- Y. Sanatombi Devi
- S. Padmabati Devi
- Y. Nanda Devi
- Bajrang Singh
- V. K. Garg
- K. P. Tripathi
- N. K. Verma
- P. Kumar
- A. Sharma
- D. K. Hore
- S. D. Khomdram
- N. K. Bhatia
- Mohd. Yousuf
- Pankaj Tewary
- A. K. Singh
- P. K. Das
- S. M. S. Quli
- Hage Munth
- S. K. Bairagi
- H. K. Singh
- Santosh Bhatnagar
- Harishchand Ram
- Mohd Meraj Khan
- J. C. Ahluwalia
- Sanjeev Kumar
- J. Singh
- K. K. Singh
- L. S. Rathore
- A. K. Baxla
- S. C. Bhan
- Akhilesh Gupta
- G. B. Gohain
- R. Balasubramanian
- R. S. Singh
- R. K. Mall
- Aditya Rana
- N. K. Bhagat
- Jitendra Pandey
- S. K. Mandal
- M. M. Singh
- J. N. Singh
- Rajesh Kumar
- Pankaj Kumar
- T. Esther Longkumer
- Atou Kharutso
- A. P. Singh
- L. Tongpang Longkumer
- P. L. Singh
- Narendra Pal Singh
- Sompal Singh
- Pramod Kumar Pandey
- K. K. Gill
- Ram Niwas
- Sanjay Sharma
- R. S. Vaishnav
- K. Srivastava
- Rekha Rani
- Vijeyta Awasthy
- V. P. Vadlamudi
- K. M. Koley
- B. K. Awasthy
- Prakriti Kumar Ghosh
- Shrirang Kulkarni
- K. K. Vaze
- S. K. Behera
- Prashant
- C. N. Ghosh
- D. P. Mishra
- P. K. Mandal
- Aniket Verma
- Sumeet Mohanty
- Kanhaiya Mishra
- A. K. Mishra
- S. Tewari
- Parashar Mishra
- Ahsan Absar
- Archisman Dutta
- Vishal V. Sakhare
- Uday Shankar
- A. P. Thapliyal
- Pankaj Saini
- Joyesh Bagchi
- Indian Forester
- An Asian Journal of Soil Science
- International Journal of Plant Protection
- International Journal of Plant Sciences
- The Asian Journal of Horticulture
- Journal of Surface Science and Technology
- Current Science
- The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
- International Journal of Technology
- Asian Journal of Bio Science
- International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics
- Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology)
- Indian Welding Journal
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Singh, P. K.
- Hydrophilous Pteridophytes of Thoubal District (Manipur)
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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 4 (2007), Pagination: 561-566Abstract
A survey of hydrophilous Pteridophytes distributed naturally in Thoubal District, Manipur was conducted during January to September 2005, through various field explorations. Twelve species of hydrophilous Pteridophytes pertaining to nine genera and nine families were collected. Out of these, Adiantum capillus-veneris L. and Isoetes debii Sinha were found to confined in a particular area. The study also helped to gather ethobotanical uses of the species practiced by the Meitei communities of Manipur. Five of these are used as vegetables, three as green manure; four have medicinal uses and two are used as fodder plants.- Floristic Analysis and Distribution of Rattan in Manipur as a Sustainable Bioresource
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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 6 (2007), Pagination: 805-812Abstract
Floristic analysis of Rattan species available in the 9 districts of Manipur State was conducted during the period from 2000 to 2005. During the survey, 14 species were collected, 6 species were found to be new records (Calamus erectus Roxb.; C. palustris Griff.; C. longisetus Griff.; C. viminalis Willd.; C. guruba (Becc.-Ham.) ex-Mart. and Daemonorops kurzianus Becc.). Maximum number of 5 species were collected from Tamenglong, Churachandpur and Imphal East District; 4 species were collected from Senapati, Chandel and Imphal West District; 3 species from Ukhrul District and 2 species from Thoubal and Bishnupur District respectively. Importance value index (IVI) of all the 14 Rattan species was calculated. The least IVI was recorded in Calamus erectus Roxb.(27.94) and its population type is accidental type, highest IVI was found in) Calamus pseudotenuis Becc. (237.44) and population is expanding type. Species distribution and floristic analysis were studied for the conservation steps of Rattans of Manipur.- Stachytarpheta urticifolia Sims, a New Snakeweed Record for the Flora of Manipur, India
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Indian Forester, Vol 131, No 12 (2005), Pagination: 1609-1612Abstract
Stachytarpheta urticifolia Sims a rare snakeweed and not reported earlier from Manipur has been recently collected. In this paper, the identity of S. cayennensis (Rich.) Vahl for the flora of Manipur State which have identified as S. jamaicensis (Linn.) Vahl by various authors, has been clarified. Detailed morphological descriptions and line drawings of Stachytarpheta urticifolia Sims have been presented.- Diversity and Productivity Effect on the Amelioration of Afforested Sodic Soils
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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 1 (2004), Pagination: 14-26Abstract
