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The search for online references on crop farming or crop agriculture has expanded. Crop agriculture is the main division of agriculture which deals with crop production. The other division is livestock agriculture or livestock production.

Concerns include information on the basic principles, advances, and practical farming methods applied to different agricultural crops; basic botany and plant physiology, basic genetics, plant names and crop classification, soil and climatic adaptation of crops, plant propagation methods, plant nutrition and fertilization, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, integrated farming, farming systems, organic and urban farming, crop growing how-to guides, agriculture news, agricultural review, books, manuals, and related literature.

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Access to information is important to the farmers and gardeners who desire to apply the most recent scientific innovations. Likewise, some farmers and plant lovers can provide a wealth of information on practical, sustainable methods. If only made known, these can be applied outright or further experimented to suit any specific location.

In addition to printed sources, anyone who wants to learn is always in need of the most relevant, reliable online information. More and more students, farmers, and even graduates including those who are engaged in farm supervision, teaching, and extension, rely on the web for needed information. Where offline sources are scant, online access becomes more pressing.

To the farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, gardeners, students, agricultural technicians and the like, and to those who need online reviewers to refresh their memory on the science of crop production, or crop science; to those who welcome new ideas on practical methods in crop agriculture, welcome to CropsReview.Com!

What is Agriculture?

Describes what is agriculture. Definitions are reviewed and the general concept briefly discussed.

What is a Plant, Its Uses and Characteristics

Brief review of what is a plant. Understanding plants is likewise essential in reviewing the basics of crop agriculture.

The Plant Structure in the Angiosperms

The science of crop agriculture requires a thorough understanding of the plant structure of the angiosperms or flowering plants.

Plant Growth Factors Reviewed

A substantial understanding of the plant growth factors is essential in studying the concepts in crop farming. These factors influence plant expression and adaptation.

What is Photosynthesis in Plants

What is photosynthesis? This page gives an introductory discussion on photosynthesis, its role in plants, and other functions.

Plant Names and Classifications of Farm Crops

The basics of crop farming requires familiarity with the various plant names of agricultural crops. These crops are grouped into various classifications.

What is Plant Propagation, Sexual vs. Asexual Method

Plant propagation methods are either sexual or asexual (vegetative). These two methods are distinguished.

Starting a Farm: Crop and Site Selection

The first stage before actually starting a farm is planning. The proper selection of crops and farm site must be considered.

Plant Nutrition, Its Conceptual Development

Short review of what is plant nutrition. Also provides some notes relevant to the development of the mineral nutrient theory.

PDF: Bamboo Propagation and Production Methods

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