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The Global Potential for Quinoa and Other Andean
... The level of poverty and nutritional deprivation in the Andean countries is high. In Peru, 48% of schoolchildren suffer from chronic malnutrition, and in the rural areas, malnutrition is as high as 67% (Ayala et al., 2001; Ministerio de Educación, 1994). Yet, the Andes region is one of the Vavilov ...
... The level of poverty and nutritional deprivation in the Andean countries is high. In Peru, 48% of schoolchildren suffer from chronic malnutrition, and in the rural areas, malnutrition is as high as 67% (Ayala et al., 2001; Ministerio de Educación, 1994). Yet, the Andes region is one of the Vavilov ...
Setting up and running a school garden
... cooked in the canteen and some is sold in the community. Each year a crosscurricular project focuses on one food. One year they researched corn, grew samples, and produced songs, puppets and poems. Their book “Corn in the Classroom” was translated into 84 languages and featured on the radio. (C. Pow ...
... cooked in the canteen and some is sold in the community. Each year a crosscurricular project focuses on one food. One year they researched corn, grew samples, and produced songs, puppets and poems. Their book “Corn in the Classroom” was translated into 84 languages and featured on the radio. (C. Pow ...
Recent developments in understanding the regulation of starch
... as growth rings, are present in all the higher plant starches studied to date (Hall and Sayre, 1973; Pilling and Smith, 2003). A common feature of all starches, is that at some point in time they must be degraded (e.g. leaf starch at the end of the light period, or storage starches during germinatio ...
... as growth rings, are present in all the higher plant starches studied to date (Hall and Sayre, 1973; Pilling and Smith, 2003). A common feature of all starches, is that at some point in time they must be degraded (e.g. leaf starch at the end of the light period, or storage starches during germinatio ...
Asparagus weeds management manual: Section 1
... and location. The asparagus weeds described in this manual are bisexual, meaning that the male (stamens) and female (pistils) parts are contained within each flower. ...
... and location. The asparagus weeds described in this manual are bisexual, meaning that the male (stamens) and female (pistils) parts are contained within each flower. ...
Groundnut at a Glance - UGA CAES
... the ten monadelphous stamens, two are usually not fully developed; Stamens are fused together from one half to two thirds of their length; Eight fertile normally developed anthers consist of four globose, dorsifixed, uniloculate anthers alternating with four adnate, introse, oblong anthers; Pistil c ...
... the ten monadelphous stamens, two are usually not fully developed; Stamens are fused together from one half to two thirds of their length; Eight fertile normally developed anthers consist of four globose, dorsifixed, uniloculate anthers alternating with four adnate, introse, oblong anthers; Pistil c ...
K. Pomper, 2005, The PawPaw Foundation
... study of the last remaining cluster population of these native people. The pawpaw was a main food described by Parker as part of the diet of these people. Pawpaws are not native here on Long Island, where I live, but they are found naturally in the southwestern tier of New York State, an area that i ...
... study of the last remaining cluster population of these native people. The pawpaw was a main food described by Parker as part of the diet of these people. Pawpaws are not native here on Long Island, where I live, but they are found naturally in the southwestern tier of New York State, an area that i ...
Orchids: Advances in Tissue Culture, Genetics, Phytochemistry and
... usually vegetable in origin (Yam et al. 1990), to the media allows for favourable Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis, and Paphiopedilum seed germination in vitro (Yam et al. 1989). Browning of Cattleya explants due to phenolic production may be reduced by culturing shoot tips at pH 5.5, and incubation of tissu ...
... usually vegetable in origin (Yam et al. 1990), to the media allows for favourable Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis, and Paphiopedilum seed germination in vitro (Yam et al. 1989). Browning of Cattleya explants due to phenolic production may be reduced by culturing shoot tips at pH 5.5, and incubation of tissu ...
Efficacy of rhizobacteria for growth promotion and biocontrol of Pythium ultimum
... the five most important cereal crops in Eastern Africa (FAO, 1999). It is believed that sorghum was probably initially domesticated in central Africa in the region of Ethiopia and Sudan. From its initial cultivation in Africa, the crop was introduced into Asia, America and Australia (Forbes et al., ...
... the five most important cereal crops in Eastern Africa (FAO, 1999). It is believed that sorghum was probably initially domesticated in central Africa in the region of Ethiopia and Sudan. From its initial cultivation in Africa, the crop was introduced into Asia, America and Australia (Forbes et al., ...
