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All about “Squid, Octopus and Cuttlefish”
March 31, 2020Health profile The consumption of tentacle animals is less and less marginal. The most popular species are octopus (octopus), squid and cuttlefish. The octopus can be recognized by its large rounded head and its long tentacles. Squid and cuttlefish are characterized by their shorter tentacles than their long, tapered bodies. The squid (also called squid) is, however, smaller than […]
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All about “Coriander”
March 31, 2020Health profile The coriander can be consumed for its leaves (fresh or dried) as well as its seeds, two parts which are sufficiently distinct in terms of their levels of different active compounds. To date, the health effects associated with the consumption of coriander have not been studied in humans. On the other hand, certain properties attributed to coriander […]
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All about “Chocolate”
March 31, 2020Chocolate is as much recognized as a food for gourmets as it is appreciated by those who wish to make an energy reserve. Often pointed out for its richness in calories and fat, chocolate is also a food with a thousand and one virtues. It is full of antioxidants, it contains a type of fat with certain […]
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All about “Chestnut”
March 31, 2020The chestnut is less popular in America than in Europe, where it is part of the traditional food of several regions. In addition to a varied content of vitamins and minerals, its refined flavor makes it possible to enhance both a main dish and a dessert. Characteristics of the chestnut: Rich in carbohydrates; Source of fiber; […]
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All about “Coffee”
March 31, 2020Health profile The coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. It is grown in more than 70 countries, the two main world producers being Brazil and Colombia. Canada’s climate does not allow coffee growing, but a lot of imported grain is processed there. It is estimated that Canadians drink more than 15 billion cups of coffee […]
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All about “Cocoa”
March 29, 2020Characteristics of cocoa: Rich in flavonoids; Rich in magnesium; Rich in potassium; Protects against cardiovascular diseases; Anti-stress role. What is cocoa? Cocoa identity card Origin: Africa, South America and Indonesia Season: October to March and April to June; Color: Dark brown; Flavor: Suave. Characteristics of cocoa During the harvest, cocoa beans are found in fruits […]
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All about “Swiss Chard / Chard”
March 29, 2020Swiss chard, a little-known vegetable The chard, also called Swiss chard, is a vegetable often unknown to consumers. Chard ribs have a taste similar to beet, however the leaves will have a taste reminiscent of spinach. It is easy to cook, both savory and sweet, as in Swiss chard pie, a specialty from Nice. Characteristics of the […]
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Major Nematode of Cotton crop and its management: Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita)
March 25, 2018Cotton is a major cash crop of Gossipium race. It is grown in warmer areas of the world. In India, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are the major producing states of Cotton. It is grown in Kharif season in Northern India and in Southern India. In terms of area of […]
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Climate Change and Agriculture
February 22, 2018Climate change, be it through changes in the biosphere, biodiversity or natural resources, is adversely affecting human health and wellbeing for ages. Throughout the century, the world is anticipated to encounter warming of atmosphere. In recent years, the heat waves longevity has extended with hotter days and warmer nights which has led to increased variability […]
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Effects of Parthenium hysterophorus (Carrot grass) weed
February 15, 2018A recent result from research work being done on the continuum of parathainium (carrot grass) came out that a weed nut called Parthanium is not only affecting the health of the human or animal, but its impact is on pulses. Parthanium, able to grow with every season and every crop, has started influencing the process […]
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CONTROLS OF INSECT PESTS
January 22, 2018WHY TO CONTROL INSECT PESTS? Insect pests are controlled in a sense as they are posing the danger to human, nature & economy. Insect pests are posing many threats to crops which meant in qualitative & quantitative losses of crops. If insect pests are not controlled effectively than it will be very difficult for the […]
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