Which fungi causes smut disease?
Which fungi causes smut disease? Sugarcane smut is caused by the fungus Sporisorium scitamineum; smut was previously known as Ustilago scitaminea. The smut ‘whip’ is a curved…
Read moreWhat is onion fertilizer?
What is onion fertilizer? Over-wintered onions and shallots greatly benefit from an application of 35g per sq m (1oz per sq yd) of nitrogen-rich fertiliser such as…
Read moreWhy is wheat a food crop?
Why is wheat a food crop? It is the best of the cereal foods and provides more nourishment for humans than any other food source. Wheat is…
Read moreHow does chemical fertilizers help in increasing agricultural production?
How does chemical fertilizers help in increasing agricultural production? Chemical fertilizers allow growers to maximize their crop yield on a specific piece of land — the more…
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