Monitoring of threatened vascular plants in Estonia and
... Co-operation in the field of nature conservation between Estonia and Finland started in the early 1990s (Külvik 2001). In 1995, Estonian and Finnish plant conservationists realised that it would be very useful to co-operate more closely on practical projects concerning threatened plants. The theme “ ...
... Co-operation in the field of nature conservation between Estonia and Finland started in the early 1990s (Külvik 2001). In 1995, Estonian and Finnish plant conservationists realised that it would be very useful to co-operate more closely on practical projects concerning threatened plants. The theme “ ...
Commission Regulation (EU) No 212/2013 of 11 March 2013
... Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in and on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof, ...
... Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in and on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof, ...
A global analysis of root distributions for terrestrial biomes
... "extinction coefficient". 13 is the only parameter estimated in the model and provides a simple numerical index of rooting distribution. High 13 values (e.g., 0.98) correspond to a greater proportion of roots at depth and low 13values (e.g., 0.92) imply a greater proportion of roots near the soil su ...
... "extinction coefficient". 13 is the only parameter estimated in the model and provides a simple numerical index of rooting distribution. High 13 values (e.g., 0.98) correspond to a greater proportion of roots at depth and low 13values (e.g., 0.92) imply a greater proportion of roots near the soil su ...
Beet and Swiss Chard Production in California B
... can aggravate boron deficiency. Moisture management in beets is especially important during stand establishment, the early growth stage, and root expansion. Since small beet seed are unable to emerge when surface crusting occurs, irrigation during the preemergence period should strive to maintain a ...
... can aggravate boron deficiency. Moisture management in beets is especially important during stand establishment, the early growth stage, and root expansion. Since small beet seed are unable to emerge when surface crusting occurs, irrigation during the preemergence period should strive to maintain a ...
MADS goes genomic in conifers: towards
... Smaczniak et al., 2012). Most prominent are their roles in flower and fruit development of angiosperms. Land plants evolved from unicellular green algae (Cronk, 2001). The transition to land was accompanied by the evolution of structures that allow the regulation of water loss, such as cuticles and ...
... Smaczniak et al., 2012). Most prominent are their roles in flower and fruit development of angiosperms. Land plants evolved from unicellular green algae (Cronk, 2001). The transition to land was accompanied by the evolution of structures that allow the regulation of water loss, such as cuticles and ...
Black Walnut Allelopathy: Tree Chemical Warfare
... The vectors for the toxic effect of black walnut on other vegetation are the fruit, leaves, and roots. Leakage from the root symplast of hydrojuglone and its oxidation to juglone produces a walnut rhizosphere that is highly antagonistic to many plant root systems. Close association with walnut roots ...
... The vectors for the toxic effect of black walnut on other vegetation are the fruit, leaves, and roots. Leakage from the root symplast of hydrojuglone and its oxidation to juglone produces a walnut rhizosphere that is highly antagonistic to many plant root systems. Close association with walnut roots ...
Chapter II A SHORT-ROOT-like gene (PtSHR2B) is involved in
... benefiting from the array of tools available for genetic and molecular analysis in this model plant. However, aspects such as secondary growth that are more extensively observed in woody plants, have been less studied. Secondary growth is responsible for the enlargement of the plant stems and roots ...
... benefiting from the array of tools available for genetic and molecular analysis in this model plant. However, aspects such as secondary growth that are more extensively observed in woody plants, have been less studied. Secondary growth is responsible for the enlargement of the plant stems and roots ...
species identification guide - National Plant Monitoring Scheme
... scientific names for each plant are given as well as information about flowering times, plant size and key features. Species lists for NPMS habitats are provided in a separate booklet. Where possible try to identify the fine habitat you are recording in and use that species list. All plants included ...
... scientific names for each plant are given as well as information about flowering times, plant size and key features. Species lists for NPMS habitats are provided in a separate booklet. Where possible try to identify the fine habitat you are recording in and use that species list. All plants included ...
INSECT REPELLING PLANTS - Dellwood Home Owners Association
... but does no harm to mammals or birds is the dried and crushed flowers of the Pyrethrum Plant. This brown powder will kill or stun the insects the moment it touches them but does no harm to pets when sprinkled on their coats. This member of the daisy family is a beautiful ornamental and will complime ...
... but does no harm to mammals or birds is the dried and crushed flowers of the Pyrethrum Plant. This brown powder will kill or stun the insects the moment it touches them but does no harm to pets when sprinkled on their coats. This member of the daisy family is a beautiful ornamental and will complime ...
