years ago, maize was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes.…
The aphid may originate from Asia, where its winter-hardy host plant, the peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide…
Macadamia is the major host of this moth, it has not been linked to any other crop or indigenous host in South Africa. It is a quarantine pest and…
business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He…
e. This process involves the parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks…
apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus…
leaves and the colour of its flowers ranges from white to yellow. The tasty fruit watermelon is actually a special kind of berry. It has a hard, but…
y in India. The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a…
raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries, is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and…
derives from pomelo ( Citrus maxima ) and mandarin ( Citrus reticulata ). Its genes can be traced to about 25% pomelo and some 75% mandarin. The…
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