The document provides instructions for viewing a slideshow presentation of pumpkin head artworks. It instructs the viewer to wait for music to start, enjoy viewing the slides which will automatically advance every 4 seconds, and lists the names of various pumpkin head artworks included in the slideshow. It concludes by thanking the viewer for watching and providing the artist's name and website.
The document outlines plans to hold the inaugural Pride Pumpkin Festival in East Longmeadow, MA in 2013, with the goal of establishing an annual autumn event featuring carved pumpkins, entertainment, crafts and food. The event aims to promote the primary sponsor Pride Stores and build community engagement. Details provided include descriptions of similar festivals, proposed activities and schedules, sponsorship opportunities, and logistical considerations.
Clifton Slade - A Diversified Production SystemMark Klingman
Clifton Slade owns Slade Farms in Surry, Virginia and utilizes a diversified production system to be successful. He grows a variety of commercial vegetables, raises chickens and hogs, and engages in activities like gleaning cabbage and processing hogs. Slade has also established a farm market and roadside stands to sell his produce and meat directly to customers. He attributes his success to practices like irrigation, annual soil sampling, marketing, and maintaining good manners.
The document proposes setting up a 7.5 acre off-season vegetable farm growing watermelon, melon, and pumpkin using tunnel technology. The total initial cost is estimated at Rs. 1.338 million. It is projected that the farm would produce 51 tons of watermelon, 53 tons of melon and 38 tons of pumpkin annually, generating over Rs. 2.6 million in annual revenue in the first year. Over five years, the net annual profit is projected to increase from Rs. 761,804 to Rs. 1,147,209 as production increases and sales prices rise 10% each year.
The pumpkin life cycle has 6 stages:
1. Seed - The pumpkin starts as a seed that is planted.
2. Sprout - The seed grows into a sprout above ground.
3. Vine - The sprout develops into a vine that grows along the ground.
4. Flower - The vine produces yellow flowers that turn into small, green pumpkins.
5. Green pumpkin - The pumpkin grows larger while still green.
6. Orange pumpkin - Finally, the pumpkin fully matures and turns orange, completing the cycle.
This document provides information about pumpkins. It discusses that pumpkins are originally from America, with the scientific name Cucurbita moschata. They require warm, sunny conditions with rich, well-draining soil. Pumpkins are allopolyploid with 40 chromosomes and trailing vine-like stems. They bear large yellow flowers that are monoecious and highly cross-pollinated. Breeding methods aim to develop varieties with high yields, early fruiting, and desirable fruit characteristics. Hybrids can be produced through manual pollination or using chemicals to control male flower production.
The document describes the life cycle of pumpkins from seed to mature fruit, as well as a children's rhyme about five little pumpkins. It explains that pumpkins start as seeds which are planted and grow into vines that produce yellow flowers which develop into small green pumpkins. The pumpkins continue to grow and turn orange, and their seeds can then be harvested to plant new pumpkins the following year. The rhyme tells of five little pumpkins sitting on a gate discussing the coming night and Halloween.
The document provides instructions for viewing a slideshow presentation of pumpkin head artworks. It instructs the viewer to wait for music to start, enjoy viewing the slides which will automatically advance every 4 seconds, and lists the names of various pumpkin head artworks included in the slideshow. It concludes by thanking the viewer for watching and providing the artist's name and website.
The document outlines plans to hold the inaugural Pride Pumpkin Festival in East Longmeadow, MA in 2013, with the goal of establishing an annual autumn event featuring carved pumpkins, entertainment, crafts and food. The event aims to promote the primary sponsor Pride Stores and build community engagement. Details provided include descriptions of similar festivals, proposed activities and schedules, sponsorship opportunities, and logistical considerations.
