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• Growth Performance of Root Trainer Grown Silver Fir (Abies pindrow) Seedlings in Different Growing Media

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K. N. Qaisar , P. A. Khan , M. A. Khan , Javeed A. H. Mughloo , Tareq A. H. Rather

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 554-558

Abstract

An experiment was conducted on Silver fir (Abies pindrow) seedlings raised in five different growing medium in 300cc ischolar_main trainers-M₁ (Peat moss + vermiculite, 1 : 1),M₂ (Dal weed +Sand, 1:1), M₃ (Cupressus leaf litter+ Sand, 1:1), M₄ (Peat moss+Sand, 1:1) and M₅ (Soil + Sand + FYM, 1:1:1). The growth of seedlings was recorded after two years and six months of sowing. The growing medium M₁ (Peat moss + Vermiculite, 1:1) recorded maximum height (10.2cm), collar diameter (3.71mm) and fresh shoot and ischolar_main weight (3.79 and 4.22g) respectively, similarly the seedlings raised in M₁ also recorded maximum height increment of 3.92cm.

Keywords

Silver Fir, Abies pindrow, Root Trainer, Growing Media, Growth

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• Development of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizosphere Microflora as Inoculants for Walnut (Juglans regia L.)

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Authors

Nissar A. Dar , M. A. Khan , M. Y. Zargar

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 7 (2009), Pagination: 943-953

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Rhizosphere microbial composition of walnut plants (Cultivar SKAU-W-0035) was studied to select the predominant and efficient isolates of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria as microbial inoculants. Rhizosphere of walnut was found to be inhabited by bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes with maximum population in June and minimum in December. The most predominant microorganisms in the walnut rhizosphere were species of Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Aspergillus and Penicillium. Three isolates of each predominant bacterium were screened for plant growth promoting activities. Azotobacter (AZB III), Azospirillum (AZS II), Bacillus (BAC I) and Pseudomonas (PS II) were found to be efficient isolates owing to their ability to produce ammonia, IAA, HCN, antagonasis and phosphorus solubilizing activity. Best growth of all three selected isolates was recorded in nutrient broth at pH 7 and temperature of 300C. The selected isolates were mass-multiplied in nutrient broth for 72 hrs in pilot scale fermentors and mixed with various solid carriers. Shelf life of the cultures was determined by counting the population at 2, 3 and 6 month interval. Lignite was found to be the best carrier for Azotobacter, Azospirillum and Pseudomonas, whereas peat was most suitable carrier for Bacillus.

Keywords

Walnut, Juglans Regia, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobateria (PGPR), Rhizosphere,
Shelf-life

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• Chemical Environment and Nutrient Fluxes in a Floodplain Wetland Ecosystem, Kashmir Himalayas, India

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Authors

M. A. Khan

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 505-514

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Research findings are presented on the chemical environment and nutrient dynamics in Hokersar wetland ecosystem of Kashmir Himalayas (J&K). The water body is characterized by calcium-rich water and dominance of bicarbonate anion. The estimation of nutrient pools in principal components (water, sediments and macrophytes) indicates sediments as long-term major sink (> 99 %); the sequence being sediment > water > macrophytes. The sediment phosprorus-pool was estimated at 5,844 metric tonnes (99.6%). Almost similar trend was observed in the nitrogen pool, sediments held 8,195 metric tonnes (99.8 %). The potassium pool in the sediment accounted for 30,883 metric tons (99.5%). Notwithstanding the nutrient removal potential of macrophytes and their bioremediation role in combating water pollution, sediments act as a major sink, holding key for sequestration and removal mechanism.

Keywords

Floodplain Wetland Ecosystem, Hokersar Wetland, Chemical Environment, Nutrient Flux

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• Effect of Sowing Dates on the Germination and Seedling Growth of Cedrus deodara and Pinus halepensis

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Authors

M. A. Khan , A. H. Mughal , Javeed Mughloo

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 7 (2007), Pagination: 909-914

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A nursery trial of Cedrus deodara and Pinus halepensis with nine different sowing dates spread over autumn, winter and spring was conducted during 2002-2003. Germination in case of Cedrus deodara was better where seeds were sown in the month of February, but in Pinus halepensis sowing dates did not affect the germination up to 1st February. Survival percentage of seedlings was more in seeds sown in the first fortnight of February. Time taken for completion of germination decreased as sowing proceeded from autumn to spring. Except for diameter in Pinus halepensis seedling development in terms of height and diameter was also better in seeds sown in the first fortnight of February. Thus in order to get good germination, better survival and reduce nursery expenditure seeds should be sown in the nursery in the first fortnight of February (winter) instead of sowing seeds in the autumn season. Development of seedlings is also better in case seeds are sown in February (winter).

