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1. HISTORY AND BACKROUND The carrot (Daucus carota L.) belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is related to celery, celeriac, coriander, fennel, parsnip and parsley, which are all members of this family. The carrot originated in Asia. Initially the roots were long and thin, and either purple or yellow in colour. The plant is a biennial, i.e. it grows vegetative in the first season and produces seeding the second. For root production the plant is grown as an annual. Low temperatures, as well as…

1. Baking soda with lemon. Mix 2 pinch of baking soda and 2 drops of lemon to make it a fine paste. After making a paste, wet your toothbrush and dip in your paste. Brush your teeth for about 3 minutes, make sure that you cover all the teeth. After 3 minutes of brushing, rinse your mouth with warm water and brush your teeth again using your regular tooth paste. To see a more effective result on teeth whitening, try following this remedy for a minimum of twice a week to get rid of white spots and…

Xlear Spry Power Peppermint Mints, 240-Count 548 4.6/5 $8.79 https://www.amazon.com/Xlear-Spry-Power-Peppermint-240-Count/dp/B0001VKLDY The next breath mint on the list is the Xlear Spry Power Peppermint Mints that include 240 breath mints and it is made with 100% xylitol, which is essential in forming a defense against dental cavities. It also leaves a fresh taste on your mouth and it fights dry mouth. Several dental products lists Xylitol as an ingredient and it is done due to a great reason.…

Natural rubber latex is a raw material harvested from the rubber trees known as H. brasiliensis. There are about eight Hevea plant species from the Euphorbiaceae family are known to produce natural rubber latex, but only H. brasiliensis species is economically exploited. This tree is originally found growing in the Amazon basin of South America but now grown in plantations of rubber producing nations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand (Tuan Muhammad, 2009). Natural rubber latex…

Khadra Hassan TA: Hannah Degraaf September 28th 2016 Banana Oil (lab report) Purpose: The purpose of this laboratory experiment was to synthesize banana oil (Isopentyl acetate) from the reaction of Acetic acid and Isopentyl alcohol by the Fischer Esterification reaction. By using the methods of refluxing, washing, drying, and simple distillation to purify the end product. When the product was isolated an IR, H NMR and boiling point were used analysis the product, the end product had a…

PLANT PROTECTION INTRODUCTION The assignment is based on the following; • Pest and disease control measures and legislative control practices. • The effects, reproduction and control of weeds. 1 Describe five specific situations where pest and disease control measures are required. • Red Spider Mite; Red spider mites infest a wide range of plants. These small mites are a sap sucking insect, found mainly on the underside of leaves and will spin very fine webs. Leaves will wilt and curl in at the…

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.), also known as Redgram, is an economically and nutritionally important grain legume crop belonging to the Cajaninae sub-tribe of the tribe Phaseoleae under sub-family Papilionoideae of family Leguminosae. Considering the vast natural genetic diversity in the germplasm and the presence of many wild relatives, India is considered as the primary center of origin of pigeonpea (Van der Maesen, 1980). It is one of the hardy, drought tolerant and important pulse…

Brussels sprouts: Nutritional facts and health benefits Brussels sprouts are leafy green small buds resembling a cabbage, but in a miniature form. They are full of nutrition. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants, and dietary fibres. Brussels come from the Brassica family, along with cabbage, broccoli, kale, and collard greens. Brussels sprouts are winter crops growing well under light frosting and cool weather. Their height can be about as tall as 90 cm and being about 1…

• Milk & Honey. This is another excellent nightcap option. Milk contains tryptophan, you know, that magical amino acid in turkey that makes everyone nap after Thanksgiving dinner? By enjoying a glass of warm milk before bed you’ll increase your serotonin levels, thus triggering this sedative. Honey is a carb and will help the hormone transmit to your brain quicker. • Turkey. Now, you should avoid eating before bed because it can lead to heartburn. However, if you are feeling hungry there are a…

Outline of Experiment Title: The effect of phenoxyethanol on plant growth Question: Is phenoxyethanol, a preservative for several cosmetic products, improve the rate of plant growth on lima beans? Hypothesis: If the phenoxyethanol is mixed with the soil that is given to a lima bean plant, the plant will continue to grow. Based on following research I believe the lima bean plant will grow at the same rate as the control group because according to the classification scale of Hodge and Sterner,…