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General description and special characteristics – Cowpea is an indeterminate, drought-tolerant, bushy annual that is useful for forage and as an edible pulse. A native to central Africa, this legume can be used as a green manure and is a good control for soil erosion due to its rapid growth....
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General description and special characteristics – Yard long bean most likely originated in southern China. It is a legume closely related to the common cowpea, typically cultivated for its edible immature pods. The pods hang in pairs and can be between 30 and 90 cm in length, although generally...
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General description and special characteristics –Maize is described as the most domesticated of all field crops. Originating in the vicinity of Mexico and Central America, it is considered to have descended from the wild teosinte plant and has been cultivated since the period between 3400 and...
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General description and special characteristics - Zinnia is an upright, bushy flower with a yellow and black inner flower and petals of varying color. Variety -Thung Khang Tong: a local Thai variety with a mix of purple and white flowers.
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2022-04-08 This presentation helps to help prevent the spread of the African Swine Fever Virus and other illnesses that can impact livestock. Good planning and consistent execution of biosecurity measures can help reduce the risk to livelihoods dependent on livestock.
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Similar planting, care, maintenance, and use as Sweet Basil. Can cross-breed with Sweet Basil as well. Holy Basil has some different culinary uses, primarily in stir fried dishes.
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Ashrub with large green leaves and dark orange flowers. Plant height isshorter thanT. diversifolia. It is often introduced for its attractive flowers and itgrows about 1m tall. It grows in most soils and is moderately resistant to drought.Provide well-drained soil in full sun. Stake if necessary...
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This is a pictorial field guide containing information on the major insect pests causing damage to onion, garlic, shallot, chives, tomato, chili pepper, mungbean, soybean, sweet potato, and various crucifer crops in the Asian tropical and subtropical regions. It is specifically designed for...
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Fennel is cultivated both as a flavorful, aromatic herb and a vegetable around the world. The bulbous base of the plant, its leaves, and the seeds (including the flowers) can all be eaten.
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2020-04-03 The primary purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate effective operations of the ECHO Asia Seed Bank according to the goals and objectives of the Asia Regional Impact Center. Housed at the ECHO Asia Farm, the Seed Bank primarily serves the needs of network members, as well as other...