New forests created on sodic wastelands, consisting of different community structure ameliorate the soil at various degrees according to productivity and diversity status. Three such forested sites were selected at Banthra Research Station of National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India with different productivity and diversity indices descending from site I (S1) to III (S3), which were compared with a control (non forested) sodic soil site. Importance value index (IVI) decreased from 320 to 150 from site I to III. Shannon-Wiener's general diversity index was greatest in site I (1.85) and lowest in site III (1.37). Population density, basal area and biomass also declined accordingly. Dominant genera in these Forest stands were Acacia, Albizia, Dalbergia, Terminalia, Bauhinia and Syzygium whereas grasses/forbs viz.Sporobolus, Desmostachya and Dactyloctenium were common on barren sodic land. A remarkable reduction in soil pH and exchangeable sodium percentage (67-73%) was noticed in afforested sites compared to the control as a result of combined effect of increased diversity and productivity. Individual effects of diversity or productivity were measured as 42% and 58%, respectively in soil amelioration. The soil fertility increased 2 to 3 times in organic carbon and 2.7 to 3.7 times in total nitrogen content on afforested sites. However, these improvements were greatest in surface soil (0.15 m) for C and N (68 & 73%) in comparison to lower depths (51 & 65%). Among the exchangeable cations, Na+ reduced by 41-57% from the control in afforested sites (I and II) while Ca++ content increased of 38-68% in these sites. In general, available Zn, Fe and Mn contents increased in forested sites I and II whereas Cu decreased significantly in site II but remains at par on site I from the control. A rapid ch!lnge in soil properties occurred on surface soil even on poor afforested site while the rate of improvement at depths below 0.3 m depicted a slow amelioration process. A combined effect of both biomass productivity and species diversity of about 92% ameliorated the soil more significantly instead of individual factors, which should be taken into account for the rehabilitation of such sodic soil sites.- Leonotis nepetaefolia R. Br. - a Less Known Medicinal Plant
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Indian Forester, Vol 129, No 8 (2003), Pagination: 1032-1036Abstract
Leonotis nepetaefolia R. Br. (Laminaceae) is an attractive, symmetrical, annual medicinal plant. A brief description of the plant is described in the present article. The plant is believed to be a native of Africa and the distribution extends to tropical Asia and America. It has been cultivated in Brazil since long. The plant seems to have naturalized in India. Traditionally, the leaf is used in rheumatic affections and also serves as a tonic. Flower heads are used against scalds, burns, ringworm, and some skin diseases. Crushed ischolar_main is applied locally for facilitating breast milk to a mother after childbirth. Seeds are used in fever. It has also got the anticancer, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. In India, it grows wild but not common. In recent years, India has given due attention on this plant to develop it's agrotechniques for commercial cultivation. Accordingly, responsibilities were entrusted with the NBPGR Regional Station, Shillong since 1999.- The Family Lamiaceae of Manipur, India
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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 7 (2012), Pagination: 616-623Abstract
The family Lamiaceae of Manipur which is represented by 110 species distributed under 39 genera is discussed. Among the genera reported, Clerodendrum is represented y maximum number of 14 species. Some species like Clerodendrum lasiocephalum C. B. Clarke, Orthosiphon wattii Prain and Premna milleflora C.B.Clarke are found endemic to North-East India. Updated record of Lamiaceae of the state is provided in the present paper.Keywords
Lamiaceae, Verbenaceae, Manipur, Dominant, Endemic- Vanya Silk: Multipronged Approach to Streamline the Indian Tasar Seed Sector
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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 6 (2012), Pagination: 547-554Abstract
Economic viability of the tasar silkworm rearing rely on leaf quality and most vitally on timely supply of quality tasar seed called Dfls (Disease Free Layings) in suitable brushing schedule of the region. But there exists a short supply of 74.02 1akh Dfls (51.4%) against an estimated demand of 144 lakh Dfls, and this is the major constraint in utilizing the full potential of 111.60 lakh ha natural tasar flora of the country. Existing four tier and wired together seed multiplication system in India needs a multipronged redressal measures, especially at P1 level. Further, turning nonfunctional Pilot Projet Centres into operational and establishing their pragmatic linkages with private graineurs of the area, demarcation of a distinguished "Seed Cocoon Zone", involving operational women SHGs and working NGOs for generation of additional seed cocoons, creation of Para workers group/lead farmers, beefing up the backward and forward linkages by State sericulture mechanism to manage demand-supply and cost-realization process, incentive support to the tribals for biodiversity conservation, realization of carbon credits, large scale propagation of tasar eco-races on natural Sal flora, creating water harvesting system, inter cultivation of medicinal plants in economic tasar food plantation, HRD initiatives, clusterisation for systemic extension services, protection of natural tasar habitats, proliferation of tasar culture under National Mission for Green India under NAPCC etc., are some of the interventions, which are discussed in this communication to streamline the Indian or tropical tasar (Antheraea mylitta Durry) seed sector in India.Keywords
