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Effect of Weedicide Pendimethalin on Growth Performance and Biochemical Contents of Zea mays L.
Abstract: India is the second most popular countries in the world. The necessity of food is increased day by day due to the rapid increases of population. Many farmers used varieties of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and weedicides to increase the yield of the crop plants. The chemical fertilizers not only increase the yield of the crop plants but also affect the ecosystem of the earth. In the present study the effect …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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An Innovative Approach towards Organic Management of Late Blight in Potato under Inhana Rational Farming Technology
Abstract: AbstractSuccessful disease combat of crop can ensure healthy return for the farmers. However, limitation in the conventional disease management approach, especially in case of late blight of potato was the background for the present study that aimed at bringing forth an alternative pathway for effective disease management. Integrated farming under Inhana rational farming technology (IRF) was adopted as an alternate protocol. The approach works on the philosophy of the Trophobiosis …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Participatory Evaluation of Bean Ascochyta Blight [Phoma exigua var. diversispora (Bubak) Boerema] and Constraints of Bean Production in Rwanda
Abstract: AbstractThe awareness and perception of ascochyta blight by farmers is an important factor that affects the type of bean genotype adopted. Although farmers in Rwanda prefer large-seeded bean genotypes, both for consumption and for market, these genotypes are susceptible to ascochyta blight. It has been observed that farmers are abandoning large-seeded bean genotypes, in preference for smaller seeded genotypes, which seem to be more resistant. Therefore, the objective of this …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Herbicide Resistance in Relation to Weed Management in Crops and Cropping Systems in Reference to North East: Review
Abstract: AbstractWeeds are one of the greatest limiting factors to efficient crop production. As a consequence of structural and financing problems the cultural condition of the soil deteriorates and weeds proliferate; many species are hard to kill. Therefore, for sustaining food grain production to feed ever-increasing population and ensuring food security, effective weed management is very essential. Despite advances in control technologies, weeds have retained their rank as the most damaging …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 41–54 Read article
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Evaluation of Pharmacopoeial and Quality Control Standards of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe seeds of the plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (Fam: Nymphaeceae) are used against the ailments of poor digestion, enteritis, chronic diarrhea, insomnia and palpitation. In view of its medicinal importance, the present study was conducted to standardize the drug using pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and WHO methods. Microscopical studies show the presence of cotyledonary parenchyma cells filled with starch grains, palisade-like cells and non-lignified thick-walled sclerenchyma cells. TLC of chloroform and alcohol …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Spray of Neem Leaf Extract Decreases the Leaf Sugary Incidence and Aphid Populations on Sorghum Leaf
Abstract: ABSTRACTIn the present study, the effect of Neem leaf extract on leaf sugary disease and aphid populations on sorghum leaf was studied using different concentrations of NLE (aqueous), viz., 10%, 20% and 30% along with the water spray and control blank. In Rabi 2005 on 45th day, percent disease incidence was 71.6% and in 30% NLE-treated plant, it was 27% with percent inhibition of 63%. In Rabi 2006, disease incidence …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Evaluation of Inhana Rational Farming (IRF) Technology as a Cost Effective Organic Cultivation Method in Farmer’s Field
Abstract: AbstractInhana rational farming (IRF) technology was studied as an organic package of practice in farmers’ field using green gram (Samrat: PDM-84-139) as test crop. The study was conducted at Binuria village in Birbhum district of West Bengal during the crop season of 2013–14. The study area lies in 23.66°N and 87.63°E at about 179 ft above MSL, with level to nearly level landscape. The experiment was laid down as per …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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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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Farmers’ Knowledge on Cucurbits Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae, Conquillet) and their Management at Lamjung District
Abstract: Cucurbit fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) is major problem of cucurbit vegetables. A random survey was conducted among 60 respondents of semi-commercial and commercial cucurbit vegetable growers in Lamjung district from January to February 2018. Semi-structured questionnaire designed in open and closed-ended questions which were used to assess farmer’s knowledge on cucurbit fruit fly and their management practices. The result revealed that 65% respondents prefer to grow cucumber. Similarly, 81% of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Evaluation and Characterization of Drumstick Germplasm
Abstract: A five-year-old drumstick germplasm (Accession No. MO Jam-001) was evaluated during 2017 at Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh to develop a late-season drumstick variety suitable for the agro-climatic condition of Bangladesh. This germplasm was considered as an off-seasonal promising line having 25-40 g average individual pod weight. This germplasm had the ability to produce flower three to four times …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Migratory Behavior of Apis cerana
Abstract: AbstractApis cerana also known as Asiatic honeybee or Himalayan honeybee is small bee native to southern and southeastern Asia. Apis cerana is one of the bee species that can be domesticated and used in apiculture, mostly in wooden box with frames. In size, they are similar or smaller than Apis melifera and have more prominent abdominal stripes. The capacity of adapting in wide range of climatic conditions has made Apis …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Perception of Rural Farmers towards Improved Cocoyam Production Practices in South-South of Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractFarmers believe that technologies are good for them. They believe in technologies because they give good efficiency in terms of high yield and less pests. In soliciting respondents’ subjective perceptions, researchers captured the qualitative aspects that influence farmers’ decisions probably because farmers’ technology choices are based on their subjective probabilities. Therefore, the study was carried out to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of rural cocoyam farmers in South-south and determine the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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A Review on Smart and Sustainable Agriculture
Abstract: Increasing the crop yield, reducing cost and space, rendering environmental friendliness to the application method and synthesis of fertilizers and pesticides are objectives of research and studies on agriculture. For getting optimum results, acute control over the use of resources is very important aspect. Many of these advanced technologies are being explored for various applications. This review aims at providing insight on the research and studies on application of internet …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Evaluating improved Irish Potato varieties for the yield and agronomic traits in Southwest region of Ethiopia.
