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Change Detection of Land Use/Land Cover using Geospatial Techniques: A Case Study of Narpala Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: The present study depicts an integrated approach of Geospatial techniques like Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) for assessment of Land Use Land Cover changing aspects of Narpala Mandal of Anantapur district, AP, India. The temporal data of two different years of Landsat imagery of 2008 and 2018 were acquired by USGS Earth Explorer and Land use Land cover changes in the Narpala mandal for 2008 and 2018 …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Prevalence of Malaria and the Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Health Institutions of Damot Woyide District, Wolaita Zone, South Nation Nationalities People Region, Ethiopia, (A Cross-sectional Study)
Abstract: Malaria during pregnancy is a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan African countries such as Ethiopia. The infection is a cause of morbidly and mortality in pregnant women and their fetuses eventually the newborns and infants. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors of malaria among pregnant women that attend ANC clinic in health institutions found in Damote Woyide district, Southern Ethiopia. A health institution …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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A Critical Appraisal of e-Governance in Rajasthan State with Special Reference to Tribal District Dungarpur, Rajasthan, India
Abstract: In this world of digitalization, expectation of citizens are also high. e-Governance is the key tool to fulfill those expectations. Each day technology upgrades itself, which also increases the expectations in a qualitative way. This creates continuous challenges for the government. Respondents with diminutive information about the projects are also un-sure about the potential benefits of the projects. The research indicates that currently, the respondents in this work have not …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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Farmers’ Knowledge and Perception on Major Insect Pests of Rice and Their Management Practices in Lamjung District, Nepal
Abstract: Rice, the major staple food crop of Nepal, confronts various insect pests and diseases during its life cycle. The losses accounts 25–30% of its production in Nepal. The research interprets knowledge of farmers, regarding occurrence of various insect pests and diseases, damage created by them and management practices, of 40 local paddy growers in rice production hubs of Lamjung district. A survey research design was implemented to collect and interpret …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Training Needs Assessment of Dairy Farmers in District Dera Ghazi Khan
Abstract: This study was conducted in district Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab. The district consists of seven Markaz [1]. One union council was selected randomly from each Markaz [1], and two villages from the selected union council and ten farmers from each village were selected with simple random sampling. A pre-tested structured questionnaire data were collected from a sample of 140 dairy farmers about their needs for training in different activities. The …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 32–35 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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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved onion under furrow irrigation in Melokoza and Basketo special Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Despite high potentials, the production and productivity of horticultural crops including onion in Ethiopia in general and Southern region in particular is very low. Irrigation water scarcity is one of the major problems in arid and semi-arid areas of Ethiopia. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted trial of different water saving technologies for irrigated onion (red bombe) at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Uses Patterns of Pesticides by Rice Cultivators in Murshidabad District of West Bengal with Special Emphasis on Khargram, Nabagram and Sagardighi Community Development Blocks
Abstract: Background: Agriculture is the main occupation of Murshidabad. Varieties of crops, like paddy (Aus, Aman, and Boro), jute, wheat, mustard, potato, sugarcane, pulses, and different types of vegetables are produced in considerable amounts throughout the year in the district. Resource-poor farmers use pesticides as advised by the shopkeeper, who has little or no knowledge of pesticides. The indiscriminate use of pesticides causes great risks to the environment and our health. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Ethanomedicinal Survey in the Paliyar Hamlet of Sathuragiri Hills in Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu State, India
Abstract: An ethanobotanical survey was conducted among the peoples of Paliyar tribals, Sathuragiri hills of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu state has brought to a number of 83 plant species from 37 families used by them as a variety of medicines. The parts of the plants such as leaves, stem, fruits, bark, resin, root and seeds were generally used individually or combination with some medicinally important species. The present manuscript investigates with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Users Perception about Library Facilities and Services of Degree Colleges in Warangal District, Telangana: A Study
Abstract: The present study is an attempt to evaluate user perception regarding different Library facilities and services Degree Colleges in Warangal district, Telangana. The primary data collected through a questionnaire of 1234 respondents of students of degree colleges in Warangal. The survey to examine the purpose of visiting the library is evaluated to find the satisfying level of the services of the library. The findings of the survey help the library …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 133–140 Read article
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Need for Documentation of Traditional Knowledge (TK) of Rainfall Forecasting in Murshidabad District of West Bengal: A Survey in the Light of the Attitudes of the Young Generation towards TK and the Need for Documentation of TK
