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A., Ali
- Effects of Bambara Groundnut (Voandzecia Subterranea (L) Verde) Biomass on the Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays) in the Sub-Humid Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 3, No 3 (2014), Pagination:Abstract
Field experiments were conducted at the University of Agriculture Makurdi Research Farm in 2010 and 2011 cropping seasons, to assess the effect of bambara groundnut biomass on the growth and yield of maize. Five treatments which were replicated three times in a Randomized Complete Block Design consist of 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 t ha-1 of the biomass incorporated into the soil as green manure. Early maturing maize variety (TZER-Y-SR) was planted two weeks later. The results showed that 20 t ha-1 of the biomass produced the tallest plants (190.67 cm) in 2010 cropping season followed by 15 t ha-1 (161.33 cm). All the treatments produced yields that were significantly higher than the control. Ten t ha-1`of the biomass produced the highest grain yield (4.24 t ha-1) in 2010 cropping season. In 2011, 15 t ha-1 of the biomass produced the tallest plants (192.87 cm) followed by 20 t ha-1 (184.40 cm). The highest grain yield of 15.35 t ha-1 was produced by 10 t ha-1 of the biomass. Ten t ha-1 bambara groundnuts biomass is recommended for maize production in the study area.
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Bambara groundnut, biomass, green manure, soil fertility, guinea savanna zone- Health Status of Cycle Rickshaw Pullers in Allahabad (India)
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1 Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Wazir Ram Singh Government College, Dehri – 176022, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh,, IN
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Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, Vol 20, No 1&2 (2020), Pagination: 41-44Abstract
Occupation is one of the most important extrinsic factors which have the major impact on health. Pedalling the tricycle rickshaw is a most stressful job. Rickshaw Pullers are extensively exposed to the air pollutants in conjunction with strenuous exercise. In the present study demographic details along with nutritional status, hygiene status and morbid conditions were obtained from fifty Rickshaw Pullers (RPs) in Allahabad.
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Allahabad, Cycle Rickshaw Pullers, Health.References
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