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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Ginger Cultivation Basics
Ginger is an important spice crop of the world .Its scientific name is Zingiber
officinale.Its a valuable cash
crop and plays an important role in aurvedic medicines in India .It has been used for cleaning body
through perspiration,to calm down nausea,and to stimulate the appetite.Ginger
tea is used as carminative and in the symptomatic treatment
of colds.Ginger contains gingerol, an oleo resin that accounts for the
characteristic aroma and...
The North American Landscape Kew at British Museum
Where: British
Museum
Type: temporary
exhibition
The British Museum is playing host to Kew Garden’s
‘North American Landscape’ from 10th May to 25 November
2012.
The main motive of the temporary garden is to
strengthen the cultural understanding of geographical landscapes around the
world and support biodiversity conservation. It draws attention to botanical
diversity and the threats faced by the north American plants due to...
Islamic Gardens – They Could Build A Green Muslim Movement
By Arwa Aburawa, Green Prophet
Can gardens really help promote environmentally friendly behaviour amongst the Muslim community? Mark Bryant says they can
There’s nothing like being with nature to help clear your mind and when the weather is as lovely as it has been recently, who can resist spending a couple of hours in the garden? But the humble garden should not be overlooked. According to researcher in the uk, the garden can be a powerful...
Gardening for busy people
By Bunny Guinness, Telegraph
While some may be getting ready for the Olympics, I am checking over my bamboo canes, sharpening my saw and sorting my hurdles. Success on the sports field takes hard work, and it’s the same in the garden. For those with full-time jobs, children and other commitments, a bit more skill is needed to get results. With a little help from experts such as Charles Dowding and Kim Wilde, here is my guide to spring gardening...
Mushroom Farming: The Fungal Goldmine
By Muhammad Zeeshan Farid & Dr Amjad Farooq
A global trend in agriculture has been a shift away from simple systems that rely on traditional crops, to those that increasingly seek new varieties of plants that cater to advanced dietary needs. To this end, scientists and growers have recommended several new crops that can augment the spectrum of agricultural produce.
Mushrooms, known locally as “khumbi”, are among this emerging cropping system....
Mixing grapefruit with drugs is dangerous
The number of drugs when mixed with grapefruit that can lead to serious health problems, including sudden death, has skyrocketed, warns a Canadian researcher who first discovered the toxic link.
In an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, David Bailey, a scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ontario, said more than 85 drugs, many of them highly prescribed for common medical conditions, are known to interact...
Fruit and vegetables treated with pesticides can cause Parkinson's disease
Fruit and vegetables treated with pesticides can cause Parkinsons, say scientists from the German University Clinic Carl Gustav Carus. The researchers came to this conclusion after extensive testing with mice.
In Germany alone 400,000 people are suffering from Parkinsons disease. Scientists have now discovered that the insecticide rotenone doesn’t just cause the disease, but exacerbates the symptoms. Earlier, researchers confirmed the fact that...
Garden Talk: The Sage Advice
By Zahra Nasir
Indigenous in all countries surrounding the Mediterranean, sage has been cultivated throughout Europe for hundreds of years. Zahra Nasir teaches gardening-buffs how to grow the herb in Pakistani soil
Well, ladies, make no bones about it, if you want to stand up and make a statement about who really rules the roost; simply plant sage in your garden. If your sage flourishes then this is an indelible sign to all and sundry that matriarchy...
UK scientists discover ripening control protein
Scientists at Leicester University in the UK have discovered a protein that ripens fruits early and could boost their value and sales dramatically.
The finding would enable farmers to accelerate or delay the ripening of entire fruits to prevent them falling victim to unseasonal weather.
The researchers have applied for a patent and are planning to test their discovery on tomatoes, bell peppers and citrus fruits.
They demonstrated for the first...
Flowers: Adding Rainbow Colors To Landscape
By Adnan Younis, Dr. Atif Riaz and Dr. Muhammad Nadeem, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
Annual flowers are non-woody plants that complete their life cycle in one season, ending with seed production. Annual flowering plants can be propagated through seeds, unlike many biennials and perennials. They are thus best suited to environments that have a short growing season. Annual flowers can play an...
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