Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2016)
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Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Economic Grain Dryer
Abstract: AbstractDrying of grains is very essential that is to be performed effectively and immediately after the harvest to retain the quality of the grain and to prevent infestation and germination. To achieve this objective an economic grain dryer made of available materials like air heater, air blower, feed regulator, and applicator was designed, fabricated and evaluated for its performance. Various parameters such as; relative humidity of hot air, air flow …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Soil Quality Assessment using GIS and Parameter Indexing Method
Abstract: AbstractThis study is conducted to examine the quality of soil in Chamarajanagara district, Karnataka, India, by using five different parameters such as Soil Parental Material, Soil Texture, Soil Depth, Soil Infiltration Capacity and Slope. Based on the quality, indexes were assigned for sub-parameters. Then soil quality was computed by using geographical information systems, which deals with spatially referenced raster and vector data. The result found that the soils were in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Physico-chemical Properties of the Soils of Fullbari Tea Estate, Bangladesh
Abstract: AbstractSoil samples were collected from Fullbari Tea-Estate area of Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh. Percentage of sand, silt and clay content, organic matter, active acidity, reserve acidity and cation exchange capacity of the collected soil samples of different topographic positions and depths were determined. Sand and clay content of the soils varied from 61.25 to 74.75%, and 12.75 to 23.75%, respectively. Percent of soil organic matter content was varied from 0.56 to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Bioremediation Potential of Piggery Manure in a Soil Contaminated with Crude Oil in Benin City, Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractStudies were carried out to investigate the bioremediation potential of piggery manure in a soil contaminated with crude oil (Bonny Light) in Benin City, Nigeria. Three levels (0,1,2) litre of crude oil were used for the contamination and three levels (0,1200, 2400) g of piggery manure were applied as the bioremediant. These treatments were arranged in a factorial design. The data collected were analysed using ANOVA and descriptive statistics. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 33–41 Read article