Clifton Slade - A Diversified Production SystemMark Klingman
Clifton Slade owns Slade Farms in Surry, Virginia and utilizes a diversified production system to be successful. He grows a variety of commercial vegetables, raises chickens and hogs, and engages in activities like gleaning cabbage and processing hogs. Slade has also established a farm market and roadside stands to sell his produce and meat directly to customers. He attributes his success to practices like irrigation, annual soil sampling, marketing, and maintaining good manners.
The document proposes setting up a 7.5 acre off-season vegetable farm growing watermelon, melon, and pumpkin using tunnel technology. The total initial cost is estimated at Rs. 1.338 million. It is projected that the farm would produce 51 tons of watermelon, 53 tons of melon and 38 tons of pumpkin annually, generating over Rs. 2.6 million in annual revenue in the first year. Over five years, the net annual profit is projected to increase from Rs. 761,804 to Rs. 1,147,209 as production increases and sales prices rise 10% each year.
The pumpkin life cycle has 6 stages:
1. Seed - The pumpkin starts as a seed that is planted.
2. Sprout - The seed grows into a sprout above ground.
3. Vine - The sprout develops into a vine that grows along the ground.
4. Flower - The vine produces yellow flowers that turn into small, green pumpkins.
5. Green pumpkin - The pumpkin grows larger while still green.
6. Orange pumpkin - Finally, the pumpkin fully matures and turns orange, completing the cycle.
This document provides information about pumpkins. It discusses that pumpkins are originally from America, with the scientific name Cucurbita moschata. They require warm, sunny conditions with rich, well-draining soil. Pumpkins are allopolyploid with 40 chromosomes and trailing vine-like stems. They bear large yellow flowers that are monoecious and highly cross-pollinated. Breeding methods aim to develop varieties with high yields, early fruiting, and desirable fruit characteristics. Hybrids can be produced through manual pollination or using chemicals to control male flower production.
The document describes the life cycle of pumpkins from seed to mature fruit, as well as a children's rhyme about five little pumpkins. It explains that pumpkins start as seeds which are planted and grow into vines that produce yellow flowers which develop into small green pumpkins. The pumpkins continue to grow and turn orange, and their seeds can then be harvested to plant new pumpkins the following year. The rhyme tells of five little pumpkins sitting on a gate discussing the coming night and Halloween.
This PowerPoint lesson is for Kindergarteners! An actual pumpkin lesson would definitely include reading books about pumpkins, scooping the inside out of a pumpkin (to see the seeds and pulp) along with other fun activities like field trips to a pumpkin patch! Enjoy! :)
This presentation is done by Export Agriculture students of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka as a requirement for the subject which is “Fruit & Vegetable Cultivation”. Note that the information included here is relevant to Sri Lankan condition.
Apomixis is a type of asexual reproduction in which seeds are formed without fertilization. There are two main types - gametophytic apomixis, where an unreduced cell gives rise to an embryo sac, and sporophytic apomixis, where an unreduced cell develops directly into an embryo. Apomixis was first discovered in citrus seeds in 1719 and allows for the production of genetically identical offspring from a single parent. While apomixis has advantages for plant breeding like fixing desirable traits, it is also genetically complex and the level can be affected by environmental factors.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. Anyone can develop PTSD, but those at highest risk include military combat veterans, victims of violent crimes or abuse, and survivors of natural disasters or accidents. Symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing the traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding reminders of the trauma, feeling constantly on edge, and experiencing insomnia or lack of concentration. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to physiological changes in the brain and body as well as increased risks of depression, substance abuse, and suicidal behaviors. Treatment for PTSD involves psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy and medication like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
The document discusses different modes of reproduction in flowers, including self-pollination, cross-pollination, and apomixis. It describes staminate flowers that produce pollen for pollination and pistillate flowers that receive pollen for fertilization. Apomixis allows reproduction without fertilization and can occur in some flower types.
