What is Zinc Deficiency? The most lacking micronutrient in soils globally is zinc. According to research, 49% of the world’s agriculturally significant soils have insufficient zinc levels, which causes a third of the world’s population to suffer from zinc insufficiency (Sillanpää, 1990; Cakmak et al., 2010). This shortage affects millions of hectares of agriculture, majorly […]
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is an important and well-established cash crop/industrial crop. One kilogram of sugar requires 2000 kilograms of water. Sugarcane is a perennial crop that takes 12-15 months to mature. To boost sugarcane yield per acre, one should follow the smart production strategies right from land preparation to harvesting. Land Preparation The first step
Background Maize, known as corn in some regions, is the second most crucial crop globally, both in terms of cultivated area and production output. Its adaptability is exceptional because it can be grown up to 2700 meters tall. Beyond this elevation, the cold weather creates a problem, especially for maize growth and development during crucial
Background Rice is a staple food crop ranked third among the most produced cereal crops worldwide, following corn and wheat. With the increasing population, the number of people facing acute food insecurity has also been increasing. Poor nutrition and hunger are claiming the lives of 3.1 million children annually, which accounts for nearly half of
