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• Spatial Variability of Soil Properties and Phytosociological Study Under Different Aged of Tectona grandis Stands in and Around Balaghat (M.P.)

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R. B. Singh , H. Prasad , Akhilesh Argal

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Indian Forester, Vol 129, No 12 (2003), Pagination: 1479-1487

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The spatial variability of soil properties and phytosociological study under different age series plantations of T. grandis at Balaghat (M.P.) was studied. The effect of trees on soil pH and organic carbon is promient under older plantations. Site I (1936) and site II (1948) exhibited better soil properties than site III and IV. Variability of soil pH and org. C in perpendicular transects (N-S and E-W) showed more variations and heterogeneity at site I and site III. Directional variations do not show any definite pattern. Effect of individual tree on soil pH was significant at site II and III but it decrease with distance from main stem , while organic carbon exhibited a significant decrease at site I. Site I and II showed over all more heterogeneity followed by other sites. Phytosociological parameters. Like IVI and coefficient of dominance were higher at site I as compared to other sites. Diversity index value (H) and number of tree soecies were maximum at site II. Species diversity was directly related with soil heterogeneity.

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• Parasa lepida Cramer (Lepidoptera : Limacodidae) - Report of its New Host, Populus deltoides Bartr. In India

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Authors

Shamila Kalia , R. B. Singh , Naina Joshi

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Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 251-252

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• Evaluation of Growth and Soil Fertility in Dalbergia sissoo-Zea mays (Silvi-Agri) Agroforestry System

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Authors

R. B. Singh , H. N. Hymavathi

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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 90-95

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The field experiment on Agri-Silviculture agroforestry system with three plant geometries and two intercrop spacing (60 cm and 120 cm) tree to crop line was conducted in the on-station research farm at Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur (M.P.) during 2008-2009. Soil properties and growth parameters of Dalbergia sissoo with intercrop of Zea mays were evaluated. The soil pH was found slightly alkaline and Electrical Conductivity (E.C.) value showed noticeable increase. The organic carbon, available nutrients (Nitrogen and Potassium) and exchangeable cations (Magnesiumand Calcium) were found medium where available phosphorus found very low in all spacing. The growth parameter of Dalbergia sissoo shows a regular increase both in height and collar diameter along with maize crop in all the spacings. The maximum increase in height (22.56 cm) and collar diameter (0.628 cm) wadobserved in spacing 6m × 6m and 60cm crop line spacing with regard to initial height and collar diameter. The tree distance of 5m × 5m with 60cm crop line spacing produced maximum yield of maize crop in Dalbergia sissoo-Zea mays (Agri-Silvi) agroforestry system. This Dalbergia sissoo-Zea mays (Agri-Silvi) agroforestry system can be suggested for improving the soil fertility and conserving soil moisture content thereby enhancing the soil productivity along with growth of tree species.

Keywords

Spacing, Dalbergia sissoo, Maize, Sustainability, Integrated, Agri-Silviculture System

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• Effect of Compost and Fertilizers on Growth of Albizia procera in Coal Mine overburden

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A. K. Singh , A. J. Williams , R. B. Singh , S. K. Banerjee

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 2 (1995), Pagination: 132-136

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The effect of different combinations of Soil and Compost as well as different sources of nitrogen on growth of Albizia procera in coal mine overburden ofTalcher, Orissa was studied. Results obtained indicated that, for different nitrogenous fertilizers applied @ 150 ppm with basal dose of 25 ppm P₂0₅ and 100 ppm K₂0 Albizia procera showed better response to ammonium sulphate as compared to control. However, number of nodules was maximum in ammonium chloride treated sample, while ischolar_main was longest in control. In another experiment, best growth performance of the species was recorded in treatment receiving 1 : 2 soil-compost mixture (v/v) followed by 1 : 1 and 1 : 0.5 soil-compost mixture and control.

