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Singh, B. P.
- Occurrence of Conjointed Twin Seedlings in Madhuca latifolia Roxb
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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 571-573- Flow of Benefits from Joint Forest Management (JFM) for Poverty Alleviation
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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 123-125Abstract
No abstract- Growth Pattern of Certain MPTS Raised on Sodic Land
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Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 6 (2002), Pagination: 674-680Abstract
A total of 13 tree species (MPTS) were planted on sodic land in 1987. Soil profile (upto 1m depth) revealed silt clay loam texture of the soil indicating high pH. Soil organic carbon content and nutrients (N, P and K) declined with increase in soil depth. Of the total species planted, four species viz., Casuarina equisetifolia, Eucalyptus hyhrid, Dalbergia sissoo and Leucaena leucocephala reflected conceivably better growth than rest of the species. Total tree biomass attained by afore-mentioned species at the eight year age was in the order : L. leucocephala (199.6 t ha-1 ) > C. equisetifolia (197.3 t ha-1 ) > Eucalyptus hybrid (136.6 t ha-1 ) > D. sissoo (62.2 t ha-1).- A Note on Air Layering in Madhuca latifolia Roxb.
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Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 134-136Abstract
No abstract- Non-wood Forest Products Contribution in Tribal Economy: (a Case Study in South Bihar and South West Bengal)
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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 4 (1996), Pagination: 337-342Abstract
NWFP contribute significantly in tribal/rural economy. It offers employment to about one million every year. In South Bihar and South Western part of West Bengal the NWFP viz. Mahuwa flowers and seeds, Sal seeds and leaves; Kendu leaves. Tamarind and Mushrooms emerged as major products collected by tribals of this region. Out of total forest revenue of Bihar, about 17% is contributed by NWFP and in West Bengal it is only 1.7% oftotal forest revenue. In South Bihar about 41% families collect Mahuwa flowers and in South Western West Bengal about 73% families collect Sal leaves for augmentation of their income. However, processing technology is lacking in these States which needs to be developed.- Growth Analysis in Moghania macrophylla (willd) O. Ktze in the Nursery
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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 9 (1996), Pagination: 843-846Abstract
A Field experiment was conducted at the Indian Lac Research Institute, Namkum, Ranchi duriog 1988 and 1989. The growth analysis results revealed that various parameters had more values in first phase of 60-90 days after sowing (DAS) than advanced stage of the seedling growth (90.105 DAS). Relative growth rate (RGR). Crop growth rate (CGR) and net assimilation rate (NAR) were significantly affected by different date of sowiog in nursery during both the years except in the year 1988 at 90-105 DAS. However, variation in date of sowing did not affect LAR at different periods. The result indicated the need to adopt better management practices at early growth stages for better growth and development.- Biodiversity Conservation in Mangrove Environment
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Indian Forester, Vol 120, No 9 (1994), Pagination: 827-836Abstract
The paper describes the biodiversity and need of its conservation in mangrove areas. Different strategies suggested are habitat and species protection, legislation, public awareness, peripheral development and research cum extension measures. The paper discusses different problems of mangrove environment and suggests measures to solve them.- Normalcy and Normal Forest
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Indian Forester, Vol 120, No 11 (1994), Pagination: 1006-1018Abstract
This paper deals with the normalcy in the forests and derivation of structures for normal miscellaneous and pure forests, which will form the goal for the future working. The results of the working could be evaluated with reference to the above structure. Besides, the over all regeneration status of the forest can also be known using this structure.- Use of Linear Measurement in the Estimation of Leaf Area of Bhalia
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Indian Forester, Vol 118, No 6 (1992), Pagination: 438-440Abstract
No abstract- Wastage of Timber at Tree Harvesting Stage in South India
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Indian Forester, Vol 117, No 8 (1991), Pagination: 609-617Abstract
The present study of wastage of timber at tree harvesting stage in South India reveals an avoidable wastage of about 6% of the volume of tree. Reduction in wastage by use of proper tools of IS standards and their proper maintenance along with training of staff and workers in Basic Logging Techniques with co-operation of Forest Department and Corporations is absolutely essential.- Tropical Tasar Silk: a Pontential NTFP for Forest Dwellers of Central India