Vanya Silk, Indian Tasar, Tasarseed Sector, Women SHGs, Tribal- Role of Stop Dam in Economic and Eco-development - a Case Study
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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 12 (1996), Pagination: 1109-1113Abstract
This paper presents the case study about economxy and ecological sustainability of stop dams constructed in Noradehi (Wildlife) Forest Division, Sagar. This Wildlife Division includes 1197 km2 of geographical area and it includes the ports of Sagar, Damoh and Narsingpur Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Under eco-development approach stop dams were constructed to solve the minor irrigation problem of villagers. The native rural population of the area are very poor and mainly depend on agriculture for their livelyhood. All the stop dams in the study are masonry structures of 2m height. The benefit/cost ratio (B/C) of stop dams have been evaluated. The benefit was calculated by deducting the value of produce before the construction from the value of produce after the construction of dam. The study revealed that these dams are economically viable as they give their cost recovery as quickly as in one year time. These dams are ecologically sustainable as these dams do not create adverse effects on environment viz. submergence of forest land, loss of flora and fauna, risk of reservoir induced seismicity, problem of rehabilitation, problem of change in micro-climate etc. Thus these dams prove to be very promising and will have tremendous scope for betterment of socio-economic rural upliftment.- Economic Analysis of Agroforestry Model Adopted by Tribal of Orissa : India
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Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 5 (2011), Pagination: 535-543Abstract
Trial has been framed to examine the economics of growing teak and cashew nut along with upland paddy in four combinations. The data trends up to 7 years of plantation were extrapolated to project the economic profit using standard economic analysis methods to interpret the benefits of various tree crop systems. The prediction has been done at 15th and 45th year (rotation age) at 7% and 15% discounting rate. The Net Present Value (NPV) predicted at rotation was found highest in land use with Agri-silviculture (teak + paddy) at 7% rate Rs 7,24,699/ha where as at 15% rate of discounting the highest NPV was observed in Agri-horticulture (cashew nut + paddy) Rs 45,255/ha, followed by Silvi-horticulture, Agri-silviculture and lowest in Agri-silvi-horticulture Rs 27,289/ha. The benefit cost ratio (BCR) was found higher 3.64 and 1.98 respectively at the 15th year in case of Silvi-horticulture (teak + cashew nut) at two extreme of discounting (7 and 15%) than that found in the other three agroforestry combinations. At rotation age of 45 years the highest BCR (6.33 and 2.64) was also found in Silvi-horticulture (teak + cashew nut) combination at 7% and 15% discounting respectively and it was found lowest in cashew nut+ paddy (4.42) at 7% and teak + cashew nut + paddy (1.78) at 15%- Comparative Study of Physico-chemical, Nutrients Availability and Acidic Properties of Arunanchal Pradesh Soil under Different Land Use Systems
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1 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, SASRD, NagalandUniversity, Nagaland (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, SASRD, Nagaland University, Nagaland (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 457-462Abstract
No AbstractKeywords
Nutrients Status, Acidic Components, Physico-chemical PropertiesReferences
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- Lahiri, T. and Chakravarti, S.K. (1989). Characteristics of some soils of Sikkim at various altitudes. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 37 : 451– 457.
- Lindsay, W.L. and Norvell, W.A. (1978). Development of a DTPA soil test for zinc, iron, manganese and copper. Soil Sci. Soc. America J. 42 : 421.
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- Motsara, M.R. (2002). Available N, P and K status of Indian soils as depicted by soil fertility maps. Fert. News, 47(8): 15-21.
- Panda, N. (1998). Soil of North- Eastern region and arrangement for sustanable production. Paper presented at the symp.On ICAR Research Complex for NEH region.
- Patton, S., Sharma, S.K. and Singh, P.K. (2005). Characterization of acid soils of Nagaland. Ann. Plant & Soil Res., 7 : 107–108. Patton, S., Sharma, S.K. and Singh, P.K.(2007). Characterization of the acidity of soils under different land use patterns in India. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci., 55 : 134-138.
- Ray, R., Mukhopadhyay, K. and Biswas, P. (2006). Soil aggregation and its relationship with physic-chemical properties under various land use system. Indian J. Soil Cons., 34 : 28-32.
- Retzer, J.L. and Russel, M.B. (1941). Difference in aggregate of a prairie and Gray Brown- Podzilic Soil. Sci., 52 : 47-58.
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- Status of available nitrogen, phosphorus , potassium and physicochemical characteristics of acidic soils of North East Region with special reference to Nagaland state. J. Interacademia, 7 :123-126.
