- Sourabh Deb
- Aguti Tali
- G. S. Rawat
- S. Dhawan
- Y. D. Mishra
- Bangali Babo
- H. S. Singh
- S. P. Sisodiya
- A. J. Amin
- D. R. Palsaniya
- Ramesh Singh
- S. K. Dhyani
- Pyare Lal
- S. D. Sharma
- K. G. Prasad
- Naresh Malik
- S. B. Singh
- Promod Kumar
- N. Malik
- K. K. Sharma
- Ravender Singh
- Kalyan Singh
- S. K. Dubey
- R. P. Singh
- D. Dasgupta
- V. K. Pandey
- V. P. Rai
- D. Oraon
- U. K. Singh
- Z. Alam
- R. P. Singh ‘Ratan’
- A. C. Mishra
- M. Teotia
- N. P. S. Teotia
- Debasish Chakraborty
- Saurav Saha
- Pankaj Kumar
- Birendra Prasad
- A. K. Das
- Dinesh Sharma
- Purnima K. Sharma
- Shiv Kumar
- Vijay K. Chaudhari
- Sushil Kumar
- C. L. Saxena
- Archana Verma
- Rajendra Kumar Bharti
- Neetesh Gupta
- P. K. Dey
- Manish Srivastava
- Dinesh Varshney
- Rumi Choudhary
- P. K. Chaudhari
- Amit Keshav
- D. S. Ramteke
- H. D. Juneja
- G. H. Pandya
- M. N. Wahale
- Reshu
- Satyaprakash
- Mahavir Singh
- S. K. Yadav
- S. K. S. Rajput
- M. Tripathi
- R. Yadav
- S. Chandra
- R. Nayak
- M. K. Tripathi
- A. K. Yadav
- Naresh Kumar
- Jitendra Kumar
- J. P. Singh
- Himanshu Kaushik
- P. Chauhan
- Rajbeer
- Satya Prakash
- J. K. Arya
- K. P. Singh
- Anup Das
- G. I. Ramkrushna
- Jayanta Layek
- A. K. Tripathi
- S. V. Ngachan
- B. U. Choudhury
- D. P. Patel
- D. J. Rajkhowa
- Debasish Chakroborty
- P. K. Ghosh
- N. Garg
- A. K. Sinha
- M. K. Sharma
- V. Gandhi
- R. M. Bhardwaj
- A. B. Akolkar
- Gurdarshan Singh
- M. K. Singh
- Jasbir Singh Manhas
- V. R. Chaudhary
- Ram Prakash
- K. K. Pandey
- R. P. Singh Ratan
- R. H. Rizvi
- R. Vishnu
- A. K. Handa
- S. Ramanan
- M. Yadav
- A. Mehdi
- S. Londhe
- J. Rizvi
- Punam
- Rameshwar Kumar
- Naved Qaisar
- Trisha Roy
- Gopal Kumar
- Rajesh Kaushal
- Ramanjeet Singh
- S. S. Shrimali
- M. Madhu
- Pawan Kumar Bharti
- Raju Joshi
- Shambhu Thakur
- A. K. Tyagi
- P. C. Moharana
- M. S. Raghuvanshi
- R. K. Bhatt
- R. K. Goyal
- H. M. Meena
- Mahesh Kumar
- Stanzin Landol
- Indian Forester
- Agriculture Update
- International Journal of Agricultural Engineering
- International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics
- International Journal of Plant Sciences
- The Indian Practitioner
- Current Science
- International Journal of Agricultural Sciences
- Wireless Communication
- Programmable Device Circuits and Systems
- Networking and Communication Engineering
- Digital Image Processing
- Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering
- Biometrics and Bioinformatics
- Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
- Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry
- International Journal of Plant Protection
- Asian Journal of Bio Science
- The Asian Journal of Horticulture
- The Microfinance Review
- An Asian Journal of Soil Science
- The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society
- Journal of Pure and Applied Ultrasonics
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Singh, R. K.
- New Taxa of Family Xylariaceae from Arunachal Pradesh
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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 574-578Abstract
Different parts of Arunachal Pradesh were surveyed to collect three genera Xylaria, Daldinia and Hypoxylon of the family Xylariaceae. A total of 10 species belonging to these genera were identified, which included eight species of Xylaria and one species each of Daldinia and Hypoxylon and are the first report from the state.Keywords
Xylariaceae, New Taxa, Xylaria, Daldinia, Hypoxylon, Arunachal Pradesh- A Study on Preparation and Chemical Analysis of Compost Using Different Organic Matters
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Indian Forester, Vol 126, No 8 (2000), Pagination: 809-813Abstract
The Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun has prepared compost by using variety of organic matter by using the Berkeley method. The compost so prepared was analyzed and the results of the analysis have shown that all the composts prepared have nutrients in substantially higher quantities and they are considerably better than Farmyard Manure and the compost being generally prepared.- Kusmi Lac Cultivation on Prosopis juliflora (Ganda Bawel) in Gujarat
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Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 3 (2010), Pagination: 393-396Abstract
No abstract- Special Plantation Drive in Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh - Lessons Learnt
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Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 7 (2010), Pagination: 937-942Abstract
It is clear from the above discussion that such a large venture should be planned with bottom-top approach with local perception and well in advance for harnessing full benefits and better results, transparency and accountability. Such massive plantation drive helps in enriching the environment by conserving natural resources and provide livelihood security to the poor in the region in the form of greater employment opportunities during lean period and future supply of tree products.Keywords
Plantation Drive, Livelihood, Saplings, Environmental Sustainability- Nursery Technique of Quercus leucotrichophora : Standardization of Proper Method of Seed Sowing and Optimum Irrigation Schedule under Dehradun Climatic Conditions
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Indian Forester, Vol 125, No 12 (1999), Pagination: 1179-1184Abstract
The paper presents the results of the investigations carried out for determining of best combination of method of seeds sowing and optimum irrigation schedule for the production of maximum healthy seedlings of Quercus leucotrichophora (Syn. Q. incana). The results of the experiment indicate that irrigation twice a day (morning and evening) and dibbling or line sowing method take significantly lesser time for germination of seeds and results in higher germination and plant per cent and healthy growth rate of seedlings of this species. Dibbling method of sowing and irrigation twice a day proved to be the best combination.- Suitable Season of Planting Tree Species in Sodic Soils of Haryana
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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 8 (1995), Pagination: 735-742Abstract
The article deals with the findings of a field experiment conducted in sodic soil (Natrustalf) of Kurukshetra Forest Division, Haryana, with the objective to determine the most suitable season for planting tree species in such problem soils. The study brought out that pre-monsoon is the most favourable season followed by post-monsoon season for planting tree species in such problem soils. Planting during monsoon, a normal silvicultural practice, was not suitable for these soils. Among the species tried, Tamarix articulata was most promising, but E. tereticornis and C. citrinus also performed satisfactorily.- Effect of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Mulch on Growth and Establishment of Pinus roxburghii
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Indian Forester, Vol 120, No 3 (1994), Pagination: 242-247Abstract
A field experiment replicated four times in randomised block design on highly eroded slopy Sandy loam soil, was conducted to see the effects of two levels each of nitrogen (control and 60 kg N/ha) and phosphorus (control of 20 kg P2O5/ha) and mulch application (control, pine needles and local shrubs) on the mortality and growth of Pinus roxburghii transplantation. Observation recorded after 21 months revealed that application of mulches in general, and local shrubs in particular, resulted in higher height and lower mortality of plants. Effectiveness of nitrogen and phosphorus for boosting up the plant growth and retarding its mortality enhanced through their application with mulch.- Studies on Tree-crop Interaction in Populus deltoides 'G-3' Bund Plantation under Irrigated Conditions
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Indian Forester, Vol 118, No 2 (1992), Pagination: 102-108Abstract
Growth and yield of wheat crop as influenced by single row bund plantation of Populus deltoides 'G-3' grown on southern aspect of the field in east-west direction were investigated. Results show that wheat grain yield improves in the vicinity of trees. The other crop parameters have shown no significant difference between different distance treatments. The total income from 21 trees works out to be Rs. 8.70000 at 6 years of age. An increase of about 10.63 kg in wheat grain yield in a zone of 15 m from tree line was found.- Effect of Different Plant Covers on Soil Characteristics
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Indian Forester, Vol 116, No 10 (1990), Pagination: 795-802Abstract