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Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 11 (2011), Pagination: 1280-1288Abstract
Tropical tasar silk, a major components of wild silks, popularized in India as "Vanya Silk", is one of the most important NTFPs that produced in nature by caterpillars of a sericigenous insect, Antheraea mylitta Drury (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). It is commercially exploited for wild silk production in India by aboriginals residing in the central plateau mainly Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. This insect has a long list of 20 host plants but reared mostly on sal (Shorea robusta Roxb.) arjun (Terminalia arjuna Bedd.) and asan (T. tomentosa W.&A.), in the natural forests or plants systematically developed in degraded forest areas. Sal forests provide base for the collection of a large quantity of naturally grown cocoons, Tasar silkworms are reared outdoors and are predominantly bivoltine and trivoltine in nature. The first crop is raised during July-August (seed crop) whereas second crop is reared during September-October (commercial crop). The average annual income due to the collection of tasar cocoons in central India is estimated to be low as compared to that of other tasar states. The probable reasons are scattered distribution of food plants on which the silkworm grows, the absence of profitable plantations, lack of suitable breed and proper knowledge of breeding and multiplication techniques. Tropical tasar, a potential NTFP has vast potential in central India.Keywords
Tasar Silk, Antheraea Mylitta, NTNF, Forest Dwellers, Central India- Potentials of Cape Gooseberry (physalis Peruviana L): an Under-exploited Small Fruit in India
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1 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (K), Wadura Campus, Sapore J &K, IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Narendra Deva University of Agricultue and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad U.P., IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 775-777Abstract
The genus Physalis, of the family Solanaceae bearing globular fruits, each enclosed in inflated calyx. A species, which bears superior fruit and has become widely known is cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) native to Peru and Chile and has been widely introduced into cultivation of other tropical, sub-tropical and even in temperate areas. It is a nutritive and high value small fruit; the food value is almost at par with other major fruit crops of India. In India, cape gooseberry has been in cultivation on very limited scale and considered as minor crop, mostly as annual crop in plains of north India. It is commonly cultivated as backyard crop and in peri-urban areas and sold in cities at very high prices. Cape gooseberry is a warm season crop and requires a relatively long season to produce profitable yields. Being a minor crop in India, scientific information on improved production technology like varieties, nutrition, water management etc. of this crop for different agro-climatic conditions are lacking. Although, crop has potential production of 10 tonnes ha-1. This noble crop deserves special attention particularly due to its availability in lean period, wide adoptability, quick growing in nature, high productivity, non-perennial occupation of land and delicious fruit.Keywords
Cape Gooseberry, physalis Peruviana, Production, Small Fruit- A Geoelectrical Section Across the Andaman Arc Sea Region, Northeast Indian Ocean by using Ocean Bottom Magnetometers
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1 Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 55, No 1 (2000), Pagination: 47-64Abstract
Ocean bottom magnetometer (OBM) investigations were made across the Ninetyeast Ridge in the Bay of Bengal and geomagnetic field variations were recorded for a period of about one month. Analysis of data indicates that the thickness as well as resistivity of the oceanic crust/upper mantle reduces from 17 - 14 km and 439 - 308 Ohm-m respectively, as one moves from the Bay of Bengal to the Andaman arc region. The highly conducting Andaman arc region may have formed due to subduction related processes at the Andaman trench.Analysis of OBM data collected earlier across the Barren Island in the Andaman Sea indicates the presence of two conductivity zones, at 17 - 27 km and 80 - 100 km depth. The enhanced conductivity at a shallow depth may be due to the conducting material/magma that has been emplaced by upwelling of the mantle material at the tectonic zone. The thickness of this material increases from north to south of the Barren Island and seems to concentrate the induced currents within the island. The enhanced conductivity at greater depths may be due to the H2O and CO2, that may be released by metamorphic reactions of the suhducting lndian plate beneath the Burmese plate.