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• Hydrology and Sediment Loading of Hokersar Wetland Sanctuary in the Kashmir Himalaya , India

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Authors

M. A. Khan , M. A. Shah

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 8 (2004), Pagination: 899-910

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Hydrological characteristics and sedimentation loading in Hokersar wetland of Kashmir Himalaya was monitored from November 2000 to October 2001. The computed water budget showed a substantial (91%) input from various surface inflows and just 9% through precipitation. Major water discharge (67%) occurs through surface outlets , whilst , 33% is attributed to evapotranspiration and other unaccounted for losses. Relatively low flushing rate (3.75 times/year) and high residence time (97.3 days) contribute to increased nutrient retention in the wetland. The inflow/outflow rates are closely linked to precipitation and water demand in'the catchment. Annual sediment accumulation of 16 ,862.2 metric tonnes (93% contributed by Doodganga Channel) accounts for gradual filling-in of the Kokersar wetland ecosystem.

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• Observations on Early Performance of Paulownia fortunei in Kashmir

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S. A. Gangoo , K. N. Qaiser , M. A. Khan

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 7 (2002), Pagination: 813-814

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• Infestation of Pygaera cupreata Butler (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) on Different Clones of Poplar in Tarai Region of U.p. and its Multiple Egg Parasitization

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A. K. Tyagi , M. A. Khan

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 119, No 1 (1993), Pagination: 63-70

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Pygaera cupreata Butler causes serious deoliation to Poplar. A study was conducted to determine the rate of infestation on 160 clones of Poplar and investigations on its egg parasitization for biological control.

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• Improving Livelihood of Tribals in Chhattisgarh: Adopted Silkworm Seed Rearing of Tropical Tasar Antheraea mylitta Drury

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N. K. Bhatia , M. M. Bhatt , M. A. Khan

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 225-235

Abstract

The 'tropical tasar', one of the variety of four commercially known non-mulberry silk in India, called Vanya silk, is an exclusive craft of about 1.5 lakh tribals, having huge base of 111.60 lakh hectare of natural tasar flora. Rearing quality, its success and profitability, then exhibiting superior grainage traits and post cocoon attributes, all indispensably rely on quality and most vitally, timely supply of required quantity of basic seed, called DFLs (Disease Free Laying) in defined brushing schedule, accommodating regional and seasonal suitability. The tribal engaged in this activity were the poorest of the poor living below the poverty line having an annual family income of Rs. 11,850.00 or less. Their seven year's success story of tasar Seribusiness clearly indicates that there has been an aggregate per farmer average annual income of Rs. 3198=00, which stands around 27% of their total annual income. Considering the economic significance of time and energy spent by them, this seasonal avocation of tasar seed crop rearing corresponds a tremendous impact in improving the economic status of tribal community to grow out of poverty and to curtail down the exploiting role of the local moneylenders. On the other hand, the cluster of seed rearers also helped the Central Silk Board grainage to increase the production of tasar seed manifold. Their contribution in terms of cocoons production was 51.47 % and for seed production it was 47.52%. It indicates that similar efforts at national level can bridge the existing demand and supply gap of 74.02 Lakh DFLs.

Keywords

Tropical Tasar, Tribal Community, Vanya Silk, Improving Livelihood, Sustainability

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• Natural Enemies of Mulberry Pyralid, Glyphodes pyloalis Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), in Temperate Climate of Kashmir

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Authors

Vishal Mittal ¹, Irfan Illahi ¹, Anil Dhar ¹, M. A. Khan ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Pampore, 192 121, Jammu and Kashmir, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 25, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 55-57

Abstract

The incidence of natural enemies on the mulberry pyralid, Glyphodes (=Margaronia) pyloalis Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) infesting mulberry crop was studied at Pampore, Kashmir during 2008 and 2009 cropping seasons. Five hymenopteran parasitoids including three braconids (Apanteles obliquae Wilkinson, Bracon hebetor Say and Chelonus carbonator Marshall) and two ichneumonids (Pristomerus sulci Mahdihassan and Kolubajiv and Xanthopimpla sp.) were found to parasitize the larvae. Two predators, viz. Tetragnatha sp. (Araneae: Tetragnathidae) and Philodromus sp. (Araneae: Philodromidae) were also recorded. The activity of these natural enemies was observed from July to October in the cropping period spread over May-October.