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• Various Factors Responsible for Sub Clinical and Clinical Mastitis and Pharmacotherapeutic Role of Tri-sodium Citrate

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Ved Prakash ¹, Siddiqua Bano ², M. P. S. Yadav ¹, R. B. Singh ¹, S. P. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Animal Husbandary and Dairying, C.S.A. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur U.P., IN
2 Department of Zoology, M.S.D.T.N. Mahavidyalaya, Araul, Kanpur U.P., IN

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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 37-39

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In the present investigation, 300 cows milk samples were collected and these samples were screened out on the basis of California mastitis test (CMT) for estimation of clinical and subclinical mastitis in cow. Total 64.66% prevalence rate was found, out of which 53% and 11.66% were found sub clinical and clinical mastitis, respectively. Most of the samples were positive to bacteriological examination and various type of bacteria were isolated, the most prevalent being Streptococcus aureus, followed by S. agalactiae, E. coli, Micrococcus sp., Enterobater aerogen, Bacillus sp. and Corynebacterium. Administration of ,trisodium citrate creates unfavourable pH medium in the quarter/udder retarding the infection. It was also observed that trisodium citrate administration increased the fat, S.N.F, milk yield, over the respective values of in mastitic milk.

Keywords

Clinical, Sub-clinical Mastitis, Trisodium Citrate, Bacteria, Cow

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• Comparative Study on Homoeopathic Treatment of Strongyloides Nematodes of Goats in Kanpur

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Authors

Ved Prakash ¹, Siddiqua Bano ², R. B. Singh ¹, M. P. S. Yadav ¹, S. P. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Animal Husbandary and Dairying, C.S.A. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur U.P., IN
2 Department of Zoology, M.S.D.T.N. Mahavidyalaya, Araul, Kanpur U.P., IN

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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 52-54

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The prevalence of strongyloidiosis due to Strongyloides papillosus in goats in Kanpur region of Uttar Pradesh was studied and trial using arsenic 200 and cina 200 was conducted in goats tamed by the individual farmers during mansoon of the year 2012. Out of 80 examined goats aged above one year, 14 (17.5%) goats were found to be positive for Strongyliodes nematodes and multiple infection of trematode and cestode was also observed based on the faecal examination. For observing the efficacy of drugs, goats were randomly divided into three groups A, B and C of 3 goat each. Arsenic 200 @ 20 pills and cina 200 @ 20 pills twice a day were given orally to each of the goats group A and B while the goats of group C were kept as untreated control. Efficacy was observed by calculating on zero to 14 days post treatment by faecal egg count reduction test. The result of homoeopathic treatment by using the drugs arsenic and cina indicated 96.55 per cent and 98.62 per cent efficacy, respectively. It was found that Strongyloides papillosus appeared to be extremely resistant to drugs of arsenic and cina. It can be suggested that arsenic and cina were proved to be a better effective control on Strongyloides papillosus in goats without producing any side effect.

Keywords

strongyloides Papillosus, Arsenic, Cina, Goat

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• Various Factors Responsible for Sub Clinical and Clinical Mastitis and Pharmacotherapeutic Role of Tri-sodium Citrate

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Authors

Ved Prakash ¹, Siddiqua Bano ¹, M. P. S. Yadav ¹, R. B. Singh ¹, S. P. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Animal Husbandary and Dairying, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, U.P., IN

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Research Journal of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 51-53

Abstract

In the present investigation, 300 cows milk samples were collected and these samples were screened out on the basis of California mastitis test (CMT) for estimation of clinical and subclinical mastitis in cow. Total 64.66 per cent prevalence rate was found, out of which 53 per cent and 11.66 per cent were found sub clinical and clinical mastitis, respectively. Most of the samples were positive to bacteriological examination and various type of bacteria were isolated, the most prevalent being Streptococcus aureus, followed by S. agalactiae, E. coli, Micrococcus sp., Enterobater aerogen, Bacillus sp. and Corynebacterium. Administration of trisodium citrate creates unfavourable pH medium in the quarter/udder retarding the infection. It was also observed that trisodium citrate administration increased the fat, S.N.F, milk yield, over the respective values of in mastitic milk.

