technology in agriculture

Carrot ( Daucus carota ) is a root-crop known for its vitamin rich red/orange roots which are used in making foods and salads. Carrot is known as �apple for the poor� because of its rich in nutrients and low cost. Carrot also has a long list of medical and health benefits for humans. So, farmers should follow modern cropping technology for gaining good yields and profits from this healthy vegetable. Carrots in Pakistan Botanical Classification Carrot is a dicot plant. Daucus carota Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Order Apiales Class Apiaceae Genus Daucus Species carota Climatic Requirements Carrot is a crop of cold climate. Thus a temperature of 7 to 24 0 C is good for the germination of the crop. Temperatures between 25 and 35 0 C do not give good germination rates and the size of carrot root remains small. Temperatures between 20-25 0 C are best for healthy crop yield. Soil Requirements Mera soil in good tilth is hig...

The major cultivated crops can be classified according to the agronomic purpose. On this basis, the distinguishable groups of crops can be... I) PULSES (aka Grain Legumes) The plants belonging to family leguminosae are cultivated for their edible seeds. For example, chickpea, garden pea, cowpea (lobia), mung bean, mash bean, lentil and pigeon pea. II) CEREALS (aka Grain crops) Grasses belonging to family Poaceae which are cultivated for their edible grains are called cereals. They are mostly narrow and long leaved plants without main stem. For example, wheat, rice, maize, barley and sorghum . III) OILSEED CROPS The crops cultivated for extraction of oil from their seeds are called  oilseed crops. For example, cotton, brassica, sunflower, peanut, groundnut, sesame , soybean, linseed, castor bean and flax. IV) FIBER CROPS The crops grown for their fiber which is the raw material for textile industry are called fiber crops. They are used for clothing, rope making and rugs. For exa...