Keywords

Glyphodes pyloalis, Kashmir, Mulberry, Natural Enemies.

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• Serum Mucoprotein Levels in Acute Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

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Authors

S. D. Singh ¹, S. Mehta ¹, B. C. Chhaparwal ¹, M. A. Khan ¹

Affiliations
1 M. G. M. Medical College & M. Y. Hospital, Indore., IN

Source

The Indian Practitioner, Vol 28, No 9 (1975), Pagination: 465-469

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• Effect of Boron and Molybdenum Application on Seed Yield of Mungbean

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Authors

Anil Kumar Singh ¹, M. A. Khan ¹, Arun Srivastava ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Crop Physiology, C.S. Azad Agriculture University and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.), IN

Source

Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 169-172

Abstract

The experiment was conducted in field at C.S.A. Agriculture University and Technology, Kanpur, during Kharif season 2012. One treatment was kept as control to compare the various treatments of boron and molybdenum applied by different methods. The best treatments emerged out from this study were boron @ 3.75 kg/ha and molybdenum @ 0.75 kg/ha for growth parameters, fruiting behavior and grain yield of mungbean variety PDM-139.

Keywords

Physiological Parameters, RBD, Boron, Molybdenum.

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• Bandyopadhyay, S.R. and Basu, T.K. (2003). Response of greengram varieties to molybdenum application and Rhizobium inoculation in respect of nodulation and yield. J. Mycopathological Res., 41(2): 189-192.
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• Polymodal Occurrence of Early Mafic Differentiate Associated with Mid-Proterozoic Calc-Alkaline Plutons of Meghalaya

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Authors

Subrata Sarkar ¹, M. A. Khonglah ¹, M. A. Khan ², T. B. R. Kumar ³, J. .N Ray ⁴

Affiliations
1 North Eastern Region, Shillong - 793 003, IN
2 Northern Region, Lucknow-226 024, IN
3 Bangalore-560 078
4 Eastern Region, Kolkata -700 091, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 70, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 53-58

Abstract

Early mafic differentiate of quartz diorite to quartz monzodiorite composition related to Mid-ProterozoIc, late to post-tectonic calc-alkaline (diorite-granodiorite) plutons in Meghalaya occur in three different modes, viz. (l)dykes in country rock gneisses along tectonic locales, (2) endogenous inclusions in the diorite-granodionte intrusive plutons, as early differentiated product through fractional crystallization or liquid immiscibility, and (3) xenohths in Upper Proterozoic-Early Palaeozoic granite plutons (Nonpoh granite). These appear to be basic precursors of thc granitoids. The mafic inclusions were subjected to metasomatism by granitoids over an extended period starting with the formation of the granitic differentiates of calc-alkaline intrusions and ending with the placement of the later granitic plutons. Petrology and chemistry of the mafic rocks suggest a possible basic parentage.

Keywords

Calc-Alkaline plutons, Mafic differentiates, Petrology, Meghalaya.

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• Estimation of Groundwater Potential in Indian Arid Environment Using Isopach Mapping Technique: A Case Study

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Authors

M. A. Khan ¹, Mukesh Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur - 342 003 Rajasthan, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 61, No 4 (2003), Pagination: 403-410

Abstract

An approach for estimating groundwater potential in Luni block of Jodhpur district by isopach maps that were prepared based on electrical resistivity method are highlighted in this paper. Groundwater potential and quality of different aquifers are estimated based on the depth to bed rock, thickness of saturated zone and aquifer resistivity drop ratio. The total groundwater potential of suitable quality is estimated to be around 49 mem. The isopach maps prepared based on electrical resistivity survey to estimate the thickness of saturated zone are found fairly compatible with the ground conditions.

Keywords

Groundwater, Isopach, Water quality, Hydrogeology, Electrical sounding, Resistivity, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan.

