‘Mitrasena Approach’ vs ‘Natural Farming’
Mitrasena highly appreciates the efforts taken by farmers for natural / organic / sustainable farming. It requires huge passions, a steep learning curve, on-farm efforts and a few years of patience for transition. Effectively it gets traction when farmers meet some of the following criteria are met: Have a good financial support […]
Plant Protection Embedded in Plant Health
In the article “Efficient Photosynthesis: The Cornerstone of Life,” we explored various strategies to boost sugar production in plants and the creation of a silica wall beneath the cuticles to enhance plant defense mechanisms. Plants transport nutrient-rich sap through specialized tissues known as xylem and phloem. This sap is essential for their growth and […]
Sustainable Farming in a Convenience First Society
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience has become a cornerstone of our daily lives. With just the click of a button, we can accomplish tasks that once required significant time and effort. From shopping and transferring money to locating an address and managing travel bookings, technology has streamlined almost every aspect of our existence. Need groceries? […]
NITROGEN for Plants – A Thought Experiment
Nitrogen fertilizers constitutes to about 60% of the fertilizer industry. The market has developed in last century and more so after the second world war. This Thought Experiment is not to cover the complete Nitrogen cycle, but is very focused seeking an answer to one vital question – Can we reduce/eliminate Nitrogen Fertilizers and still […]
They are people, the Tree People
Jagdish Chandra Bose conducted many experiments to show that plants have sensitivity. Since there had been claims and counter claims. In about 2006 the television show MythBusters concluded that there is no scientific evidence to existence of complex behavior in plants indicating consciousness. But the work done by Suzanne Simard has challenged this with deep […]
Silica unlocked for Plants
There are numerous studies indicating the important role Silica plays in plant defense and growth. In this article I am not going into that subject and focusing on how we can provide Silica in the most efficient way possible to the plants. I have tried to keep it simple but could not avoid using some […]
MICROBES locked in scientific bureaucracy
Importance of microbes in soil chemistry and agriculture is widely accepted. Still, we have failed to harness that power. Let us explore how the approach of scientists as well as regulators have been kept it under captivity. Methods are like fashions and that influences the evolution of scientific approaches & methods. Hence, it was not […]
Toxicity Reduction – the first step towards sustainable agriculture
As we navigate the complexities of modern farming practices, it becomes increasingly clear that our reliance on synthetic pesticides is both unsustainable and detrimental to the very foundation of our food system. Critics often argue that without pesticides, crop losses would be catastrophic, making it impossible to produce enough food for the 8 billion people […]
How come humans started using so much pesticides?
Around 3,00,000 years ago, man started walking the Earth. As a hunter-gatherer. Over time, he learned to walk straight. He taught himself how to use his hands, and then tools. He discovered fire. His brain grew, and it helped him use his newly learned skills to make his life on Earth better and better. This […]
Efficient Photosynthesis: The Cornerstone of Life
Photosynthesis is arguably the most crucial chemical reaction for sustaining life on Earth. In simple terms, photosynthesis involves carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) reacting with energy from sunlight to produce sugar (glucose) and oxygen (O₂). The oxygen is released into the atmosphere, contributing to the breathable air, while the glucose serves as the foundation […]