Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2015)
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Effect of Weeding Regime and Row Direction on Growth and Yield of Rice in Bangladesh
Abstract: AbstractWeeds are always a disturbing pest in crop field. The success of cultivation mainly depends on proper management of weeds through different approaches. The study was conducted in boro (dry) season during the period from November 2010 to May 2011 to investigate effect of row direction and weeding regime on growth and yield of rice. The experiment was consisted of ten weeding regimes and two row directions. Almost all growth …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Pollen Morphology and Behaviour in Pummelo Flower
Abstract: AbstractPollen morphology and behaviour of flower in pummelo accessions CG-1, CG-18 and CG-151 were studied at the pummelo orchard of Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Akbarpur, Moulvibazar and the laboratory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University. It was observed that pollen diameter varied from 35 to 40 micro-meters, shape of pollen was round in all accessions and percentage of viable pollen was in between 85-99. Stigma became receptive approximately …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Application of Nano-technology in Weed Management: A Review
Abstract: AbstractNanotechnology is science of manipulating materials at nano-scale. Among the latest technological advancements, nanotechnology occupies a central position. It has many applications in all stages of production, processing, storing, packaging and transport of agricultural products. The reduced use of herbicides andpesticides with increased efficiency, controlled release and targeted delivery will lead to precision farming. Improvement of crops in agriculture is a continuous process. Nano-herbicides are being developed to address the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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In-vitro Plantlet Regeneration in Mint Genotypes Using Different Explants
Abstract: AbstractNine Genotypes and three explants were used for in vitro plantlet regeneration of mint in the Tissue Culture Laboratory of the Department of Horticulture, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur, during March 2013 to January 2014. The growth regulators BAP and NAA were used @ 1 mg/l. Results revealed that the highest number of shoots were produced in shoot tip (1.94) at 55 days after inoculation (DAI), which …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 24–33 Read article