Agriculture Glossary
Green Revolution
The Green Revolution was a United Nations initiative in the 1960s aimed at increasing food production globally through high-yield crop varieties and advanced agricultural techniques.
Greens
Greens are political parties that prioritize environmental issues and advocate for sustainable policies.
Green Tax
A green tax is levied on activities that cause environmental damage, such as pollution or resource depletion, to incentivize eco-friendly practices.
Groundwater
Groundwater refers to water stored underground in soil and rock formations, crucial for irrigation and drinking water supplies.
Global Warming
Global warming is the increase in Earth’s surface temperature due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases produced by human activities.
Granivore
A granivore is an animal that primarily feeds on grains and seeds.
Grassland
Grasslands are ecosystems characterized by moderate rainfall and vegetation dominated by grasses, with few trees.
Great Plains
The Great Plains are an expansive grassland region in the western United States, stretching from North Dakota to Texas and from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River.
Green Consumerism
Green consumerism involves purchasing products that are environmentally friendly, supporting sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
Greenhouse Effect
The greenhouse effect results from the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases, leading to an increase in Earth’s surface temperature.
Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons, contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Genetic Diversity
Genetic diversity refers to the range of genetic characteristics found within a group of related organisms, ensuring variability and adaptability.
Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering involves manipulating genetic material for practical and economic benefits, such as improving crop yields or resistance to pests.
Geographic Information System (GIS)
GIS is a computer-based tool used for mapping and analyzing spatial information, aiding in the visualization and interpretation of geographic data.
Geosphere
The geosphere encompasses the non-living parts of the Earth, such as rocks and minerals, distinct from the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Geothermal Energy
This type of energy is derived from the heat stored within the Earth, often in the form of steam or hot water, and is considered a renewable energy source.
Ghost Acres
Ghost acres refer to land in less developed countries used to produce inexpensive food and agricultural products for export to industrialized nations.
Girdling
Girdling involves removing a strip of bark from a branch or stem, which disrupts the downward movement of carbohydrates and hormones, causing these substances to accumulate above the girdled area.
Grafting
Grafting is a propagation technique where a shoot or bud from one plant is inserted into a slit in another plant, allowing them to grow together as one. This method joins a scion or bud plant to a host until they fuse and grow together.
Greenhouse
Greenhouses are structures covered with glass where plants are cultivated in a controlled environment, protecting them from external weather conditions.
Green Leaf Manuring
This practice involves growing perennial shrubs specifically for their leaves, which are collected and ploughed into the soil to enrich it. Common plants used include Gliricidia maculate and Pongamia vitex, which contribute significant nitrogen to the soil.
Green Manure
Green manure refers to crops grown with the intention of being incorporated back into the soil while still green and succulent, thereby adding organic matter and improving soil fertility.
Guttation
Guttation is the process where water exudes from the leaf margins due to high humidity conditions, visible as droplets on the tips or edges of leaves.
Gynophore
A gynophore is a peg-like structure that forms below the ovary of a plant as a response to fertilization, aiding in the development of the fruit.
Gelding
A gelding is a castrated male horse, often used in contexts where a non-breeding horse is preferred.
Gilt
Sexually mature female hog, prior to having her first litter.
GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)
This is an international treaty designed to promote trade by reducing tariffs and other trade barrier
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
The total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year.
GEMS (Global Environmental Monitoring System)
A system for monitoring the environment globally.
Horticulture Glossary
Drought-Resistant Crops
Cultivating crops like ber, custard apple, amla, and mango that require less water.
