new world food crops

Crops - which are bred after deliberate modification of their genetic make up in order to bring a definite change in their characters. The modification of their genetic makeup is done at laboratory level by tissue culture and biotechnology methods. The modification is usually in terms of..

Crop Resources - The biodiversity of plants is spread in forests and crops. Crops are species of plants cultivated for centuries with specifically distinguishable characters from their wild ancestors. Forests cover large number of species on a limited geographical area..

Crop Production - Crop improvement technologies improve the potentialities of higher yield and food quality in crops. New varieties and hybrids of various crops released by various crop improvement techniques are ultimately aimed..

Insects of Food Crops - The growth and yield of food crops are also seriously damaged by various insects. Each insect attacks the crop in its own style and damage the crop to complete its own life cycle. The insects attack almost all parts..

The growth and yield of food crops are also seriously damaged by various insects. Each insect attacks the crop in its own style and damage the crop to complete its own life cycle. The insects attack almost all parts of crop and the damage may be dir..

Introduction - All living organisms need food for their existence. They need food for their growth, repair of tissues, energy and also protection against diseases. The various components of food are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, roughage and wat..

Improved yield Here the aim is to increase crop production. High yielding crops should be developed for this purpose. Better quality The public is aware and so it looks out for better quality crops. The quality would mean better size, colour, shape and taste. The ..

Organic Food - With world wide awareness about dangers of persisting pesticides in food crops, enormous interest is shown in food grown on organic farming principles. Such food is called organic food . Organic farming is a method..

Most of the food crops are subjected to damage by insects and diseases. Large number of insects and diseases are recognized on every food crop. Control of insects and diseases is one of the great challenge posed to human knowledg..

Most of the food crops are subjected to damage by insects and diseases. Large number of insects and diseases are recognized on every food crop. Control of insects and diseases is one of the great challenge posed to human knowledge. Although detailed work has ..