What is seed treatment? Seed treatment is the application of fungicide, insecticide, or both to the seeds to disinfect (deep-seated) and disinfect them (over seed coat) from seed-borne or soil-borne […]
What is pomology? Pomology, derived from the Latin word “pomum,” meaning fruit, is the scientific field devoted to the study and cultivation of fruit trees and their fruits. As an […]
Apples are high-value crops that have been cultivated globally. Their importance for the human diet can be reflected by proverbs such as: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” […]
A plant is propagated sexually when it produces seeds. This process involves the reproductive organs of the plant (flowers), the successful transport of the male gametes (pollen grains from the […]
Depending on the plant species and the goal of the farmer or the scientist, plants can be propagated sexually (forming viable seeds) or asexually-vegetatively. Asexual or vegetative propagation is the […]
What is Plant Propagation? As plant propagation, we define the process of multiplying or regenerating a plant (mother plant). A farmer could use plant propagation to obtain a desirable marketable […]
What is mycorrhizae? With the term “Mycorrhizae” someone can refer to both the type of symbiotic fangi or the symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. The etymological origin of […]
Strawberries (Fragaria * ananassa) are unique, delicious, nutritious, high-value crops that bear their seeds on the outside surface of the fruit-berry. Nowadays, this beautiful fruit is cultivated worldwide in different […]
Use of Crop Pests’ Natural Enemies for Biological Control What is Biological Control (BC)? Biological control is a component of an integrated pest management strategy. It is defined as the […]
After determining the young tree’s shape with training, the farmer needs to prune it to maintain that shape and balance vegetative growth (renewal of branches) and yield (fruit production). Before […]
