scholarly journals Establishment of Organic Terrace Garden and Cultivation of Nutritious Vegetables

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 464-468
Author(s):  
K. Chitra ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Human Impact ◽  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Farm Yard Manure ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
Organic Vegetables

In urban areas garden spaces are reduced in size everyday due to human impact on ecosystem. People living in urban and peri-urban areas don’t have enough space for kitchen gardening or home gardening. The only places that one can grow their own vegetables are terraces and balcony. The main aim of this study is to create awareness on all aspects of growing own organic vegetables and establishment of organic terrace garden. For the establishment of organic terrace garden, space was selected in the department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. The area was covered by using green shade nets. Different sizes of grow bags were selected for the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, greens and medicinal plants. The organic fertilizers and manures like vermicompost, Farm Yard Manure, panchagavya, NPK consortium were used. Neem oil was used to control the pests. Drip irrigation setup was placed in the terrace garden for irrigating the plants. The ornamental plants were planted in the hanging pots and plastic pots to beautify the environment. Students are motivated and trained for the establishment of organic terrace garden and cultivation of vegetables.

Containerized Okra (Ladies' Fingers, Abelmoschus Esculentus): Organic Fertilizers Result For Growth

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenic T. Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth Effect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Foliar Fertilizer ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
Superior Effect ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Staying at home during the quarantine could be an excellent opportunity for home gardening. The study highlights the growth of Okra, one of the most common, easy-to-grow, and nutritious vegetables for home-grown container gardening. Chicken manure, vermicompost, and liquid bio-inoculants (FAA, FFJ, and CalPhos) were the organic fertilizers used to distinguish the growth effect on containerized Okra labeled as Groups A, B, and C and observed for eight (8) weeks. The result has confirmed that the growing effect of chicken manure as a basal fertilizer on Group A was satisfactory. Interestingly, the effect of vermicompost as basal fertilizer in Group B was unsatisfactory, whereas the effect of liquid bio-inoculant as basal and foliar fertilizer was very satisfactory. Containerized plants rely mainly on growers for irrigation and fertilization due to the restricted movement of the root system. Home container gardening has been strongly encouraged in urban areas, as harvesting is within reach of family use. The report addresses much of growing containerized Okra in home gardening. The scope of the study is limited only to the observation of growth rates of Okra plants during the vegetative phase. Future research efforts may be undertaken to identify a different outcome of such organic fertilizers in the form of foliar fertilizer. Due to its superior effect on containerized Okra plants, the use of liquid bio-inoculants as basal and foliar fertilizers for home gardening is recommended.

scholarly journals Agrochemical and water-physical properties of sod-podzolic soil with drip irrigation of a fruit nursery

2021 ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
N. N. Dubenok ◽  
A. V. Gemonov ◽  
A. V. Lebedev ◽  
O. E. Efimov ◽  
A. A. Prokhorov
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Podzolic Soil ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Soil Parameters ◽  
Russian State ◽  
Agrochemical Properties ◽  
Fruit Growing ◽  
Favorable Conditions

Relevance. The use of irrigation is one of the directions of intensification of fruit growing. Drip irrigation is considered one of the promising methods of irrigation, which provides the creation of the most favorable conditions for the growth and development of plants, makes it possible to supply irrigation water directly to their roots and allows the use of automation tools in the irrigation process. The results of ongoing scientific research show that changes in the water-physical and agrochemical properties of soils can be observed on irrigated lands. For the Central Region of the Non-Chernozem Zone of Russia, studies on the influence of drip irrigation on soil properties are fragmentary.Methods. Field studies were conducted on the territory of the educational experimental farm of the Michurinsky Garden fruit growing laboratory of the Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy. A two-factor experience in the study of different ranges of moisture for the formation of varietal plum seedlings grafted on plum tree stock was laid in the spring of 2018. Before setting up the experiment, organic fertilizers were introduced in the form of horse manure with sawdust in the amount of 100 t/ha. Soil moisture was controlled using tensiometers, calibrated based on the data of the thermostat-weight method. Irrigation rates were set in such a way as to increase the moisture content by 20% of the lowest moisture capacity. The identification of the main agrochemical and water-physical properties of the soil in the experimental plot was carried out according to generally accepted methods and techniques.Results. The data obtained on the characteristics of the water-physical and agrochemical properties of sod-podzolic soil make it possible to reasonably design the irrigation regime, reclamation and agrotechnical measures. The results of the study show that the local irrigation of soils with sparing irrigation rates with the application has led to certain changes in some soil parameters. However, the obtained research results suggest that in quantitative terms, these changes are not yet significant.

