Food Crops by Gargi Bapat https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn All about food crops en-us 2021-12-03 04:18:29 UTC 2021-12-03 05:00:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Food Crops gargibapat https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926660204 What are food crops?

The word 'food crops' refers to the major plant-based food supply in the world; a crop assumes human interference by agriculture. Food crops mainly consist of grains, legumes (including dried beans), seeds and nuts, berries, fruit, herbs, spices, tea and coffee beverage plants, etc

Some examples of food crops : Rice, Wheat, Millets, Maize and Pulses ]]> 2021-12-03 04:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926660204 Why do we need food crops? gargibapat https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926670711 Well we need food crops because they are essential sources of energy to the body. Nowadays, the demand for supply of food crops is on the increase. To maintain the balance of food, we need to protect the crops from pathogens which could be ectoparasites, viruses, bacteria, oomycetes, fungi, protozoans, or nematodes.]]> 2021-12-03 04:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926670711 How are food crops produced? gargibapat https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926674622 Crop production is a common agricultural practice followed by worldwide farmers to grow and produce crops to use as food and fibre. This practice includes all the feed sources that are required to maintain and produce crops. ... Application of manure, pesticides, and fertilizers to the crops.]]> 2021-12-03 04:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926674622 What is the history of food crops? gargibapat https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926682335 Farming started in the predynastic period at the end of the Paleolithic, after 10,000 BC. Staple food crops were grains such as wheat and barley, alongside industrial crops such as flax and papyrus. In India, wheat, barley and jujube were domesticated by 9,000 BC, soon followed by sheep and goats.]]> 2021-12-03 04:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926682335 How farmers do grow crops? gargibapat https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926691393 Farmers use machines to plant and harvest crops. They till soil, fertilize, plant, spray, and harvest. Then, they make sure the crops are properly packaged and stored. Livestock, dairy, and poultry farmers feed and care for animals.]]> 2021-12-03 04:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926691393 Importance of farmers gargibapat https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926695781 They are the ones who provide us food to eat. Since every person needs proper food for their living, so they are a necessity in society. There are different types of farmers. And they all have equal significance.]]> 2021-12-03 05:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926695781 How Food Crops Are Important https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926695786 Food crops are essential sources of energy to the body. Nowadays, the demand for supply of food crops is on the increase. To maintain the balance of food, we need to protect the crops from pathogens which could be ectoparasites, viruses, bacteria, oomycetes, fungi, protozoans, or nematodes.]]> 2021-12-03 05:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gargibapat/snioz9dopbrx3ynn/wish/1926695786