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- Effect of Biofertilizers on Growth of Aonla (Emblica officinalis) in Nursery
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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 125-130Abstract
Response of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, Azospirillum, phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and a companion fungus (CF) (Aspergillus fumigatus) was studied on growth of Aonla (Emblica officinalis) in nursery. Application of AM fungi and PSB in combination produced maximum plant height followed by combination of all the four treatments. Maximum diameter of seedlings was obtained in Azospirillum treatment followed by Azospirillum along with the companion fungus, followed by combination of AM fungi and companion fungus and companion fungus and PSB. Maximum ischolar_main colonization was in AM fungi and companion fungus combination and combination of AM fungi, companion fungus and Azospirillum. On the basis of above application of AM fungi along with companion fungus or Azospirillum and companion fungus is recommended to boost the growth of Aonla in nursery.Keywords
Emblica officinalis, Bio-fertilizers, Nursery
- Economics of Biofertilizer Application on Production of Planting Propagules of Teak in a Commercial Nursery
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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 7 (2008), Pagination: 923-931Abstract
Effect of application of biofertilizers, Azospirillum, phosphate-solubilising bacteria (PSB) and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi was studied in a factorial experiment on production of planting propagules (stumps) of teak in nursery. Seed germination was maximum in Azospirillum treatment followed by its combination with AM and PSB after two months. Maximum height of seedlings was recorded in AM + Azospirillum, AM + PSB and AM+PSB+ Azospirillum combination after five months. Diameter of seedlings at collar region was maximum in AM, AM + Azospirillum and AM + Azospirillum + PSB combinations. The economics of biofertilizer application is also worked out. Application of biofertilizers increase the number of stumps produced per bed as well as the diameter of stumps. Therefore, an artificial profit index was calculated combining the both parameters to infer the real benefit of biofertilizers' application. Based on the profit index application of AM fungi along with Azospirillum was found the best treatment to produce quality planting propagules of teak in a commercial nursery.Keywords
Teak Propagules, Commercial Nursery, Biofertilizer Application, Economics- Effect of Organic Amendments and Plant Growth Promoting Microbes on Santalum Album in Central India
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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8 (2012), Pagination: 742-746Abstract
Different plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPM) were screened for their growth promoting activity against Santalum album in nursery. A mix of selected organisms, Azospirillum, phosphate solubilising bacteria (fluorescent Pseudomonas sp.), Trichderma viride, AM fungi and soil amendment with organic matter were applied in a factorial field experiment to study their effect on survival and growth of sandal (Santalum album) saplings. Loam soil, farm yard manure (FYM), un-decomposed teak leaf, Leucaena leaf and mix organic matter (mixer of these 3 organic matters in equal ratio) in 3:1 v/v were used for amendment of natural red muram soil. There was 10-20% mortality in un-amended soil as compared to 0-10% in soil amended with organic matter along with PGPM application. No mortality was recorded in soil amended with loam soil, mix of FYM, teak and Leucaena leaves along with application of PGPM. Significant effect of soil amendment and application of PGPM was also observed on the growth of saplings after 2 years and 3 monthof planting. Fruit bodies of Lepiota longicauda, L. cristata and Scleroderma sp. were only developed on soil amended with organic matters. Maximum height was recorded in PGPM applied and soil amended with teak leaves (61% more as compared to control) followed by mixed organic matter and loam soil (39% and 38% more, respectively).Keywords
Plant Growth Promoting Microbes, Soil Amendments, Survival of Seedlings- Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Microbes on Bael (Aegle marmelos) Seedlings in Nursery
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1 Forest Pathology Division, Tropical Forest Research Institute, PO- RFRC, Jabalpur- 482021, IN
1 Forest Pathology Division, Tropical Forest Research Institute, PO- RFRC, Jabalpur- 482021, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 79-82Abstract
Response of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and Azospirillum, was studied on growth and shoot Phosphorus contents of bael (Aegle marmelos) in nursery. Application of AM fungi in combination with Azospirillum produced maximum plant biomass, shoot phosphorus content and ischolar_main colonization. Application of Azospirillum along with AM fungi showed a synergistic effect on ischolar_main colonization and is being recommended to boost the growth of bael seedlings in nursery.Keywords
Am Fungi, Azospirillum, Biomass, Root Colonization, P-uptake.- Harnessing Major Nectar Bearing Forest Plants in some Potential Regions of Ethiopia-an overview of Observations for Profitable Beekeeping
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1 School of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box # 138, Dire Dawa, ET
1 School of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box # 138, Dire Dawa, ET
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Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 7 (2015), Pagination: 798-805Abstract
In Ethiopia, forests play an important role in enhancing household livelihood of residing rural communities besides maintaining ecological balance. More than 50% of the bee colonies are active in the forest areas where different trees, shrubs and herbs are to be found growing, having variable flowering period thereby providing a source for five races of honeybees for collecting nectar and pollens. It is because of the presence of diversified trees that forests remain a source of assured honey when compared to crops in cultivated areas. Out of total 40 major trees present in the forest, seven of them like Erica arboreal, Eucalyptus spp, Euphorbis candelabrum, Diospyros mespeliformis, Piliostigma thonningii, Azadirachta indica and Dracaena afromontana are reported to be exclusively source of nectar. Trees like Schinus molle hold promise as a major source of pollen. Out of a total 30 herbs and shrubs, herbs plants like Bidens spp., Guizotia scabra, Hypoestes forskalii and Agave sisalana are assured source of nectar while four shrubs i.e. Hypericum revolutum, Plantago lanceola, Solanum nigrum and Rumex nervosus are abundant source of pollen to meet the protein requirements of honey bees.Keywords
