Explanation

Punjab, being an agriculturally rich province, grows multiple cereals depending on season and region.

• Maize (Corn): Grown in spring and kharif season for food and fodder.
• Paddy (Rice): Major kharif crop, especially in central and southern Punjab.
• Pearl millet (Bajra): Grown in arid and rainfed areas during summer.

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Explanation

• Cereal crops are grown primarily for their edible grains.
• Examples in the list: Wheat, Rice, Maize.
• They are staple foods and important for food security.

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Explanation

• Legume crops (e.g., pea, chickpea, soybean, lentil) fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic bacteria (Rhizobium) in their root nodules.
• Adds natural nitrogen to the soil, improving fertility for subsequent crops.
• Reduces the need for chemical nitrogen fertilizers.

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Explanation

• Urea fertilizer contains 46% nitrogen (N).
• Urea is a white crystalline solid.
• It is widely used as a fertilizer and animal feed additive.

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Explanation

• Ovicides are pesticides specifically used to kill or control insect eggs before they hatch.
• They help break the life cycle of insects at the earliest stage.

Additional information:

• Ovicides: Act on insect eggs
• Larvicides: Act on larvae (young stage)
• Adulticides: Act on adult insects

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Explanation

• Hydroponics is a soilless cultivation system where plants grow in nutrient-rich water.
• Requires water, dissolved fertilizers, and light for growth.
• Soil is not used; plants are supported by inert media or water alone.

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Explanation

• Ear and tassel disease mainly affects maize (corn).
• It damages the ear (cob) and tassel, reducing grain formation.
• Leads to significant yield loss.

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Explanation

• Sugarcane is often cultivated using trench method.
• Trenches help in proper root development and water management.
• Widely practiced in Pakistan for higher yield.

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Explanation

• Tunnel farming is used for early and off-season vegetable production.
• Provides protection from frost and low temperatures, especially in winter.
• Creates a controlled micro-climate that improves yield and crop quality.
• Common vegetables grown: tomato, cucumber, capsicum, and bitter gourd.

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Explanation

• Fertigation is the process of applying fertilizers through an irrigation system.
• Ensures nutrients reach plant roots efficiently.
• Commonly used in drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.

Additional information:

• Reduces nutrient loss due to leaching.
• Promotes better growth and higher yields.

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