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• Taxonomy is the science of classifying and naming organisms.
  • Helps organize plants, animals, and microorganisms into groups.
  • Based on shared characteristics, genetics, and evolutionary relationships.
  • Developed initially by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century.

Last verified on 06-02-2026

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• Olericulture is the science and practice of growing vegetables.
• It involves planting, cultivation, harvesting, and storage of vegetables.

Additional information:

• Pomology – fruit cultivation
• Floriculture – flower cultivation
• Arboriculture – tree cultivation
• Viticulture – grape cultivation

Last verified on 06-02-2026

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• Pomology is the branch of horticulture that deals with the study, cultivation, and production of fruits.
• Includes fruit breeding, harvesting, storage, and marketing.
• Examples of fruits studied: apple, mango, citrus, banana, grapes.

Last verified on 31-01-2026

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Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees that grow in coastal areas, especially in muddy shores and river deltas.

Mangrove plant families first appeared during the Late Cretaceous 

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• Definition: Rearing silkworms to produce silk
  • Main Insect: Bombyx mori (mulberry silkworm)
  • Main Food: Mulberry leaves
  • Output: Silk fiber from cocoons
  • Major Producers: China, India, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Vietnam

Last verified on 05-02-2026

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Mature crop cutting refers to harvesting crops when they are fully grown and ripened to measure yield and plan storage.

Explanation

• Viticulture specifically refers to grape cultivation.
• Uses of grapes: Fresh fruit, juice, wine, raisins

Additional information:

• Pomology → study and cultivation of fruits in general
• Olericulture → cultivation of vegetables

Last verified on 25-01-2026

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Trees found at a height of 1000–4000 meters are primarily called coniferous trees or montane temperate forest trees,

Particularly in the Himalayan region, where they often form extensive forests. 

Explanation

Rock salt is also known as halite.

It is the mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl)

It is commonly used for de-icing roads and as table salt in cooking.

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• A wind vane (also called a weather vane) shows the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  • Usually installed on rooftops or meteorological stations.
  • Works with a rotating pointer that aligns with the wind direction.

Last verified on 01-02-2026