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• Estimation of Groundwater Potential in Indian Arid Environment Using Isopach Mapping Technique: a Case Study

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Authors

R. K. Ray ¹, D. S. Thambi ¹, M. A. Khan ², Mukesh Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Central Ground Water Board, NCCR, 2nd Floor, Reena Apartments, Pachpedi Naka, Raipur - 492 001, IN
2 Central Arid Zone, Research Institute, Jodhpur - 342 003, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 62, No 3 (2003), Pagination: 382-383

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• A New Genus and Species of Pteromalidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from India

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Authors

Ankita Gupta ¹, M. A. Khan ¹, Meena Agnihotri ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control (ICAR) P. B. No. 2491, H. A. Fann Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 20, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 73-76

Abstract

A new genus and a new species of Pteromalidae, viz. Indoclava Gupta et al. gen. nov. and Indoclava longissima Gupta et al. sp. nov. are described from Bhimtal region or Uttaranchal.

Keywords

Indoclava gen. nov., Indoclava longissima Sp. Nov., Pteromalidae, Hymenoptera.

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• Growth and Development of Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) on Natural and fortified Diets and Dietary Effect of Age-Old Eggs on Parasitization by Trichogramma chilonis Ishii

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Authors

Siddharth Tiwari ¹, M. A. Khan ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia 240 060, US
2 Department Entomology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar 263145, Uttaranchal, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 17, No 1 (2003), Pagination: 13-16

Abstract

Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) is a laboratory host for mass production of Trichogramma spp. and other biocontrol agents. In the present study for rearing Corcyra, three diets were used as broken maize alone, broken maize + yeast (2%) and broken maize + protinex (2%). Maize + yeast combination gave the best results in terms of mean total adults emergence (2211), mean total females (985), mean fecundity (397.85) and mean duration of moths emergence (52.31 days), while average developmental period was lowest (36 days) when compared with other two diets. The effect of egg laying on parasitization by T. chilonis revealed that highest mean per cent parasitization of 51.96 (mean of 1^st to 6^th day laying) was obtained on eggs laid by moths reared on maize + yeast diet. The highest mean per cent parasitization (73.9) was obtained on 2^nd day egg laying.

Keywords

Corcyra cephalonica, Natural Diet, Parasitization, Protinex, Trichogramma chilonis, Yeast.

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• Natural Egg Parasitism of Litchi Stink Bug, Tessaratoma javanica (Thunberg) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in India

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Authors

Vasudha Gautam ¹, Suneel Kumar ¹, M. A. Khan ¹

Affiliations
1 Biological Control Laboratory, Department of Entomology, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar 263 145, Uttaranchal, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 18, No 2 (2004), Pagination: 199-201

Abstract

The egg masses of litchi stink bug, Tessaratonla javanica (Thunberl:) were found parasitized by two very interesting egg parasitoids viz, Anastatus colemani Crawford (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) and Ooencyrtus phongi Tryapitsyn, Myartseva and Kostyukov (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae). The two parasitoids offer great potential for the hiological control of litchi bug T. javanica. Ooencyrtus phongi is being reported for the first time from India. The egg parasitization by A. colemani and O. phongi ranged from 12.9 to 52.9 per cent and 20.6 to 55.7 per cent, respectively during tbe study period. The sex-ratios of the A. colemani and O. phongi ranged from 1:1.83 to 1:4.14 and 1:1.35 to 1:3.83, (male: female), respectively.

Keywords

Anastatus colemani, Ooencyrtus phongi,Tessaratoma javanica.

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• Effect of Plant Extracts on the Parasitization Efficiency of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii

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Authors

M. A. Khan ¹, S. Tiwari ¹

Affiliations
1 Biological Control Laboratory, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar 263 145, Uttaranchal, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 15, No 2 (2001), Pagination: 133-137

Abstract

In the present investigations a large array of plant species was evaluated for analysing their effect on the Trichogramma chilonis Ishii, for better understanding of the tritrophic interactions. The extracts of the eleven test plants were treated on the Corcyra eggs, which were suhsequently exposed to the adult females of T. chilonis for parasitisation and further observations, were made regarding per cent parasitisation and per cent emergence. Among the various plants tested, egg cards treated with the most commonly available fern in Tarai region Pteridium aquilinum resulted in maximum mean per cent parasitism 78, while maximum mean per cent emergence 85.33 was observed in the cards treated with Eucalyptus rostrata.

Keywords

Parasitization, Plant Extracts, Trichogramma Chilonis.

