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What do you know about Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Agriculture. It conducts research in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences. ICAR develops improved seeds, techniques and tools to help farmers boost productivity. It runs KrishiRead more
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Agriculture. It conducts research in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences. ICAR develops improved seeds, techniques and tools to help farmers boost productivity. It runs Krishi Vigyan Kendras and agricultural universities for training and extension. ICAR ensures scientific advancement in Indian agriculture, promoting food security, sustainability and rural growth.
See lessWhat are space gardens?
Space gardens are advanced setups designed to grow plants in zero gravity using hydroponic or aeroponic methods. These systems provide nutrients through water mist or films, enabling plant growth without soil. They supply astronauts with fresh food, improve air quality and reduce supply loads from ERead more
Space gardens are advanced setups designed to grow plants in zero gravity using hydroponic or aeroponic methods. These systems provide nutrients through water mist or films, enabling plant growth without soil. They supply astronauts with fresh food, improve air quality and reduce supply loads from Earth. Studying space gardens helps scientists understand how plants respond to space conditions and supports long-term space missions and possible planetary colonisation.
See lessWhat is Vocational Education mean?
Vocational education focuses on developing practical skills and knowledge needed for specific trades and professions. It prepares students for real jobs through hands-on training, workshops and field practice. Instead of just theory, it emphasises doing and learning. It helps learners gain confidencRead more
Vocational education focuses on developing practical skills and knowledge needed for specific trades and professions. It prepares students for real jobs through hands-on training, workshops and field practice. Instead of just theory, it emphasises doing and learning. It helps learners gain confidence, become self-reliant and secure employment in fields like farming, carpentry, nursing or IT. This education builds a skilled workforce and supports national development.
See lessImprove the quality of water by varying pH. Explain.
Water pH influences how well plants absorb nutrients. In hydroponics, the ideal range is 5.5 to 6.5. If the pH is too high (alkaline) or too low (acidic), nutrients lock up and plants can’t use them. We can test the pH using pH strips or meters and adjust it using special pH up/down solutions to ensRead more
Water pH influences how well plants absorb nutrients. In hydroponics, the ideal range is 5.5 to 6.5. If the pH is too high (alkaline) or too low (acidic), nutrients lock up and plants can’t use them. We can test the pH using pH strips or meters and adjust it using special pH up/down solutions to ensure healthy plant growth and nutrient availability.
See lessEstablish hydroponic unit using wick-based, Deep Water Culture (DWC) and Nutrient Film Technique (NFT). Explain.
Wick-based hydroponics uses a cotton wick from nutrient solution to plant roots. DWC suspends plant roots in nutrient-rich, aerated water using an air pump. NFT runs a thin film of nutrient solution along plant roots in channels. All three systems support soilless growth and use minimal water, withRead more
Wick-based hydroponics uses a cotton wick from nutrient solution to plant roots. DWC suspends plant roots in nutrient-rich, aerated water using an air pump. NFT runs a thin film of nutrient solution along plant roots in channels. All three systems support soilless growth and use minimal water, with NFT being more efficient but complex. These setups help in faster plant growth and space-saving farming.
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