Keywords

Clinical, Sub-clinical Mastitis, Trisodium Citrate, Bacteria, Cow

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• Geophysical Exploration for Gold in Eastern Mahakoshal Belt

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Authors

Kalpan Choudhury ¹, R. B. Singh ², Anwar Hakim ², S. K. Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Central Geophysics Division, Geological Survey of India, Kolkata - 700 016, IN
2 Geophysics Division, Geological Survey of India, Aliganj, Lucknow - 226 024, IN

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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 66, No 5 (2005), Pagination: 591-598

Abstract

Integrated geophysical surveys comprising resistivity and chargeability (both gradient and Dipole-Dipole), SP, magnetic and borehole Mise-a-La-Masse methods coupled with geoelectrolysis techniques and geochemical analysis of soil samples led to the delineation of several auriferous sulphide bodies in the eastern Mahakoshal belt. Combined analysts of surface geophysical, borehole geophysical and geoelectrolysis methods are presented in respect of three areas viz. Gurahar Pahar, Tisihwa and Gulaldih Geophysical interpretations were based on the observed response (parametric survey) over the different exposed rock types in the area Moderately high chargeability coupled with moderate low resistivity, negative SP, high Geo-Electrochemical anomaly supported by geochemical soil sample anomaly proved to be indicative of concealed sulphide conductors. Mise-a-La-Masse technique delineated the extension of the sulphide body projected on a horizontal plane and its dip direction.

Keywords

Exploration Geophysics, Gold, Eastern Mahakoshal Belt, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.

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• Response of Chemical Weed Management in Maize and Cowpea Intercropping System Grown for Quality Fodder in Eastern Uttar Pradesh

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Authors

Saurabh Verma ¹, D. K. Verma ², S. P. Giri ², Kumud Singh ², R. B. Singh ², Alok Pandey ²

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (N.D.U.A.&T.) FAIZABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Crop Research Station (N.D.U.A.&T.) Masodha, FAIZABAD (U.P.), IN

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International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, Vol 6, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 105-109

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Field experiment was carried out during Kharif 2005 and 2006 using different herbicides to study the response of weed control treatments in maize and cowpea intercropping system for quality fodder. Pre-emergence application of alachlor, metolachlor and pendimethalin @ 1.00 and 1.50 kg a.i./ha each and post emergence application of imazethapyr @ 0.10 and 0.15 kg a.i./ha at 20 days of crop sown combined with weedy and weed-free conditions. All the herbicides at each dose effectively controlled the weeds and reduced its dry weight as compared to weedy condition. Alachlor, metolachlor and pendimethalin at 1.5 kg a.i./ha and pendimenthalin at 1.0 kg a.i./ha significantly reduced the population and dry weight of total weeds over the other rates of herbicides. Pendimethalin @ 1.5 kg/ha gave maximum green forage and dry matter yield (448 and 102 q/ha) among herbicide treated plots which were at par with that of weed free condition (466 and 109 q/ha). All the herbicides at higher doses followed the same trend in reduction of dry matter accumulation of weeds and increased in green forage and dry matter yield of maize and cowpea mixed fodder over control. Similarly, with increase in the dose of herbicide the crude protein, nitrogen uptake and DM (dry matter) percent increased significantly.

Keywords

Herbicides, Intercropping, Maize, Cowpea, Weed Control Efficiency, Weed Index.