Effect of different plant cavers on pbysico-chemical properties of soil was evaluated in Doon Valley environmental conditions. Amount of organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorus and potash, exchangeable magnesium and cation exchange capacity was highest in soils under Eucalyptus hybrid plantations, and lowest in soils under agriculture landuse except the lowest values of available phospborus and potash in soils under Chir (Pinus roxburghii). Available nitrogen in agricultural soils and exchangeable calcium in soils under Teak (Teeona grandis) were highest in amount while these nutrients were lowest in soils under Sal (Shorea robusla) and agriculture, respectively. Other species exhibited different patterns of soil characteristics. The highest C:N ratio in soil. Under Subabul and lowest in soils under Chir iniicated bigbest production of decomposable leaf litter is oils under Subabul and lowest in soils under Chir. The surface soil (0-10 cm deep) contained bighest amount of mineral nutrients. Seasonally, mineralization of nutrients was found to be highest in the month of February and lowest in June.- Impact of Pitcher Irrigation and Mulching on the Summer Season (Jethwi) Lac Crop Sustainability and Pruning Response on Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana)
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Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12 (2010), Pagination: 1709-1712Abstract
No abstract- Study the Adoption and Area Expansion of Intervent Technology through OFT and VT under Mandar Block of Ranchi District
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chatra (JHARKHAND), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chatra Jharkhand, IN
3 Department of Extension Education, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
4 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Nadia W. B., IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 8, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 336-342Abstract
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Adoption,area Expension, Intervent Technology, OFT, VT- Ergonomic Evaluation of Different Improved Sickles in Paddy Harvesting
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1 Birsa Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chatra Jharkhand, IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 6, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 63–66Abstract
Naveen, Baibhav and Local sickles were evaluated for harvesting paddy crop with 20 farm women age 30-50 years (Subjects) at surrounding villages of KVK, Chatra, Jharkhand. The data of improved and Local sickles were compared. During the harvesting session, they spend nearly 7-8 hours daily to perform the activity. The Naveen sickle was the heaviest weight 229g followed by Baibhav and deshi was 202 and 178g, respectively. Deshi sickle was the lightest in weight (178g). Blade of both improved sickles were made up of high carbon steel except for deshi sikcle that was made up of iron. The output was found maximum for Naveen sickle (74.2kg) this sickle resulted 6.9 per cent more ouput over the deshi sickle and also increase area covered 4.7 per cent over the deshi sickle. Average working heart rate (104bpm) and corresponding energy expenditure (7.81kg/min) was found minimum for Naveen sickle. Total cardiac cost of work for all sickles ranged from 840 beats to 1010 beats TCCW for Naveen sickle was 19.38 per cent less over deshi sickle. Therefore, Naveen sickle was suitable for crop harvesting under prevailing bio-physical and social economic condition of Chatra district, JharkhandKeywords
Improved Sickles, Women Workers, Heart Rate, Paddy Harvesting- Attitude and Opinion Changed of Farmers after Involvement under Technology Assessment and Refinement Programme
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chatra Jharkhand, IN
2 Directorate of Extension Education, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi Jharkhand, IN
3 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, Mohanpur,Nadia W.B., IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 124-130Abstract
Attitudinal and opinion change after involvement under technology assessment and refinement programme was studied in five villages of Karge Panchyat in Mandar Block of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, which revealed that demonstrating and experimenting farmers had relatively higher degree of positive attitude related to intervent technology in comparison to the participating farmers. The independents variables, namely, education, caste, socio-economic status and annual family income had positive and significant correlation with the attitude scores, while age was found to be negatively and significantly correlated. The findings on farmers' opinion on refinement of intervened technologies revealed that the refined technologies were found to be problem-solving, need-based and location-specific which were highly compatible with the farming systems components and household internal resources. Since the technologies were found to be profitable and appropriate for meeting the requirements of household food security they found favours and preferences by the respondentsKeywords
Attitude, Opinion, Technology Assessment- Effect of Mulches on Soil Moisture and Fruit Yield in Summer Tomato
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Birsa Agricultural University), Chatra, Jharkhand, IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science, G. B. Pant University of Agricultural and Technology, Hill Campus, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, IN
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International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 148-150Abstract
Present experiment was conducted in participatory mode among ten tomato growers of Chatra district of Jharkhand during late Rabi of 2009-10 to summer 2010 including three technology options viz., Farmers practices i.e. plots provided with required number of irrigations without mulching (TO1), use of black plastic mulch (TO2) and use of rice straw mulch applied @ 10 t/ha to maintain 2 inch thickness (TO3). Mulched plots were also irrigated whenever required to maintain soil moisture. Data were recorded on moisture content after one week of irrigation (%), number of irrigations during 130 days of crop duration, irrigation intervals (days) required to maintain at least 20-22 per cent soil moisture, weed population per m2 area, fruit weight (g), fruit yield per plant (kg), yield (q/ha) and C:B ratio. Results indicated that black plastic mulch was promising for increasing soil moisture content after one week of irrigation, fruit weight and reducing number of irrigations and weed population per m2 area but rice straw mulch increased number of fruits per plant and fruit yield. Rice straw mulching also exhibited maximum B:C ratio due to higher fruit yield and lower initial input required in application of this locally available mulch material . Therefore, it is recommended for large scale application in summer tomato crop for remunerative yield.Keywords
Mulches, Soil Moisture, Fruit Yield, Tomato- Evaluation of Production Technologies of Indian Mustard [ Brassica Juncea (l.) Czern&coss] under Front Line Demonstration
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Azamgarh, U. P., IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 222-225Abstract
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Azamgarh (UP) has conducted 45 demonstrations on Indian mustard variety Pusa Jai Kisan since 2009-10 to 2012-13 in four consecutive years. The critical inputs were identified in existing production technology through farmers meetings and group discussions with the farmers. Delayed sowing, use of higher seed rate resulting dense plant population, often uneven plant population, uncontrolled weeds, ignorance about fertilizer management and role of sulphur in synthesis of oil containing amino acids and lack of plant protection measures are predominant identified cause of low productivity of oilseeds in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Similarly, the other parameters like technology gap, extension gap and technology index were also analyzed for assessment of technology adoption rate with extension activities and feasibility of demonstrated technologies at gross ischolar_main levels. The results of four years are presented on average basis and revealed that the yield obtained under demonstrated plots was 16.95 q ha-1 over traditional practices of 11.7 q ha-1. However, an additional yield of 5.25 q ha-1 and the increase in average mustard productivity by 45 per cent is able to contribute present oilseed requirement on national basis. The average of technology gap and technological index were found to be 8.05 and 32.2 per cent, respectively.Moreover, the results clearly indicate the positive effects of FLDs over the existing practices towards the enhancing the productivity of rapeseed-mustard in the region of eastern UP. Profitability was also higher under demonstration against traditional system of mustard cultivation during all the years of technology demonstration.Keywords
Mustard, Extension Gap, Demonstration, Front Line Demonstration Programme- The Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Stone Disease
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1 L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 28, No 7 (1975), Pagination: 339-348Abstract
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No Keywords- Change in Near-Surface Wind Velocity: What Implications will it have on Ecosystem and Agriculture?
