Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, known for its characteristic bulb formed by multiple cloves. Native to Central Asia, garlic has been cultivated and used for thousands of years in both cuisine and traditional medicine due to its health benefits. It is a fundamental ingredient in various cuisines …
Underground crops, including tubers, edible roots, and bulbs, represent a crucial category of food plants that have sustained humanity for millennia. These crops, which grow beneath the soil surface, are essential not only for their nutritional value but also for their adaptability to diverse climatic conditions and their importance in global food security. Tubers Tubers …
The cultivation of garlic (Allium sativum) is an ancient practice valued for its culinary and medicinal uses. For farmers, understanding and properly managing the phenological stages of garlic is crucial to achieving high-quality yields. The phenological stages describe the plant’s life cycle from planting to harvest, each with specific characteristics and requirements. In this introduction, …
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