Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2014)
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Evaluation of Micro-irrigation In Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Abstract: AbstarctA field investigation was carried out on clayey soil at Junagadh, Gujarat during the rabi (winter) seasons of 2010–11 to 2012–13 to evaluate different methods of irrigation (drip, mini-sprinkler and surface) at various schedules (0.8, 1.0 and 1.2 IW: CPE) for garlic (Allium sativum L.). The results revealed that drip and mini-sprinkler methods were found superior to surface irrigation method in respect of yield, water use efficiency (WUE) and economics. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Farmer’s Perception Towards Mobile-SMS Alert Services
Abstract: AbstractInformation and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have transformed the way information is produced, processed and shared across different stakeholders in the agriculture production systems. Of all the ICTs, mobile telephony has emerged as “the technology of choice for the masses”. The gradual and regulated expansion of telecommunication infrastructure and attendant government policies has enabled the penetration of mobile telephony across the entire social spectrum in the country. A number of innovative …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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¬Study on Phenological, Qualitative and Quantitative Traits in Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.): Digestible Nutrients and Chemical Composition
Abstract: AbstractThe present study examined the effectiveness of maize fodder cultivated with three genotypes— V1 (AAIMS 1), V2 (AAIMS 2), and V3 (J1006) in fodder maize, obtained from complete randomized design in the Animal Nutrition Laboratory, SHIATS, Allahabad, India. The data were recorded on eight characters to study the per se performance of fodder quality traits of maize fodder. Analysis of variance revealed that there was considerable variation available for most …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Sensitivity Analysis of Tractor Three-point Hitch Linkage System
Abstract: AbstractFarm tractors have the three-point hitch linkage system for the attachment of farm implements. The three-point hitch linkage system of the Indian tractors have the provision to attach the lift rod at two or three points on the lower link and attach the upper link at two or three locations on the tractor body. Appropriate utilization of these provisions during farm operations using various implements ensures that the engine power …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 4–13 Read article