Leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruits, and seeds are known as plant organs. Each organ is an organized group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. Vegetative parts include roots, stems, shoot buds, and leaves; they are not directly involved in sexual reproduction. Vegetativeparts often are used in asexual forms of reproduction such as cuttings, budding, or grafting.
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In the last decades, family has undergone the most substantial and deepest changes in all its spheres of functioning. Still, its significance hasn’t decreased, and neither has its role for children, which is highest on the scale of importance and priorities. The modern family of today is in a specific position of abandoning the traditional boundaries within which it felt safe and protected by…
Pregnancy and childbirth can be a very challenging time. You may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious or stressed. Perhaps you are experiencing problems with relationships, childcare, immigration, money or housing. We can provide support, advice and referrals to services in your local area to help you manage these issues. Please contact us directly or ask to see a social worker w…
Having a baby can be a wonderful experience. The New York State Department of Health wants you and your family to have the safest and most rewarding childbirth possible. To do this, start now to make plans with your family and with your caregiver (doctor or licensed midwife). This booklet will help you better understand childbirth and the choices available to you. With that understanding, you …
This annual report is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) commitment to provide the public with information about new light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, fuel economy, technology data, and auto manufacturers' performance in meeting the agency’s GHG emissions standards. EPA has collected data on every new light-duty vehicle model sold in the United States …
Soy is ubiquitous. Nearly all of us consume the bean in some form on a daily basis. A common way to conceptualize its accelerating production and consumption has been as a mere natural response to a century-long steady increase in world demand. Likewise, the standard narrative about the supply side (the rapid expansion of soybean, referred to in Latin America as sojización) is that it comes…
A food allergy is an overreaction by the body’s immune system to a certain food. The body produces antibodies against a food protein and releases histamine and other chemicals causing inflammation. An allergic reaction often occurs within minutes, though can take place up to two hours after ingestion. A normally harmless substance that triggers an allergic reaction. Most food allergens are pr…
An estimated 3.5 to 4% of adults, and 6 to 8% of children, are allergic to foods. More than 10 million people in the United States alone are known to have a food allergy. Although researchers have identified more than 160 foods that contain naturally-occurring proteins that have been shown to cause allergic reactions, researchers also estimate that 90% of all food allergic reactions are caused …
The market, technology and policy foundations are in place for a new era of growth in nuclear energy over the coming decades. Demand for electricity is rising fast, not only for conventional uses such as light industry or air conditioning, but also in new areas such as electric vehicles, data centres and artificial intelligence. Electricity use has increased at twice the rate of total energy de…
With global energy demand on the rise, nuclear power — a low-carbon energy source for sustainable development— continues to play an important role in the energy mix of many countries. Global nuclear capacity is expected to grow, resulting in an increased demand for Agency services to support nuclear infrastructure development. In 2023,there were 27 Member States considering, planning or im…
What has become abundantly clear to us, when referring to the Dragon Fruit industry in all the countries of the world where they are grown commercially, is that an enormous amount of information, research and market development has already taken place and is continuing. We are not proposing the planting of Dragon Fruit with our eyes closed or feeling our way in the dark.
The banana plant is a large perennial herb with leaf sheaths that form trunk-like pseudostems. The plant has 8 - 12 leaves that are up to 270 cm long and 60 cm wide. Root development may be extensive in loose soils, in some cases up to 9 m laterally. Plant height, bunch size and various other characteristics depend on the variety. Flower development is initiated from the underground true stem (…
The first grapevine planting material arrived in Australia with wine settlement in 1788. Today grapes are grown commercially in all States and Territories. Grape growing (wine, raisin, and table) is the largest fruit industry in Australia with production in a wide range of environments from temperate to tropical. Wine grape production and wine making is the largest and most predominant of the t…
In Japan, consumers purchase sweet and tasty strawberries all the year round. Berries are eaten both fresh and as processed products. Strawberry cakes and many other types of sweets are popular among young ladies and children. In the Philippines, strawberry jam and wines are marketed. But we can create additional demand for berries by producing sweets using them. Presently in the Philippines, o…
Wine grapes have been grown in several counties of Colorado since the end of the last century. A renewed interest in wine grape cultivation was initiated during the mid-70's and the most dramatic growth of the Colorado Wine Industry is occurring this decade. Since 1990, vineyard acreage has increased from 242 to over 400 acres. State production levels have also increased from 107 tons to 755 t…
High value agricultural products present economic opportunities for competitive producers, both in international and local markets. In the South African context, policies such as the National Development Plan, the Agricultural Policy Action Plan and the New Growth Path guides the sector towards export-focussed, labour intensive farming to bolster economic crop and to reach set targets for job c…
