Chinese scientists have found a key gene in crops that make them more efficient in utilizing nitrogen fertilizer, which will help reduce the use of fertilizer. The application of nitrogen fertilizer is an important measure to increase the yields of…
PAST PAPER——-2006 1) Ploidy level of maize plant is:a) Diploidb) Tetraploidc) Hexaploidd) None of these 2) Dajal is a breed of:a) Milking animalb) Draft animalc) Pet animald) None of these 3) Seed cotton means:a) Lint onlyb) Seed without lintc) Seed…
(i) Wheat inflorescence is called as:(a) Spike(b) Panicle(c) Spadix(d) Cymose(e) None of these (ii) Soil structure can be improved with the addition of:(a) Chemical fertilizer(b) Gypsum(c) Lime(d) Organic matter(e) None of these (iii) Humidity is measured by means of:(a) Luxmeter(b)…
In a recent live chat, a panel of experts joined readers online to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture in the face of changing weather driven by climate change and increasing competition for food. Here are 10 things we learned: 1.…
Past Paper—-2001 (1) The economy of Pakistan is based on:(a) Agriculture(b) Industry(c) Mineral resources(d) None of these (2) Which one of the following is major export commodity of Pakistan?(a) Wheat(b) Cotton(c) Sugar(d) Rice(e) None of these(3) Sahiwal breed is a…
EXTENSIVE research in wheat varieties in collaboration with foreign institutions over the years has boosted per-hectare yield. But local markets are yet to find ways for the realistic price discovery of multiple varieties and a surer supply management. The specifics…
I remember as a freshman in high school, sitting in my agriculture classroom with five paragraphs laid out on paper in front of me. I was told to memorize it. Half the words rang true and deep to my 14-year-old…
what is call Wheat inflorescence: Panicle Soil structure can be improve with the addition of: Compost When soil surface is protect/cover with residue of a crop, the practice is called? Mulching The science of categorization called: Taxonomy Grapes nurturing called: Viticulture…
“A sustainable agriculture is one which depletes neither the people nor the land.” – Wendell Berry What is sustainable agriculture? What is it that we hope to achieve by following sustainable practices in agriculture? The fast depleting ecological system…
Introduction: “Agriculture is the of process of cultivation of land or soil for production purpose”. Agriculture plays a very vital role for economy of Pakistan and its development. 48% of labour force is engaged directly with agriculture. So it is…