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Geophysics, Ocean Bottom Magnetometer Investigations, Oceanic Crustal Structure, Partial Subduction, Low Resistivity Layer, Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal.- Petrography and Geochemistry of the Sandstones of Murree Group Around Laren, Udhampur, Jammu Himalaya
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1 Post Graduate Department of Geology, Jammu University, Jammu, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 36, No 5 (1990), Pagination: 502-511Abstract
The importance of the sandstones of Murree Group is becoming more and more due to the possibilities of occurrence of hydrocarbons. It is evident from the petrographic and geochemical studies that these sandstones are of sublitharenite type. Probably low to medium grade metamorphic, intermediate to acid igneous and preexisting sedimentary rocks were sources for these rocks. A cratonic near-shore depositional environment is suggested for these sediments. The palaeoclimatic conditions were mild as indicated by their mineralogy.Keywords
Petrology (Sedimentary), Geochemistry, Sandstone, Murree Group, Jammu, Kashmir Himalaya.- Trace Fossil Assemblage in the Lower Siwalik Suhgroup of Jammu Region, J & K State
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1 Department of Geology University of Jammu, Jammu - 180 004, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 50, No 3 (1997), Pagination: 357-359Abstract
Trace fossils are found in the lower Siwalik rocks at Mansar and Jhajjar Kotli. The trace fossils are identified as Thalassinoides and Imbrichnus. It is interpreted that these fossils were developed in flood plains.Keywords
Palaeontology, Trace Fossils, Siwalik Rocks, J&K, Himalaya.- Clinical Trial of Flagyl in Anaerobic Infections in Dentistry
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1 Department of Dental Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 33, No 9 (1980), Pagination: 499-503Abstract
No Abstract.- Introducing the 50th Birth Anniversary Volume
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1 Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, IN
2 Hyderabad, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 71, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 587-588Abstract
No Abstract.- Is Jammu Bauxite a Reworked Basalt Derived Bauxite?
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1 Dept Geol. Sci. , Jadavpur Univ , Kolkata - 700032, IN
2 Postgraduate, Department of Geology, University of Jammu, Jammu - 180 006, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 67, No Spl Iss 5 (2006), Pagination: 695-695Abstract
No Abstract.- Is Jammu Bauxite a Reworked Basalt Derived Bauxite?
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1 Postgraduate Department of Geology, University of Jammu, Jammu - 180 006, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 66, No 2 (2005), Pagination: 157-160Abstract
The sedimentary structures in the bauxite deposits of the Jammu area are suggestive of a reworked bauxite precursor. Trace elements and REE concentrations show that the precursor bauxite originated from the weathering of basalt. It means that the bauxite forms a part of the earliest interval of the Himalayan foreland sedimentary sequences.Keywords
Bauxite, Reworked Basalt, Geochemistry, Sedimentary Structures, Jammu Area, Jammu and Kashmir.- Post-Depositional Transformations during Burial and Exhumation in the Neoproterozoic Evaporite Sequences, NW Himalaya, India
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1 Postgraduate Department of Geology, University of Jammu, Jammu - 180 006, IN
2 Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, 33, Gen Mahadeo Singh Road, Dehra Dun - 248 001, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 68, No 6 (2006), Pagination: 1058-1068Abstract
The Kashmir and Chamba sub-basins of the Proto-Tethys were the sites of wide spread evaporitic deposition along the northern most part of the Indian passive continental margin during the Neoproterozoic. The evaporite lithologies of the Kashmir sub-Basin in the form of layered gypsum and nodular gypsum show deformational features and largely, secondary textures. Evidence of anhydritization and compaction/deformation is present in the form of anhydrite porphyrotopes, alignment of the crystals in a plane (recrystallization) and flowage layers (the result of plastic deformation). The original sulphate precipitates have passed through stages of burial diagenesis, metamorphism and exhumation, with formation of alabastrine and porphyrotopic sulphate. The exhumation of the sulphate sequence resulted in the development of overgrowths, dissolution along the relict anhydrite crystal boundaries, and the formation of lenticular gypsum crystals.
The Chamba sub-Basin contains a more complete example of evaporite sedimentation including carbonates, sulphate and chloride sedimentation. The sulphate sequences here show alabastrine, porphyrotopic and ameboid textures suggesting dehydration and rehydration reactions simlar to Kashmir sub-Basin. The fibrous satin-Spar gypsum occurring in the fractures of the carbonates most likely formed by the gypsum-Saturated brine released from dissolution and reprecipitation of near surface sulphate evaporites.
The rock salt in the Chamba sub-Basin is comprised of banded halite together with variable amount of clay and other impurities. The halite consists of interlocking crystals with zoning and irregular internal outline due to burial and subsequent recrystallization. The ragged outer edges and coigns of the zoned crystals, and brecciated texture are suggestive of groundwater dissolution during exhumation.