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1 Division of Agricultural Engineering, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam 793 103, IN
2 ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Mizoram Centre, Kolasib 796 081, IN
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Current Science, Vol 108, No 5 (2015), Pagination: 761-761Abstract
No Abstract.- Effect of Split Application of Nitrogen on Performance of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Katihar (Bihar), IN
2 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 12, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 32-37Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at farmer field of Katihar district during two consecutive years of 2012-13 and 2013-14 to study the yield of wheat as influenced by split application of nitrogen. The soil is non-calcareous light gray in colour flood plain belongs to the alluvial gangetic plain (Agro climatic zone II). The study was done in Randomized Block Design with four treatments and ten replications with HD 2733 wheat variety to evaluate the observation regarding growth attributes and yield components of individual plant parameters were recorded from randomly selected plants in each plot. The evaluated traits were plant population (m-2), plant height (cm), bearing tillers plant-1 (no.), non-bearing tillers plant-1 (no.), spikelets spike-1 (no.), fertile spikelets spike-1 (no.) non-fertile spikelets spike-1 (no.), 1000-seed weight (g), seed yield (t ha-1) and straw yield (t ha-1). Results indicated that the use of three split N applications increased all growth and yield attributes. The best N split strategy corresponded to three N splits: at planting, crown ischolar_main initiation (CRI), and panicle initiation (PI) stages.Keywords
Wheat, Split Doses, Nitrogen, Growth, Yield Components.References
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- Validation of Modified Approach to Estimate the Propagation Path Loss in Urban Area to Sustain the QoS during Dust Storms
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1 Uttarakhand Technical Universty UTU, Dehradun, IN
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Wireless Communication, Vol 5, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 5-11Abstract
Over the past 15 years there have been rapid advances in wireless technologies and an importance of radio frequency communication system is expanding day by day due to its advantages. In the mean time, a huge no. of researchers are investigating varies aspects of such field. GSM is one of the most widely used technologies in the world of mobile communication. In this paper, we would discuss the influence of propagation environment in a GSM mobile network. Here we discussed the path loss during summer (when dust storms take place) in jaipur (State: Rajasthan; Country: India) by computing the received signal strength at various distances for four different visibility conditions. The Hata and many other path loss propagation models are compared with the measured data taken in the drive test using TEMS. The result shows that the measured data and the Hata model are close while the other models undervalue the path loss phenomena. The significance here is that various forms of precipitation such as storms of sand and buildings in the urban region of Rajasthan lead attenuation in the received signal strength.The modification of hata model is given by considering building effects and dust storm effects in the above mentioned area. In last section the modified path loss model is compared with Previous work on the similar area which given by D.D.Dajab and Naldongar Parfait to highlight the proposed work.
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Propagation Path Loss, Hata Model, Dust Storm, Global System for Mobile (GSM), Quality of Service (QoS), Received Signal Strength (RSS).- Effect of Antenna Height and Frequency on Handoff Initiation
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1 Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun, IN
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Wireless Communication, Vol 4, No 16 (2012), Pagination: 967-972Abstract
In the present state of scenario, mostly all the conventional wired network systems are re-established by the wireless network systems. wireless network systems has many more applications and advantages than a conventional wired network, only problem we countenance in wireless system is at the designing stage, because The designing of a wireless system is expensive, complex as well as time consuming. So much care is required before going for the establishment of such type of systems. Mathematical analysis before the actual designing plays a vital role in cell coverage prediction, received signal strength estimation, link budget analysis and handoff of mobile radio systems. Because radio propagation is profoundly site specific and varies considerably depending on topography, frequency of operation, speed of mobile terminal, interface sources and other dynamic factor. Handoff is the key operation in cellular mobile communication systems, which is accomplished by the system but it is invisible for the user. In this paper, the received signal strength from the two base stations is calculated and plotted with respect to distance between the base station and mobile station. The different path loss models have been used and then the received signal strength is calculated with different frequency of transmission and transmitting antenna height to determine the model that can be adopted to minimize the number of handoffs. The simulation and analysis is done by using MATLAB.Keywords
Handoff, Propagation Path Loss, Received Signal Strength, Transmitter, Receiver.- A New Method for Texture Features Extraction (TFE) of Ultra Sound Image Based On Gabor Filter Segmentation Using Matlab
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1 Department of Information Technology, Technocrat Institute of Technology-Bhopal (M.P.), IN
2 MATS University, Raipur (C.G.), IN
3 Department of Information Technology, Technocrat Institute of Technology & Exellence -Bhopal (M.P.), IN
4 Technocrat Institute of Technology-Bhopal (M.P.), IN
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Programmable Device Circuits and Systems, Vol 2, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 1-13Abstract
In this paper titled: “A New Method For Texture Features Extraction (TFE) Of Ultra Sound Images Based OnGabber Filter Segmentation Using Matlab” is used for to detect abnormal structural changes of ultra sound images. In research is being conducted with the objective to innovatively develop and apply image segmentation and image feature extraction techniques to efficiently segment the ultrasound image which can be used to automatically detect the diseases in different organs of the body. The process of identifying regions with similar texture and separating regions with different texture is used for the segmentation of ultrasound images.Firstly, a multi-channel texture analysis technique that relies on 2D Gabor Filters is used to isolate regions of perceptually homogeneous texture in an image. Textures are modeled as patterns dominated by a narrow band of spatial frequencies and orientation. Properly tuned Gabor filters react strongly to specific textures and weakly to all others. Then the features of the image were extracted from the image and the clustering of pixels in the feature space produced the segmented image. Unsupervised approach is used for texture segmentation. K-mean clustering method is proposed to cluster the pixels belonging to the same texture region provided the number of different textures in the image is known beforehand.