Blueberries are one of the few fruit crops native to North America. Wild blueberries were utilized by Native Americans for making medicines, dyes, and flavorings, as well as for direct consumption. Once a small-scale crop produced within limited regions, blueberries are now grown throughout the United States and the rest of the world. Although highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are the…
According to the legend The fruit was created thousands of years ago by fire breathing dragons. During a battle when the dragon would breathe fire the last thing to come out would be the fruit. After the dragon is slain the fruit is collected and presented to the Emperor as a coveted treasure and indication of victory. The soldiers would then butcher the dragon and eat the flesh. It was belie…
As a strategic pivot and important hub for ocean development and internationaltrade, large ports consume huge amounts of energy and are one of the main sourcesof global carbon emissions [1]. China has a vast port scale, with seven of the world’stop ten ports located in China [2]. The top ten seaports in China based on theirannual container throughput as of 2021 are listed in Table1.1. Various…
The electric power grid was developed on an architectural assumption of centralizedgeneration being delivered to passive distributed loads irrespective of the costrequired to do so [33]. However, several new energy-management change driversare emerging to uproot this status quo. Chapter1identifies these drivers as therising demand for electricity [34–36], the emergence of…
Setting out new plants -- Always prune or rub off all flower buds and cut back 1/2 to 2/3 of the height at the time of planting. For potted plants, gently separate and spread out the roots so that the root mass is no longer in the shape of a pot. In Year One – the goal is to avoid fruit production entirely. With removal of all flower buds at the beginning of year one, the bush grows vegetativ…
This guideline was coordinated by Dr Chizuru Nishida, Coordinator of the Nutrition Policy and Scientific Advice Unit (NPU) in the WHO Department of Nutrition for Health and Development (NHD), with technical support and inputs from Dr Jason Montez, Technical Officer, NPU, and Dr Francesco Branca, Director, NHD. WHO gratefully acknowledges the technical input and expert advice provided by the mem…
This handbook is intended to guide farmers, extension personnel, students of agriculture and researchers in Nigeria to use improved varieties and complementary production practices to increase productivity. The guide draws its lessons from the work and experience of IITA and partners in Research for Development on crop-based systems in Nigeria. This publication is a production of the Feed the F…
Nigeria is the largest producer of rice in the West Africa sub-region. Today, rice is no longer a luxury food to millions of Nigerians but has become the cereal that constitutes a major source of calories for the rural and urban poor with demand growing at an annual rate of 5%. Urbanization, changes in employment patterns, income levels, and rapid between supply and demand for rice in Nigeria. …
Wine grape growing primarily between 30-50 degrees latitude 50 degree - cool climate wine characteristics 6-7 months to ripen, ? acid, ? sugar (alcohol), lighter color, not as fruit forward, more delicate body 30 degree - warm climate wine characteristics.
Fruit juices are made from pure filtered fruit juice with nothing added. Sodium benzoate can be added as a preservative to extend the shelf life, but this is not essential. Properly pasteurised juice has a shelf life of several months. Most fruits can be used to make juice. The most popular ones are pineapple, orange, mango, grapefruit and passion fruit.
Beekeeping can be a fascinating hobby, a profitable sideline, or a full-time occupation. You may want to keep bees for the delicious fresh honey they produce, for the benefits of their valuable services as pollinators, or perhaps simply for the enjoyment of learning more about one of nature’s most interesting insects. Almost anyone can keep bees. Honey bees normally only sting to defend thems…
This pocket book consists of guidelines on triage, assessment & classification of illness severity, criteria for admission, and inpatient management of the major causes of childhood morbidity & mortality such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, severe acute malnutrition, meningitis, HIV, TB and neonatal conditions. The guidelines target management ofthe seriously ill newborn or child in the first …
Gastronomy is the art or practice of selecting, cooking, and eating “good” food. Most food writers and expert chefs say that gastronomy is a term that indicates a form of respect for the art of preparing and serving food. Over time, some foods fall out of favor and, as a result, new foods are invented. The molecular gastronomy trend adds “science” to the art of selecting, preparing, ser…
The Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living With HIV has reviewed and updated three sections of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection that are developed in collaboration with the Panel on Treatment of HIV in Pregnancy and Prevention of Perinatal Transmission (the Panels). These sections have been revised to include new d…
The data presented in this report was collected by PlasticsEurope(the Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe) and EPRO (the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations). PlasticsEurope’s Market Research and Statistics Group (PEMRG) provided input on the production and the demand of plastic raw materials. Conversio Market & Strategy GmbH helped assess waste c…
Most of this type are called liquid crystal polymer and have high mechanical strength, particularly, high rigidity even without filling materials because of their self reinforcing property (reinforcing effect similar to filling material derived from the liquid crystal molecular orientation). In addition, some of them have the highest heat resistance among all the thermoplastic resins. The mater…