The microthermometric experiments on single-Phase fluid inclusions occuring in the crystals demonstrate that fluid inclusions were formed around 45°C, the temperature at which anhydrite rehydrated to gypsum and halite reprecipitated during exhumation.
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Evaporites, Diagenesis, Neoproterozoic, NW Lesser Himalaya, India.- Fostering Innovative Processes for Promotion of Animal Sciences
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1 Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi 110 016, IN
2 Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi 110 070, IN
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Current Science, Vol 109, No 4 (2015), Pagination: 663-664Abstract
No Abstract.- Effect of Seed Maturity on Germination and Seedling Growth of Physalis peruviana (L.)
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1 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Wadura, SOPORE (J&K), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, FAIZABAD (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, Vol 6, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 100-104Abstract
An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of seed maturity on germination and seedling growth of cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.). Seeds extracted from the fruits harvested at three stages of fruit development i.e. S1-49 days after fruit set, S2-56 days after fruit set and S3-63 days after fruit set and used for germination test and growth analysis of the seedlings. Results revealed that highest germination (93.86%) was in the seeds those extracted from 56 days after fruits set (S2), followed by S3-63 days after fruit set (86.39%), while minimum germination (80.71%) was observed in the seeds of 49 days maturity (S1). Seeds extracted from 56 days after fruit set exhibited better seedling growth in terms of higher shoot length, ischolar_main length, collar thickness, number of leaves and leaf area, however, the results were at par with S3 treatment. Dry matter accumulation in the seedlings was also highest in the seedling those raised from the seeds extracted at 56 days after fruit set.Keywords
Germination, Physalis peruviana L., Seed Maturity, Seedling Growth.References
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- Storm Activities during the Sedimentation of Late Paleocene-Middle Eocene Subathu Formation, Western Himalayan Foreland Basin
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1 Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 77, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 130-136Abstract
Late Paleocene-middle Eocene Subathu Formation represents the earliest deposits of the western Himalayan foreland basin. A large part of this formation is comprised of impure limestone and grey shale intercalations. The limestones contain sole marks, intraformational conglomerates, hummocky cross stratification and wave ripples. The occurrence of sole marks suggests that they are developed by the unidirectional currents at the initial phase of the storm that resulted erosion and subsequent deposition. The intra-formational limestone conglomerate also suggests erosion of the earlier deposited limestone hard grounds as a consequence of storm associated transgression. The hummocky cross stratification formed by the oscillatory flows during the long-shore littoral drift. The depth of formation of the hummocky cross stratified limestone facies was less than 40 m and most likely deposited between shore-face to backshore regions of the gulf similar to present day Persian Gulf. The identification of deeper facies (shelf facies) from Pakistan and coastal facies from India suggest that the gulf was open from the west and closed from the east.Keywords
Hummocky Cross Stratification, Tempestites, Himalayan Foreland Basin, Subathu Formation, Northwest Himalaya.- Calcretes and Related Palaeosols in Phanerozoic Stratigraphic Records of India: a Review
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1 Department of Geology, University of Jammu, Jammu - 180 006, IN
2 Department of Geology, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 007, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 60, No 1 (2002), Pagination: 75-89Abstract
Calcretes occur commonly in both Quaternary and pre-Quaternary continental and marginal marine sequences, and are generally considered as indicators of seasonal, aridlsemi-arid climatic conditions. The marginal marine and continental sedimentary basins of the Himalaya and the Phanerozoic Gondwana basins are analysed here to evaluate the possibilities of calcrete and palaeosol occurrences in them. A compilation of the known occurrences of calcretes and related palaeosols in pre-Quaternary and Quaternary sequences of India is also given.The importance of calcretes and their evaluation in the Himalayan foreland for obtaining insights on Cenozoic climates is highlighted. Possibilities of future studies on calcretes and related palaeosols include: (a) the application of gradualistic pedofacies model in the well developed alluvial sequences of the Siwalik Group and the Gondwana Supergroup, (b) the identification of lowstand systems tract in the marginal marine basins of India, and (c) understanding the directions of climate changes in the Indian stratigraphic record.