- Singh, Athokpam Herojit, Singh, R.K. Kumarjit, Singh, L.N., Singh, N. Gopimohan, Chongtham, Nandini and Singh, A.K. Kumar (2006). Status and forms of sulphur in acidic soils of Manipur. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 54 : 351–353.
- Subbiah, B.V. and Asija, A.L. (1956). A rapid procedure for the estimation of available nitrogen in soils. Curr. Sci., 25 : 259-260.
- Fertility Status of Soil under forest and Cultivated Land Use System of Nagaland: A Comparative Study
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1 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, SASRD, Nagaland University, Nagaland (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, SASRD, Nagaland University, nagaland (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 470-475Abstract
No AbstractKeywords
Nutrients Status, Acidic Components, Physico-chemical PropertiesReferences
- Banerjee, S.K. and Chakraborthy, A.K. (1977). Distribution and nature of organic matters in the surface soil of West Bengal. J. Soc. Soil Sci., 52 : 18-22.
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- Ellert, B.H. and Gregorich, E.G. (1996). Storage of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in cultivated and adjacent forested soils of Ontario. Soil Sci.: Interdisciplinary Approach Soil Res., 161 : 587-603. Jackson, M.L. (1973). Soil chemical analysis, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited., NEW DELHI (INDIA).
- Kumar, K., Rao, K.V.P. and Singh, L.J. (1995). Forms of acidity in some acid Inceptisols under different land use in Manipur. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 43 : 338–342.
- Lahiri, T. and Chakravarti, S.K. (1989). Characteristics of some soils of Sikkim at various altitudes. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 37: 451– 457.
- Lindsay, W.L. and Norvell, W.A. (1978). Development of a DTPA soil test for zinc, iron, manganese and copper. Soil Sci. Soc. America J., 42 : 421.
- Medhi, B.K., Deka, C.R., Hazarika, S., Hussain, M. and Barman, B. (2002). Morpho-electrochemical characterisation and nature of soil acidity as influenced by topography and vegetation in some acid soils of Kamrup district, Assam. Ann. Agric. Biol. Res., 7 : 1– 8.
- Mishra, U.K. and Saithantuaanga, H. (2000). Characteristics of acid soils in Mizoram. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 48 : 437–446.
- Motsara, M.R. (2002). Available N, P and K status of Indian soils as depicted by soil fertility maps. Fert. News, 47(8): 15-21.
- Panda, N. (1998). Soil of North- Eastern Region and arrangement for sustanable production. Paper presented at the symp.On ICAR Research Complex for NEH region.
- Patiram Datta, M., Ram, M., Kumar, Kailash, Majumdar, B., Venkatesh, M.S., Mishra, V.K., Raichowdhury, M. and Laxmi Narayan, K. (2001). Management of soil for sustainable production. Steps towards modernization of Agriculture in NEH Region. 393– 415.
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- Patton, S., Sharma, S.K. and Singh, P.K.(2007). Characterization of the acidity of soils under different land use patterns in India. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci., 55 : 134-138.
- Purkayastha, A.K. (2008). Soil physico-chemical characteristics and plant nutrient in Arunachal Pradesh. Deptt. Of Agriculture, Arunachal Pradesh, Souvenir 1 – 4.
- Ray, R., Mukhopadhyay, K. and Biswas, P. (2006). Soil aggregation and its relationship with physic-chemical properties under various land use system. Indian J. Soil Cons., 34 : 28-32.
- Retzer, J.L. and Russel, M.B. (1941). Difference in aggregate of a prairie and gray brown. Podzilic Soil Sci., 52 : 47-58.
- Richards, L.A. (1954). Diagnosis and improvement of saline and alkali soils. Agricultural Handbook No. 60, USDA, Washington, U.S.A.
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- Singh, Athokpam, Singh, Herojit, Kumarjit, R.K., Singh, L.N., Singh, N. Gopimohan, Chongtham, Nandini and Singh, A.K. Kumar (2006).
- Status and forms of sulphur in acidic soils of Manipur. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 54 : 351–353.