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MatLab7.0, Image Processing Toolbox, Biometrics Toolbox, Gabor Filter, Gauss Filter, Clustering, Algorithms.- Development of Field Propagation Model by Considering Climate Conditions in an Urban Area
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1 UTU, Dehradun, IN
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Networking and Communication Engineering, Vol 5, No 6 (2013), Pagination: 282-289Abstract
It is important to consider many technical issues before going to design and establish an expensive Wireless system. It is necessary to see the mathematical predictions or calculations before going to design such type of systems. This paper outlines and compares the different path loss propagation models with measured field data of received signal strength at Narnaul (Haryana, India) in GSM frequency band. This mathematical study of path loss is carried out in different climatic conditions like summer, winter, etc. The study helped to design better GSM network for the urban areas located near to these cities. The analysis shows that the measured data is nearer to the Okumura model and still need some modification to get more accurate results. The modification of Okumura model is given by considering climatic effects along with the area factor in the above mentioned area. The goal of this paper is to analyze attenuation impact on the performance of a mobile station respectively on the received signal quality to the end user.Keywords
Area Factor (AF), Path Loss, Climate Factor (CF), Fog Attenuation (FA), Propagation Path Loss, Rain Attenuation (RA).- Reassembly of DNA Fragments Using Row Access Method
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1 Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun, IN
2 ECE Department, B.C.T. Kumaon Engineering College, Dwarahat, Almora, Uttarakhand, IN
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Digital Image Processing, Vol 3, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 237-241Abstract
Sequence assembly is a difficult problem whose importance is continuously growing even recently the cost of sequencing has dramatically decreased. The computer simulation for the evolution of sequence assembly of linear sequences have demonstrated the importance of recombination of blocks of sequences. Repeated cycles of point mutagenesis, recombination and selection should allow in "in vitro" molecular evolution of complex sequences, such as proteins. A method for the reassembly of genes from their random DNA fragments, resulting in "in vitro" recombination is reported by Stemmer and there are some laboratory techniques also available that results in reliable sequencing of approximately 500 nucleotides (500-mers). If we have lots and lots of 500-mers than the original genome (from which these 500-mers may be obtained) sequence will be assembled. All such methods are based on image fragmentation reassembly. In this paper we are proposing a technique that is based on tabular form. In the proposed technique we develop a table, which has four rows and two columns and contained information about the base character and position of the base character in the DNA sequence.Keywords
Fragment, Genomes, In Vitro, Mutagenesis, Nucleotide, Reassembly, Sequence.- Image Retrieval with Interactive Relevance Feedback Based Classification by Using Kernel Based Classifier
Authors
1 Department of Information Technology, Technocrat Institute of Technology-Bhopal (M.P.), IN
2 ITM University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
3 Jodhpur University (Jodhpur), IN
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Digital Image Processing, Vol 3, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 108-114Abstract
With advances in the computer technology and the World Wide Web there has been an explosion in the amount and complexity of multimedia data that are generated, stored, transmitted, analyzed, and accessed.. This ever increasing amount of multimedia data creates a need for new stylish methods to get back the information one is looking for. Thus content-based image retrieval attracted many researchers of various fields. Retrieval of Images from Image library using appropriate features extracted from the content of Image is currently an active research area. For the intention of content-based image retrieval (CBIR) an up-to-date comparison of state-of-the-art low-level color and texture feature extraction approach is discussed. In this paper we propose A New Approach for Image Retrieval with interactive Relevance feedback based classification by Using Kernel Based Classifier .This Approach is applied to improve retrieval performance. Our aim is to select the most informative images with respect to the query image by ranking the retrieved images. This approach uses suitable feedback to repeatedly train the Histogram Intersection Kernel based Classifier. Proposed Approach retrieves mostly informative and correlated images.Keywords
CBIR, Relevance Feedback, Color, Texture, Shape Feature Extraction.- A New Approach for Tree-Structured Wavelet Transform Based Texture Retrieval Analysis (TRA) by Using Matlab
Authors
1 Department of Information Technology, Technocrat Institute of Technology, Bhopal (M.P.), IN
2 MATS University, Raipur (C.G.), IN
3 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Guru Ghansidas Central University, Bilaspur (C.G.), IN
4 Multimedia Regional Centre, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Khandwa Road Campus, Indore (M.P.), IN
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Digital Image Processing, Vol 1, No 8 (2009), Pagination: 333-337Abstract
In this paper titled "A New Approach for Tree-Structured Wavelet Transform based Texture Retrieval Analysis (TRA) by Using MatLab" is define Wavelet transform-based texture analysis, as I found in the different research, uses sub-band energy values as features, but not the order of energy values. In fact, a textured image, after a wavelet decomposition, yields an energy distribution which can be rank ordered with respect to the sub-bands. It has been found that the combination of the sub-band energy value and its ranking order leads to a more efficient texture retrieval mechanism.Keywords
MatLab7.0, Wavelet Toolbox, Image Processing Toolbox, Algorithm.- Biological Sequence Compression Based On Properties of Unique and Repeated Similarities of Sequences Using Variable Length LUT
Authors
1 Department of Computer Science & Engineering, B.C.T. Kumaon Engineering College, Dwarahat, Almora, Uttarakhand, IN
2 ECE Department, B.C.T. Kumaon Engineering College, Dwarahat, Almora, Uttarakhand, IN
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Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering, Vol 3, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 158-162Abstract
Genome may contain several copies of the same gene. Although human genome contains about 3 billion base pairs, only 3% of it encodes protein. There are only about 25000 genes in human genome which encode about 100000 proteins by alternative splicing. Biological sequences are commonly of two types - unique and repeated. We are utilizing these properties of the sequences. The earlier algorithms either work on unique repeat or repeated repeat sequence. We are merging both methodologies to develop a new algorithm which collectively compress both type of sequences, i.e. we can apply the same compression algorithm on all types of sequences. This will definitely reduce our effort for developing different algorithm and it will be easier to apply one single algorithm rather using different algorithm. In this paper, a Biological sequence compression is proposed to compress both unique sequences, which are repeated in one area, and repeated sequences that are interspersed throughout the genome. The algorithm is also compared with existing ones and it is found to achieve better compression ratio than other.Keywords
Genome, Sequence, Uniqueness, Compression Ratio, DNA Compress, Gen Compress, LUT, Base Pair.- Result Analysis to Compute the Entropy of Voice Signal and SNR Using MatLab
Authors
1 Department of Information Technology, Technocrat Institute of Technology-Bhopal (M.P.), IN
2 Department of Information Technology, Technocrat Institute of Technology-Bhopal (M.P.), IN
3 MATS University, Raipur (C.G.), IN
4 Multimedia Research Department, Multimedia Regional Center, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Khandwa Road Campus, Indore (M.P.), IN
5 Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal (M.P.), IN
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Biometrics and Bioinformatics, Vol 2, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 1-12Abstract
In this project report, (i.e. “Result Analysis to Compute Entropy of Voice Signal (CEVS) SNR using Matlab”) an approach is used to compute the entropy of given voice signal and signal to noise ratio (SNR) with the help of computed entropy. The main goals of this project are:
• To compute the tone of inputted voice signal
• To estimate entropy of tone
• To calculate SNR of entropy
To do this, psychoacoustic model and wavelet toolbox is used. Psychoacoustic model calculates masking threshold. Maximum distortion energy is computed from computed tone of inputted voice signal which defines the CEVS and SNR.
