NAME : Rakesh gowda GM

USN : 1CD21AI044
BRANCH : AIML

SOCIAL CONNECT
MODULE 1: PLANTATION ACTIVITY
POINTERS

1. The GEO-TAG PHOTO of the TREE PLANTING

PROCESS.
• Step 1: The place selected for the plantation.
In front of home.

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Step 2: The pit
dug for plantation
of the sampling.
photo while
the pit has been

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• Step 3: photo when the sampling is planted.

• p 4: The final group photo with the people and involved with the
volunteer.

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2. The name of the sapling:
Black plum

3. Reason for choosing sapling:

• Will it meet the nutritional needs of the neighborhood?
• Nutrition facts ; Iron, 0.11 mg, 1% ; Potassium, 103.62 mg, 2% ;
Magnesium, 4.62 mg, 1% ; Manganese, 0.034 mg, 1% ; Phosphorus,
10.56 mg, 2%.
• Will it give shade to the people who walk around?
Yes, it gives shade to the people who walk around the tree.
• To purify the air so select the maximum oxygen-giving tree.

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 The tree absorbs carbon dioxide from the environment in Black
plum tree climate zones around the world, using it to form the trunk,
branches, leaves and fruit of the Black plum tree. The tree produces
oxygen and releases it into the environment during this process.

4. The address where it is planted-

KNSS colony, Horamavu, Bengalure Karnataka 560016,
India

5. Caretaking of the tree:

My self will look after the tree.

6. Measures that are ensured to protect saplings from cows,

goats, etc.
To protect the tree, I have put a fence all over the tree and also it
is planted in front of my home so my parents will take care of it.

7. The challenges they faced while taking care of saplings or

choosing a place?
I didn’t face any challenges because it is in front of my home.

8. Does it have any medicinal value; can it be used in

cooking or for any other purposes?
Normalizes blood pressure levels.
Acute hypertension can also be treated by eating soaked plum.
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The low sodium and high potassium content of the nuts can prevent your
blood pressure from escalating.
Magnesium and folic acid present in the seeds are helpful in lowering the
chances of coronary artery disease

9. Is there a mention of this tree in folklore or in literature?

Trees are used to represent life and growth in mythologies,
legends and novels. Trees are considered representative of life, wisdom,
power and prosperity.
10. Does it have any cultural significance?
The almond is highly revered in some cultures. The tree
originated in the Middle East. In the Bible the almond is mentioned ten
times, beginning with Genesis 43:11, where it is described as "among the
best of fruits". In Numbers 17 Levi is chosen from the other tribes of
Israel by Aaron's rod, which brought forth almond flowers. The almond
blossom supplied a model for the menorah which stood in the Holy
Temple.

11.Was there any process followed while selecting the place

for saplings like seeking permission, letter etc.
No there any process followed while selecting the place for
saplings like seeking permission, letter etc.

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