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- Evaluation of Elephant Foot Yam Germplasm against Leaf Blight Caused by phytophthora Colocasiae Racib
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1 Department of Horticulture, Amar Singh College, Lakhaoti, Bulandshahr U.P., IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad U.P., IN
3 Department of Plant Pathology, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad U.P., IN
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International Journal of Plant Protection, Vol 6, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 398-400Abstract
The wide spread cultivation of acridity free and high yielding cultivars of elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius Dennst.) has led to severe problem of leaf blight disease, throughout the country. The difficulty to control with chemical means after its outbreak, particularly in rainy season, leaves us with the only option to use resistant cultivars. Therefore, in order to find resistant sources in the available germplasm, an experiment was conducted at the Main Experiment Station of the Department of Vegetable Science, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, UP, during 2005-06 and 2006-07. Altogether, 49 genotypes of elephant foot yam, collected from different parts of the country, were screened against Phytophthora leaf blight, caused by Phytophthora colocasiae Racib., under artificial epiphytotic conditions. The per cent disease intensity (PDI) was recorded following the 0-5 scale, as suggested by Chester (1950), and the Area Under Disease Progress Curve (AUDPC) was also calculated. The results thus obtained indicated that none of the genotypes was found in resistant category. Out of the 49 genotypes tested, 9 genotypes namely, NDA-3, NDA-12, NDA-13, NDA-21, NDA-25, NDA-26, NDA-29, NDA-30, and NDA-45, showed moderate susceptibility.Keywords
Phytophthora Leaf Blight, Phytophthora Colocasiae, Elephant Foot Yam- Studies on Morpho-physiological Parameters in Chickpea
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1 A.N.D. College, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, 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 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 258-261Abstract
Ten genetically diverse parents of chickpea were crossed in half diallel fashion to study the morpho- physiological parameters during four growth stages in a field experiment conducted at Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur. Wide variation was observed among all the parameters during all the four growth stages.Highest yielding parents (K850, JG62 and N59) and hybrids ( ICC10035 x K850, ICC987 x K850 and ICC 4914 x JG62) were relatively short statured and exhibited greater initial growth leading to higher leaf area index, greater ischolar_main length and weight. Dry matter production and crop growth rate were slow during early vegetative phase in all the parents as well as hybrids and increase progressively as the duration/ temperature advanced. A comparison of relative growth rates in parents and hybrids indicated more rapid RGR in early part of season implying faster rate of leaf development and profuse branching which are instrumental in producing better photosynthetic apparatus in hybrids before pod formation.Keywords
Chickpea, Growth stages, Morpho-physiological parameters- Effect of Spacing and Cultivars on Growth and Yield of Okra [abelmoschus Esculentus (l.) Moench]
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1 Department of Vegetable Science, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad U.P., IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad U.P., IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 507-511Abstract
This experiment was laid out in March 2008 at college campus, P.G. College Ghazipur (U.P.) in Randomized Block Design with three replications. In this investigation four varieties with three spacing for finding best variety with optimum spacing was studied. Characters studied regarding growth attributes were plant height (cm), number of leaves per plant, and number of branches, while regarding to yield attributes, number of pods, dry weight of pods and fresh weight of pods. The data revealed significant differences among the varieties and spacing for all the traits. Among four varieties viz., V.R.O.-6, Parbhani Kranti, Arka Anamika and Arka Abhay, variety V.R.O.-6 proved its dominance over other varieties regarding to both attributes (yield and growth) while among three spacing viz., 30×15,30×30 and 30×45 cm, spacing of 30×15 cm was found best and optimum for okra crop. Among all interactions V.R.O.-6 with spacing 30×15 cm performed best. On the basis of this investigation it is concluded that V.R.O.-6 with spacing 30×15 cm should be adapted in eastern U.P.Keywords
Okra, Spacing, Variety, Vegetative Growth, Yield- Effect of Different Integrated Nutrient Management Practices on Elephant Foot Yam(amorphophallus Paeoniifolius Dennst.) under Eastern Uttar Pradesh Conditions
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1 Department of Horticulture, Amar Singh College, Lakhaoti Bulandshahr U.P., IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad U.P., IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 565-567Abstract
Elephant foot yam is a long duration crop, taking about 7-8 months to realise its full yield potential. This is the reason it requires a nutrient management package which can supply nutrients for longer duration till the maturity of the crop, which is only possible through the incorporation of organic sources of nutrients to the soil. The present experiment, therefore, was conducted at the Main Experiment Station of the Department of Vegetable Science, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, UP, during 2006-07 and 2007-08, with the aim to formulate an integrated package of nutrient management involving both inorganic as well as organic sources of nutrients for elephant foot yam under eastern Uttar Pradesh conditions. Ten treatments, using NDA-9 as the experimental material were tested viz., T0 : Absolute control (no fertilizer), T1 : 100:60:80 kg NPK/ha, T2 : T1 + 50 kg N/ha substituted through FYM, T3 : T1 + 50 kg N/ha substituted through vermicompost, T4 : 125:60:100 kg NPK/ha, T5 : T4 + 50 kg N/ha substituted through FYM, T6 : T4 + 50 kg N/ha substituted through vermicompost, T7 : 150:60:120 kg NPK/ha, T8 : T7 + 50 kg N/ha substituted through FYM and T9 : T7 + 50 kg N/ha substituted through vermicompost. On the basis of both the year's data, it was found that the application of 150:60:120 kg NPK/ha + 50 kg N substituted through FYM (T8) proved to be the best, which resulted in the maximum canopy spread (77.00 cm), maximum corm weight per plant (2.64 kg) as well as total corm yield (44.24 q/ ha). It was established that continued crop production potential of soils has a direct relationship to its organic fraction of the soil, and therefore, organic sources of nutrients, in any form, either alone or in combination, may be advocated for use, at least for elephant foot yam.Keywords
