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An Overview of Tissue Culture: What It Is and How to Get Started

 P lanting any living part of a plant in an artificial culture medium in a sterile environment under controlled conditions such as temperature, light, humidity, etc. is tissue culture. Even a single living cell of a plant has the potential to grow into a complete plant. It is called totipotency. Sections used for tissue planting. ⦁ Stem Apical Bud, Lateral Bud, Root Apex, ⦁ Seeds, embryos, anthers ⦁ Leaf fragments, root fragments, live stem parts ⦁ protoplast ⦁ apical meristem Tissue culture is done in several ways. One method is tissue culture using buds. This method is used if it is necessary to obtain a large number of plants similar to the mother plant in a short period of time.                                          ex- pineapple, Strawberry, orchid, banana, anthurium, bamboo  The other method is tissue culture using meristems. Generally, if a virus-infect...

Tips for a Successful Plant Nursery in Your Backyard

  C reating your own plant nursery, either in your backyard or another space, can be an excellent side business or hobby. You’ll need some upfront investment and time to get it off the ground, but you’ll also have the opportunity to sell your plants for a profit. Creating your own plant nursery at home has its benefits. It’s a way to reduce overhead costs while still having access to all of the necessary tools and supplies. However, if you don’t have much experience with plants or greenhouses, this can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. But fear not! It doesn’t have to be that complicated. Starting a plant nursery in your backyard is definitely possible with the right preparation and some insider tips. Here are some helpful suggestions to get you started on the right track. ☑ what is  nursery A nursery is a place where new plants are produced from planting materials and produce healthy fruits that withstand the existing environmental conditions in a short period of ti...

Greenhouse effect and its Role in Global Warming, how agriculture affect climate changes.

  Before studying the greenhouse effect, let's consider what a greenhouse is.                                       A certain optimum temperature is required for the cultivation of agricultural crops throughout the life span of the respective crop. What is done by a greenhouse is to extend the time span of this optimum temperature in a protected house in the relevant area without external heat supply. The temperature inside a greenhouse is 2-6 degrees higher than the temperature outside the greenhouse. For this reason, the relevant optimum temperature can be maintained in a greenhouse. In this way, the period of optimum temperature in the greenhouse can be extended by 2-3 weeks compared to the normal environment. A greenhouse is a sheltered house covered with transparent material that allows the sun's rays to penetrate and through this transparent material, visible and ultraviolet rays fr...

Eating Local: Exploring Sri Lanka's Culinary Offerings

Sri Lanka has a lot of things going for it: beaches, culture, history and gorgeous people. The island is also home to some of the tastiest food you’ll ever put in your mouth. From spicy curry to sweet jaggery cake, there are plenty of options for anyone who enjoys exploring different flavors. However, as with many other places around the world, much of Sri Lanka’s traditional cuisine has been lost over time due to colonization and the pressures of modern life. If you’re interested in exploring Sri Lanka’s culinary offerings, there are several things you should do. First of all, take a look at the kinds of foods that the locals eat on a regular basis. Traditional Sri Lankan Herbal Foods: A Guide to Healing Through Food Diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer, arthritis etc. are prevalent in these times, many are looking for medicine pills. But since we started eating food, there are many kinds of medicines that grow naturally in our environment, but we don't care about th...

Change the World One Paddy Field at A Time: How You Can Support Sustainable Agriculture

⦁ C ultivating paddy is one of the most challenging and risky tasks for a farmer. It requires careful planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure that the crop thrives in the farm and generates enough returns for the investment made. A well-researched decision can help you avoid future regrets. There are several pros and cons associated with paddy cultivation that will help you understand its risks better. Let’s take a closer look at these factors to see if paddy is worth growing in your farm. currently China is the foremost rice producing country among all countries. It's about 30% of all others. The Pros and Cons of Paddy Cultivation: The Biggest Influencers for A Farmer's Choice Rice is the staple diet of humankind and has been cultivated for millennia. Rice has been grown for many years as a result of technological advancements. Is it possible to approach rice cultivation in a different manner? The answers to these questions will dictate whether rice cultivation i...