The year 2009 was chosen because it saw some of the highest production of eggplant. According to Dognalar (2013) the average yield (26 t/Ha) ranges considerably, depending on environmental and cultural conditions with the highest yields of 460 tonnes per hectare achieved in the Netherlands from F1 hybrids which were grown under highly controlled greenhouse conditions. The above data also reflects the degree to which eggplant is cultivated worldwide. Even though Canada is not among the top producing countries for eggplant, the crop is still very widely cultivated throughout the provinces. The same applies for America where different species of eggplant are cultivated in breeding programmes. In 2016, the total exports of eggplant came up to US$449.6 …show more content…
Even though this is the case however, eggplant is rich in some minerals and antioxidants (Scalzo et al., 2010), hepato-protective (Akanitapicha et al., 2010), carcinoma, anti-microbial, anti-LDL, anti-viral and cardio-protective properties (Das, et al., 2011) which is compensation for its lack of significant amounts of protein, vitamin A and E (USDA, 2011). Specifically they are rich in flavonoids and phenolic acid (Rotino et al. …show more content…
With consideration to its economic, nutritional and health benefits, eggplants are unique, easy to cultivate plants which might give them an advantage over other similar plants to cultivate. Much as most food crops are cultivated for financial means, cultivators also look for ease with which the crop can be grown and eggplants offer that, in a short amount of time as compared to potatoes for
“There is currently considerable interest [in North America - SG] in developing English plantain as a pasture plant for grazing livestock as part of an effort to reduce the use of antibiotics as growth promoters and replace them with medicinal herbs or their active principles”
Yes (Dark blue) Wrinkled No (No change) Conclusion Smooth pea is dominant than wrinkled one, hence we can say the letter of allele which controls this characteristics is S. ‘SS’ and ‘Ss’ for smooth, and ‘ss’ for wrinkled. In the first experiment, we observed the cotyledon of both smooth and wrinkled pea that contains starch or not using iodine solution. Both smooth and wrinkled pea changed its color to dark-blue, and it means that they both contain starch.
The amount of foodstuffs produced by organic farms does not meet the demand of the population, which is the main objective of farming. Observing the United States of America alone and using myself as the average American we
In the video, “Genetically Modified Crops: Hope vs. Hype”, reveals that a Cornell study followed-up by Iowa state researchers show that “pollen from GMO corn is killing the larvae of the Monarch butterflies, which is not at all what the corn 's designers intended” (“Genetically Modified Crops: Hope vs. Hype”). GMO seeds are contaminating our environment, which were presumed safe before. Genetically-modified organisms are the unorthodox procedure of moving genes from one species to a completely different and unrelated species. These unnatural transferring of genetics are causing death among insects. Undeniably, nature 's long-lived ways are safer compared to the bio-tech 's short-lived ways. They hold many uncertainties. Such as, Niagara
Grafting as a means of managing disease and increasing yield has only recently begun to take off in much of the western world. In Asia, however, grafting has been an important agronomic technology since the 1920’s. (Kubota) Farmers in Asia first started grafting cucurbit species and then started grafting solanaceous plants such as eggplant and tomato. Producers in Japan and Korea readil...
Many individual thought that Avocado is vegetable, it is a fruit instead. Avocado is a fruit containing many nutrition such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, etc, which is really good for our health. In addition, it contains no sodium and cholesterol- the factors causing high blood pressure
I urge all people to accept this solution recommendation in order to keep the egg industry running as it should. I ask that all would educate themselves on valid information to keep the egg industry secure and for the peace of mind for all consumers. With this simple task of being educated about the industry we can save the hard working farmers the burden of increasing regulations, making agriculture harder to sustain as a occupation.
A Review on Impacts of Genetically Modified Food on Human Health. Open Nutraceuticals Journal, 4. This paper give the concept that genetic engineering provides a means to introduce genes into plants that are different in some respects from classical breeding. Gene transfer in animals will play a part in boundless possibilities of improving qualitative and quantitative traits. If the yield has negative effects of gene technology on animals, human, and environment should be considered.
Heirloom vegetables may look the same as any other vegetables, but they are far from ordinary. The only difference is that they were not crossbred with other planted vegetables. When vegetables are referred to as heirloom it just means that they are from an old crop (“Hot Food Trend 2017”). Heirloom vegetables have many positive benefits. Many cooks prefer using heirloom vegetables because of their positive effects. Today’s society should be more open to the trend of heirloom vegetables because of their effects on health, their environmental effects, and their appealing attributes.
Janick. J. (2011). Center for New Crops & Plant Products - Department of Horticulture and
On the contrary, plant protein sources, such as beans, lentils and nuts are considered to be incomplete, as they lack one or more of the essential amino acids that your body needs (1).
Plantains (members of the banana family), represent the number one fruit crop in the world, both in terms of production and commerce. Plantains are herbaceous plants which grow vigorously. Varieties of bananas vary in the size of the plant and the fruits, plant morphology, quality of the fruits and in the resistance to diseases and insects, yet most varieties cultivated are hybrids among these species. For the different ways of participating in food: cooked (green or ripe) or as fresh fruits; For its dual function: food and medicine; For having mitigated the hunger to the human being for centuries and to have conquered the world, the species of Banana -Plantain is considered the king of the vegetables. Bananas and plantains represent the number one fruit crop in the world, both in terms of production and commerce. Plantains are herbaceous plants which grow vigorously. Varieties of bananas vary in the size of the plant and the fruits, plant morphology, quality of the fruits and in the resistance to diseases and insects, yet most varieties cultivated are hybrids among these species.
Since the plant’s domestication the sunflower has been one of the most important crops in production that is native to North America, comparable to maize and wheat. The sunflower, what was once a plant utilized only in the Americas is now one of the most widely and diversely recognized used plant species in the world.
Asexual propagation is the process through which reproduction without passage through the seed cycle occurs. The advantages of asexual propagation are that it preserves genetic makeup, propagates seedless plants, disease control, rapid production, the plants are identical, cheaper, faster and easier reducing or avoiding juvenility. The disadvantages of asexual propagation are that it increases disease and insect susceptibility, plants are bulky, and the mother plants could become contaminated. The goal of this experiment was to determine the development of adventitious roots and shoots, and observe these plants over a period of five weeks. Due to auxin being produced in the tip, tip cuttings should root faster than any other cuttings. Auxin is a plant hormone that is responsible for cell elongation and enlargement, root formation, and growth. There are two forms of auxins; phototropism, which is produced in the tip and moves downward on the side away from the light and gravitropism, which is where plant roots grow downward and plant shoots grow upward.(Plant Auxin 201...
This lesson is designed to review and reinforce a few important concepts about plants (e.g. Needs, parts, sequence of planting) and to also guide the students through applying a few scientific inquiry (e.g. Making observations, experimentation, discussion, reflection, reporting results etc.). The students have previously planted corn and bean seeds and today’s lesson has provided the students a chance to see the results of the planted corn and bean seeds. Additionally, seeds have been planted under and growing under the following conditions: without water, and without soil. The students see the results of these seeds planted under these conditions for the past week. Two plants in particular have already been grown their growth has been