Integrated Nutrient Management, Vermicompost, Elephant Foot Yam, Amorphophallus- Thermodynamics of Micellization of Some Surfactants in Aqueous Solution
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1 Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016, IN
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Journal of Surface Science and Technology, Vol 2, No 2 (1986), Pagination: 51-59Abstract
For surfactants SDDS, HTAB, HPB.H2O and HPC.H2O the thermo chemical parameters (̅H2-H02) and heat capacities (̅Cp2-C0p2) relative to the pure state, in the pre c.m.c. region at infinite dilution in the monomeric state and at concentrations a little above the c.m.c. for the micellar state have been determined. From these, the enthalpies (ΔHm) and heat capacities (ΔCpm) of micellization have been calculated. Results indicate significant hydration of alkyl parts in the micellar state.- A Need of Farmer-Centric Marking System for Plant Varieties in Seed Market of India
Authors
1 Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Dilkusha P.O., Lucknow 226 002, IN
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Current Science, Vol 107, No 8 (2014), Pagination: 1231-1232Abstract
No Abstract.- Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Yield Gap Using the CERSE-Rice Model of Climate Variability for Different Agroclimatic Zones of India
Authors
1 Agromet Service Cell, India Meteorological Department, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003, IN
2 Deparment of Science and Technology, New Delhi 110 016, IN
3 Agrimet Pune, New Delhi 411 005, IN
4 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
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Current Science, Vol 110, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 405-413Abstract
The CERES (crop estimation through resource and Environment Synthesis)-rice model incorporated in DSSAT version 4.5 was calibrated for genetic coefficients of rice cultivars by conducting field experiments during the kharif season at Jorhat, Kalyani, Ranchi and Bhagalpur, the results of which were used to estimate the gap in rice yield. The trend of potential yield was found to be positive and with a rate of change of 26, 36.9, 57.6 and 3.7 kg ha-1 year-1 at Jorhat, Kalyani, Ranchi and Bhagalpur districts respectively. Delayed sowing in these districts resulted in a decrease in rice yield to the tune of 35.3, 1.9, 48.6 and 17.1 kg ha-1 day-1 respectively. Finding reveals that DSSAT crop simulation model is an effective tool for decision support system. Estimation of yield gap based on the past crop data and subsequent adjustment of appropriate sowing window may help to obtain the potential yields.Keywords
Agroclimatic Zones, Genetic Coefficients, Rice Model, Yield Gap.References
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- Specific blasting technique for tunnelling in hot zones
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1 CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Barwa Road, Dhanbad 826 001, IN
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Current Science, Vol 121, No 9 (2021), Pagination: 1227-1234Abstract
Encountering hot zones while excavating tunnels for hydropower projects in the Himalaya, India, is a challenge for civil engineers. Blasting within the hot rock mass can pose serious threats due to possibility of temperature-induced unintended detonation of explosives. Moreover, the paucity of a suitable rock-blasting method for these hot zones sometimes compels engineers to realign the tunnel. Such a realignment is costly and time-consuming. A temperature of 50–98°C was encountered while excavating the rock mass for head race tunnel of Karchham–Wangtoo Hydro-Electric Project, Himachal Pradesh, India. The Directorate General of Mine Safety, India, suggests that blast-holes with temperature greater than 80°C must not be charged and blasted. Similarly, the use of electric or non-electric detonators is discouraged above 70°C because of premature detonation. Hence excavation works were suspended for tunnel construction. A unique drill and blast method has been adopted for blasting the hot strata in the tunnel. The technique described in this study can be easily followed in similar situations for tunnel-rock excavationKeywords
Excavation sequence, geothermal energy, hot zone, quenching, tunnel blastingReferences
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- Status of Dietary Fibres in New Millennium-A Review
Authors
1 Department of Plant Breeding, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Samastipur), IN
2 Pratap Tand, Vaishali, IN
3 M.V.Sc Extension Education, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Samastipur), IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 37, No 8 (2000), Pagination: 261-273Abstract
Dietary fibres (DF), composed of celluloses, hemicelluloses, pectins, lignins and other non-digestible materials in the food not amenable to the action of alimentary enzymes of human beings, play a multifaceted role in preventing a number of health disorders through their influence in the gastrointestinal tract. Their effectiveness is governed by physical properties such as particle size when ingested, water holding capacity, solubility and viscosity in aqueous phase, affinity to bile acid salts, cationic binding/exchange effect, fermentability in the bowel and chemical identity and proportion of the various constituents. DF undergo very little changes during processing of foods except size reduction.- Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Major Nutrient of Soil in Rajmash in Acid Soil of Nagaland
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1 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema (Nagaland), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 82-85Abstract
The experiment was conducted during the Kharif season of 2012 and 2013 at demonstration field of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Porba village, Phek district, Nagaland to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on soil major nutrients of rajmash in acid soil of Nagaland. The experiment showed that the integrated treatments involving both organic and inorganic fertilizer influenced favourably the fertility status of the soil as compared to the control. Maximum increase in available N in soil (331.26 kg ha-1 in 2012 and 324.11 kg ha-1 in 2013) was found with T18 (5 ton FYM + biofertilizer + lime+ 100% NPK). Available P content of the soil showed significantly higher value in all treatments over the initial value. Among the treatments, the treatment receiving 5 ton FYM + biofertilizer + lime + 100% NPK in both the experimental year showed the highest P content of the soil. For available K too, maximum K content in the soil was recorded in the treatment T18 receiving 5 ton FYM + biofertilizer + lime + 100% NPK in both the years.Keywords
INM, Available N, P, K, Phaseolus vulgaris L.References
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- Effect of Organic Manures and Azospirillum on Productivity and Economics of Maize (Zea mays L.)
