadapa - 516003 Mail: srikrishna12@rediffmail.com Application of Fertilizers to plantation,
NUTRITION EDUCATION CARDS AND HOSPITALITY TRAINING FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES STAFF
SWEET RED PEPPERS All red peppers start out green, then turn red. Red peppers have calcium for healthy bones. WINTER SQUASH Squash has Vitamin A for healthy eyes. Orange vegetables help you have healthy
Vegetable Planting Guide For Eastern North Carolina
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service NC STATE UNIVERSITY Vegetable Guide For Eastern North Carolina Getting Started There is much to consider when planning a vegetable garden. When is the right
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS $76 BILLION Agriculture and Agribusiness, including the farming, processing, wholesaling and retailing of food, natural fiber and forestry
CLASSIFICATION OF CROPS
142 APPENDIX 3 CLASSIFICATION OF CROPS A new crop ification, the Indicative Classification (ICC) has been developed for the 2010 round of agricultural censuses, and is given at the end of this appendix.
MICRONUTRIENTS AS STARTER AND FOLIAR APPLICATION FOR CORN AND SOYBEAN
MICRONUTRIENTS AS STARTER AND FOLIAR APPLICATION FOR CORN AND SOYBEAN Nathan D. Mueller and Dorivar A. Ruiz Diaz Dep. of Agronomy, Kansas State University Abstract Corn and soybean production under high
4.5 CSA Crop Planning
4.5 CSA Crop Planning Lecture Outline 3 Exercise 5 Appendices 1. Calculating Weekly and Seasonal Harvest Goals 9 2. Calculating the Number of Plants Per Sowing 11 Required to Meet Harvest Goals 3. Determining
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL WATER USE: KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NEED TO KNOW CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL WATER USE: KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION Author: Heather Cooley INTRODUCTION Water plays a substantial and vital role in California s agricultural sector. Given the long-term
Seed Processing Plant
Seed Processing Plant Y 50 Years of Experience - Your Guarentee Consultancy based on experience At Cimbria, we have built up a profound and market leading specialist know-how within development and turn-key
SPRINT 330. Iron Chelate* Micronutrient. Specimen Label
SPRINT 330 Specimen Label Iron Chelate* Micronutrient Net Weight: 5 lb./2.26 kg 136OZ. IRON CHELATE* MICRONUTRIENT For correction of iron deficiency in slightly acid to slightly alkaline soils. For use
Nutrition & Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a serious and currently untreatable disease that is the leading cause of acquired blindness among aging Americans. Both the severity and irreversibility of AMD
FERTILIZER GUIDELINES FOR AGRONOMIC CROPS IN MINNESOTA
FERTILIZER GUIDELINES FOR AGRONOMIC CROPS IN MINNESOTA 1 2 Table of Contents Understanding the Soil Test Report... 5 Fertilizer Suggestions for: Alfalfa... 7 Barley... 9 Buckwheat... 12 Canola... 13 Corn...
Landscape diversity and ecosystem services in agricultural ecosystems: implications for farmer s income
Landscape diversity and ecosystem services in agricultural ecosystems: implications for farmer s income Xiangzheng Deng Chinese Academy of Sciences Sub-global Assessment Network Annual Meeting 26 th -29
CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC. Implementation of Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives
CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC. Implementation of Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives TFI and FIRT Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference Presenter: Bill Grillo November 2010 TOPICS Crop Production
Status and trends in perception of Organic vegetable and fruit production in China
Chinese-Danish Networking Status and trends in perception of Organic vegetable and fruit production in China Yuhui Qiao Dr. Associate Professor Department of Ecology and Ecological Engineering China Agricultural
Fibe. Fiber and water work together in bowel regulation. Be sure to drink eight to ten (8 ounce) glasses of
r Fibe An important part of a healthy diet is eating a variety of fiber-rich foods, including whole-grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables, beans and nuts. Fiber is an important part of your diet.