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• Dubey, M. P. (1998). Growth, yield and economics of soybean (Glycine max) as influenced by weed control method and row spacing. Indian J. Agron., 43(3): 540-545.
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• Patil, B.D. and Ali, M. (1983). Increasing forage and food production in rainfed areas. Indian Farm., 10: 17-19.
• Rana, K.S. and Pal, Mahendra (1989). Effect of intercropping systems and weed control on crop-weed competition and grain yield of pigeonpea. Crop Res., 17(2): 179-182.
• Ranjhan, S.K. (1997). Feeding strategies for supporting high livestock and poultry production. In:National symposium on feeding strategies for eco-friendly animal production in India, Izzatnagar. Feb. 1997. pp. 65-75.
• Singh, G. and Prasad, R. (1994). Studies on the control of Trianthema portulacastrum L. in fodder maize. Indian J. Weed Sci., 26(1&2): 64-67.
• Singh, P.P. and Prasad, R. (1987). Studies on chemical weed control in fodder cowpea. Indian J. Agron., 32(3): 280281.
• Thakur, D.R., Singh, K.K. and Thakur, R.C. (1990). Effect of weed and fertilizer management on nutrient uptake by weeds and maize (Zea mays L.) under rainfed conditions. Indian J. Agron., 35(4): 357-360.
• Thind, I.S., Puri, K.P., Brar, L.S. and Tiwana, M.S. (1993). Weed control in maize and cowpea mixed fodder. Forage Res., 19(2): 124-127.
• Thind, I.S., Tiwana, M.S., Puri, K.P. and Chela, G.S. (1996). Chemical weed control in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Indian J. Weed Sci., 28 (1&2): 23-25.
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• Yield Evaluation of Early Duration Rice Variety Sushk Samrat on Farmers in Faizabad District of Uttar Pradesh

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D. K. Verma ¹, Saurabh Verma ¹, Alok Pandey ¹, S. P. Giri ¹, R. M. Tripathi ¹, J. L. Dwivedi ¹, Janardan Singh ¹, R. B. Singh ¹, Ram Gopal ¹

Affiliations
1 Crop Research Station (NDUAT), Masodha, Faizabad (U.P.), IN

Source

International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 7, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 63-66

Abstract

Front line demonstrations (FLDs) were conducted in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh to asses performance of short duration rice variety Sushk Samrat on Farmers field in target environment i.e. rainfed upland during Kharif 2011 and 2012. The socio-economic survey of district revealed the real problem associated with rice cultivation. Farmers of the study areas were resource poor and they are still growing local land races in rainfed upland ecosystem. In view of the above mentioned facts frontline demonstrations on newly developed short duration rice variety 'Sushk Samrat' was conducted to improve rice productivity and bridging gap between potential yield and farmers yield of rice. Result of two consecutive years of the FLD's revealed that rice variety Sushk Samrat posses drought resistant coupled with high yielding capacity and it out yielded farmers variety in all the demonstrations. The average of two seasons data revealed that 34.77 per cent higher grain yield of rice (28.87 q/ha) is recorded in demonstrations as compared to farmers' practice (21.42 q/ha). The high positive value (9.76 %) of technology index indicated that technology is highly viable for rice cultivation in rainfed upland ecosystem of Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh.

Keywords

FLD's, Rainfed, Sushk Samrat.

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• Studies on Phytoplankton-Zooplankton Relationship in Some Lentic Water Bodies of East Champaran, Bihar

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Authors

Seema Prasad ¹, Goutam Ranjan ², R. B. Singh ¹, N. P. Singh ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Munshi Singh College, Motihari, Bihar, IN
2 Department of Zoology, T.R.M. Campus, Tribhuvan University, Birganj, NP
3 Department of Zoology, Munshi Singh College, Motihari, Bihar, IN

Source

Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 8, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 571-574

Abstract

Champaran district of north Bihar bestows a wide range of wetlands together with intricate net of rivers. These all and its geographical location has given unique climatic condition to this district. Phytoplankton and zooplankton relationship in four freshwater bodies of the area, viz., Turkaulia lake, Motijheel lake, Kararia lake and Suraha lake has been studied. Rotifers were dominating over the other zooplankton. It was observed that zooplankton and phytoplankton are somehow related. In addition, some physical and chemical factors may also play an important role in maintaining such relationship, which may influence their growth.