Night vision technology allows humans to see in low-light conditions using either thermal imaging or image enhancement. Thermal imaging detects infrared radiation emitted or reflected from objects, while image enhancement devices like night vision goggles amplify available light below the visible spectrum. Night vision devices have progressed through several generations with improved resolution, sensitivity, and tube life. They are commonly used for military, hunting, wildlife observation, security, and automotive applications.
This seminar discusses night vision technology, including how it works and its applications. There are two main types of night vision: image enhancement and thermal imaging. Image enhancement amplifies available light using an image intensifier tube to make objects visible, while thermal imaging detects infrared radiation emitted as heat from objects. Night vision provides enhanced vision in low-light conditions and has military, law enforcement, and civilian uses such as hunting and wildlife observation.
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. What is an equipment? (4 points)
An equipment refers to tools, instruments, devices, and machinery used in agricultural crop production operations that require more power than hand tools. They are usually motorized or animal-drawn. (4 points)
2. Give the specific uses and function of the following equipment:
A. Hand tractor (3 points)
A hand tractor is a small tractor powered by a gasoline engine and used for tilling small areas of land. Its functions include plowing, harrowing, and transporting farm inputs and outputs. (3 points)
B. Four wheel tractor (3 points)
A four wheel tractor is a
I. RAIN Technology was developed at Caltech and NASA to provide a reliable array of independent nodes for distributed computing.
II. It includes features like fault-tolerant data storage that can retrieve data even if some processors fail, and a redundant communication network between processors.
III. The technology aims to offer solutions like minimizing the number of nodes between clients and servers, making individual nodes more robust and independent, and replacing faulty nodes transparently.
This document summarizes research on abiotic stress tolerance in cucurbit crops. It discusses the effects of drought, salinity, heat, and cold stress on cucurbits and mechanisms of tolerance. Two case studies are presented: 1) the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in improving watermelon tolerance to drought stress and 2) identification of novel microRNAs involved in salt stress response in two Cucurbita germplasm. The document concludes that grafting, beneficial microbes, and osmoprotectants can help cucurbits tolerate stress, and novel microRNAs may play an important role in salt stress response.
Seminar on night vision technology pptdeepakmarndi
ppt of night vission technology. this is made under the guidance of teacher. withe this report also given in theis side. main things report is given according to the ppt...........
This document provides a list of over 200 seminar topics related to computer science, electronics, IT, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, applied electronics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and MBA projects. The topics are divided into categories such as computer science projects, electronics projects, IT projects, and so on. Each topic includes a brief 1-2 sentence description. Contact information is provided at the bottom for requesting full reports on any of the topics.
This document provides tide height information for Arne Bay in meters over time, with measurements taken at 3 hour intervals from 3am to 9pm. It also includes a map of Arne Reserve showing various areas like grasslands, woodlands, mudflats, and trails along with amenities such as a visitor center, hides, toilets and parking.
RSPB Arne nature reserve offers visitors a chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. The heathland habitat is home to special birds like Dartford warblers as well as rare plants. Poole Harbour provides spectacular winter views of thousands of birds including large flocks of avocets. Visitors can see various wildlife depending on the season, such as nightjars calling in summer evenings or migrating ospreys stopping to fish in the harbor.
This document provides information about visiting the RSPB Arne nature reserve. It notes that the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds owns and manages the reserve. Visitors are advised that the reserve is open from 8:30 am until dusk daily and that parking requires paying and displaying or showing an RSPB membership card.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England and Wales with the number 207076 and in Scotland with the number SC037654. The document provides a reference number and thanks the reader for visiting, suggesting they could visit again and provides a web address for more information about the RSPB.
Sika deer are large deer that can be seen at Arne during the rutting season in autumn when males compete for females. Red-breasted mergansers are sea ducks that gather in large numbers at Poole Harbour in winter, having a specialized bill for catching fish. Arne offers miles of walking trails through ancient woodlands and over heathlands with views of Poole Harbour.
This document welcomes visitors to an RSPB nature reserve that provides a wealth of wildlife in a beautiful setting. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England, Wales and Scotland that works to protect birds and wildlife.
