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Rai, Ajay Kumar
- Influence of FYM and Irrigation Frequency on Yield, Vitamin and Mineral Contents of Organic Cabbage (Brassica oleracea Var. Capitata)
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1 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (CIAH), Panchmahal (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (CIAH), Panchmahal (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 10, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 215-221Abstract
A field experiment to assess the effect of organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of cabbage was conducted at the Research farm of Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi (U.P.). A Randomized Block Design with four level of FYM replicated three times was used in the experiment. Neem seed kernel extract (NSKE) 4 per cent was sprayed at the advent of insect pest infestation. In addition to marketable yields, cabbage leaves were digested and analyzed for 11 macro- and micronutrients. Vitamins C and E of mature crops were evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography. Soil samples were also taken at harvest, extracted with suitable extractant solution and analyzed for essential nutrients. Application of different level of FYM had varying effects on the growth and yield of cabbage. Effect of FYM was better in both the cabbage variety with respect to their variables measured, i.e. height, marketable head weight, and yield per ha. These findings can be explained in terms of the availability, especially, of the macro-nutrients in each of the treated plots. The impact of irrigation frequency on yield is transparent. We conclude that irrigation frequency had a significant bearing on yield.Keywords
Organic, Cabbage, Farm Yard Manure, Growth, Irrigation Frequency, Yield, Vitamins.
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- Phosphocompost Influences Nutrient Use Efficiency, Yield and Quality of Rice (Oryza sativa)
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1 Sheila Dhar Institute of Soil Science, Allahabad University, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
2 Allahabad Agricultural University, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
3 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
1 Sheila Dhar Institute of Soil Science, Allahabad University, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
2 Allahabad Agricultural University, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
3 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 7, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 172-177Abstract
A field experiment was conducted consecutively for three years in rice crop with phosphocompost in the research farm of Sheila Dhar Institute of Soil Science, Allahabad University, Allahabad. The laboratory analysis for determination of threshold limit of N and P in the Gangetic alluvial soil was carried out partly at Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, and Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Varanasi. A significantly enrichment of per cent organic C and total N, Ca, Mg, K, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu content was recorded in compost when prepared with application of Missouri rock phosphate @ 1% of total substrate biomass. The enriched compost alone or in combination with inorganic fertilizers was found effective in terms of supplementing readily available phosphate ion in soil pool for rice crop. The soil P content in different crop growth stages, protein per cent in grain, N and P content in grain and straw, plant population/m2, number of panicle, panicle length (cm), number of grain/ panicle, 1000 seed weight and yield in rice crop was significantly different under the influence of phosphocompost. The level of available nutrients and nutrient balances in soil was also significantly higher when treated with phosphocompost in combination with inorganic fertilizer compared to alone application of either inorganic or organic forms of nutrients. The nutrient use efficiency, apparent recovery of nutrients, soil nutrient balance sheet and cost:benefit ratio were also found higher and in direct proportion to supplementation rate of inorganic fertilizers by phosphocompost. A significant correlation between protein content in grain, grain yield, N uptake and available P in soil pool was established.Keywords
Phosphocompost, NPK, Rice, Yield, Quality, Correlation.- Prevalence and Characterization of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Staphylococcus aureus in Bovine Milk in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India
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1 Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, IN
1 Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, IN
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Veterinary World, Vol 11, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 316-320Abstract
Aim: The study aimed to investigate the Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)-positive Staphylococcus aureus in bovine milk due to its public health significance.
Materials and Methods: A total of 400 milk samples of bovines taken from different dairy farms and outlets of Jabalpur were screened for the S. aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The strains were tested for the PVL gene and antimicrobial sensitivity toward 10 different classes of antimicrobial agents. The PVL-positive S. aureus strains were further characterized by staphylococcal protein A or spa typing.
Results: The prevalence of PVL-positive S. aureus was 10.53%. All the isolates positive for the PVL were resistant to methicillin, while the methicillin-sensitive S. aureus isolates were negative for the PVL. Five different spa types were found.
Conclusion: The presence of PVL-positive MRSA in bovine milk close to consumer poses a potential public health risk to the community.
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Bovine Milk, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Panton-Valentine Leukocidin.Full Text