scholarly journals USING MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN IMPACT ON AGRO-FORESTRY-PASTORAL ECOSYSTEM IN THE REGION OF KHENCHELA (ALGERIA)

2016 ◽  
Vol XLI-B8 ◽  
pp. 779-783
Author(s):  
A. Bouzekri ◽  
H. Benmessaoud
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Linear Combination ◽  
Human Impact ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Weighted Linear Combination ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Agro Forestry

The objective of this work is to study and analyze the human impact on agro-forestry-pastoral ecosystem of Khenchela region through the application of multi-criteria analysis methods to integrate geographic information systems, our methodology is based on a weighted linear combination of information on four criteria chosen in our analysis representative in the vicinity of variables in relation to roads, urban areas, water resources and agricultural space, the results shows the effect of urbanization and socio-economic activity on the degradation of the physical environment and found that 32% of the total area are very sensitive to human impact.

scholarly journals The Impact of Home Gardening amidst Climate Change

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Froilan D. Mobo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Sudden Change ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Ozone Layer ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Town

Today’s climate is unpredictable there are so many natural calamities which took place in our country which is the Philippines, two weeks ago because of the sudden changes of the weather in the Province of Zambales, the Philippines a strong tornado hits the town of Castillejos, Zambales which some of the electrical wirings were severely damaged because of the sudden change of the climate. The researcher is thinking of implementing a home gardening to each Municipality in our Province. By doing this it can help lessen the pollution in the air and it will help heal our Ozone Layer faster. The empirical evidence for the benefits of gardening and the advocate of the development and testing of socio-ecological models of community resilience through the impact of community gardens, especially in urban areas is highly effective(Okvat & Zautra, 2011). As lessening the air pollution will have a greater impact on our Ozone Layer no to deplete but it will heal the would faster. The present study revealed that local experiences in the face of climate change adaptation have merits that need special consideration(Anik & Khan, 2012). Also, the Researcher will implement this project in the Municipality of Subic, Zambales.

scholarly journals PERAN PEMERINTAH DAN KADER MASYARAKAT DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT UNTUK PENGOLAHAN SAMPAH

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Erdi Ferdiansyah ◽  
Arsiyah Arsiyah
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Processing Waste ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Inorganic Waste

The purpose of this study to describe and analyze the role of government and Sumringah Ngampelsari interests group on waste management basedempowerment in the Ngampelsari village. This study used qualitative approach. The results of this study indicated that the processing and utilization of organic waste is done by simple composting technology. In order to maximize the results of processing waste become compost, the community maintain ornamental plants and medicinal plants. While, inorganic waste to be processed into valuable goods. Waste management based on empowerment is provided by guidance about awareness to the citizens to cultivate their waste and used compost to plantornamental plants, traditional plants and provided of bins in their neighborhood.

Ethnobotanical Wealth of Home Gardens

2022 ◽  
pp. 594-615
Author(s):  
Bimal K. Chetri ◽  
Namgay Rinchen ◽  
Karma Wangchuck
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Home Gardens ◽  
Home Garden ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
Sample Data

The use of ethnomedicinal plants of home gardens has played an important role in treating minor illnesses related to physical and psychological wellbeing among rural folks. Local healers often use plants from their home garden or nearby forest. In this chapter, the traditional uses of medicinal plants using various tools with sample data have been used to facilitate ethnobotanical research on home gardens. Samples measuring the relative importance of species through quantitative analysis are tabulated. These tools, if applied during in-situ data collection, would help generate reliable information on characteristics of home gardens and medicinal plants. Conservation of medicinal plants from the perspective of home gardening is important. To document how medicinal plants are used to treat different diseases, their use value and ethical considerations would be significant for bioprospecting of medicinal plants and protecting intellectual right of the associated traditional knowledge.