This document welcomes readers to an area with a wealth of wildlife in a beautiful setting. It is produced by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, a registered charity in England, Wales, and Scotland dedicated to protecting birds and wildlife.
This PowerPoint lesson is for Kindergarteners! An actual pumpkin lesson would definitely include reading books about pumpkins, scooping the inside out of a pumpkin (to see the seeds and pulp) along with other fun activities like field trips to a pumpkin patch! Enjoy! :)
This presentation is done by Export Agriculture students of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka as a requirement for the subject which is “Fruit & Vegetable Cultivation”. Note that the information included here is relevant to Sri Lankan condition.
Apomixis is a type of asexual reproduction in which seeds are formed without fertilization. There are two main types - gametophytic apomixis, where an unreduced cell gives rise to an embryo sac, and sporophytic apomixis, where an unreduced cell develops directly into an embryo. Apomixis was first discovered in citrus seeds in 1719 and allows for the production of genetically identical offspring from a single parent. While apomixis has advantages for plant breeding like fixing desirable traits, it is also genetically complex and the level can be affected by environmental factors.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. Anyone can develop PTSD, but those at highest risk include military combat veterans, victims of violent crimes or abuse, and survivors of natural disasters or accidents. Symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing the traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding reminders of the trauma, feeling constantly on edge, and experiencing insomnia or lack of concentration. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to physiological changes in the brain and body as well as increased risks of depression, substance abuse, and suicidal behaviors. Treatment for PTSD involves psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy and medication like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
The document discusses different modes of reproduction in flowers, including self-pollination, cross-pollination, and apomixis. It describes staminate flowers that produce pollen for pollination and pistillate flowers that receive pollen for fertilization. Apomixis allows reproduction without fertilization and can occur in some flower types.
Night vision technology allows humans to see in low-light conditions using either thermal imaging or image enhancement. Thermal imaging detects infrared radiation emitted or reflected from objects, while image enhancement devices like night vision goggles amplify available light below the visible spectrum. Night vision devices have progressed through several generations with improved resolution, sensitivity, and tube life. They are commonly used for military, hunting, wildlife observation, security, and automotive applications.
This seminar discusses night vision technology, including how it works and its applications. There are two main types of night vision: image enhancement and thermal imaging. Image enhancement amplifies available light using an image intensifier tube to make objects visible, while thermal imaging detects infrared radiation emitted as heat from objects. Night vision provides enhanced vision in low-light conditions and has military, law enforcement, and civilian uses such as hunting and wildlife observation.
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. What is an equipment? (4 points)
An equipment refers to tools, instruments, devices, and machinery used in agricultural crop production operations that require more power than hand tools. They are usually motorized or animal-drawn. (4 points)
2. Give the specific uses and function of the following equipment:
A. Hand tractor (3 points)
A hand tractor is a small tractor powered by a gasoline engine and used for tilling small areas of land. Its functions include plowing, harrowing, and transporting farm inputs and outputs. (3 points)
B. Four wheel tractor (3 points)
A four wheel tractor is a
I. RAIN Technology was developed at Caltech and NASA to provide a reliable array of independent nodes for distributed computing.
II. It includes features like fault-tolerant data storage that can retrieve data even if some processors fail, and a redundant communication network between processors.
III. The technology aims to offer solutions like minimizing the number of nodes between clients and servers, making individual nodes more robust and independent, and replacing faulty nodes transparently.
This document summarizes research on abiotic stress tolerance in cucurbit crops. It discusses the effects of drought, salinity, heat, and cold stress on cucurbits and mechanisms of tolerance. Two case studies are presented: 1) the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in improving watermelon tolerance to drought stress and 2) identification of novel microRNAs involved in salt stress response in two Cucurbita germplasm. The document concludes that grafting, beneficial microbes, and osmoprotectants can help cucurbits tolerate stress, and novel microRNAs may play an important role in salt stress response.