Abstract: This study documents the traditional knowledge of rainfall forecasting in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It explores the attitudes of the farmers, especially young generation of farmers equipped with modern and formal education, towards the Traditional Knowledge. Altogether, sixteen 16 different TKs relating to rainfall prediction have been found. The farmers in the study area predict rainfall through their observation, experiences and understanding of nature. Traditionally they use indicators like …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 88–95 Read article
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A Study of Alien Flora of Bidar District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present study presents an account of alien species in the Bidar District, Karnataka, India, with additional information on habit, origin, longevity, habitat and uses. During the present study, a total of 168 alien species belonging to 121 genera of 46 families were studied. Dicots represented 155 species and monocots 13 species. About 65% of these alien species were introduced from Tropical America followed by Tropical Africa (21%). Analysis of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Life-forms and Biological Spectrum of a Dry Deciduous Forest in Gadag District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present paper deals with the different life form categories and biological spectrum of a forest in Gadag district, Karnataka. The Gadag flora recorded 667 wild species belonging to 430 genera in 108 families. Biological spectrum of the present study shows that Therophytes (45%) were the most dominating life-form, followed by Phanerophytes (29%), Hemicryptophytes (13%), Chamaephytes (12%) and Cryptophytes (1%). The comparison with Raunkiaer’s normal spectrum depicts Thero-phanerophytic type of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 9–37 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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Medicinal Uses of Some Cultivated and Wild Plants of Bhopal District
Abstract: AbstractSince few decades, the awareness and utilization of traditional knowledge in medicinal system to cure various diseases gained significant importance in human being. Advent in the modern medicinal technology and transformation of culture, indigenous knowledge is vanishing at a very fast rate. In the present investigation, 20 medicinal plants belonging to 10 families under 18 genera used by the local people and herbalists living in rural areas of Bhopal district …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in the Dakshin Dinajpur District
Abstract: AbstractAn ethnobotanical study was undertaken to collect information from the locals on the use of medicinal plants in Dakshin Dinajpur district of North Bengal during June 2009 to October 2010. The data were collected through repeated interactions and semi-structured interviews based on a standardised questionnaire with the help of elderly people especially. They inherited the knowledge of their practices from their fore parents, relatives or friends. The investigation revealed the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Effects of Blended Fertilizer Rates on Growth, Yield and Quality of Malt Barley (Hordeum distichum L.) Varieties at Mekdela District, South Wollo, Ethiopia
Abstract: Malt Barley is main cash-crop in Ethiopia, whose yield was constrained by lack of improved varieties, and declining soil fertility due to nutrient depletion. A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of Blended fertilizer rates on growth, yield and quality of malt barley varieties at Mekdela District, South Wollo, Ethiopia. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with factorial arrangement with three replication and consisted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Diversity of Bacillariophyceae in Gorja Lake Near Bhadrawati Tahsil, District Chandrapur (Maharashtra), India
Abstract: The Gorja lake is a principal fresh water body located in Gorja village of Bhadrawati tahsil in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state, India. Bhadrawati is a tahsil place. It is 25 km north side of Chandrapur and 125 km south east side from Nagpur. It is situated at about 211 m above the mean sea level. A study of Bacillariophyceae was undertaken during June 2014 to May 2016, two years …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Taro with Newly Recommended Fertilizer Rate at Chaha District, Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: InEthiopia,agriculturehasthepotentialtoaccountforarelativelylargeshareoftheGrossDomesticProduct,buttheproductivityofthissectorlagsbehindthecountry'spotential.One of the reasonsforthisisthelackofrecommendedfertilizerratesforcrops like taro.Therefore,this study aimedtodemonstrateimprovedtaroatthenewlyrecommendedfertilizerratesintheChahaDistrictoftheGuragezoneduringthemainharvestseasonof2021.The Districtwasdeliberatelyselectedbasedonthetechnicalgapsof farmers on the crop production.20farmersfrom2 kebeles,BoraandJato,wereselectedbasedontheirwillingnessandlandavailability.57farmersand11stakeholders with a total of 68 participantsweretrained.Itwasplantedin70cmb/nrowsand50cmb/nplantspacingataseedrateof30kg ha-1.ForthedemonstrationplotusingthenewrecommendedfertilizerrateNPS: 242 kg ha-1 and UREA: 180 kgha-1applied.Allrecommendedfarmingpracticeswereappliedequallytoallplotsandthefieldswerecarefullyandproperlymanaged.Datawerecollectedthroughmeasurements,interviewswithfarmers,andphotographs.Yieldand farmer’s preferencedatawerequalitativelyanalyzedusingmean,percentage, andfeedbackdata.Theaverageyieldsattonha-1fortarowiththenewrecommendedrateoffertilizerwere4.56and4.49,andwithoutfertilizerwere2.68and2.54forBora and Jato Kebeles respectively.Tuberyield,plantheightandearlymaturitywerecommonselectioncriteria,althoughtherewas a slightvariationinthecriteriaestablishedinthetwoKebelesbyfarmers.Inallkebeles,improvedtaro with newly recommended fertilizer rateoutperforms improved taro without fertilizer. The Benefit Cost Ratio result also showedthatusingimproved taro with a newly recommended fertilizer rate was moreprofitablethanusingwithoutfertilizer. So, using improved taro with newly recommended …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Evaluation of Rhizobium Strains Inoculation on Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Faba Bean in Debub Ari District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Production and productivity of faba beans in Ethiopia are reduced due to biotic and abiotic factors. Reduction of soil fertility is among the most important factors that reduce the productivity of faba beans, thus the trial was conducted to estimate Rhizobium strains inoculation effect on the production of faba bean in Debub Ari District, Southern Ethiopia. The trial was conducted on cropland in Debub Ari District during the 2016/2017- 2017/2018 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article