Nutritional Value of Habitat for Moose on Urban and Military Lands

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph H. Welch ◽  
Perry S. Barboza ◽  
Sean D. Farley ◽  
Donald E. Spalinger
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Habitat Type ◽  
Model Potential ◽  
Habitat Modification ◽  
Available Nitrogen ◽  
Winter Diet ◽  
Nutrition And Diet ◽  
Moose Population

Abstract Moose Alces alces are large and conspicuous animals valued for wildlife watching and hunting opportunities. However, near urban areas they can cause collisions with vehicles and damage to garden and ornamental plants. We studied a population of adult female moose that lives in and around both urban and industrial development on an active Army and Air Force base adjacent to Anchorage, Alaska, to evaluate nutrition and diet, map habitat quality, and model how habitat development affects the number of moose the landscape can support. Population density was moderate and hunter harvest was high in our study area, so we hypothesized that moose in our study area would be in similar condition to other healthy populations in Alaska. We also hypothesized that, in our study area, shrublands would support more moose than any other habitat type and that areas disturbed for urban development would be crucial to maintaining the local moose population. Rump fat depths, blood chemistries, and pregnancy rates in November and March for moose in our study area were consistent with populations in good to moderate condition. Microhistology of composite fecal samples indicated that willows Salix spp. dominated the summer diet, whereas the winter diet was divided among willows, birch Betula spp., and cottonwood Populus balsamifera. Low concentrations of available nitrogen in winter stems limited the number of moose that could be supported in our study area. Shrublands were the most valuable habitat type for moose, theoretically supporting 11–81 times more moose per hectare than any other habitat type. Shrublands were more concentrated within the developed portion of our study area than the surrounding undeveloped portions of the military base; and the access to shrublands in clearings, greenbelts, and parks sustains the productivity of this moose population despite the many disturbances of an urbanized landscape. Our habitat values can be used to model potential impacts of habitat modification on the number of moose the landscape can support.

scholarly journals The Flowering, Pollen Production, and Insect Visitors in the Ornamental Shrub Potentilla Fruticosa L. (Rosaceae)

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bożena Denisow ◽  
Sebastian Antoń ◽  
Grażyna Szymczak
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Pollen Production ◽  
Flowering Pattern ◽  
Potentilla Fruticosa ◽  
Full Flowering ◽  
Insect Visitation ◽  
Pollen Productivity ◽  
Ornamental Shrub ◽  
Insect Visitors

Summary Urban areas have a specific ecological environment and may help to sustain local pollinator populations by the cultivation of different ornamental plants with entomophilous flowers. This yearlong study examined the flowering pattern, abundance of flowering, pollen production as well as insect visitation of two cultivars of the ornamental shrub Potentilla fruticosa L. (‘Maanleys’ and ‘Blink’), grown in Lublin; a city in south-eastern Poland. P. fruticosa ‘Maanleys’ bloomed from the middle of May to the first decade of September and P. fruticosa ‘Blink’ from June until October. The pattern of diurnal flowering was similar for both cultivars and showed plasticity in the season. Flowers opened most intensively in the morning hours, and 80 - 90% of the daily installment of newly opened flowers expanded by 8.00 h GMT +2h. A delay in the peak of diurnal flowering was noted between the spring/summer and summer/autumn periods. The most intense blooming fell in the 2nd month of flowering. The mass of pollen produced per flower depended on both the number of anthers and the efficiency of archesporial tissues. The pollen output varied from 1.4 to 7.2 mg per 10 flowers (‘Maanleys’) and from 2.6 to 4.5 mg per 10 flowers (‘Blink’). The mass of pollen produced per individual shrub was substantially related to the abundance of blooming. The average estimated pollen productivity in the full flowering phase was low; 1 g (‘Maanleys’) and 1.5 g (‘Blink’) per 10 m2 of shrub crown. The flowers of Potentilla fruticosa attracted numerous insects, mainly solitary bees (33 - 43%), dipterans (31 - 42%), lepidopterans (4 - 14%), bumblebees (3 - 15%), and honey bees (3 - 4%). The Potentilla fruticosa ‘Maanleys’ and ‘Blink’ are propagated for specific ornamental arrangements and due to a long flowering period may be used in small urban courtyards for both decorative value and as a pollen delivering plants.

Could Ornamental Plants Serve as Passive Biomonitors in Urban Areas?

2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 137-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Rossini Oliva ◽  
Pasi Rautio
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Ornamental Plants
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