Managing Specialty Crop Risk in North Carolina: A Working Paper
Managing Specialty Crop Risk in North Carolina: A Working Paper James Robinson, Research & Policy Associate, RAFI Scott Marlow, Executive Director, RAFI Michelle Madeley, MPH-MCRP Candidate, UNC Chapel
Food Sources of Fibre
Food Sources of Fibre Information About Fibre Fibre includes all parts of plant foods that your body can't digest or absorb. Fibre is also known as roughage or bulk. Insoluble fibre helps promote regularity
BARRIERS TO WIDESPREAD CONVERSION FROM CHEMICAL PEST CONTROL TO NON-CHEMICAL METHODS IN U.S. AGRICULTURE
BARRIERS TO WIDESPREAD CONVERSION FROM CHEMICAL PEST CONTROL TO NON-CHEMICAL METHODS IN U.S. AGRICULTURE 1 Leonard Gianessi and 2 Nathan Reigner CropLife Foundation, Crop Protection Research Institute,
Unit 3 Lesson 5: People Need Plants
Focus Areas: Characteristics of Plants; Science Focus Skills: observing, identifying, drawing conclusions Dedicated to Reducing Pesticides Objectives To identify parts of a plant To recognize the importance
(Adopted April 25, 2003, Amended May 22, 2009)
DRC GOOD ARRIVAL GUIDELINES (Adopted April 25, 2003, Amended May 22, 2009) Section 16 of the DRC Trading Standards policy on grade and condition standards for commodities stipulates: With regard to grade
Fiber. What is fiber? Fiber is a part of plant food. There are two types of fiber:
Fiber An important part of a healthy diet is eating fiber-rich foods. This handout will explain what fiber is, where it s found, and how to increase the amount of fiber in your diet. What is fiber? Fiber
SAN DIEGO FARM TO SCHOOL INFORMAL PROCUREMENT: LOCAL FOODS FROM URBAN AGRICULTURE SITES San Diego Unified School District April 2013
SAN DIEGO FARM TO SCHOOL INFORMAL PROCUREMENT: LOCAL FOODS FROM URBAN AGRICULTURE SITES San Diego Unified School District April 2013 Solicitation Number: For office use only Purpose: The purpose of this
Evaluation of Biofertilizer and Manure Effects on Quantitative Yield of Nigella Sativa L.
Evaluation of Biofertilizer and Manure Effects on Quantitative Yield of Nigella Sativa L. Mohammad Reza Haj Seyed Hadi Fereshteh Ghanepasand Mohammad Taghi Darzi Dept. of Agronomy, Roudehen Branch, Islamic
Food Groups To Encourage. chapter OVERVIEW
23 chapter 5 Food Groups To Encourage OVERVIEW Increased intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat free or low fat milk and milk products are likely to have important health benefits for most
Fertilizer. Recommendations Guide. EC750 September 2005. Cooperative Extension Service South Dakota State University U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fertilizer EC750 September 2005 Recommendations Guide Cooperative Extension Service South Dakota State University U.S. Department of Agriculture South Dakota Fertilizer Recommendations Guide September
FARMING FOR THE FUTURE How mineral fertilizers can feed the world and maintain its resources in an Integrated Farming System
How mineral fertilizers can feed the world and maintain its resources in an Integrated Farming System european fertilizer manufacturers association Global trends in population growth (Population 1000 million),
National Policy Updates Poland Mirosław Jarosz, Katarzyna Stoś
National Policy Updates Poland Mirosław Jarosz, Katarzyna Stoś National Food and Nutrition Institute Warsaw, Poland HLG meeting, Brussels, 18.02.2015 This presentation covers: 1. New rules on food and
Llewellyn's Moon Sign Book
PLANTING BY THE MOON "Shine on, Shine on harvest moon" is the song lyric which Texans can sing most of the year because of the long production period. Most growers ignore the phases of the moon when the
Harvesting energy with fertilizers
Harvesting energy with fertilizers Sustainable agriculture in Europe 1 Harvesting energy with fertilizers The reason for agriculture s existence is to supply energy to mankind. Agriculture converts solar
Fertility Guidelines for Hops in the Northeast Dr. Heather Darby, University of Vermont Extension Agronomist
Fertility Guidelines for Hops in the Northeast Dr. Heather Darby, University of Vermont Extension Agronomist The increasing acreage of hops in the Northeast has prompted the need for fertility guidelines
Michigan s Food & Agriculture Industry
Michigan s Food & Agriculture Industry Growing Forward. As the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) director, my passion is to continue planting the seeds of entrepreneurship,
Soil and Leaf Tissue Testing for Commercial Citrus Production 1
SL253.04 Soil and Leaf Tissue Testing for Commercial Citrus Production 1 Thomas A. Obreza, Mongi Zekri, Edward A. Hanlon, Kelly Morgan, Arnold Schumann, and Robert Rouse 2 Introduction Nutrient deficiency
Soils should be warm and moist for at least a week before SME sampling. Chilean may not be allowed at all after 2012
ORGANIC GREENHOUSE TOMATO NUTRITION by Vern Grubinger Vegetable and Berry specialist University of Vermont Extension vernon.grubinger@uvm.edu www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry Most organic greenhouse tomatoes
Secondary and Micronutrients f or
Secondary and Micronutrients f or VEGETABLES AND FIELD CROPS MICHIGAN STATE U N I V E R S I T Y EXTENSION By M.L. Vitosh, D.D. Warncke and R.E. Lucas Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Michigan State
online version Dietary Fibre Patient Information for the Gloucestershire Health Community GHPI0811_08_07 Author: Continence Review due: August 2010
GHPI0811_08_07 Author: Continence Review due: August 2010 Patient Information for the Gloucestershire Health Community Dietary Fibre Notes Introduction Fibre is an extremely important component of a balanced,
AG R I C U LT U R E GREEN ECONOMY
THIS IS THE STORY OF AG R I C U LT U R E GREEN ECONOMY We need to make the global economy green. provides significant opportunities for growth, investment and jobs to help make this happen. $ Everyone
Digit - Rostlina. Co-operation programme Flanders and Czech Republic. Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen. Presentation
3 Digit - Rostlina 16 Oktober 2003 Co-operation programme Flanders and Czech Republic Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen Vorselaar Lier Turnhout Geel Teacher training 765 Health care 450 Health care 394 1 institute
Table 9 Page 12 Q13. Which of the following produce items have you purchased FRESH (NOT frozen, canned or dried) in the past 12 months?
