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258 articles for “Climate conditions”
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Analysis and Treatment of Greywater by Using Natural and Chemical Coagulants
Abstract: This project consists of collecting the data related to greywater treatment and analysis. The quality of greywater generated in different, especially, developing countries, constituents found in greywater, some treatment systems and natural materials for treatment, some reuse strategies and public perception regarding greywater reuse. The review shows that generation rates are mostly influenced by lifestyle, types of fixtures used and climatic conditions. Contaminants found in greywater are largely associated with …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Employing Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for Floodplain mapping with applications of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS : A Review
Abstract: Disasters caused by climate change have wreaked havoc on the environment around the world in recent decades, to the point that even deserts have been flooded. Considering floods as a major disaster across various countries, this research has accumulated different methodologies and techniques to analyze flood mapping according to geography of many regions across the world. This paper discusses about flood plain mapping and analysis of the past two decades. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Efficient and Economical Weed Management in Summer Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Abstract: AbstractA field experiment was conducted during summer seasons 2010 to 2012 at Junagadh (Gujarat) to study the integrated weed management in sesame. Pendimethalin as pre-emergence, while imazethapyr and quizalofop-ethyl as post-emergence were tested alone and in integration with hand weeding and interculturing. The results revealed that quizalofop-ethyl 40 g ha-1 as post-emergence (20–25 DAS) + HW & IC (45 DAS) and pendimethalin 450 g ha-1 as pre-emergence + HW & …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Disease Resistant Plants: a Review
Abstract: Modern agriculture provides sufficient nutrients to feed the world’s growing population, which is expected to increase from 7.3 billion in 2015 to at least 9.8 billion by 2050. The disease-resistant plants were made to reduce crop loss caused by diseases. Disease-resistant plants offer an effective, safe, and also an inexpensive method to control many diseases. Most of the commercial varieties of crops are resistant to several pathogens. Resistant or immune …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Spice Production and Marketing in Kaffa Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia
Abstract: Ethiopia has suitable climate condition for production of various spices, herbs, aromatic and medicinal plants useful for food seasoning, aroma, medicinal and income generation. Ethiopian is the largest consumers of spices in Africa, but the contribution of this sub-sector to national economy is very low. The study area are endowed with diversified spice types with different purpose but it is not well announced, attention is not given and still many …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Assessment of Salinity Extent in Irrigated Agricultural Lands of Arbaminch Zuria and Mirab Abaya Districts in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: AbstractThis study was aimed to assess the extent of salinity in irrigated agricultural lands and extract tangible information for soil and water sample collections in Arbaminch Zuria and Mirab Abaya Districts in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Region. The base line survey was collected totally from 114 households of irrigation users from both districts. The result acquired indicates that (83.27%) of the farm land was affected by salinity. According to the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 10–15 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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Phenological Studies on Vegetative and Reproductive Parts of Dendrophthoe Falcata (L.F) Ettingsh
Abstract: Dendrophthoe falcata (L.f) Ettingsh is an important hemi-stem parasitic angiosperm belonging to the family Loranthaceae. Phenological study is one of the most important traits in relation to plant growth, development and pollination system and considered as an important tool for the ecology and evolution. The complete development of leaf took 50 days from the initiation till the expansion, while the flower initiation to maturation period was 44 days and the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Genetic Diversity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Germplasm
Abstract: The present investigation was conducted to examine the genetic diversity existing among 30 genotypes of wheat. The experimental design used was randomized block design having four replications. The study revealed wide range of variability and high heritability for all the traits. High estimates of genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were observed for number of tillers per plant and yield per plant. High heritability coupled …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 26–36 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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Role of Home Garden Agroforestry Practice to Food Security in Former Sidama Zone, Aleta Chuko Woreda, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Currently, practicing monocropping agriculture in Ethiopia adversely affected by climate change hazards. This might be in turn aggravated to food insecurity crises. Thus, agroforestry practice has been used widely in developing world as a strategy to overcome the effects. The main idea of this paper was examining the role