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Calcretes, Palaeosols, Phanerozoic Stratigraphic Record, India.- Ichnofacies of the Murree Group in Jammu Area and their Ecological Implications during Late Palaeogene in the NW Himalaya
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1 Department of Geology, University of Jammu, Jammu - 180 006, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 60, No 5 (2002), Pagination: 547-557Abstract
The Murree Group is a cyclic succession of alternating argillaceous and arenaceous sediments. Trace fossils recovered from this succession include Chondrites isp., Cosmorhaphe fuchsi, Dendrotichnium cf. llarenai, Imbrichnus cf. wattonensis, Ophiomorpha isp., Planolites isp., Skolithos isp. and Thalassinoides isp. The ichnofauna suggests that the sediments of the Murree Group were deposited in coastal environments under brackish to fresh water conditions. The sandstone with Ophiomorpha was deposited in an estuarine channel whereas sandstone containing Costnorhaphe and small Thalassinoides was deposited on the levee-crest. Siltstones with Skolithos, Chondrites and Imbrichnus were deposited in the inter tidal zone whereas mudstones containing large Thalassinoides were deposited as mudflat 1 overbank sediments.Keywords
Ichnofacies, Murree Group, Palaeogene, Jammu and Kashmir.- In Vitro Digestibility of Ammoniated Straw and Distribution of Microbial Dry Matter in Different Compartments of Rumen
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1 Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (UP) 243 122), IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 20, No 4 (1983), Pagination: 135-141Abstract
Treatment of straw with ammonia has been reported to increase its intake and digestibility. Oji and Mowat have shown an increased rate and extent of dry matter digestibility in vitro with maize stover ammoniated at elevated temperatures. However, the information on the extent of microbial colonisation and utilisation of fibre components of ammoniated straw are lacking.- Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Flowering Behaviour and Yield of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Cv. African Giant Double Orange
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1 C.A. Section, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad- 826004, Jharkhand, IN
2 Department of Horticulture, N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj), Faizabad-224 229, IN
3 Department of Vegetable Science, NDUAT, Faizabad, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 4, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 134-137Abstract
A field experiment was carried out to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, flowering behaviour and yield of marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) at the main experiment station, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj), Faizabad, during 2004 and 2005 in Randomized Block Design. There were thirteen treatments involving two biofertilizers, viz., Azotobacter and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and two levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, viz., (50% and 100%), farm yard manure (FYM) and control (recommended dose of NPK., i.e., 200:100:100 kg/ha). One month old seedlings were transplanted at a spacing of 40 x 30 cm. Results revealed that combined application of Azotobacter and PSB with FYM and 50% recommended dose of nitrogen and phosphorus significantly improved growth, flowering behavior and yield during both years (2004 and 2005). Application of Azotobacter + PSB + FYM @ 30 ha-1 + nitrogen @ 100 ha-1 and phosphorus @ 50 kg/ha was found to be best for growth, flowering behaviour and yield of cv. African Giant Double Orange.Keywords
Integrated Nutrient Management, Biofertilizers, Tagetes erecta L.- Studies on Consumptive Use, Water Use Efficiency and Moisture Extraction Pattern by Indian Mustard as Influenced by Limited Irrigation and Nitrogen Levels
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1 Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Assam), IN
2 Department of Agronomy, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN
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International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, Vol 7, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 137-140Abstract
Field experiments were conducted at Hisar during Rabi season of 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 to study the effect of limited irrigation and nitrogen levels on consumptive use, water use efficiency and moisture extraction pattern by Indian mustard varieties. Total consumptive use (CU) of water and water use efficiency (WUE) was higher in the variety Laxmi than RH-9304. However, Laxmi and RH-9304 showed a tendency to extract more or less same amount of moisture from different soil depths. Irrigation levels resulted in marked increase in the total consumptive use of water over no post sowing irrigation. The highest consumptive use of 168.72 and 160.56 mm was found in one irrigation applied at flowering stage during 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, respectively. The WUE decreased with the application of irrigation water over no irrigation. Irrigation levels markedly influenced the soil moisture extraction patterns. The irrigated crop extracted more moisture from upper (0-30 CM) of soil lalyens as compared to unirrigated crop. The highest CU of water was observed at 120 kg Nha-1. However, higher WUE was recorded at 100 kg Nha-1.Keywords
Consumptive Use, Water Use Efficiency, Moisture Extraction Pattern, Indian Mustard, Limited Irrigation, Nitrogen Levels.- Integrated Fodder and Livestock Development in Uttarakhand:NGO's Initiatives
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1 Government Veterinary Hospital, Bardakhan, Dist-Champawat, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Division of Extension Education, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, IN