Keywords
Matlab 6.5, Wavelet Toolbox, Psychoacoustic Model, Algorithm.- Synthesis and Characterization of some Cobalt Phthalocyanine Carboxylamide Used in the Merox Process
Authors
1 Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur, IN
2 Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, IN
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Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 1, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 24-26Abstract
Phthalocyanines (Pc) are widely used as catalysts in the process of removal of mercaptans in petroleum refining industries. Conventional separation processes using organic solvents could not be used in the above process as many Pc compounds have intermolecular interactions with macrocycles and the complexes are practically insoluble in these solvents. Considerable efforts have been made to generate new Pc derivatives possessing enhanced solubility characteristics. It has been found that Pc compounds bearing liophilic/hydrophilic substituents on the periphery such as different metals modulate the catalytic activity to a great extent. In the present paper, new Pc catalysts were synthesized [cobalt phthalocyanine tetra-carboxylamide (CoPc(CONH2)4) and cobalt phthalocyanine di-carboxylamide (CoPc(CONH2)2] using facile synthetic route and characterized by C,H,N,MS,UV-Vis and IR. The activity of the generated catalysts could be further compared with the simple un-substituted metal phthalocyanine and some commercial catalysts.Keywords
Phthalocyanines, Catalyst, Catalytic Activity, Solubility, Derivatives.- A Study of Toxic Benzene Emissions at Traffic Square and Petrol Pumps in an Urban City, India
Authors
1 Department of Chemistry, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur- 440 010, IN
2 Environmental Impacts and Risk Assessment Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur -440020, IN
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Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, Vol 4, No 11 (2011), Pagination: 1742-1746Abstract
Benzene has been identified as a powerful carcinogenic agent by the World Health Organization. This study measured and analyzed ambient toxic benzene emissions at traffic junctions with high traffic flow, major petrol filling stations and some residential areas. Samples were analyzed by VOC analyzer based on GC-PID technique. A very high concentrations of benzene was observed at petrol filling stations (20.0 μg/m3), followed by traffic junctions (13.6 μg/m3). At residential areas (3.1 μg/m3), lower concentration of benzene was observed. The study indicates the impacts of petrol pumps and vehicular traffic on the background ambient levels of benzene at the residential sites. However, the levels of benzene were well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards at all the residential locations. In view of the health impacts to commuter, nearby residents and occupational exposure preventive measures like use of CNG, installation of vapor recovery system at petrol pumps and use of mask by workers were urgently needed.Keywords
Benzene, Emissions, GC-PID, Traffic Junctions, Petrol Filling Stations, Residential Areas.- Evaluation of Commercially Available Talc Formulations of Bioagents for Management of Sheath Blight of Rice and their Effect on Plant Growth Enhancement
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bulandshahr (U.P.), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Saharanpur (U.P.), IN
3 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Moradabad (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Plant Protection, Vol 10, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 111-116Abstract
The effectiveness of commercially available talc formulations of Trichoderma harzianum and Pseudomonas fluorescens applications either alone or in combination on rice crop growth, sheath blight disease and grain yield was investigated in field experiments. Seed and soil application of T. harzianum and P. fluorescens resulted in significant reduction of sheath blight disease incidence caused by Rhizoctonia solani and was comparable to the treatment with a systemic fungicide carbendazim (seed and foliar application). Lowest sheath blight severity was recorded in the treatment comprising combined application of T. harzianum and P. fluorescens (9.50%) whereas, 10.6 per cent sheath blight severity was recorded in plot receiving seed and foliar application of carbendazim. Plots having seed and soil application of T. harzianum and P. fluorescens alone had 11.5 per cent and 11.8 per cent disease severity, respectively. Observations recorded at the time of disease incidence revealed that combined application of T. harzianum and P. fluorescens delayed disease incidence by 35 days which was maximum among all the treatments. Seed and foliar application of carbendazim also delayed disease incidence by 27 days which was significantly lower than combined application of T. harzianum and P. fluorescens. Observations on plant growth parameters revealed that plant growth was maximum in plots having combined application of T. harzianum and P. fluorescens, in this treatment higher plant height (112.0 cm), shoot dry weight (32.0 g), ischolar_main dry weight (7.9 g) were recorded. No significant increase in plant growth was recorded in plots receiving seed and foliar application of carbendazim. Studies on different treatments on yield attributes also established combined application of T. harzianum and P. fluorescens as the most effective treatment and resulted in 17.56 per cent increase in plant yield followed by T. harzianum (16.75%) and P. fluorescens (14.86%) alone, only 9.45 per cent increase in plant yield was recorded in plots having seed and foliar application of carbendazim.Keywords
Rice, Biological Control, Sheath Blight, Rhizoctonia solani, Plant Growth.References
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- Effect of Front Line Demonstration for Enhancing the Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Azamgarh (U.P.), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonbhadra (U.P.), IN
3 Department of Microbiology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
4 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Masoudha, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
5 Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Narendra Dev University of Agricultural and Technology, Kuamrganj, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 22-25Abstract
Frontline demonstration (FLD) was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh on chickpea (pulse) using seed plus phosphate solublizing bacteria (PSB), Rhizobium plus Trichoderma plus insecticide (indoxacarb) in combination, at farmers fields for two consecutive years (2013-14 and 2014-15). The highest grain yield (14.10 q/ha) was observed in varietyPG-186 in year 2014-2015. It was 46.9 per cent higher yield over the farmers practice (9.60 q/ha). The study indicates FLD enhances the productivity of chickpea over conventional farmer field methods in each progressive year. The highest grain yield was observed in 2014-15 which was close to yield obtained in 2013-14. The lowest yield was recorded in the year 2013-14 under demonstration when compared to traditional chick pea production method which resulted more than succeeding year (in farmers practice). The increasing trend in the per cent increase of yield was found due to variation in agro-climatic factors under rainfed condition. The FLD produces a significant positive result and provide an opportunity to demonstrate the productivity potential and profitability of the latest technology under existing farming conditions.
Keywords
Chickpea, PSB, FLD, Rhizobium, Trichoderma.- Yield Advantages and Nutritional Security of Farming Communities by Adoption of Technological Interventions under Pulses
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kotwa, Azamgarh (U.P.), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (NDUAT) Faizabad (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 146-150Abstract
Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer accounting for about 16 per cent of total production. The area, production and productivity of pulses in UP including district Azamgarh is quite low as compared to other states in respect of national acreage and production. Among various constraints, poor crop management and protection technologies assume primary position. Considering the facts of low yield of pulses due to technological gap and various other constraints, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Azamgarh of Uttar Pradesh conducted front line demonstration consequently five years on improved agricultural technologies of pulses i.e. pigeonpea, chickpea, field pea and lentil in scientific manner at farmers’ field during 2008-09 to 2012-13. A total of 241 demonstrations of pulses were conducted in an area of 90.0 hectares. The results of five years under front line demonstration on pulses revealed that the average grain yield of pigeonpea (19.1 q/ha), chickpea (19.1 q/ha) field pea (23.5 q/ha) and lentil (17.8 q/ha) with their 56.5, 43.6, 40.8 and 45.1 per cent increase in yield over farmers practice were recorded under demonstration plots. Implementations of improved technological interventions in all demonstrated crops were also found remunerative in terms of B: C ratio over existing practices. The enhanced yield achieved through adoption of improved production and protection technology in pulses maintain the soil health, incremental sustainable development in production, enhancing nutritional securities and improves the livelihood of the farmers. The outcome of the trial inspired the farming communities to replace their old nondescriptive varieties with resistant and high yielding varieties and other production and protection related technological options which are being cultivated.
Keywords
FLDS on Pulses, Grain Yield, Food, Nutritional Security.- Front Line Demonstration:enhancing the Productivity of Pigeonpea Employing Raised Bed Method over Conventional Techniques
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kotwa, Azamgarh (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Microbiology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad (U.P.), ID
3 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kotwa, Azamgarh (U.P.)
4 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Masoudha, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 190-192Abstract
The front line demonstration (FLD) was conducted by the KrishiVigyan Kendra, Azamgarh (ND University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad) UP on pigeonpea employing raised bed method with improved package of practices at 20 farmer fields in the district for three consecutive years viz., 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. The present study reveals that increasing trends were observed with yield of demonstrated farmers’ fields along with per cent increase in yield over conventional practices in each progressive year. The highest grain yield (16.85 q ha-1) was found in 2013-14 which was very close to yield obtained in 2012-13. The lowest yield (13.1q ha-1) was recorded in the year 2011-12 under demonstration when compared to traditional pigeonpea production system which resulted more than succeeding year 2011-12 in farmers practice. The increasing trend in the per cent increase of yield was found due to variation in agro-climatic parameters under rainfed condition. Other parameters were also analysed for feasibly of demonstrated technology at ground reality level. The results of FLD demonstration showed positive impacts over the current practices used for enhancing the productivity of pigeonpea and proved as an eco-friendly and cost effective technology.
