Category: Lab Notes: Horticulture
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Agriculture
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has garnered attention in agriculture due to its unique chemical and biological properties that can support plant…
Are Sprouting Potatoes Safe to Eat?
Eating sprouting potatoes can be risky and is generally not recommended due to the presence of solanine, a toxic compound….
Fungicide
Fungicides are a class of chemical or biological agents specifically designed to inhibit the growth or kill fungi, including pathogenic…
Herbicide
Herbicides are chemical substances specifically formulated to control or eliminate unwanted plants, commonly known as weeds. Weeds can compete aggressively…
Pesticide
Pesticides are chemical or biological agents designed to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests, which include insects, weeds, fungi, rodents,…
Sprouting Carrots—Can They Grow Again?
If you’ve discovered a carrot in your kitchen with a green sprout poking out of the top—good news! Your carrot…
Horticulture
Horticulture is a branch of agricultural science that focuses on the intensive cultivation of plants for food, medicinal purposes, and…