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1 Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema (Nagaland), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema (Nagaland), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 213-216Abstract
A field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season of 2013 at Agronomy Research Farm, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD) Nagaland University, Medziphema, to study the effect of organic manure and Azospirillum on productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) under the agro climatic condition of Nagaland. The experiment was laid out in RBD replicated thrice with seven treatments i.e. FYM @ 10 t ha-¹, vermicompost @ 5 t ha-¹, pig manure @ 5 t ha-¹, FYM @ 10 t ha-¹ + Azospirillum @ 20 g kg-¹ seed, vermicompost @ 5 t ha-¹ + Azospirillum @ 20 g kg-¹ seed, pig manure @ 5 t ha-¹ + Azospirillum @ 20 g kg-¹ seed and control. The plant height, number of green leaves plant-¹, stem thickness (cm), and leaf area index were recorded highest with application of FYM @ 10 t ha-¹ followed by FYM @ 10 t ha-¹ + Azospirillum @ 20 g kg-¹ seed. FYM @ 10 t ha-¹ has also produced highest yield attributing characters like cobs weight (120.51 g), number of grain rows (34.84), length of cob (15.29 cm), grain weight (81.66 g), grain yield(1.82 t ha-¹), straw yield (3.01) and B:C ratio 2.5.Keywords
Biofertilizers, FYM, Maize, Pig Manure, Vermicompost.References
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- Energy Conserving and Target Coverage Issues in Wireless Sensor Networks
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1 Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur- 273010, IN
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Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 2, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 188-194Abstract
Recently, wireless sensor networks have attracted a lot of attention. Such environments may consist of many inexpensive nodes, each capable of collecting, storing, and processing environmental information and communicating with neighboring nodes through wireless links. In this paper, we survey a fundamental problem in wireless sensor networks, the coverage problem, which reflects how well an area is monitored or tracked by sensors. We first study several relevant computational geometric problems. Then, a number of papers aimed at solving the coverage problem in wireless sensor networks are discussed. We will address issues such as surveillance and exposure of sensor networks, coverage and connectivity in network deployment, and coverage and energy-preserving protocols for sensor networks.Keywords
Wireless Sensor Networks, Coverage Problem, Sensor Node, Sensor, Node Localization.- Impact of Projected Climate Change on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Yield Using CERES-Rice Model in Different Agroclimatic Zones of India
Authors
1 Agromet Service Cell, India Meteorological Department, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003, IN
2 Department of Agriculture Meteorology, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana 141 004, IN
3 Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi 110 016, IN
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Current Science, Vol 112, No 01 (2017), Pagination: 108-115Abstract
Climate change is projected to alter the growing conditions of rice crop in different regions of India. Crop growth simulation model (DSSATv4.6) was calibrated and evaluated with four rice cultivars: PR 118 in Amritsar, Ludhiana; HKR 126 in Hisar and Ambala; Pant 4 in Kanpur and Sugandha-1126 in Modipuram on different sowing dates. The average yield of the selected optimum dates was 6391, 6531, 7751, 7561, 4347 and 4131 kg/ha for Amritsar, Ludhiana, Hisar, Ambala, Modipuram and Kanpur respectively. Both temperature and CO2 have increased. The combined effect of temperature and CO2 indicates decreased yield rate in the future decades. The present study shows that rice yield will decrease in the future and this may be due to increase in temperature. According to projection results, for all the locations average yield is higher in the decade 2010, except Amritsar in the decade 2030 and Ludhiana in the decade 2050. The average yield at Hisar, Ambala, Modipuram and Kanpur in 2010 was 7744, 7654, 4347 and 4021 kg/ha respectively. Amritsar and Ludhiana showed maximum average yield of 6880 and 6877 kg/ha respectively, in the decade 2030. Such yield reductions in rice crops due to climate change are mediated through reduction in crop duration, grain number and grain filling duration. These projections nevertheless provide a direction of likely change in crop productivity in future climate change scenarios.Keywords
Agroclimatic Zones, Climate Change, Crop Simutation Models, Rice.- Security Problems and Issues for Data Forwarding in Ad-Hoc Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors
1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur-273010, IN
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International Journal of Technology, Vol 1, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 55-61Abstract
