Month: October 2022

seed coat: Same as testa. Farmers benefit from understanding seed coats for better seed handling and storage.

market garden: a place for the commercial cultivation of plants, usually vegetables, soft fruit, salad crops and flowers, found near a large urban centre that provides a steady outlet for the sale of its produce. Operating a market garden can provide farmers with a reliable source of income, particularly in areas with high demand for fresh produce.

adventitious: Referring to a root which develops from a node on a plant stem and not from another root. Understanding adventitious roots helps farmers propagate plants more effectively.

environmental protection: The activity of protecting the environment by regulating the discharge of waste, the emission of pollutants, and other human activities. Also called environment protection. Understanding environmental protection helps farmers adopt practices that minimize harm to the natural world.

bur: A rough, prickly seed case. Managing bur plants supports crop health and prevents livestock injuries.

P symbol: Poor (in the EUROP carcass classification system)

panicle: A flower head (inflorescence) with many branches that carry small flowers, e.g., the flower head of a rice plant. Understanding plant structures helps in crop breeding and improving yields.

microbial insecticide: an insecticide based on fungal, bacterial or other microorganisms that are pathogens of insects, or their toxins, e.g. the fungus Verticillium lecanii is used to control whitefly in glasshouses. Understanding the uses and effects of microbial insecticides can help farmers manage pest infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.

environmental directive: An EU policy statement on the appropriate ways of dealing with a specific environmental issue. Understanding environmental directives helps farmers comply with regulations and adopt sustainable practices.

enzyme: A protein substance produced by living cells which promotes a biochemical reaction in living organisms. (NOTE: The names of enzymes mostly end with the suffix -ase.) Understanding enzymes helps farmers manage livestock nutrition and health.