Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Volume 1, Issue 3 (2012)
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Role of Hydroponics and Aeroponics in Soilless Culture in Commercial Food Production
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe technology Hydroponics and Aeroponics plays very crucial role in 21st century in soilless culture in commercial food production. In this technology natural media is helpful to grow the plants. The main principle involving the use of sprayers, nebulizers, foggers to create a fine mist of solution of deliver nutrients to plants roots. Plant roots are suspended above a reservoir of nutrient solution or inside a channel connected to a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Standardization of Seedling Raising Techniques of Medicinal Herb Kalmegh
Abstract: ABSTRACTKalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is an important medicinal herb in India and it is widely used as hepatoprotective, immunomodulator, anti–inflammatory, anti–malarial, anti-diarrhoeal and with beneficial effect on respiratory and cardiovascular systems. In the present study good nursery raising practices were standardised. We did preliminary standardized during 2007 followed by detailed study in the successive two years (2008–2009). Optimum numbers of seedlings for transplanting were produced with 3g seed/m row spaced at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Vermicomposted Water Hyacinth Enhances Growth and Yield of Marigold by Improving Nutrient Availability in Soils of North Bank Plain of Assam
Abstract: ABSTRACTWater hyacinth predicament is well known world over. Our primary objective is to find a mean through which it may be an utilizable commodity for soil health, particularly in North East Region of India. Encouraging results for sustainable utilization of this weed through adoption of vermicomposting technology has been demonstrated by us in this investigation. The performance of vermicomposted water hyacinth was compared with other sources of organic and inorganic …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Significance and Applications of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) In Agriculture: A Review
Abstract: ABSTRACTBacteria that colonize the rhizosphere and plant roots, and enhance plant growth by any mechanism are referred to as Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). Pathogenic microorganisms affecting crop production is the major and chronic threat to food production and ecosystem stability in global level. As agricultural production intensified over the past few decades, producers became more and more dependent on agrochemicals as a relatively reliable method of crop protection helping with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 9–22 Read article