Osage-Orange - Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
... Osage-orange has a wide-spreading, opportunistic root system. Fibrous absorbing areas can be generated quickly to take advantage of resource availability. Root growth is fast. A well developed juvenile tap-root is present. Many large, woody transport roots spread from the root crown. A high concentr ...
... Osage-orange has a wide-spreading, opportunistic root system. Fibrous absorbing areas can be generated quickly to take advantage of resource availability. Root growth is fast. A well developed juvenile tap-root is present. Many large, woody transport roots spread from the root crown. A high concentr ...
Spring 2017 Plant Sale Catalog
... Confined to the Chihuahuan Desert, dwarf anisacanthus grows in the Trans-Pecos in canyons and along dry stream beds and arroyos. Blooms prolifically from late summer through fall with long tubular flowers that can vary from red to yellow. Very narrow, linear leaves, and older stems are whitish with ...
... Confined to the Chihuahuan Desert, dwarf anisacanthus grows in the Trans-Pecos in canyons and along dry stream beds and arroyos. Blooms prolifically from late summer through fall with long tubular flowers that can vary from red to yellow. Very narrow, linear leaves, and older stems are whitish with ...
seed coats
... coats develop from the integuments that surround the ovule prior to fertilization. Before fertilization, cells of the integuments are relatively undifferentiated. However, development after fertilization can include extensive differentiation of the cell layers into specialized cell types. In additio ...
... coats develop from the integuments that surround the ovule prior to fertilization. Before fertilization, cells of the integuments are relatively undifferentiated. However, development after fertilization can include extensive differentiation of the cell layers into specialized cell types. In additio ...
Grow North Growing Guide Final 1
... INTRODUCING GROW NORTH Transition Black Isle – Grow North It is possible to grow a very wide range of fruit and vegetables in the Black Isle, providing food over an extended season. It’s been done well for many years – until we all started shopping at supermarkets and forgot how to feed ourselves. ...
... INTRODUCING GROW NORTH Transition Black Isle – Grow North It is possible to grow a very wide range of fruit and vegetables in the Black Isle, providing food over an extended season. It’s been done well for many years – until we all started shopping at supermarkets and forgot how to feed ourselves. ...
Role of the ZWILLE gene in the regulation of central shoot meristem
... been removed (★). (A) In wild-type, the shoot meristem (arrow) has initiated the first two leaf primordia, p. In zll embryos, either a single bulge (B, arrow) or a flat apex (C, arrow) has formed instead of a shoot meristem. (D–G) 10-day-old seedlings. (D) In wild-type, the shoot meristem has initia ...
... been removed (★). (A) In wild-type, the shoot meristem (arrow) has initiated the first two leaf primordia, p. In zll embryos, either a single bulge (B, arrow) or a flat apex (C, arrow) has formed instead of a shoot meristem. (D–G) 10-day-old seedlings. (D) In wild-type, the shoot meristem has initia ...
Best Management Practices in Ontario
... only berries that last into the winter. The seeds are spread after being eaten by birds and mammals. They move through the animal’s digestive system quickly, and the animal then excretes the seeds away from the parent shrub, further enabling its widespread invasion. These seeds can remain in the soi ...
... only berries that last into the winter. The seeds are spread after being eaten by birds and mammals. They move through the animal’s digestive system quickly, and the animal then excretes the seeds away from the parent shrub, further enabling its widespread invasion. These seeds can remain in the soi ...
Breeding Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch. ex Poir.) for Fruit
... genotypes show a reverse trend by producing the pistillate flowers first, particularly under short day and cool temperature of 30.1°/17.4°C day/night (Mandal 2006). There was much variation in the ratio of staminate: pistillate flowers (4:1 to 20:1) in the vine and staminate flowers opened after 55 ...
... genotypes show a reverse trend by producing the pistillate flowers first, particularly under short day and cool temperature of 30.1°/17.4°C day/night (Mandal 2006). There was much variation in the ratio of staminate: pistillate flowers (4:1 to 20:1) in the vine and staminate flowers opened after 55 ...
The Genera of ARACEAE Mayo et al 1997
... It has been almost 150 years since H.W. Schott published his monumental Genera Aroidearum (The Genera of Araceae). A new treatment of the family has been a desideratum for a century and urgently needed during the last fifty years. What has been particularly needed is an illustrated work that can be ...
... It has been almost 150 years since H.W. Schott published his monumental Genera Aroidearum (The Genera of Araceae). A new treatment of the family has been a desideratum for a century and urgently needed during the last fifty years. What has been particularly needed is an illustrated work that can be ...