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The Benefits Of Radiation To Agriculture

Aug 30th

Posted by Affleap in Agriculture Agribusiness

Researchers from the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) have been developing improved crop varieties through mutation a non conventional method of plant breeding which uses mutational agents (mutagen) such as radiation or chemicals (i.e. ethyl methyl sulfonite (EMS).

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Setting Up A Productive Orchard

Mar 6th

Posted by Affleap in Gardening

Developing an orchard is a long term investment and should be regarded it with extra caution. The waiting period sometimes takes one, for several years to wait before the plant bears fruit.

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