Banner 1 Table 1 Page 1 Q5. What is your household income? Table 2 Page 2 Q6. What is your marital status? Table 3 Page 3 Q7. How many dependent children do you have? Table 4 Page 4 Q8. In which state
SCHOOL GARDEN IN RWANDA
SCHOOL GARDEN IN RWANDA Prepared by André Ndahiro, National Project Coordinator : Appui à la promotion des jardins, fermes et éducation nutritionnelle dans les écoles au Rwanda In collaboration with Georges
What is Integrated Pest Management?
The Farmers' Handbook - "Near The House 1", What is Integrated Pest Management? The spider and its web helps to control lots of harmful insects Farmers are always concerned about their crops. After the
AGFACTS AGFACTS AGFACTS
AGFACTS AGFACTS AGFACTS www.agric.nsw.gov.au Boron deficiency in pastures and field crops Agfact P1.AC.1, 2nd edition 2004 B.S. Dear, former Principal Research Scientist R.G. Weir, former Special Chemist
Trade Adjustment Assistance and California Commodities
University of California Number 25 J u n e 2 0 0 4 Agricultural Issues Center AIC Issues Brief Trade Adjustment Assistance and California Commodities Henrich Brunke and Daniel Sumner 1 Introduction The
CAPACITY OF CO 2 FIXATION OF MURCIAN CROPS
CAPACITY OF CO 2 FIXATION OF MURCIAN CROPS Prof. Micaela Carvajal Profesora de Investigación Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) Introduction Methodology applied Results Conclusions
Agricultural Risk Model for Water Scarcity
Agricultural Risk Model for Water Scarcity Klaus Wagner Landscape structures, functions and management: response to global ecological change International Conference on Landscape Ecology, IALE 2010, Brno
Design of Control System for Measurement of Ph and EC of Fertilizer Solution
Design of Control System for Measurement of Ph and EC of Fertilizer Solution Prof Ajay V. Raipure 1, Dr. Ashwinikumar P. Dhande 2 Professor, Dept. of ECE, PCP College, Pune, Maharashtra, India 1 Professor,
Thank you, Dr. Fan, for that kind introduction.
Remarks by Dr. Chris Elias, President, Global Development Programs, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, at the Second Global Conference on Biofortification March 31, 2014 Kigali, Rwanda Thank you, Dr. Fan,
Agricultural Productivity in Zambia: Has there been any Progress?
Agricultural Productivity in Zambia: Has there been any Progress? Presented by Antony Chapoto ACF/FSRP Research Presented to the Zambia National Farmers Union Congress Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka
Effective Financing Statement (EFS)
Fax 307.777.5339 For Office Use Only Effective Financing Statement (EFS) 1. Contact and Send Acknowledgment To: a. Name and Phone of Contact at Filer (optional) b. PAD Account # to be Charged c. Send Acknowledgement
Challenges in the Development of Micronutrient-rich Food Ingredients from Soya Beans and Moringa Oleifera Leaves
Abstract Challenges in the Development of Micronutrient-rich Food Ingredients from Soya Beans and Moringa Oleifera Leaves Leonard M. P. Rweyemamu Department of Chemical & Process Engineering University
Understanding ph management and plant nutrition Part 5: Choosing the best fertilizer
Understanding ph management and plant nutrition Part 5: Choosing the best fertilizer Bill Argo, Ph.D. Blackmore Company, Tel: 800-874-8660, Int l 734-483-8661, E-mail: bargo@blackmoreco.com Originally
Roots and Stems and Leaves, Oh My!
