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- Agroecology
- Definition: A holistic approach to agriculture that integrates ecological principles into farming practices to promote sustainability, biodiversity, and the health of ecosystems.
Example: Agroecology encourages the use of natural pest control methods and crop rotation to maintain soil fertility.
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- Biological Control
- Definition: The use of natural predators or parasites to manage pest populations and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
Example: Ladybugs are often used in biological control to eat aphids that attack crops like lettuce.
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- Companion Planting
- Definition: A practice of growing different plants together to enhance growth, repel pests, or improve crop yields.
Example: Planting marigolds near tomatoes can help deter harmful insects from the tomato plants.
- Crop Rotation
- Definition: The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons to reduce soil nutrient depletion and control pests and diseases.
Example: Rotating corn with legumes helps replenish nitrogen in the soil, improving soil health for future crops.
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- Drip Irrigation
- Definition: A method of watering plants by delivering water directly to the base of each plant through a network of tubes, saving water and reducing evaporation.
Example: Drip irrigation is especially useful in arid climates where water conservation is essential.
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- Green Manure
- Definition: Crops grown specifically to be plowed back into the soil to improve fertility and organic matter content.
Example: Leguminous plants like clover are often used as green manure to add nitrogen to the soil.
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- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Definition: A pest control strategy that combines biological, physical, and chemical methods to manage pests in an environmentally sustainable way.
Example: IPM for tomatoes might involve using pheromone traps, beneficial insects, and limited pesticide application when necessary.
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- No-Till Farming
- Definition: An agricultural technique that involves planting crops without tilling the soil, reducing soil erosion, and improving water retention.
Example: No-till farming helps preserve soil structure and prevent erosion, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall.
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- Pest Harvest Loss
- Definition: The reduction in quantity or quality of crops between harvest and consumption, often due to poor storage, handling, or transportation.
Example: Post-harvest loss of maize can occur if grains are stored in damp conditions, leading to mold growth.
- Pest Resistance
- Definition: The ability of pests (insects, weeds, fungi, etc.) to withstand chemical treatments or other control methods, often due to repeated exposure over time.
Example: Overuse of pesticides can lead to pest resistance, making it harder to control crop infestations.
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