Plastics, as we know them today, are synthetic, malleable polymers derived predominantly from petrochemicals. Plastic polymers are fascinating. They are incredibly versatile and useful in modern life, but what makes them so beneficial can also damage people and the environment when handled incorrectly. We must understand plastics to eliminate their harmful effects while we harness their strengt…
The aim of this handbook is to provide guidance for trained anaesthetists working for the ICRC and to offer advice in areas where practice will differ from that in their home ountry. It is designed to supplement the practical training given in ICRC war-surgery seminars and to support the work of the ICRC in war surgery. Anaesthetists working in austere environments will generally be expected c…
Most of the fresh foods contain large amounts of water. It is one of the major component in composition of many foods. Each food has its own characteristic amount of this component. Effect of water on structure, appearance and taste of foods as well as their susceptibility to spoilage depends on its amount, location, and orientation. Therefore, it is essential to know its physical properties…
A towered airport has an operating control tower. Air traffic control (ATC) is responsible for providing the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic at airports where the type of operations and/or volume of traffic requires such a service. Pilots operating from a towered airport are required to maintain two-way radio communication with air traffic controllers, and to acknowledge and …
This edition has undergone major revisions and updates. The Standard Treatment Manual steering committee broadened the content included in these chapters, reflective of the increased capacity of health workers. Specific updates include a greater focus on communication and referral pathways, transfer and admission guidelines. Pharmacy and medicine administration instructions have been expanded, …
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This volume concerns the potential of drug- loaded polymer nanofibres in pharmaceutics. It is designed to act as a primer for those about to start research in this area, be they new MSc or PhD students or more experienced researchers looking to move into the field. It places significant emphasis on the experimental aspects of fibre production, and provides hints…
This study aims to identify and present options for the improved management of refuse-derived fuels (RDF) and solid recovered fuels (SRF)4 produced during the treatment of solid municipal waste (MW), thus reducing the quantities of waste being disposed of in landfills. It aims to raise awareness of this issue in the waste sector, not only among mechanical treatment plant (MTP) and mechanic…
This report was prepared by Baker & O’Brien, Inc. (Baker & O’Brien) using its own models and analysis. The opinions and findings in this report are based upon Baker & O'Brien's experience, expertise, skill, research, analysis, and related work to date. Forecasts and projections contained in this report represent Baker & O'Brien's best judgment utilizing its skill and expertise and are inher…
In May 1876, Nicolaus Otto built the first practical four-stroke-cycle internal combustion engine powered by a liquid fuel. By 1884, he concluded development of his engine with the invention of the first magneto ignition system for low-voltage ignition. The liquid fuel used by Otto became known as gasoline in the United States; elsewhere it may be known as gasolina, petrol, essence, or benzin (…
The original role of the anesthesiologist was to facilitate surgical procedures by providing analgesia and amnesia for patients in a safe manner. While this continues to be the primary responsibility of anesthesiologists, the breadth of anesthesia has now grown out of being practiced exclusively in the operating room to areas outside the OR as well as providing services as consulting specialty …
One of the few comprehensive, interdisciplinary centers in the United States devoted to diagnosis and treatment of concussion, NYU Langone’s Concussion Center has treated over 1,000 patients since it was established in the spring of 2013. The center maintains a concussionpatient registry, and is currently investigating the use of the King-Devick Test® for eye movement, and other quickly admi…
Cranial neurosurgery is a term covering a vastrange of surgical procedures carried out on the brain or on nerves located in the skull. It includes potentially life-saving surgery to stop bleeding in the brain and remove tumours, as well as procedures to address debilitating pain caused by nerve damage. Cranial neurosurgeons also play a pivotalrole in monitoring patients who have suffered a head…
Values are fundamental to organisations. Considered key determinantsof attitudes, work behaviour and decision-making, values in organisa-tions have emerged as a topic of growing interest among organisationalscholars and practitioners. By signifying what is desirable or appropriate,values guide the choice of action. However, they do not offer precise orstandardised prescriptions of actions. Orga…
Incorporating fruits and vegetables into your diet on a regular basis helps you to meet your daily requirements for vitamins, minerals and fiber. Additionally, these foods are excellent sources of antioxidants and phytochemicals (plant-based nutrients) that support our health in numerous ways. It is important to choose a variety of produce based on the type, color and preparation method. Variou…
The foods and beverages that people consume have a profound impact on their health. The scientific connection between food and health has been well documented for many decades, with substantial and increasingly robust evidence showing that a healthy lifestyle—including following a healthy dietary pattern— can help people achieve and maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic…
With this in mind we encourage educators to use this reference as a source of information rather than as a prescriptive checklist. A sound understanding of developmental milestones will support you to effectively assess children’s play and learning. Intentional teaching, planning and evaluation should be based on sound professional knowledge. Links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)…