Seminar on night vision technology pptdeepakmarndi
ppt of night vission technology. this is made under the guidance of teacher. withe this report also given in theis side. main things report is given according to the ppt...........
This document provides a list of over 200 seminar topics related to computer science, electronics, IT, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, applied electronics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and MBA projects. The topics are divided into categories such as computer science projects, electronics projects, IT projects, and so on. Each topic includes a brief 1-2 sentence description. Contact information is provided at the bottom for requesting full reports on any of the topics.
This document provides tide height information for Arne Bay in meters over time, with measurements taken at 3 hour intervals from 3am to 9pm. It also includes a map of Arne Reserve showing various areas like grasslands, woodlands, mudflats, and trails along with amenities such as a visitor center, hides, toilets and parking.
RSPB Arne nature reserve offers visitors a chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. The heathland habitat is home to special birds like Dartford warblers as well as rare plants. Poole Harbour provides spectacular winter views of thousands of birds including large flocks of avocets. Visitors can see various wildlife depending on the season, such as nightjars calling in summer evenings or migrating ospreys stopping to fish in the harbor.
This document provides information about visiting the RSPB Arne nature reserve. It notes that the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds owns and manages the reserve. Visitors are advised that the reserve is open from 8:30 am until dusk daily and that parking requires paying and displaying or showing an RSPB membership card.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England and Wales with the number 207076 and in Scotland with the number SC037654. The document provides a reference number and thanks the reader for visiting, suggesting they could visit again and provides a web address for more information about the RSPB.
Sika deer are large deer that can be seen at Arne during the rutting season in autumn when males compete for females. Red-breasted mergansers are sea ducks that gather in large numbers at Poole Harbour in winter, having a specialized bill for catching fish. Arne offers miles of walking trails through ancient woodlands and over heathlands with views of Poole Harbour.
This document welcomes visitors to an RSPB nature reserve that provides a wealth of wildlife in a beautiful setting. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England, Wales and Scotland that works to protect birds and wildlife.
This document welcomes readers to an area with a wealth of wildlife in a beautiful setting. It is produced by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, a registered charity in England, Wales, and Scotland dedicated to protecting birds and wildlife.
Bronze Age burial mounds and later Roman salt works show that humans have lived in the rural area around Arne village for thousands of years. While the village was not mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Survey, a church was present by 1200. The village population grew through the 18th century and a school opened in 1832. During World War 2, over 300 bombs fell on the village in one night in 1942 as part of a decoy operation to protect a nearby munitions factory, after which the village was evacuated. Much of the village remained abandoned until the late 1950s and today the population is small, while the surrounding land is managed as a nature reserve by the RSPB since 1966.
This document is asking for donations to help fund the £300,000 annual costs of managing and protecting a special nature reserve to preserve its beautiful heathland views, woodland, and wildlife for future generations to enjoy. Donations will support conservation work and help ensure the site can continue to be protected. The document displays an image of a great spotted woodpecker and thanks potential donors for their support.
The document discusses several plants that have religious or cultural significance in different faiths around the world. Some of the plants mentioned are aloe vera, which has been used for its medicinal properties in many cultures; coffee, which has great cultural importance in Ethiopia despite some early opposition; and cacao, which was sacred to the Mayans and used in religious ceremonies. Many other plants are discussed in relation to Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and other faiths.
St Anne's Church in Kew, London celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2014. The church has strong historical connections to the adjacent Kew Gardens. Visitors can see botanical references inside the church, including new altar hangings and a baptismal font referencing the Palm House in Kew Gardens. Many plants have become significant in societies around the world after being used for thousands of years for food, medicine, and faith. A trail in Kew Gardens highlights plants that have become integral to different cultures and religions.
- Aloe vera gel contains compounds that reduce inflammation, prevent bacterial infection, and speed healing when applied to sunburnt skin. It hydrates and protects the skin while the body heals itself.
