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- Significance of Zinc Nutrition in Improving Growth Rates and Pattern of Zinc Accumulation in Panicles at Different Stages of Diversified Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes
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1 Aicrp on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
2 Zonal Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
1 Aicrp on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
2 Zonal Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
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Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 147-152Abstract
One hundred and thirty diverse rice germplasm lines were examined for leaf and seed zinc (Zn) content. A significant and wide genetic variability was observed for leaf and seed zinc levels. Based on Z-distribution analysis, 22 contrasting genotypes were selected. In this experiment, besides Zn content in leaf and seed, several growth parameters were also recorded to study the genetic variability in growth and productivity. The results showed that leaf area and total dry matter (TDM) showed positive relationship, indicating the contribution of leaf area for its increase in TDM (g/pl). Net assimilation rate (NAR) (g/cm2) did not contribute to the extent observed variability in TDM. A positive relationship was observed between total leaf Zn and TDM. Some of the genotypes showed more TDM with higher total leaf Zn (mg/100g dry weight) per plant indicating total Zn acquisition by plant and this might have influenced the growth rate. Total seed Zn (mg/100g) increased the seed yield significantly but not the seed Zn per unit weight of seed. Higher seed Zn levels might positively influence cell metabolic activities and hence, improved grain growth and development was observed. An attempt was also made to identify the contrasting genotypes differing in Zn status to examine genetic variability in seed Zn levels of panicle development. The seed Zn levels increased at milky stage subsequently, it was reduced during late stages of grain filling period. This could be due to variation in duration of transport of Zn to developing grains.Keywords
Genetic Variability, Growth Parameters, Total Dry Matter, Net Assimilation Rate, Rice Germplasm, Leaf Zn, Seed Zn, Total Zn
References
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- Wissuwa, M., Ismail, A.M. and Yanagihara, S. (2006). Effects of zinc deficiency on rice growth and genetic factors contributing to tolerance. Pl. Physiol., 142: 731-741.
- Standardization of Microbial Fuel Cell for Generation of Electricity Through, Standardization of Electrodes Distance and by Assessing Different Concentration of Cattle Dung Slurry
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1 Department of forestry and Environmental Science, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.k.v.k., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
2 AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of forestry and Environmental Science, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.k.v.k., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
2 AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
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Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 194-196Abstract
Microbial fuel cells (MFC) are special types of bio fuel cells, producing electrical power by utilizing metabolic activities of microorganisms. An attempt was made to construct a MFC for generation of electricity through, standardization of electrodes distance, assessing different concentration of cattle dung slurry. The results of the experiment revealed that, in MFC the distance between electrodes do not have any role in voltage generation. The concentration in the ratio 1:1 of cattle dung slurry was found to be the best in terms of voltage generation as well as stability of power generated.Keywords
Cattle Dung Slurry, Electricity, Electrodes Distance, Microbial Fuel Cell, Multimeter, VoltmeterReferences
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- Chaudhuri, S.K. and Lovley, D.R. (2003). Electricity generation by direct oxidation of glucose in mediator less microbial fuel cells. Natu. & Biotechnol., 21(10): 1229-1232.
- Howell Henrian, G., Bayonaian, K.B. and Tabios (2008). Harvesting electrical energy from cellulose using cow manure microorganisms as biocatalysts in a two-chamber microbial fuel cell. Applied Science Category (Paper presented in International Environmental Project Olympiad).
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- Liu, H. and Logan, B. (2004). Electricity generation using an air-cathode single chamber microbial fuel cell in the presence and absence of a proton exchange membrane. Environ. Sci. & Technol., 38: 4040-4046.
- Evaluation of Different Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Genotypes for Sodium Chloride Induced Salinity
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1 Department of Crop Physiology, AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Crop Physiology, AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K, Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
2 AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN