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Tracing the Aroma: MY JOURNEY THROUGH INDIA’s BIRIYANI TRAIL
Insight No. 29 Author: Mani Skaria, Ph.D. (the Silly Goose Grandpa)Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M–Kingsville During my recent travels in Madhya […]
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Australian Finger Lime: From the Land Down Under to Texas
Insight No. 8 “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” -John Muir Author: Mani Skaria, […]
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Baking Soda is Good for You—But It Can’t Turn Non-Organic into Organic
Insight No. 7 “True organic comes from how we grow, not just how we wash.” Author: Mani Skaria, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus, […]
Read MoreFrom Hippie to Citrus Hero: The Hidden Story of Clean Citrus
Insight No. 6 “Sometimes the roots of scientific revolutions are found in the most unlikely places.” Author: Mani Skaria, Ph.D.Professor […]
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Citrus Espaliers: History, Technique, and Application in Citrus Cultivation
Production Date: August 18, 2025 Introduction: What is an Espalier? Espalier, pronounced es-pal-YAY, is the ancient horticultural practice of training […]
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The Journey of Grapefruit: From Barbados to the World
by Mani Skaria, Ph.D. In the sun-kissed breeze of the Caribbean isle, Where trade winds whispered through citrus groves with […]
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A Condensed History of the Texas A&I Citrus Center
The Texas A&I Citrus Center opened in 1947 in Weslaco under the leadership of Dr. P.W. Rohrbaugh. In 1964, Dr. […]
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You’re Not Just A Tree (Rio Red) – Song Lyrics
by Mani Skaria, PhD [Verse 1]Down in Weslaco, where the orchards grow,I met a tree with a Texas soul.Born of […]
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Puliyangudi: The Heart of South India’s Lime Cultivation
Puliyangudi: The Heart of South India’s Lime Cultivation Production Date: July 27, 2025 📍 Introduction Puliyangudi, located in the Tenkasi […]
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Complete Fertilizer for Gardeners
Hello, I am Dr. Mani Skaria—Professor Emeritus, entrepreneur, and lifelong student of plant health and soil fertility.Today, we’re diving into […]
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