The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how chocolate originated from cacao beans in South and Central America that were used as currency by the Aztecs and Mayans. The Spanish introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became popular as a drink among the elite. Chocolate production methods were refined over the next few centuries to create chocolate candy and other products that are widely consumed around the world today.
This document provides a summary of Vietnam's 2011 Development Report, which focuses on natural resource management. It begins with an introduction and abbreviations section. The report then acknowledges contributions from various international organizations, Vietnamese experts, and NGOs who provided input. It recognizes their efforts in preparing the participatory and partnership-based report. In under 3 sentences, the summary highlights that the report examines Vietnam's management of natural resources like land, water, forests, and minerals, and that it incorporates perspectives from different stakeholders to inform the country's development policies.
The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how chocolate originated from cacao beans in South and Central America that were used as currency by the Aztecs and Mayans. The Spanish introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became popular as a drink among the elite. Chocolate production methods were refined over the next few centuries to create chocolate candy and other products that are widely consumed around the world today.
This document provides a summary of Vietnam's 2011 Development Report, which focuses on natural resource management. It begins with an introduction and abbreviations section. The report then acknowledges contributions from various international organizations, Vietnamese experts, and NGOs who provided input. It recognizes their efforts in preparing the participatory and partnership-based report. In under 3 sentences, the summary highlights that the report examines Vietnam's management of natural resources like land, water, forests, and minerals, and that it incorporates perspectives from different stakeholders to inform the country's development policies.
Biogel biosol black pepper pest and diseases romil 2014Hung Pham Thai
International Oil Technologies is introducing Biogel and Biosol, organic fertilizers from Synergy India that they import and distribute in Vietnam. Biogel is a gel fertilizer that comes in low doses of 3-8 kg/ha while Biosol is a foliar fertilizer with low doses of 500ml-1 liter/ha. Both products are 100% organic and certified by the VOCA organization in India. The document provides information on the production process and benefits of using Biogel and Biosol for crops.
This document summarizes research on nutritional disorders in pepper plants conducted in Malaysia. It describes symptoms and recommended treatments for deficiencies of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, and boron. It also covers "acid soil" conditions and manganese toxicity. The key nutritional disorders addressed include interveinal chlorosis, leaf necrosis, stunted growth, and premature leaf drop.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses mineral deficiencies in coffee plants. It shows pictures from a website of the common vitamin and mineral deficiencies affecting coffee, including images from a farm in Brazil. The pictures demonstrate each deficiency that coffee plants can experience from a lack of minerals.
Soil analysis examples and coffee nutrientsHung Pham Thai
The document discusses soil analysis and nutrient recommendations for growing coffee. It recommends levels of nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium in the soil. Lime is often used to correct acidic soils, with 250-500g applied per meter. Coffee grounds and pulp make good fertilizers as they contain nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients. Mineral deficiencies in the soil can be detected by examining the leaves of coffee plants.
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that produces edible shoots from underground roots and rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Home gardeners should plant male hybrid varieties in early spring, spacing plants 15-18 inches apart. Asparagus requires regular watering and fertilizing for optimal growth and production over many years. Controlling weeds and diseases like rust and crown rot helps maintain a healthy asparagus bed.
Vegetables. growing asparagus in the home gardenHung Pham Thai
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Plant one-year-old crowns in the spring, space them 1.5 feet apart in rows 5 feet apart, and do not harvest the first year. Proper care includes fertilizing, controlling weeds and pests, and harvesting spears for 2-3 weeks each spring until ferns emerge.
San local indicators coffee vietnam august 2012Hung Pham Thai
This document provides local interpretation guidelines for sustainable coffee production in Vietnam according to the Sustainable Agriculture Network's (SAN) standards. It was developed by a workgroup of stakeholders and experts in coffee production in Vietnam. The guidelines interpret SAN's criteria for several principles, including social and environmental management, ecosystem conservation, water conservation, worker treatment, integrated crop management, and waste management. The guidelines provide country-specific context on laws and best practices for criteria implementation in Vietnam's coffee sector.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.