Category: E

epicarp: The outer skin of a fruit. Also called exocarp. Understanding epicarp structure helps farmers in fruit cultivation and harvesting.

ecological: Referring to ecology. Ecological knowledge helps farmers adopt practices that support environmental health and biodiversity.

ergotamine: The toxin that causes ergotism. Understanding ergotamine helps farmers manage crop health and prevent contamination.

emaciation: Becoming extremely thin. Scab causes emaciation in sheep. Managing emaciation is crucial for farmers to ensure the health and productivity of their livestock.

egg eating: A form of behavior by intensively housed poultry in which birds eat their own eggs. It may be due to eggs being broken because of thin shells. Managing egg eating behavior helps farmers reduce losses and improve egg quality.

elder: A small tree (Sambucus nigra) with little black berries used to make wine. Growing elder can provide farmers with additional income from berry and wine production.

earth: 1. Soil 2. The ground or land surface. Understanding soil composition and health is crucial for farmers to enhance crop yield and sustainability.

eutrophic: Referring to water which is high in dissolved mineral nutrients. Understanding eutrophic conditions helps farmers manage water quality and prevent nutrient pollution.

ewe lamb: A female lamb less than six months old. Raising ewe lambs helps farmers manage breeding programs and ensure flock growth.

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.