Roots and Stems and Leaves, Oh My! Objectives 1. The student will be able to identify parts of a plant. 2. The student will understand the function of plant parts. Grade Level 1-3 4-6 TEKS: 1.6B, 2.6C;
RICE CULTIVATION: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND WATER SAVING APPROACHES
RICE CULTIVATION: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND WATER SAVING APPROACHES Ragab Ragab 1 Introduction Globally, rice is the most important food crop with more than 90% produced in Asia. In most of Asian countries,
Overview Students explore ph with an emphasis on soil ph. This activity uses soils and vinegar solutions.
Activity: Acid to A1ka1ine Grades 4-8 Overview Students explore ph with an emphasis on soil ph. This activity uses soils and vinegar solutions. Background One of the significant factors in growing successful
Outline. What is IPM Principles of IPM Methods of Pest Management Economic Principles The Place of Pesticides in IPM
Improving Control Systems in Thailand for Plant and Plants Products Intended for Export to the European Union co-funded by the European Union and Thai Department of Agriculture Preharvest Use of Pesticides
Appendix A Food Sources of Vitamins and Minerals
Appendix A Food Sources of Vitamins and Minerals Appendix A 229 Appendix A Food Sources of Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin A (Retinol) Food Amount IU* Liver 3 oz 45,400 Crab 2 cup,680 Egg medium 590 Fats
Evaluation of Combination Phosphorus Sulfur Fertilizer Products for Corn Production
Evaluation of Combination Phosphorus Sulfur Fertilizer Products for Corn Production John Sawyer and Daniel Barker Professor and Assistant Scientist Department of Agronomy Iowa State University Introduction
Consumer Horticulture
Purdue Extension Consumer Horticulture Container and Raised Bed Gardening HORT-186-W Purdue Extension Consumer Horticulture Indiana Vegetable Planting Calendar Michael N. Dana and B. Rosie Lerner HO-186-W
Microbial health risks related to irrigation of fresh produce with wastewater. Gertjan Medema ILSI Workshop, 29-30 March 2011, Brussels, Belgium
Microbial health risks related to irrigation of fresh produce with wastewater Gertjan Medema ILSI Workshop, 29-30 March 2011, Brussels, Belgium Wastewater reuse in agriculture 0-16% 16-31% 31-47% 47-63%
Correcting Iron Deficiencies in Soybean with Foliar Iron Fertilizer
Correcting Iron Deficiencies in Soybean with Foliar Iron Fertilizer Kevin Bronson, Calvin Trostle, Wayne Keeling, and J.D. Booker Texas A&M University Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Lubbock, TX,
Information on Vitamin C
Super Baby Food Book Sample from Nutrition Chapter: Information on Vitamin C Vitamin C Perhaps you've heard the story of the British sailors in the eighteenth century, who came down with scurvy approximately
MICRO IRRIGATION A technology to save water
MICRO IRRIGATION A technology to save water 1. Introduction Efficient utilization of available water resources is crucial for a country like, India, which shares 17% of the global population with only
Analysis of the EU fruit and vegetables sector
26 September 2014 Analysis of the EU fruit and vegetables sector EU and to Russia (2011-2013) Recent market s and measures taken to address market disruptions following the Russian import ban EU and to
You d be mad not to bet on this horse.
You d be mad not to bet on this horse. With a proven 300% return on investment*, FertiCoat is the clear winner for crops. *For wheat and maize The ultimate fertiliser coating FertiCoat applied to fertilisers:
Tailoring solutions for a region of diversity Global Press Conference 2013
Tailoring solutions for a region of diversity Global Press Conference 2013 Vincent Gros Senior Vice President, BASF Crop Protection Europe, CIS, Central Asia, Africa and Middle East October 2 nd, 2013
Food Sources of Fibre
Information About Fibre Food Sources of Fibre Fibre includes all parts of plant foods that your body can't digest or absorb. Fibre is also known as roughage or bulk. Insoluble fibre helps promote regularity
Protein Values in Foods
Protein Values in Foods This document is used as reference material to support the Alternative Health Improvement Center s Newsletter article: Eat your Protein! Stay Healthy! located at http://ahicatlanta.com/articles/eat-your-protein-to-stay-healthy.html.
Graphing Cereal. www.agclassroom.org/ok. Skills: Science and Math P.A.S.S. Objective: Students gather and graph information about favorite.