- Olwen Grace is investigating whether other plants related to aloe vera also contain the healing properties in aloe vera gel.
- The sausage tree grows across Africa and all parts have traditional medicinal uses, including using the fruit to treat skin conditions and cancer. Preliminary research shows the fruit contains compounds toxic to tumor cells.
This document discusses four plants - Indian fig opuntia, elephant yam, pelican flower, and elephant's foot yam - and how they provide benefits to both humans and the plants themselves. It describes how Indian fig opuntia and elephant yam contain compounds that can help lower blood sugar and treat digestive issues. Pelican flower alkaloids may be useful as antibiotics and snake bite treatments. Elephant's foot yam contains anti-inflammatory cortisone and compounds that protect the tubers from predators. All of the plants produce chemicals that help protect them from herbivores or disease.
Pumpkins originated in North and Central America and were an important part of Native American diets. European settlers adopted pumpkins after Native Americans introduced them, as pumpkins stored well through winter and helped prevent starvation. Today, pumpkins are celebrated in many cultures and used widely in cooking, with traditions including pumpkin pie, carving pumpkins at Halloween, and pumpkin dishes from regions like South Africa, Hungary, Japan, and beyond.
The document lists various chili pepper varieties along with their Scoville heat unit ratings. The Scoville scale measures the pungency or spiciness of chili peppers, with the hottest pepper being the Trinidad Scorpion at over 1 million Scoville heat units. Other very hot peppers listed include the Chocolate Bhutl Jolokia, Nagalah, and Brain Strain 7 Pod with ratings from 800,000 to over 1 million Scoville heat units. Cooler peppers like Sweet Chocolate and Numex Red are also included with ratings near 0 Scoville heat units.
This document lists various plant species from different families, regions, and years. It includes orchids, bananas, sugar cane, ginger, black pepper, curry leaf trees, rice, turmeric, paprika, lemon grass, kaffir lime, chilli peppers, and pineapples. Many of the plants are from tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.
This document lists several edible flower and passion fruit varieties including Nasturtium 'Red Wonder' and 'Banana Split', Calendula 'Fiesta Orange', yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa), banana passion fruit (Passiflora tarminiana and Passiflora mollissima), red banana passion flower (Passiflora antioquiensis), Chilean passion flower (Passiflora pinnatistipula), and Exeter passion fruit (Passiflora x exoniensis).
The Kew Diploma and other horticulture training programs at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are highly regarded and help ensure the continued spread of horticultural expertise around the world, according to the Director of Kew. The School of Horticulture offers the Kew Diploma and other courses to train horticultural professionals, many of whom go on to become renowned experts in fields like plant hunting, landscape design, education, and broadcasting.
This document provides information and activities for a plant trail involving pumpkins, papayas, cacao, bananas, and grapes. Participants can purchase a snack pack for £2.50 and complete activities to spell out a secret word by matching pictures of plant parts and adding letters. The text includes facts about each plant and what food products come from them.
This document provides instructions for a plant trail activity where participants can learn about different edible plants, collect letters to solve a secret word puzzle, and receive a discount at a shop. Participants purchase a snack pack and use it to eat samples from 5 marked plants along the trail, collecting one letter from each marker. They then rearrange the letters in spaces provided to reveal the secret word.
1. Pumpkins, squashes and
gourds can be as heavy as a
car or as small as a golf ball.
They come in all shapes, sizes
and colours, some of which
you can see in our towering
display, all bred from just five
species that originated in the
Americas and Africa.
How many can you spot?
Pumpkin
Pyramid
Turks Turban
Crown of Thorns
Autumn Wings
Rouge vif d’etamps
Munchkin
Musquade de Provence
Ghost Rider
Cobnut
Ultra
Cream of the Crop
Gemstone
Hannibal
Green Scallop
Small Spoon
Hubba Hubba
Sumo
Mini Turban
Gooligan