Keywords
Agro-Climatic, FLD, Pigeonpea, Raised Bed Method.- Effect of GA3 and Azotobacter on Growth and Flowering in African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Cv. PUSA NARANGI GAINDA
Authors
1 Department of Horticulture, C.C.S. University, Meerut (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Gochar Mahavidhyalaya, Rampur Maniharan, Saharanpur (U.P.), IN
3 Department of Horticulture, C.C.R. (P.G.) College, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 382-386Abstract
The field experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm of Choudhary Charan Singh University campus, Meerut U.P. during 2011-12. The nine treatments A1 (Azotobacter by ischolar_main treatment 0.20g/15 plants), A2 (Azotobacter by soil treatment 0.40g/plot), G1 (Gibberellic acid 100 ppm spray at 30 DAT), G2 (Gibberellic acid 150 ppm spray at 30 DAT), A1G1 (Azotobacter by ischolar_main treatment 0.20g/15 plants and gibberellic acid 100 ppm spray at 30 DAT), A1G2 (Azotobacter by ischolar_main treatment 0.20g/15 plants and gibberellic acid 150 ppm spray at 30 DAT), A2G1(Azotobacter by soil treatment 0.40g/plot and gibberellic acid 100 ppm spray at 30 DAT ), A2G2 (Azotobacter by soil treatment 0.40g/plot and gibberellic acid 150 ppm spray at 30 DAT) and A0G0 (No Azotobacter and no gibbrellic acid) were evaluated in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The experimental finding revealed that the treatment A2G2 (Soil treatment with Azotobacter + spray of GA3@ 150 ppm) gave the maximum plant height, maximum number of primary branches per plant, maximum number of secondary branches per plant, maximum plant spread, minimum number of days taken for flower bud appearance, maximum number of flowers per plant, maximum flower diameter, maximum fresh weight of flowers per plant and maximum yield of flower in comparison to individual application of GA3 and Azotobacter.
Keywords
Bio Fertilizer, Plant Growth Regulator, Growth, Flowering, Yield, Marigold.- Effect of Pre-harvest Foliar Spray of Nutrients and Plant Bio-regulators on Shelf-life and Quality of Fruit of Mango cv. DASHEHARI
Authors
1 Department of Horticulture, Gochar Mahavidyalaya, Rampur Maniharan, Saharanpur (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, C.C.R. (P.G.) College, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 10, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 246-250Abstract
The present investigation was carried out in the orchard situated in District Saharanpur (U.P.) during the years 2010 and 2011 with an aim to improve the quality and shelf life of mango. The treatments were comprised of mulching, borax @ 0.5 and 1.0 per cent, potassium sulphate @ 0.5 and 1.0 per cent, calcium chloride @ 0.5 and 1.0 per cent, calcium nitrate @ 0.5 and 1.0 per cent, GA3 @ 25ppm and 50 ppm, NAA @ 25ppm and 50 ppm in combination with mulching and water spray without mulching as control. The spray is to be done three times at different times at different stages during the year 2010 and 2011 which is given below-Ist spray on 15th January (i.e. before flower bud burst), IInd spray on 15th February (i.e. at panicle emergence) and IIIrd spray on 15th April (i.e. after fruit set). It may be concluded from the present studies that the application of CaNO3 improves flowering parameters, increases the number of fruits and fruit yield and K2SO4 increase the physical characters of fruit.
Keywords
Pre-Harvest Foliar Spray, Nutrients, Bio-Regulators, Mango.- Varietal Performance of Tuberose in Muzaffarnagar under Western Plain Zone Condition
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Saharanpur (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Agronomy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut (U.P.), IN
3 Department of Horticulture, C.C.R. P.G. College, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.), IN
4 Directorate of Floriculture Research, ICAR, New Delhi, IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 149-152Abstract
A field experiment was conducted on the varietal performance of tuberose in Muzaffarnagar Under Western Plain Zone condition at Krishi Vigyan Kendra campus and farmers field in 2013 and 2014. The experiment was jointly organised with Directorate of Floriculture Research Institute, I.C.A.R., New Delhi. The study revealed that the Prajwal variety perform batter in comparison to other variety. Prajwal variety highest length of spike (111cm), rachis length (31.53cm), number of Florate (60.33) and diametre of spike (12.92mm) and minimum rachis length (20.22cm) number of Florates (40.40) and diametre of spike (3.70mm) in Mexican single. Which was significantly lower in comparison to variety Prajwal?
Keywords
Tuberose, Varietal Performance, Varieties, Spikes, Clumb.- Making Market Work for MSMEs-Cluster Centric Approach Suitable for Microfinance/Micro Enterprises
Authors
1 Project Management Division, Small Industries Development Bank of India, New Delhi, IN
Source
The Microfinance Review, Vol 3, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 203-2018Abstract
Globally, Poverty alleviation and inclusive growth are crucial tenets in the strategy of most economies. Be it unorganised microfinance to Micro Enterprises (Mes) to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) the inclusive growth agenda form integral part of their strategy. The unorganised and small size nature coupled with inability to leverage on inherent strength impacts the growth of enterprise. Even if an entrepreneur knows that these are necessary to improve their competitiveness and performance however it does not venture into it for the fear of unknown. As one grows and particularly in the present ever changing business atmosphere one needs to handle the complexities by sourcing the right services in right doses at right time. Access to Finance and Business Development Services is very crucial. Further clustering is one widespread acceptable solution for such Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
Institutions supporting ME development have largely targeted their attention at access to financial services. Slowly they have realised that non-financial aspects particularly the access to strategic services also deserve attention. This is an answer for shift from comparative to competitive turf.
This paper presents the experience of SIDBI in attending to poverty alleviation through enterprise development. It adopted 19 clusters across the country for BDS market development through intensive intervention. During the process of implementation, it could realise that it equally benefits the enterprises at the bottom of pyramid. While the project called MSME Financing and Development Project (MSMEFDP) was MSME centric however at many cluster level it was largely ME oriented. The story from field level involving examples on theme basis from Kanpur and Shantiniketan (Leather), Ganjam (cashew), Alapuzha (coir) etc. (targeted more at micro enterprises) are illustrative models . The learning's amply indicated their potential for being replicated at the bottom of pyramid, i.e., in MF/ ME domain.
MSMEFDP adopted a robust monitoring methodology which included baseline and impact evaluation of indicators aimed at tracking the achievements from the supply side i.e. BDS. This approach is a drift from traditional transaction or subsidy led support and lays thrust on participation&ownership and thus enabling market to function on its own. The bouquet of offerings which was customised as per the cluster profile included a wide range of offerings to include awareness, handholding/ mentoring, training. The thrust was on developing local expertise by strengthening the existing BDS or bringing in new ones, where ever felt essential by the stakeholders. The learning, evolution and consolidation phases involved several tests and filter mechanism thus evolving customised best practices.
SIDBI's experience in strategising and setting up an example of 'Making Market Work for MSMEs' has worked. It has won appreciation from many quarters including few international awards and recognitions.
The models depicts inherent resilience and sustainability traits which can be tried out for the entire MSME value chain - right from bottom of pyramid to the top.
