Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2018)
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Genetic Divergence for Yield and Yield Attributes of Spring Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes in Western Hill of Nepal
Abstract: A varietal trial of spring rice (Oryza sativa L.) was conducted in the farmer field at Dhamilikuwa, Lamjung, Nepal with an objective to study the genetic divergence for yield and yield related components from March 2017-June 2017. The experiment was carried out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) having eighteen genotypes with three replications. Cluster analysis revealed that eighteen genotypes were grouped into four clusters based on Euclidean distance. Cluster …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Assessing the Growth and Productivity of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Different Fertilizer Management Practices Grown under Conventional System in Kavre, Midhill of Nepal
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during rainy season of 2016, to evaluate the effect of different fertilizer treatments on growth and productivity of rice grown under conventional system in Kavre district at farmers’ field. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) involving seven different fertilizers management practices viz. Nutrient Expert Recommended Chemical Fertilizer (NPK), FYM (Farm Yard Manure), TP (Titepati), SOM (Shakti Organic Manure), GM (Goat …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Host Preference of Different Aphid Species on Major Winter Vegetables
Abstract: Aphids, which affect the wide range of host, are the serious emerging pest in the world. This experiment evaluates the actual host preference of three different aphid species i.e. Black Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae Linn.), Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi Kat.) and Cabbage Aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae Linn.) on three different winter vegetables i.e. Cauliflower, Faba Bean (legume) and Broadleaf Mustard. This research was conducted in polyhouse of Lamjung campus in two …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Processing
Abstract: This paper consists of nanotechnology research and development and items in sustenance and nourishment. After a short clarification of what nanotechnology is available and expected future utilization of nanotechnology in horticulture and sustenance are talked about. The paper at that point takes after a depiction of how nanotechnology can be utilized as a part of agribusiness and nourishment bundling and talks about utilization of nanotechnology in sustenance. At the last …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Factors Affecting Adoption of Banana Insurance in Kawasoti Municipality, Nepal
Abstract: Banana farmers are constantly facing weather and climate risks, resulting heavy loss in the field in Nawalpur district of Nepal. Crop insurance is a key option to cope with crops loss due to windstorm, heavy rainfall and other vulnerabilities. This study was carried out to document the factor affecting adoption of banana insurance in Kawasoti Municipality of Nawalpur, Nepal. Altogether, 60 banana farmers were selected randomly from different wards of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–12 Read article