Keywords

Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Population Density, Lentic Water Bodies.

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• Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Ghariyarwa Pond of Birganj, Nepal in Relation to Growth of Phytoplankton

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Authors

Goutam Ranjan ¹, N. P. Singh ², R. B. Singh ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Zoology, T.R.M. Campus, Tribhuvan University, Birganj, NP
2 Department of Zoology, M. S. College, Motihari, Bihar, IN
3 Department of Botany, M. S. College, Motihari, Bihar, IN

Source

Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 6, No 4 (2007), Pagination: 629-632

Abstract

Birganj is a sub-metropolitan town and headquarters of Parsa district (Nepal) situated at about 6 km distance towards north of Raxaul, the Indian border. There is an important water body situated in heart of the town, known as Ghariyarwa pond. An ecological study of this famous pond was made with respect to its physico-chemical characteristics and growth of planktonic algae. Physico-chemical analysis of the pond water exhibited good amount of alkalinity, chloride and phosphate which favour growth of phytoplankton. Chlorophyceae and Cyanophyceae were observed maximum during rainy season, while Bacillariophyceae during winter.

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• Evaluation of Rice Varieties for Aerobic Soil Condition of Eastern Uttar Pradesh

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D. K. Verma ¹, Alok Pandey ¹, Saurabh Verma ², Kumud Singh ¹, S. P. Giri ¹, R. B. Singh ³, R. P. Singh ⁴, Ram Gopal ⁵

Affiliations
1 Crop Research Station (Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology), Masodha, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pilkhi, Mau (U.P.), NA
3 Department of Seed Technology, Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.), IS
4 Department of Agronomy, Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
5 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Masodha, Faizabad (U.P.), IN

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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 12, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 382-384

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate popular rice varieties viz., NDR 97, Sushk Samrat, NDR 359, Sarjoo-52, Sahbhagidhan, Arize 6444 and IR 64 in Randomized Block Design with three replications in aerobic rice production system in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Among the rice varieties Sarjoo-52 was found most promising and produced highest grain yield of 5.10 t ha^-1 in aerobic soil of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The next best variety was Arize 6444 (4.75 t ha^-1) and it was at par with NDR 359 (4.23 t ha^-1) and IR 64 (3.58 t ha^-1).

Keywords

Rice Varieties, Aerobic Soil Condition.

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• Comparative Efficiency of Growth in Hariana X Holstein Male and Female Calves Raised on Milk Replacer Diet

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Authors

B. N. Gupta ¹, R. B. Singh ², B. S. Gupta ²

Affiliations
1 Scientist S-3 (Animal Nutrition) National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, IN
2 Eastern Regional Station, National Dairy Research Institute, Kalyani - 741 235, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 19, No 4 (1982), Pagination: 128-133

Abstract

Rearing calves is one of the most important work in dairy farming which needs much care and attention for raising well grown and vigorous animals. Fast growth of calves has a great bearing on their productivity at later stage.

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• Studies on the Utilization of Waste Plantain (Musapardiosica) Plant as a Feed for Cattle

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Authors

B. S. Gupta ¹, R. B. Singh ², B. N. Gupta ³

Affiliations
1 Western Regional Station of the National Dairy Research Institute, Bombay-65, IN
2 E. R. S. of N. D. R. I., Kalyani Nara, W. B., IN
3 N. D. R. I, Karnal, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 17, No 4 (1980), Pagination: 143-147

Abstract

Banana is a tropical fruit. Of the banana produced in the world about 75 per cent are raised in Western hemisphere. The important banana producing countries are Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica and Fiji Island.