Aromatic Honey, Diversified Trees, Household Livelihood, Nectar, Pollen.- Analysis of Genetic Divergence in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
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1 Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Horticultural Research Station, Kandaghat, District Solan (Himachal Pradesh) 173 215, IN
1 Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Horticultural Research Station, Kandaghat, District Solan (Himachal Pradesh) 173 215, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 1, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 52-54Abstract
Non-hierarchical analysis conducted on 60 genotypes of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) grouped the genotypes into 10 clusters. Maximum divergence within a cluster was exhibited by the cluster VIH (1.531), closely followed by cluster III (1.528) and cluster V (1.460), whereas, cluster VIII and cluster II were the most divergent from each other followed by cluster VII and cluster VIII. Promising genotypes selected were FT-5, LBR-10-2, THS-1-1, THS-2-2, T-99-1-2 and T-99-2-3 for yield per plant, fruit size index, pericarp thickness and plant height, whereas, W 55, Campbell and EC-123018 were found to be the best for average fruit weight. However, genotypes EC-170785 and Red cherry may be used to improve the number of fruits per plant and earliness.Keywords
Cluster Analysis, Tomato, Genetic Divergence, Lycopersicon esculentum.Full Text
- Loss of Human Values in The Inheritance of Loss
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1 D.S. College, Katihar (Bihar), Under B.N.M. University, Madhepura (Bihar), IN
1 D.S. College, Katihar (Bihar), Under B.N.M. University, Madhepura (Bihar), IN
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Journal of Literature, Culture and Media Studies, Vol 2, No 4 (2010), Pagination: 296-303Abstract
The Inheritance of Loss won the Man Booker prize (2006) for Kiran Desai. She seems to be much influenced by her mother, Anita Desai as she was privileged to state in her award acceptance speech:“I owe her such an enormous debt that I can’t express it in any ordinary way.” Both of them have more or less the same kinds of experiences-of immigration, of homelessness and of multiple identities. Kiran Desai studied in India, England and America. Struggling to get an American citizenship, she lived with the uncertainties of an immigrant in America on a student visa. The writer has acknowledged the autobiographical situations and motivations of characters in her novel-"The characters of my story are entirely fictional, but these journeys of ( her grandparents) as well as my own provided insight into what it means to travel between East and West and it is this I wanted to capture. The fact that I live this particular life is no accident. It was my inheritance". (Browse.com).- Current Rice Farming, Water Resources and Micro-Irrigation
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1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar 751 023, IN
1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar 751 023, IN
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 4 (2019), Pagination: 568-576Abstract
Rice is the staple food for half of the world’s population, and rice farming is a livelihood for millions of farmers in Asia. In India, it provides an individual with 32% of the total calorie and 24% of the total protein daily. This crop is mostly grown in puddled soil by transplanting, and flood irrigation is practised by farmers. Water or irrigation input to transplanted rice typically ranges from 1000 to 2000 mm depending upon the growing season, climatic condition, soil type and hydrological conditions. Facing water scarcity and climate change, reducing water requirement of this crop is a challenge. Out of 42.75 million hectare (m ha) rice area, only 25.12 m ha is under irrigation. Regarding water resources, depletion of groundwater is alarming in the north Indian states. On the other hand, it is under-utilized in eastern India. Microirrigation, i.e. sprinkler and drip methods have been used with the aim of minimizing water use and enhancing water use efficiency of rice. In addition, evidence-based scientific understandings on microirrigation for rice have been elucidated in this article. The potential of drip or sprinkler irrigation to rice on water saving as well as scientific insight and critical appraisal have been expounded on reasons of yield reduction. This comprehensive treatise would facilitate the formulation of strategies or policies on efficient management of water or irrigation for rice cultivation.Keywords
Micro-Irrigation, Rice Farming, Water Resources and Availability, Water use Efficiency.Full Text
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- Policy perspectives on agricultural water management and associated technologies suitable for different agro-climatic zones of West Bengal, India
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1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar 751 023, IN
2 West Bengal State Watershed Development Agency, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 091, IN
3 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur 741 252, IN
1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar 751 023, IN
2 West Bengal State Watershed Development Agency, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 091, IN
3 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur 741 252, IN
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Current Science, Vol 122, No 4 (2022), Pagination: 386-395Abstract
Agriculturally, West Bengal is one of the major productive states in India. It has made significant contributions to the gross state value added through agriculture and allied sectors, and water manage-ment is the most vital component to ensure stability and sustainability in agricultural production systems. There is increasing uncertainty in availability, or site-specific excess of water due to climate change. These call for strategic management of this important natural resource to achieve one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG No. 6) set by the United Nations, i.e. ensuring availability and sustainability in water management, and also providing sanitation to all by 2030. This eastern Indian state has six distinct agro-climatic zones (ACZs) based on its varied physiography, land, soil, weather, cropping pattern, vegetation and other characteristic features. Both water scarcity and water excess are intricately associated with the agricultural activities in the state, which demand integrated approach in the management of water resources and their efficient utilization. Here we elucidate the agricultural importance, distinctive features and constraints of six ACZs, provide an account of the water supply and demand, potential options to increase water-use efficiency, suitable technologies and zone-wise policy perspectives on water management in agriculture and allied sectors in West BengalKeywords
Agricultural technology, agro-climatic zones, policy, water management, water-use efficiency.Full Text
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