Keywords
Microfinance, Micro Enterprises, SIDBI, MSME.- Roof Water Harvesting in Hills - Innovations for Farm Diversification and Livelihood Improvement
Authors
1 ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam 793 103, IN
2 ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati 413 115, IN
3 ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi 284 003, IN
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Current Science, Vol 113, No 02 (2017), Pagination: 292-298Abstract
The north eastern region (NER) of India receives bountiful rains (>2000 mm) annually. However, there is extreme water scarcity during post- and premonsoon season (November-March). In such a situation, roof water harvesting (RWH) holds promise for multiple livelihood opportunities. RWH unit with polyfilm lined water collection tank of 37 m3 storage capacity (i.e. 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 m3) was demonstrated at 11 farmers fields mostly on hill tops in the Ri-Bhoi district (Meghalaya). The average demonstration area was 500 m2/farmer in the vicinity of homesteads (kitchen gardens). Volume of water harvested in a collection tank was about 53 m3 including about 16 m3 harvested during dry season due to seasonal replenishment. The cost of water harvesting was estimated at about Rs 144 and Rs 119/m3 considering lifespan of five and ten years respectively. Farmers used harvested water for diversified activities such as raising crops [maize, broccoli, French bean, laipatta (Brassica juncea), tomato, etc.] and livestock (pig or poultry) in addition to domestic use. The farmers without RWH could use land only during rainy season for crop cultivation. On an average, the net income from each RWH based model (500 m2 demonstration area) was Rs 14,910 for crop + piggery and Rs 11,410 for crop + poultry farming which was 261 and 176% higher, respectively than the normal farmers' practice. Similarly, employment and water use efficiency enhanced by 221 and 586%; and 168 and 218% under crop + piggery and crop + poultry based farming respectively.Keywords
Jalkund, Multiple Use of Water, NER Hills, Rain Water Harvesting, Silpaulin.References
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2 Central Pollution Control Board, Parivesh Bhawan, East Arjun Nagar, Delhi 110 032, IN
3 Delhi Technological University, Delhi 110 042, IN
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Current Science, Vol 113, No 07 (2017), Pagination: 1367-1383Abstract
We describe the diversified National Ambient Noise Monitoring Network (NANMN) set up across 7 major cities of India and covering 70 stations for continuous noise monitoring throughout the year. The annual average Lday (06–22 h) and Lnight (22–06 h) values observed in 2015 for these 70 locations are described. Of these, 25 locations are in commercial zones, 12 in industrial, 16 in residential and 17 in silence zones. Each city has 10 noise monitoring stations installed for analysing environmental noise pollution levels round the clock (24 x 365 h). The long-term noise monitoring shows that ambient noise levels are very high compared to the recommended standards for some sites and thus noise abatement measures are essentially required for controlling these levels. The present study is focused on evaluation, analysis and reporting of environmental noise pollution in seven major cities of India and is instrumental in planning for the noise abatement measures for controlling noise pollution in these cities. Such a noise monitoring network established in India is unique and one of the largest noise monitoring networks of its kind across the globe.Keywords
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- Effect of Temperature and Concentration on Removal of Lead by Adsorption Using China Clay
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1 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, S.G.R.P.G. College, Dobhi, Jaunpur (U.P.), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 3, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 220-221Abstract
China clay was found to be most efficient adsorbent for removal of lead from Gomati river water in Sultanpur district. At temperature 20±1°C, Particle size <53 μm and 2.0 ppm concentration, china clay brings 100% absorption at time of 100 minutes at pH 6.0.Keywords
Adsorption, Lead, China Clay, Temperature.- Economic Analysis of Kitchen Gardens at Farmers’ Doorsteps
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Faridkot (Punjab), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 8, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 299-304Abstract
Kitchen gardening plays an imperative role for rural families to recover diversified vegetables in their daily diet. KVK Faridkot demonstrated the kitchen gardening amongst 100 families of two villages namely Pindi Blochan and Bhagthala Kalan to analyze the economic impact of the alleged technology along with constraints faced by the growers. The demonstrations on kitchen gardening have paved the way for healthier, long, prosperous and biodegradable life of the rural folk. The results revealed that there was total income of Rs. 2316.20/- from Rabi vegetables and Rs. 2003.9/- from Kharif vegetables. The total vegetable income was Rs. 4320.10 from an area of 500 m2 in three months span. These vegetables were produced with minimal use of chemicals. However, there are certain bottlenecks in successful adoption of kitchen gardening. Overall analysis revealed that brackish irrigation water, high soil pH and EC, limited availability of seed in the form of vegetable kits, lack of awareness regarding varieties and management of insect-pest and diseases and limited knowledge regarding preparation of quality farm yard manure were amongst the serious constraints as perceived by the growers.Keywords
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rura Mallu, Jalaun (U.P.), IN
2 C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 12, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 349-354Abstract
The study was laidout during Rabi season of 1994-95 and 1995-96 at Student’s instructional Farm, C.S. Azad university of Agriculture and technology, Kanpur. The soil of experimental field was sandy loam, having low fertility status. Five cropping systems i.e., Indian mustard sole, Indian mustard + lentil, Indian mustard without lentil at same distance, Indian mustard + French bean and Indian mustard without French bean at same distance were tested under three levels of phosphorus (control, 30 kg P2O5/ha and 60 kg P2O5/ha). the highest yield of Indian mustard by 24.04 q/ha was harvested under treatment of Indian mustard sole. In associated cropping system of lentil and French bean, Indian mustard yielded by 11.72 q/ha and 15.00 q/ha seed yield, respectively. The yield of Indian mustard was obtained 16.95 q/ha at 30 kg P2O5/ha closely followed by 60 kg P2O5/ha (16.45 q/ha). the growth and yield traits of Indian mustard were concordant to the yields obtained from Indian mustard under different cropping systems and levels of phosphorus. The yield of intercropped lentil and French bean were harvested by 6.69 q/ha and 12.02 q/ha, respectively. Both inter crops provided more granin yield upto highest tested dose of 60 kg P2O5/ha closely followed by 30 kg P2O5/ha. The growth and yield fruits of both crops were commensurable to the yields obtained from lentil and French bean under cropping systems with Indian mustard and levels of phosphorus application.Keywords
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1 Department of Mathematics, University of Jammu, Jammu—180004, IN
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The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society, Vol 60, No 1-4 (1994), Pagination: 59-69Abstract
Let X be a completely regular Hausdorff space and let E be a Hausdorff locally convex topological vector space over C. Let cs(E) be the set of all continuous seminorms on E. By C(X, E) we mean the collection of all continuous functions from X into E.- Evaluation of Different Weeders for Drudgery Reduction of Farm Women in Jharkhand
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (B.A.U.), Chatra (Jharkhand), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 10, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 474-476Abstract
Weeds are the most under estimated crop pest in tropical agriculture, although they cause higher reduction in crop yield than other pest and disease. In agriculture rural women play a vital role for maximum operation of crop production. Drudgery reduction has a serious problem for farm women in this respect the present research assess three types of weeders on ergonomic parameters, man days required with a view to promote health. The experiment was conducted in Gidhour village of Chatra district, Jharkhand, 20 farm women in the group age of 25 to 35 years were selected in normal health. The result revealed that all three weeder proved efficient on ergonomic parameters reduced working heart beat energy and cast of cultivation compared to traditional tools (Spade). Among all three weeders grubber (Three tynes) with wheel was best weeder in respect to reduction of working heart beat energy expenditure and cost of cultivation. The yield of cauliflower was highest (278q/ha) in technology option grubber (three tynes) with wheel.Keywords
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- Studies on Phosphorus Requirement of Lentil and French Bean Intercropping with Indian Mustard
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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rura Mallu, Jalaun (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 13, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 102-107Abstract
The study was laidout during Rabi season of 1994-95 and 1995-96 at Student’s Instructional Farm, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. The soil of experimental field was sandy loam, having low fertility status. Five cropping systems i.e., Indian mustard sole, Indian mustard + lentil, Indian mustard without lentil at same distance, Indian mustard + French bean and Indian mustard without French bean at same distance were tested under three levels of phosphorus (control, 30 kg P2O5/ha and 60 kg P2O5/ha). The highest yield of Indian mustard by 24.04 q/ha was harvested under treatment of Indian mustard sole. In associated cropping system of lentil and French bean, Indian mustard yielded by 11.72 q/ha and 15.52 q/ha seed yield, respectively. The yield of Indian mustard was obtained 16.95 q/ha at 30 kg P2O5/ha closely followed by 60 kg P2O5/ha (16.45 q/ha). The growth and yield traits of Indian mustard were concordant to the yields obtained from Indian mustard under different cropping systems and levels of phosphorus. The yield of intercropped lentil and French bean were harvested by 6.69 q/ha and 12.02 q/ha, respectively. Both inter crops provided more grain yield upto highest tested dose of 60 kg P2O5/ha closely followed by 80 kg P2O5/ha. The growth and yield attributes of both crops were commensurable to the yields obtained from lentil and French bean under cropping systems with Indian mustard and levels of phosphorus application.Keywords
