In this article we will discuss about the Khadin system of water harvesting used in Western Rajhasthan, India. Introduction: In the past, many dryland areas around the world have been considered as 'wastelands' because of their low soil organic carbon, poor water availability and frequent occurrence of droughts due to erratic and scanty rainfall which has resulted in low crop [...]
Plant parasitic nematodes broadly divided into two groups above ground feeders and underground feeders. On the basis of feeding behaviour, underground feeders are falling under different sub groups like ecto-, endo- and semi-endoparasites. Further, they classified as sedentary endoparasites (Meloidogyne and Heterodera), migratory endoparasites (Pratylenchus and Radopholus), semi-endoparasites (Tylenchulus and Rotylenchulus), sedentary ectoparasites (Sheath nematode, Hemicriconemoides) and migratory ectoparasites (Longidorus, [...]
Here is a list of soils that are found in India: 1. Alluvial Soil 2. Black Soils 3. Red Soils 4. Laterites and Lateritic Soils 5. Forest and Hill Soils 6. Desert Soils 7. Saline and Alkali Soils 8. Peaty and Marshy Soils. Soils have been originated from disintegration and decomposition of rocks. The Indian subcontinent is characterized by a [...]