Improvement in Food resources (Prashant Kirad).pdf

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Manure

Organic matter used as fertilizer, prepared from the decomposition of animal excreta and plant waste.

Irrigation

The artificial application of water to land to assist in the growing of crops.

Crop Rotation

The practice of planting different crops in succession on the same land to improve soil health and reduce pests.

Hybridization

The process of crossing two or more genetically dissimilar plants to produce a new variety with desirable traits.

Vermicompost

Compost made by the decomposition of organic matter by earthworms.

Aquaculture

The farming of aquatic animals like fish and shellfish in controlled environments.

Organic Farming

A farming system with minimal to no use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, relying instead on organic manures.

Kharif Crops

Crops that are sown in the rainy season, such as paddy and soybean.

Rabi Crops

Crops that are sown in the winter season, such as wheat and barley.

Biotic Factors

Living factors such as diseases, insects, and nematodes that can affect crop productivity.

Abiotic Factors

Non-living environmental factors like drought, temperature, and salinity affecting plants.

Pest Control

Methods used to manage and reduce the impact of pests and diseases on crops.

Livestock Feed

Food given to domestic animals, including berseem and oats.

Animal Husbandry

The science of breeding and caring for livestock to produce food, fiber, and other products.

Capture Fishing

The act of catching fish from their natural habitats.

Culture Fishing

The farming of fish in controlled environments for maximum yield.

Nutrient Management

Practices and methods to manage soil nutrients for optimal plant growth.

Bee-keeping (Apiculture)

The practice of maintaining bee colonies to produce honey and wax.

Cross-Breeding

The process of breeding animals of different varieties to enhance desired traits.

Composite Fish Culture

Raising multiple fish species in one pond that do not compete for the same food.