Associated Cropping, Commensurable, Concordant, French Bean, Inter Cropping.References
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- Varietal Performance of Chickpea under Harsh Edaphic and Environments of Bundelkhand for Subsistence Farmers
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rura Mallu, Jalaun (U.P.), IN
2 C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 13, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 180-182Abstract
The adaptive trial was laidout during 2002-2003 at dry eco-system of Jalaun district of Bundelkhand. The soil of pilot area was Kabar, having low fertility status especially in organic matter. The improved genotypes KWR-108, KGD-1168 and Pusa-256 was tested with local check Radhey in adaptive trial. The cultivars planted in the first fortnight of November and harvested in the end of March after 140 days of seeding. The cultivar Pusa-256 gave highest average grain yield of chickpea by 15.50 q/ha. The local check Radhey, KWR-108 and KGD-1168 gave lowest yield by a margin of 2.25 q/ha, 1.00 q/ha and 1.00 q/ha, respectively, in comparison to cv. PUSA-256. The growth and yield traits recorded under test genotypes, supported to the grain yield of chickpea.Keywords
Alluvium Soil, Dry Eco-System, Dry Farmed Area, Kabar Soil.References
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- Acoustical Dissipation in Mixed Crystalline KBr-NaBr System
Authors
1 Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, IN
2 Department of Physics, H.C.P.G. College, Varanasi - 221 001, IN
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Journal of Pure and Applied Ultrasonics, Vol 30, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 74-79Abstract
Ultrasonic attenuation due to phonon-phonon interaction and thermoelastic loss has been studied from 50K to 600K in (KBr)x (NaBr)1-x mixed crystalline system. Starting from nearest-neighbour distance and repulsive parameters as input data, elastic constant data have been obtained at different temperatures. These values have been utilized to evaluate Gruneisen parameters, non-linearity coupling constants and sound attenuation due to phonon-phonon (p-p) interaction and thermoelastic loss, along <100> crystallographic direction of propagation for longitudinal and Shear waves. Dislocation damping due to screw and edge dislocations has also been studied. Temperature variation of (α/f2) has been found similar to dielectric crystals. Results have been discussed.Keywords
Acoustical Dissipation, Phonon-Phonon Interaction, Elastic Constants, Relaxation Time.- Ultrasonic Attenuation in Alkaline Earth Metals
Authors
1 Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, IN
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Journal of Pure and Applied Ultrasonics, Vol 28, No 2-4 (2006), Pagination: 59-65Abstract
Ultrasonic attenuation due to electron-phonon interaction and phonon-phonon interaction has been studied in alkaline-earth metals from 4.2 K to 400 K for longitudinal and shear waves. Phonon-viscosity has also been evaluated due to screw and edge dislocations. It has been found that in these metals electron-phonon interaction is the principal cause of the attenuation of the ultrasonic waves at low temperatures while phonon-phonon interaction is the dominant cause of the ultrasonic attenuation at higher temperatures i.e. 50 K and above. PACS Number : 62.20 DC, 62.65+K.- A Study on Women’s Involvement and Their Training Needs in Rice Cultivation in Chatra District of Jharkhand India
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (B.A.U.), Chatra (Ranchi), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (B.A.U.) Chatra (Ranchi), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 11, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 153-155Abstract
A study on women’s involvement and their training needs in rice cultivation was studied Chatra district in five selected villages, one each from five selected blocks i.e. Kunda, Partappur, Simariya, Tandwa and Hunterganj covering 250 respondents. Results indicated that harvesting was the activity in which farm women were mostly involved followed by transplanting and weeding, seed selection and treatment, sowing and nursery raising and seed grain storage with weighted mean scores of 2.57, 2.56, 2.38, 2.25, 2.18, 1.96 and 1.37, respectively. Plant protection was rated first training need followed by seed and grain storage, land preparation, seed selection and treatment and sowing and nursery raising with weighted mean scores of 2.36, 2.24, 2.20, 2.08, 2.04 and 2.01, respectively.Keywords
Training Needs, Rice Cultivation, Women’s Involvement.References
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- Mapping of Agroforestry Systems and Salix Species in Western Himalaya Agroclimatic Zone of India
Authors
1 ICAR-CSSRI Regional Research Station, Lucknow 226 005, IN
2 ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi 284 003, IN
3 World Agroforestry, South Asia Regional Programme, New Delhi 110 012, IN
4 Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvidyalay, Palampur 176 062, IN
5 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture and Technology, Srinagar 190 025, IN
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Current Science, Vol 121, No 10 (2021), Pagination: 1347-1351Abstract
In the present study, agroforestry was mapped in nine districts from Western Himalayan Region. The agroforestry area in these nine selected districts was estimated to be 332127.55 ha (12.4%). Salix alba, an important agroforestry species, accounted for about 12% of total agroforestry area in three districts of Kashmir valleyKeywords
Agroclimatic Zone, Agroforestry Mapping, Object-Oriented Classification, Remote Sensing, Tree Species.References
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- Evaluation of Bio and Polyethylene Mulches on Soil Moisture, Soil Temperature, Weed Biomass and Kusmi Lac Yield on Flemingia semialata,A Bushy Lac Host, in Eastern India
Authors
1 ICAR- Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi (Jharkhand), IN
Source
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 14, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 348-353Abstract
A field experiment for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2013 was conducted to study the effect of different mulching materials viz., black polyethylene, transparent polyethylene, grass mulch, soil mulch, lac mud and unmulched (control) on soil moisture, soil temperature, weed biomass suppression and Kusmi lac yield of Flemingia semialata under rainfed conditions in the Research farm of ICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi. Results showed the highest soil moisture conservation in black polyethylene by 31.7, 26.7 and 14.4%over control for the year 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. Different mulching materials showed different effects on soil temperature. The maximum mean temperature (21.7°C) was recorded under transparent polyethylene mulch, while, the lowest soil mean temperature (20.8°C) was recorded under grass mulch. Mean soil temperature under grass mulch was lower by 1.1, 0.7 and 1.0°C compared to transparent mulch for three years, respectively. Black polyethylene suppressed the maximum amount of weed (380.22 g m–2), whereas the suppression by transparent mulch was 149.93 g m–2, which was recorded to be the least. Lac yield showed no definite trend in any of the treatments during the study period.Keywords
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- Harnessing the nexus of soil, water and society for nature-based ecosystem conservation in the North Western Himalayas
Authors
1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun 248 195, IN
2 International Water Management Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 127, No 10 (2024), Pagination: 1145-1147Abstract
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- Metal Constituents of E-Waste Black Powder and Its Potential Utilization
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1 R&D Division, IN
2 R&D Division, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, 19, University Road, Delhi - 110 007, IN
3 Analytical Science Division, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, 19, University Road, Delhi - 110 007, IN
4 Metal and Minerals Division, Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, 19, University Road, Delhi - 110 007, IN
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 104-107Abstract
Electronic waste (e-waste) generation is one of the major emerging problems of the modern era and requires consideration at the global, national and local levels. Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, is one of the biggest hubs of e-waste recycling in India, where almost 50% of printed circuit boards (PCBs) waste of the country is being handled with the engagement of more than 50,000 people.
Black ash of PCBs is overtly dumped after carrying out recycling processes in the vicinity. The dumping is affecting the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems of the vicinity due to this black powder ash. Analysis of ewaste black ash sample was carried out for metal content using ICP-OES. A significant amount of lead, copper, barium, tin, aluminium, silica, etc. was found in the e-waste black powder, which indicates the potential utilization of e-waste black powder in many applications. Hence there is an immediate need of an environment-friendly technology for e-waste recycling and to safeguard the environment.
Keywords
Black Powder, Electronic-Waste Recycling, Environmental Pollution, Metal Analysis.References
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Authors
1 ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur 342 003, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Landuse Planning, Nagpur 440 033, IN
3 ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Leh, IN