Fit With Fiber Graphing Cereal Skills: Science and Math Objective: Students gather and graph information about favorite breakfast cereals. Background Fiber is present in all plants that are eaten for food,
Predictive Analysis on Nutritional Disorders in Rice Plants using Regression
Predictive Analysis on Nutritional Disorders in Rice Plants using Regression B.Srividhya 1, G.SudheerKumar 2, K.JhansiLakshmi 3 D.SandeepKumar 4, L. Ravi Kumar 5, Dr.J.Rajendra Prasad 6 1,2,3,4 B.Tech,
Remake farming for modern cities
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Scalable Sustainable affordable Breakthrough technologies to Remake farming for modern cities LBNL in partnership with ITT Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies
How To Insure Cotton
Crop Insurance in Australia Steven Green Managing Director, Dr. Olena Sosenko Technical Manager Agenda Overview of Australian Agriculture Australian Risks profile Structure of Crop Insurance Market Government
Sutton and Merton Community Services. High fibre diet. Community Nutrition and Dietetics. Patient information
Sutton and Merton Community Services High fibre diet Community Nutrition and Dietetics Patient information Contents Contents What is a high fibre diet? 1 Why do I need fibre in my diet? 1 Good sources
Plant Parts and Their Function
Science Unit: Lesson 6: Plants Plant Parts and Their Function School year: 2004/2005 Developed for: Developed by: Grade level: Duration of lesson: Queen Alexandra Elementary School, Vancouver School District
SOIL TEST LEVELS AND NUTRIENT BUDGETS IN THE WESTERN U.S.
SOIL TEST LEVELS AND NUTRIENT BUDGETS IN THE WESTERN U.S. Robert L. Mikkelsen and Paul E. Fixen Potash & Phosphate Institute ABSTRACT The status of potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) nutrient concentrations
Division A AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Division A AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY Overview of the Division This Division comprises establishments engaged in crop farming agriculture, livestock breeding agriculture (including poultry raising, beekeeping,
Managing Irrigation Water Quality
PNW 597-E August 2007 Managing Irrigation Water Quality for crop production in the Pacific Northwest A Pacific Northwest Extension publication Oregon State University University of Idaho Washington State
Corporate stewardship Partnering to Improve Agricultural practices. Mumbai Randhir Chauhan
Corporate stewardship Partnering to Improve Agricultural practices Mumbai Randhir Chauhan Flow of Presentation Agriculture in India Overview Present Challenges Why Sustainability? The Way Out Ensuring
fruits and seeds, roots and stems,
Lesson time: two 45-60 minute sessions Vocabulary: fruits, seeds, roots, stems, flowers and leaves fruits and seeds, roots and stems, flowers and leaves Description Students learn six plant parts and learn
Determining nutrient needs
A3340 Corn fertilization L.G. Bundy Profitable corn production requires an adequate soil fertility program. Insufficient nutrients will lower yields; excess nutrients will lower profit margins and may
Production of horticultural crops is
PRODUCTION OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AS IT RELATES TO DIRECT MARKETING Robert E. Call 1 Production of horticultural crops is a highly technical interplay of science, art, hard work and salesmanship.
THE USE OF A METEOROLOGICAL STATION NETWORK TO PROVIDE CROP WATER REQUIREMENT INFORMATION FOR IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT
THE USE OF A METEOROLOGICAL STATION NETWORK TO PROVIDE CROP WATER REQUIREMENT INFORMATION FOR IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT Reimar Carlesso 1*,, Mirta Teresinha Petry 2, Celio Trois 3 1 Professor of the Agriculture
Forest Nursery Notes Summer 2009
Fertigation - Injecting Soluble Fertilizers into the Irrigation System by Thomas D. Landis, Jeremy R. Pinto, and Anthony S. Davis Introduction Fertigation (fertilization + irrigation) is the newest way
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of great change. Your body is changing to allow your baby to grow and develop. Good nutrition will help you meet the extra demands of pregnancy while
BCR for Seed and Fibre Production with Seed and Cutting Treatments at Different Sowing Methods at JAES and KRS, BJRI in O-9897 Variety
Universal Journal of Plant Science (6): 11-17, 2015 DOI: 10.1189/ujps.2015.0060 http://www.hrpub.org BCR for Seed and Fibre Production with Seed and Cutting Treatments at Different Sowing Methods at and,
Science of Life Explorations
Science of Life Explorations Celebrate the Growing Year: The Farmer s Year A Farmer s Year While you are in school or on a vacation, farmers are working hard to provide us with the foods we eat and the