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• Assessment of Residual Toxicity of Seed Protectants (Insecticides) in Stored Pigeonpea Seed

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Authors

R. B. Singh ¹, M. K. Yadav ¹, R. D. S. Yadav ², R. K. Chaudhery ², S. P. Giri ³, D. K. Verma ³, Saurabh Verma ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Entomology, N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
2 Seed Technology Section, N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
3 Crop Research Station (N.D.U.A. and T.), Masodha, Faizabad (U.P.), IN

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International Journal of Plant Protection, Vol 9, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 275-278

Abstract

Seed protectants have an important role in enhancing the storability of the legume seed by protecting the legume seeds for long time against pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis during storage. But some seed protectants fail to protect seed due to short residual effect . Due to short persistency on seed , the bruchids can survive and breed easily and maintain their population on stored even treated legumes, later on seed damage badly. Considering this point in view the residual toxicity of eight seed protectants (insecticides) were assessed in stored seed of pigeonpea at different storage periods under ambient condition N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad. Novaluron 10 EC@ 0.05ml/kg seed had longer persistency on stored pigeonpea seed with maximum toxicity against bruchids upto nine month of storage followed by emamectin benzoate (Proclaim 5SG) @2ppm (40.0 mg/kg seed), indoxacarb (Avaunt 14.5 SC) @2ppm (13.8 mg/kg seed), profenofos (Curacron 50 EC) @2ppm (0.004ml/kg seed) and spinosad (Tracer 45 SC) @2ppm (4.4 mg /kg seed).

Keywords

Residual Toxicity, Seed Protectants, Stored Pigeonpea.

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• Biochemical Constituents Of Alternaria Blight of Pathogens in Pigeonpea

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Authors

Laxman Prasad Balai ¹, A. Sinha ², R. B. Singh ², S. M. Yadav ²

Affiliations
1 ICAR-CAZRI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pali-Marwar (Rajasthan), IN
2 Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN

Source

Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 12, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 1-7

Abstract

The common biochemical constituents like chlorophyll and carotenes are important in imparting resistance to the crop plants. Distinct variation in chlorophyll content of pigeonpea leaves of a set of twelve genotypes which were inoculated with representatives ten isolates. In the chlorophyll 'a', chlorophyll 'b', total chlorophyll and carotene content have recorded in higher amounts in resistant genotypes (ICP-7220, IPA-7-2) followed by moderately resistant (ICP-13174 and DA-11) and moderately susceptible (ICP-11294 and ICP-4725), whereas lower amount susceptible (BSMR-736 and ICP-7182) genotypes and highly susceptible genotypes (MAL-24, Bahar). The maximum chlorophyll and carotene content were found in resistant genotypes at early stage of plants with minimum reduction whereas, lowest content was found in susceptible genotypes old plants with highest reduction. It showed same trend in a-virulent isolates in which lowest reduction chlorophyll and carotenes content were found as compared to virulent (aggressive) isolates.

Keywords

Genotypes, Resistance, Isolates, Alternaria, Chlorophyll, Carotene.

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• Shanti Lal Kayastha (1924–2018)

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R. B. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, IN

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Current Science, Vol 114, No 06 (2018), Pagination: 1357-1357

Abstract

Prof. Shanti Lal Kayastha, who rendered long, exemplary and selfless service throughout his illustrious career of nearly 40 years, in the development and coordination of geography discipline in the country, passed away in Varanasi on 6 January 2018. He was born on 30 March 1924 and had his early education at the famous Government College, Lahore, and later at Aligarh Muslim University. In 1948, he joined Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi as lecturer. He was the first Indian geographer to undertake the study of river basin as a viable unit for integrated resource development and planning. His remarkable work published in The Himalayan Beas Basin: A Study in Habitat, Economy and Society, is a significant milestone in mountain ecology and resource management.

