Letter to my Self

Soil degradation has increasingly become a concern. It is brought about by topsoil erosion caused by the heavy tillage to address heavy tillage one of the perceived solutions is the introduction of crop varieties that does not require heavy tillage like the herbicide-tolerant crops. However, these herbicides can kill not…

What is Soil Biodiversity? Soil biodiversity is the multiple forms of organisms living in the soil. A range of creatures of various shapes and sizes. A range of creatures of various shapes and sizes live in the soil such as bacteria, fungi, earthworms, termites, and nematodes. A handful of topsoil typically contains a vast…

I grow up with my father who provides for us with farm produce. When we were younger I do not notice any chemicals sprayed on the field to kill the weeds. We always had labor or my father does the weeding for the crops. However, as I grew up I…

I often see how the farmers on the farm graciously spray the glyphosate solution on the field to eliminate the weeds. it is very effective o addressing the immediate concerns of the farmers at low costs, hence it rises to its popularity and patronage. And it always enchanted me how…

Amphibians play an essential role in the ecosystem. Amphibians provide provisioning services by serving as a food source for some human societies, in some regions of Southeast Asia. They also serve as models for some medical research such as analgesic and anti-viral drugs derived from skin secretions. …

Nematodes are also called roundworms and look like very tiny worms. They are one of the most abundant creatures on the planet Earth. They are found in almost all environments. A handful of soil contains a lot of nematodes. …

Urea is one of the most widely used synthetic fertilizers. It helps the plant in photosynthesis. However, our widespread reliance on Urea as a nutrient source for the plant has its harmful effects on the creatures of the soil. some of these are the following; Increased greenhouse gas accumulation in…

Research papers are crucial academic work. They can take researchers to the next level of their academic careers. It can also play a major role in adding value to the academic world. However, a good research paper is not easy to do. It requires hard work, long hours of literature…

Urea is low-cost nitrogen fertilizer. Currently, it is the most important nitrogenous fertilizer in the market with the highest nitrogen content (about 46%). it is a white crystalline organic chemical compound. It has a neutral pH and can adapt to almost all kinds of soils. …