Abstract: Despite making substantial contributions to food security, revenue production, the provision of food energy, and the preservation of the resource base, the food potential of horticulture crops, particularly that of root and tuber crops, has not yet been fully tapped and utilized. In order to determine the optimal high yielding, pest and disease resistant/tolerant variety(ies) for the target area, the experiment was conducted to test the adaptability of enhanced potato …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Infestation of Fruit Borer, Deanolis albizonalis (Hampson) between Some Folk and Commercial Varieties of Mango in West Bengal
Abstract: AbstractA survey was conducted in several mango producing areas in Gangetic West Bengal particularly in the districts of Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and Midnapur during fruiting season from 2011 to 2013 to observe the infestation of fruit borer or Sulipoka, Deanolis albizonalis (Hampson) in eight folk varieties of mango (Mangifera indica L). In recent years the borer has assumed serious status causing damage to the maximum extent of 43% to the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Acute Toxicity and Behavioral Alterations of Oligochaete Worm, Branchiura sowerbyi Exposed to Diazinon
Abstract: In the present study, acute toxicity of the organophosphate pesticide, diazinon, was evaluated under experimental condition to Oligochaete worm, Branchiura sowerbyi. The 96 h LC50 with 95% confidence limits of B. sowerbyi was 2.87 (2.50–3.17) mg/l. None of the unexposed control worm died during the experiment. Mortality rate between each dose and mortality rate between 24–96 h depending on time was correlated. The mortality rate also varied significantly (p<0.05) with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Heavy Metals and Soil Enzyme Activities in different Agro-Ecological Units of Intensively Managed Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivated Fields in Kerala
Abstract: Pineapple cultivation is very popular in central Kerala which include high density planting, foliar application of fertilisers, hormonal applications and imprudent use of biocides such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Indiscriminate use of agrochemicals will change the soil chemistry furthermore affect the soil biota and pollutes the nearby water bodies. Pineapple cultivated areas from three agro-ecological units such as South Central laterites (AEU1), Southern and Central Foot Hills (AEU2) and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Environmental estrogens: A silent enemy
Abstract: Throughout our lives we are exposed to environmental estrogens, from food, air, water, soil, and household products as well as probably through breast milk or during development in the womb. Environmental estrogens have endocrine disrupting activity. Many times natural plant compounds or synthetic chemicals may also disturb the endocrine system. These compounds are weaker than the estrogen naturally produced in the body. Many reproductive, developmental and other health problems have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Enhancement of Some Pharmaceutically Important Secondary Metabolites By in vitro Techniques
Abstract: AbstractSecondary metabolites are economically important as drugs, dyes and pigments, pesticides, and food additives. The evolving commercial importance of secondary metabolites has in recent years resulted in a great interest in mechanism of secondary metabolism, especially in the production of bioactive plant metabolites by means of tissue culture technology. Plant cell and tissue culture technologies can be established for both multiplication and extraction of secondary metabolites. Strain improvement, methods for …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Evaluation of Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation by Phytoplankton and Water, Sombriero River, Port Harcourt
Abstract: The heavy metal bioaccumulation by phytoplankton and water in Sombriero River, Port Harcourt was determined. Heavy metals and phytoplankton samples were collected from four different locations using plastic bottles and plankton net of 55um mesh size between February and April,2020. Plankton and water samples collected from the locations were analyzed for phytoplankton and concentration of the five heavy metals, iron (Fe), copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 16–23 Read article