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• Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Mineral Content of Commercially Available Papads

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Authors

G. K. Sharma ¹, A. D. Semwal ¹, M. A. Khan ¹, A. Padmashree ¹, A. S. Bawa ¹

Affiliations
1 Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore - 570 011, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 41, No 12 (2004), Pagination: 514-519

Abstract

Papad, also known as appalam in South India, is a thin wafer like circular product based on dough prepared by blending legume (black gram, bengal gram, green gram, cow pea etc.) or cereal (rice) flours as well as fruit/vegetable based like potato, sweet potato, jack fruits etc. mixed with common salt, spices, edible oil and alkaline mucilaginous additives.

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• A Note on Gold Mineralisation in Banded Iron Formation, Goindari - Pararawa, Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh

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Authors

M. A. Khan ¹, G. N. Dwivedi ¹

Affiliations
1 Geological Survey of India, Lucknow - 226 024, IN

Source

Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 52, No 6 (1998), Pagination: 733-734

Abstract

Preliminary sampling of banded iron formation (BIF) of Agori Formation in Goindari and Pararawa areas of Sonbhadra district, has indicated gold mineralisation. Samples of BIF analysed 0.2g/t to 0.96 g/t and a sheared quartz vein sample gave 5.46 g/t gold.

Keywords

Economic Geology, Gold, Scorodite, Mahakoshal Greenstone Belt, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.

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• Composition of some Commercially Available Breads

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Authors

A. D. Semwal ¹, A. Padmashree ¹, G. K. Sharma ¹, M. A. Khan ¹, S. S. Arya ¹

Affiliations
1 Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore - 570 011, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 37, No 11 (2000), Pagination: 370-373

Abstract

Bakery products have become popular in India as evidenced by two fold increase in their production in recent years. Although wheat is consumed in many forms, including noodles, biscuits, cakes and ready-to-eat cereals, bread has established itself worldwide as a major staple and convenient food, especially when made according to regional preferences.

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• Natural Parasitization of Sugarcane Leaf Hopper, Pyrilla perpusilla (Walk.) in Uttarakhand

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Authors

Suneel Kumar ¹, M. A. Khan ¹, Kuldeep Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Biological Control Laboratory, Department of Entomology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar (Uttarakhand), IN

Source

Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 3, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 286-288

Abstract

The experiment on natural parasitization of sugarcane leaf hopper, Pyrilla perpusilla was conducted at Crop Research Center of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. The maximum number of egg mass, nymph and adult per leaf of pyrilla observed was 6.67, 22.67and 18.00 on 30th, 30th and 15th August, respectively. The highest parasitization of eggs masses by Tetrastichus pyrillae was observed in the month of October i.e. 85.33% indicating peak activity of parasitoid. The maximum population of egg, pupa and adult/ leaf of E. melanoleuca were 8.00, 27.33 and 18.67 on 30th Sept., 30th Oct. and 15th of Oct., respectively.

Keywords

Sugarcane, Pyrilla perpusilla, Epiricania melanoleuca.

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• Impact of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) on Socio-Economic Status of Turmeric Growers

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Authors

Y. S. Dhruw ¹, H. K. Awasthi ¹, M. A. Khan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, IGKV, Raipur (C.G.), IN

Source

Agriculture Update, Vol 14, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 214-219

Abstract

The present study was carried out during the years 2015-16 and 2016-17 in Chhattisgarh plains. The aim of this study was to know the impact of NHM on socio-economic status of turmeric growers. A total of 320 farmers (160 beneficiaries and 160 non-beneficiaries) were selected randomly. Data collection was done by the use of interview schedule through personnel interview. The collected data was analyzed with the help of suitable statistical methods. The findings reveal that majority of the beneficiaries (56.88%) belonged to middle class, whereas non-beneficiaries, 50.52 per cent of the respondents belonged to lower middle class.

Keywords

National Horticulture Mission, Socio-Economic Status, Turmeric Growers.

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• Impediments and revamping possibilities in India’s agriculture extension services

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Authors

Mukesh Nitharwal ¹, H. S. Jatav ¹, Subhita Kumawat ¹, M. A. Khan ¹, Kailash ¹, S. K. Attar ¹, S. R. Dhaka ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Agri­culture, Fatehpur, Sikar 332 301, India, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 121, No 8 (2021), Pagination: 1012-1013

Abstract

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