Posts tagged planting materials

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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