3 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
4 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IN
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Journal of Rural Development, Vol 36, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 231-242Abstract
For years, it has been widely assumed that Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) put significant and positive effects on the economy of poor households in developing nations. The Integrated Fodder&Livestock Development Project (IFLDP) implemented through an NGO named Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG) was selected for the study. The project's prime mandate was livestock and fodder development which had been implemented in a phased manner since 2008 and completed in March 2014. This paper examines the impact of this intervention in terms of animal husbandry practices, production and income in a cluster of villages in Uttarakhand State. For the study, a list of all beneficiaries of the NGO was prepared and a sampling frame with all the beneficiaries of the project in each of the three clusters was drawn. Finally 40 beneficiaries were chosen from each of the clusters by simple random sampling, thereby making a total of 120 respondents. The analysis depicted that the technological empowerment through IFLDP was maximum in case of artificial insemination and fodder preservation practices. Green and dry fodder was also found to be increasing in the villages by the initiatives of the project.References
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A National Seminar on “Geology and Geo-resources of the Himalaya and the cratonic regions of India” was organised by the Department of Geology, (Centre of Advanced Study), Kumaun University, Nainital during 10-12th March, 2012. The Seminar was co-sponsored under the CAS Programme by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi; Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi; Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, Dehradun; Kumaun University, Nainital; Censico International (P) Ltd., Agra. In all, 125 delegates from all over India actively participated in this national seminar.- Blockchain Technology and Intellectual Property Rights
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Blockchain is a decentralized; peer-to-peer network based public, encrypted and immutable digital federated ledger system. This paper focuses on interplay of blockchain technology and intellectual property rights (IPRs). It explores the avenues where blockchain technology can be useful in processing of IP applications, maintaining IP records, licensing and smart contracts, enforcement and management of IP rights. Apart from the use of blockchain in IP management, other uses o f blockchain technology for various e-governance schemes initiated by government of India and state governments have also been highlighted.Keywords
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 5 (2019), Pagination: 831-838Abstract
India is an agriculture based country and generates more than 600 million tonnes of biomass waste from different crops and produces 140 million tonnes of rice straw alone annually. To dispose the rice straw for making field ready for next crop, farmers are burning it in the fields. Burning of rice straw in agriculture fields poses lot of environmental, health and economic issues in various parts of the country. On one hand, rice straw is a good source of renewable energy but on the other hand it has some inherent problems. Therefore, to mitigate problems due to the burning of rice straw, in this study, an effort is made to convert rice straw into an useful product by torrefaction process, i.e. biocoal. The biocoal which has the calorific value equivalent to that of bituminous coal is used in thermal power plants. By optimizing the processing parameters of torrefaction process, desired calorific value of torrefied product has been archived. The 10% use of torrefied product with coal can consume 140 million tonnes of rice straw and as a consequence, it reduces the consumption of fossil fuels. This can greatly solve problems arising due to burning of rice straw and reduce greenhouse gas emission significantly.Keywords
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- Electronic Thesis and Dissertations (ETD) Submission at Shodhganga Repository by Indian Universities:An Evaluative Study
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1 Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, IN
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International Journal of Information Library and Society, Vol 8, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 47-57Abstract
India is the world’s third largest country in terms of higher education system, which includes about 889 universities and more than 39871 colleges. In the context of higher education, Electronic Thesis and Dissertations (ETDs) produced at universities/institutions, constitute important scholarly communication and knowledge source for all research and development activities. By the turn of the 21st century, ETDs repositories have become established components of many universities in India. In the electronic environment, ETDs form one of the most popular and useful open access resources for academicians and researchers at the global level. UGC, therefore, has made submission of ETDs of M.Phil./Ph.D. courses mandatory, in accordance with the Minimum Standards & Procedure for Award of PhD/M.Phil Degree, Regulation, 2009. It was done to facilitate open access to ETDs by researchers in Indian Universities and Institutes of Higher learning. Until December 2018, total numbers of ETDs submitted by 381 Indian universities in the repository is 210548. This paper describes the changing role of library professional with special reference to ETDs management in Indian Universities.Keywords
ETDs Repositories, Electronic Thesis and Dissertations, ETD, Indian Universities, Shodhganga, Deterring Plagiarism.References
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