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• Urban Growth Dynamics and Modelling Using Remote Sensing Data and Multivariate Statistical Techniques

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Manish Kumar ¹, R. B. Singh ², Ram Pravesh ³, Pankaj Kumar ², Dinesh Kumar Tripathi ⁴, Netrananda Sahu ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Geography, Kalindi College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 008, IN
2 Delhi School of Economics, Department of Geography, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 008, IN
3 Department of Geography, Kumaun University, SSJ Campus, Almora 263 601, IN
4 Department of Geography, Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical and Social Sciences, Sultanpur 228 118, IN

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Current Science, Vol 114, No 10 (2018), Pagination: 2080-2091

Abstract

In this article, sprawl area of impervious surfaces and their spatial and temporal variability have been studied for Pune city over a period of 19 years, i.e. 1992–2011. Statistical techniques and image classification approach have been adopted to quantify the urban sprawl and its spatial and temporal characteristics. For this purpose, satellite images were obtained from various sensors, viz. Landsat Thematic Mapper and Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus. To establish the relationship between urban sprawl and its causative factors, multivariate statistical technique has been used. The determinants of causal factors of urban sprawl such as population, α-population density, β-population density, workforce engaged in secondary and tertiary sectors, road density, and gender gap in literacy collectively explain the 93.09% variation in urban growth. The result also depicts that incessant growth in the built-up area in Pune city has surpassed the rate of population growth. From 1992 to 2011, population in the region grew by 75.40% while the amount of built-up land grew by 227.3%, i.e. more than three times the rate of population growth. To understand the future urban growth of Pune city, a foresight approach is being developed that allows long-term projections. This depicts that by the year 2051, the built-up area in the municipal limits would rise to 212.27 sq. km, which may be nearly 50.0% more than that in 2011 (141.50 sq. km). The vegetative areas, open spaces and areas around the highways are expected to become major targets for urban sprawl due to further increase in the pressure on land.

Keywords

Remote Sensing, Statistical Techniques, Spatial and Temporal Variability, Urban Sprawl.

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• India Needs Genetic Modification Technology in Agriculture

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S. Datta ¹, B. S. Dhillon ², P. L. Gautam ³, J. L. Karihaloo ⁴, M. Mahadevappa ⁵, C. D. Mayee ⁶, G. Padmanaban ⁷, A. Parida ⁸, R. S. Paroda ⁹, M. Sharma ¹⁰, T. R. Sharma ¹¹, N. K. Singh ¹², R. B. Singh ¹³, R. V. Sonti ¹⁴, A. K. Tyagi ¹⁵, A. Varma ¹⁶, K. Veluthambi ¹⁷

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700 019, IN
2 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141 004, IN
3 Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Right Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Societies Block, NASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi 110 012, IN
4 Agrasen Apartment, Plot 10, Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 075, IN
5 Division of Rural Development, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru 570 004, IN
6 Raviram Residency, 13/1 Chitale Marg, Dhantoli, Nagpur 440 012, IN
7 Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
8 Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751 023, IN
9 Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, Avenue II, Pusa Campus, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012,, IN
10 Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Gandhinagar 382 007, IN
11 National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Knowledge City, Mohali 140 306,, IN
12 ICAR-National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnolgy, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012, IN
13 National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, NASC Complex, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012, IN
14 National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110 067, IN
15 Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi 110 021, IN
16 Advanced Centre for Plant Virology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
17 School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625 021, IN

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Current Science, Vol 117, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 390-394

Abstract

India does not have a clear stand on the release and consumption of genetically modified crops (food). The only approved crop is Bt-cotton, which has put India on the global map as a cotton exporting country. Even so, Bt-brinjal is under moratorium and GM mustard is prevented from undergoing commercial trial. All these decisions are not based on sound scientific principles. Activism against has successfully prevented exploitation of a powerful technology that can contribute to India’s food and nutrition security. This article attempts to give a balanced perspective of genetic modification technology as one of the serious options to be considered on case to case basis. Ambivalence will seriously affect India’s food security in the future.

Keywords

Bt-Cotton, Food Security, Gene Editing, Genetically Modified Crops, Mustard.

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