CBSE Class 9 Science – Improvement in Food Resources

Chapter Overview

Food production needs to be improved to meet the demands of a growing population. This chapter covers various methods of improving food resources, such as crop variety enhancement, soil fertility management, irrigation techniques, and animal husbandry. Sustainable farming practices also play a key role in ensuring long-term food security.

Important Keywords

• Agriculture: The practice of growing crops and raising livestock.
• Hybridization: Cross-breeding of different plant or animal varieties to achieve desirable traits.
• Irrigation: The artificial supply of water to crops.
• Fertilizers: Chemical substances that supply essential nutrients to plants.
• Manure: Organic matter used to improve soil fertility.
• Animal Husbandry: The breeding and management of livestock for food production.
• Poultry Farming: The rearing of birds like chickens for eggs and meat.
• Organic Farming: A farming method that avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.