of home garden agroforestry practice to food security in Southern Nations, former Sidama Zone, Aleta Chuko woreda. The researchers employed a …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Conservation of Some Wild Edible Plants Used by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tahsil of Nagpur District, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Plants are the integral part of Indian custom and social life. The disappearance of several plant species is affecting the quality of the day-to-day life of man in different ways. Hence, conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable utilization is of global importance for the development of the nation. The present study aimed to investigate the wild edible plants used by the tribes of Bhiwapur tehsil, belonging to different families, from …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Effect of temperature shift on Dr. JRK’s 777 oil
Abstract: AbstractThe physical and functional change of Dr. JRK’s 777 oil subjected to extreme temperature was studied. Cyclic shift or timed shift of the oil from extreme cold to ambient temperature and vice versa has not affected either physical or functional change. However the initial storage temperature is found to have a great role in influencing the above feature of the oil. We have performed acid value and iodine value to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Review on Vetiveria zizanioides Species
Abstract: Vetiver is a perennial grass that can grow under intense climatic conditions such as drought, heavy rains and high temperatures. It is found mostly in Asian countries, belongs to graminaceae or poaceae family. It is commonly known as Khus Khus. Vetiver is a tall, tufted, aromatic grass with a straight stalk, long narrow leaves and an extensive root system. Aromatic oil is derived from vetiver roots, which can be used …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Brief Note on Pathology of Uterine Abnormalities in Goats
Abstract: Goat was the earliest ruminant and probably first animal after dog to be domesticated by man. Due to its economic viability, goat is also called the poor man’s cow and it is an essential component among livestock in agriculture-based production system. Around 80% of the global goat population is in the developing countries. India holds second largest population of goats and stands first in goat milk production and is the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Role of Polymer and Composite Materials in Enhancing Durability and Comfort of Urban Park Furniture for Senior Citizens
Abstract: Parks in urban areas are crucial in facilitating physical activities, socialization, and or mental health to the elderly citizens. Nonetheless, the traditional materials in outdoor park furniture may suffer in the form of low durability, weathering, ergonomics and maintenance, among other aspects and restrict long term applications of such furniture by the elderly population. The research question examined in the proposed study is: How can polymer-based and composite materials improve …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 297–311 Read article
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Climate Change and Decline of Cultural Heritage as Major Causes of Insecurity in Katsina State: A Way Forward
Abstract: Climate change is a global phenomenon that transformed human activities such as debility of cultural heritage that steered to insecurity in Katsina State. This paper proffers and highlight the way forward as government at all levels focuses devotion on how to find elucidations to the lingering insecurity transversely Nigeria. Qualitative method was arrayed to examine the major causes of insecurity in Katsina State and engaged approach of combined data from …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Indoor Thermal Comfort Range for Naturally Ventilated Residences in Warm and Humid Climate of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Every third house in Indian cities will have an air conditioner by 2030, this poses great challenges of energy consumption and related emissions. 68.7% of the total GHG emissions in India (2014) are by energy sector, and half of that were due to electricity and heat generation. As the energy demand in India is expected to become 3.5 times from 2014 to 2030, it is important to reduce the energy …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 42–62 Read article
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Sustainable Air Conditioning Technologies: Innovations and Future Prospects
Abstract: The increasing demand for air conditioning across the globe, especially in emerging economies, has placed a significant strain on energy resources and contributed to rising greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional air conditioning systems, which largely rely on vapor compression cycles and high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants, are energy-intensive and environmentally unsustainable. In response to these challenges, there has been a growing focus on developing sustainable air conditioning technologies that are energy-efficient, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Elemental Mobility and Provenance in Sediments: A Geochemical Study of Deccan Basalts, Bay of Bengal, and Northern China
Abstract: Twenty-eight sediment samples from seventeen rivers, including the Krishna headwaters and the west-flowing Western Ghat rivers, draining the Deccan Trap basalts, were analyzed for major elements (Na, Ca, Mg, K, Al, Ti, Fe) and trace elements (Sr, Ba, Mn, P, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The mobility of these elements, especially Na, Ca, Mg, and Sr, was assessed by comparing their abundances in sediments and dissolved phases. Approximately 60% …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article