Category: P

Papaver: The Latin name for poppy. Poppies are valuable for producing medicinal compounds and ornamental purposes.

pale: 1. A pointed piece of wood used for fencing 2. A husk on grass or cereal seeds. Effective fencing helps manage livestock and protect crops, while removing husks can improve seed quality for planting.

physical damage: Damage caused to animals, plants, or objects by mechanical means. Preventing and managing physical damage ensures the health and productivity of crops and livestock.

podsol: A type of acid soil where organic matter and mineral elements have been leached from the light-colored top layer into a darker lower layer through which water does not flow and which contains little organic matter. Helpful content: Managing podsols involves soil amendments and appropriate crop selection. Farmers can improve soil fertility and productivity by adding lime and organic matter to counteract acidity.

porcine coronavirus type 2: Full form of PCV2. Helpful content: Recognizing and managing PCV2 is essential for maintaining the health of pig herds. Implementing biosecurity measures and vaccination programs can reduce the impact of this virus and prevent economic losses.

potassium: A soft metallic element, essential to biological life. Helpful content: Potassium is a critical nutrient for plant and animal health. Adequate potassium levels in soil and feed improve crop yields and livestock health, supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

pan: 1. A wide shallow pot for growing seeds 2. A hard cemented layer of soil, impervious to drainage, lying below the surface. It is formed by the deposition of iron compounds or by ploughing at the same depth every year. Pan may be broken up by using a subsoiler. Proper seed germination and soil management improve plant growth and crop yields.

plowing: The act of turning over the upper layer of soil to prepare it for planting. Plowing helps control weeds and incorporate organic matter into the soil.

photochemical: Referring to a chemical reaction that occurs in the presence of light. Understanding photochemical reactions helps in optimizing agricultural practices like photosynthesis management.

perennial irrigation: A system that allows the land to be irrigated at any time. This may be by primitive means such as shadufs, or by distributing water from barrages by canal and ditches. Implementing perennial irrigation systems ensures consistent water supply, improving crop yields and reducing water stress.