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Agriculture, Forestry and Medical Plants

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

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1

Role of Agriculture

  • Agriculture provides food, clothing, and shelter.
  • Plants supply carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, and oils.
  • Cultivated plants are grown by humans (e.g., wheat, rice), while wild plants grow naturally (e.g., bathua, cholai).
2

Classification of Crops

  • Crops are classified based on their use.
  • Main categories: Cereal crops, Pulse crops, Fruit crops, Vegetable crops, Oilseed crops, and Fibre crops.
  • Cereals (wheat, rice, maize) are rich in carbohydrates.
3

Green Revolution

  • Before 1952, wheat and rice yields were low (654 kg and 800 kg per hectare).
  • Green Revolution refers to the dramatic increase in crop yields through modern techniques.
  • Key factors: High-yielding varieties (HYVs), multiple cropping, better irrigation, fertilizers, pest control, and scientific farming transfer.
4

Forests and Their Importance

  • Forest is a large land area dominated by trees of various species and ages.
  • Forestry is the science of studying and managing forests.
  • Types of forests: Coniferous, Deciduous, and Tropical Rain Forests.

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Agriculture involves cultivating plants for foodThe Green Revolution refers toForests are large land areas dominatedMany plants have healing properties

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