History of rice cultivation in India
History of rice cultivation in IndiaContributed by rkmp.drr on Wed, 2011-07-13 17:031. Historians believe that while the indica variety of rice was first domesticated in the area covering the foothills...
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SOIL FERTILITY OF Andhra Pradesh
Andhra PradeshSoils are generally low in organic carbon, deficient in P and medium to high in K status. Soil fertility index varies from 1.32 in Nellore and Anantapur districts to 2.49 in Adilabad. P...
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SOIL FETILITY OF Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal
Uttar Pradesh and UttaranchalSoils in 47 districts are low in available N, forty one districts have low in available P status and fourteen districts are medium in available P (Bareilly, Moradabad,...
View ArticleQuantity of Phosphatic fertilizer
Quantity of Phosphatic fertilizerEnter your Phosphorus requirement(kg/ha) DAP(kg/ha) SSP (kg/ha) TSP (kg/ha) ROCK PHOSPAHTE(kg/ha) Basic slag(kg/ha) Raw bone meal(kg/ha) Steamed bonemeal(kg/ha)...
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Soil degradation and related production constraints
Soil degradation and related production constraintsThe country accounts for >2 % of world soil resources with ample diversity in agro climatic condition for producing wide range of crops and...
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Loss of soil organic carbon (SOC)
Loss of soil organic carbon (SOC)In India SOC content is most of the soils range from 0.2 to 0.5% (2-5 g/kg soil) which works out to 21 and 156 billion tons up to 30 and 150 cm soil depth, respectively...
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Cyclone Mahasen to bring rain
Cyclone Mahasen to bring rainDC | 09th May 2013Chennai: With a well-marked low pressure system formed roughly 1,200 km off Chennai coast, the predicted Cyclone Mahasen is expected to bring rainfall to...
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India to Myanmar Possible Targets for Tropical Cyclone
By Eric Leister, MeteorologistMay 10, 2013; 7:07 AMMore Sharing ServicesShare|Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinWeather across the world is detailed in the above AccuWeather.com video.A...
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Antarctic Glacier Changes and Man-Made Global Warming
Antarctic Glacier Changes and Man-Made Global WarmingApril 18, 2013; 3:10 PMNew ice core research from the University of Washington indicates that the accelerated rate of glacier thinning along the...
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Recent 30-Year Warmth Unrivaled for last 1,400 Years April 23, 2013; 2:31 PM...
Recent 30-Year Warmth Unrivaled for last 1,400 YearsApril 23, 2013; 2:31 PMThe Earth's climate warmed more during the 30-year period between 1971-2000 than any other three-decade period in the last...
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Cyclone Approaches West Burma, Raising Alarm for IDPs
Cyclone Approaches West Burma, Raising Alarm for IDPsByTHE IRRAWADDY| Friday, May 10, 2013 | 0An image from NASA shows the huge rainfall footprint produced by Tropical Cyclone 01B as it intensified...
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Ocean's capacity to store carbon may alter because of climate change
Ocean's capacity to store carbon may alter because of climate change All life is based on the element carbon. Carbon is the major chemical constituent of most organic matter, from fossil fuels to the...
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Air Quality Models
Air Quality ModelsAir quality models (AQMs) are models which in any way simulate a phenomenon or subject of interest that deals with air quality. Generally, this means modeling particle and gaseous...
View ArticleInternational Non-CO2 Mitigation
International Non-CO2 MitigationNon-carbon dioxide (CO2) greenhouse gases, such as methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated greenhouse gases, are significant contributors to climate change. In some...
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Overview of Greenhouse Gases
Overview of Greenhouse GasesTotal Emissions in 2011 = 6,702 Million Metric Tons of CO2 equivalent Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. This section provides information...
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Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities. In 2011, CO2 accounted for about 84% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. Carbon dioxide is...
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Cyclone Mahasen set to bring rain to AP, Odisha
Cyclone Mahasen set to bring rain to AP, Thiruvananthapuram, May 11: Bay of Bengal Tropical Cyclone Mahasen is in for a long haul as it lurked 1,230 km south-east of Chennai and 1,650 km south-west...
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Dangerous Cyclone Mahasen gathering strength in the Bay of Bengal Posted by:...
Dangerous Cyclone Mahasen gathering strength in the Bay of BengalPosted by:Dr. Jeff Masters, 4:25 PM GMT on May 11, 2013+20 Dangerous Tropical Cyclone Mahasen is gathering strength over the Indian...
View ArticleMango and health benefits
Mango and health benefitsMangoes are full packed with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants and contain like all fruits very few proteins, fats and calories. Mangos contain also a lot of tryptophan, the...
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Frequently Asked Questions on Tropical Cyclones
Frequently Asked Questions on Tropical CyclonesWhat is a tropical cyclone?Why do 'tropical cyclones' winds rotate counter-clockwise (clockwise) in the Northern (Southern) Hemisphere?What does "maximum...
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