‘H’ Glossary

Herbicide

Herbicides are chemicals used to control or eliminate unwanted plants and weeds, improving crop yields and agricultural efficiency.

Humus

Humus is the well-decomposed, stable organic matter in soil, essential for soil fertility and structure

Hill Placement

Hill placement involves applying fertilizers in small amounts near the base of each plant, commonly used for crops like cotton, maize, and various vegetables.

Heifer

A heifer is a young female cow that has not yet had a calf, typically under three years of age.

Homogenization

Homogenization is a process used in milk production to reduce the size of fat particles, ensuring even distribution throughout the milk.

Hortipasture

Hortipasture combines the cultivation of fruit trees with pasture land for grazing animals, optimizing land use for both agricultural and livestock purposes.

Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in nutrient-rich water solutions without soil, often used in controlled environments like greenhouses for year-round production.

Habitat

A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing the necessary conditions for its survival and reproduction.

Habitat Loss

Habitat loss occurs when natural habitats are destroyed or degraded, often due to human activities, threatening biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Hardwood

Hardwood comes from broad-leaved, flowering trees such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, known for its density and durability.

Hazard

A hazard is any technology, activity, or substance that poses a risk to human health or the environment.

Hazard Identification

Hazard identification is the process of determining whether a particular activity, technology, or substance can cause harmful effects on health or the environment.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste includes materials with chemical, physical, or biological properties that pose a threat to human health or the environment.

Herbivore

Herbivores are animals that feed exclusively on plants, including special types like granivores and frugivores.

Human Ecology

Human ecology studies the relationships between humans, their societies, and their environments, focusing on how human activities impact the natural world.

Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are compounds made of hydrogen and carbon, contributing significantly to air pollution when released as byproducts of fuel combustion.

Hydrosphere

The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, covering about 75% of the planet’s surface, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and underground water reserves.

Horizontal Integration

Horizontal integration involves combining similar functions or businesses under one organization, such as a farmer managing multiple farms or a company acquiring similar operations in different areas.