Security is an essential part of wired and wireless network communication. Interestingly enough, these systems are designed to provide to open access across vast networked environments. Today's technologies are usually networkoperation- intrusive, i.e. they often limit connectivity and inhibit easier access to data and services. With the increasing popularity of wireless network, the security issue for end users could be even more serious then we expect. In wireless communication technology, a new networking technique, Ad-hoc wireless sensor network is currently under research. It has drawn much attention from researchers and user in recent years because it provides several application scopes for users and major challenges for researchers. Technical publications and conferences basically focusing on WSN technology and applications are commonplace. Research, development, and manufacturing of these networks are thriving. Many applications for WSNs have been proposed, but few are operational and many technical issues about WSNs remain to be solved by researchers. In this paper we present a summary on the security mechanisms issues and problems of current WSN technology. Of primary importance, the security issues facing WSNs are many and varied.Keywords
Ad-Hoc Network, Wireless Network, Sensor Node, Routing, Security, Attack.- A Comprehensive Approach for Image to Text Description
Authors
1 MM Engineering College, Gorakhpur, IN
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International Journal of Technology, Vol 1, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 117-120Abstract
Image parsing is the problem of assigning an object label to each pixel. It unifies the image segmentation and object recognition problems. For instance, for a database of horse images, image parsing can be thought of as the task of classifying each pixel as part of a horse or nonhorse. In more complicated problems, image parsing might require multiple labels, e.g. roads, cars, houses etc. in outdoors scenes. Clearly, pixels can not be classified in this manner based only on their intensities or even local feature descriptors. Contextual information plays a critical role in resolving ambiguities. Image parsing can be posed as a supervised learning problem where a classifier is learnt from training data consisting of images and corresponding label maps. Autocontext and convolutional networks are two promising approaches that apply context to image parsing in the supervised learning setting.Keywords
Parsing, Autocontext, Supervised.- Dry Biomass Partitioning of Growth and Development in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop Using CERES-Wheat in Different Agro Climatic Zones of India
Authors
1 Agromet Service Cell, India Meteorological Department, New Delhi 110 003, IN
2 School of Climate Change and Agri Meteorology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141 004, IN
3 Department of Agri Meteorology, CCSHAU, Hisar 125 004, IN
4 Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
5 Department of Soil Science & Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Indore 452 001, IN
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Current Science, Vol 113, No 04 (2017), Pagination: 752-766Abstract
The CERES-wheat crop growth simulation model has been calibrated and evaluated for two wheat cultivars (PBW 343 and PBW 542) for three sowing dates (30 October, 15 November and 30 November) during 2008-09 and 2009-10 to study partitioning of leaf, stem and grains at Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The experimental data and simulated model data were analysed on partitioning of leaf, stem and grains, and validated. It was found that the model closely simulated the field data from phenological events and biomass. Simulated biological and grain yield was in accordance with-field experiment crop yield within the acceptable range. The correlation coefficient between field-experiment and simulated yield data and biomass data varied significantly from 0.81 and 0.96. The model showed overestimation from field-experimental yield for both cultivars. The cultivar PBW 343 gave higher yield than cultivar PBW 542 on 15 November during both years. The model performance was evaluated and it was found that CERES-wheat model could predict growth parameters like days to anthesis and maturity, biomass and yield with reasonably good accuracy (error less than 8%) and also correlation coefficient between field-experimental and simulated yield data and biomass data varied from 0.94 and 0.95. The results showed that the correlation coefficient between simulated and districts yield varied from 0.41 to 0.78 and also significantly at all six selected districts. The results may be used to improve and evaluate the current practices of crop management at different growth stages of the crop to achieve better production potential.Keywords
Biomass Partitioning, Genetic Coefficient, Phenology Stages, Soil Parameters.References
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- Heterosis and Combining Ability in Chilli for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors
1 Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 4, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 244-248Abstract
Nine parents and their eighteen hybrids from a line x tester design were evaluated for fruit yield and its components. Line x tester interaction was found significant for all the traits except, plant height considered variance due to treatment were found to be significant for all the characters under study. Whereas, variance due to lines was found to be a significant for all the characters except, days to 50% flowering and fruit length while variance due to testers was found nonsignificant for all the characters. On the basis of gca effects across three characters, RHRC-Cluster-Erect, PBC-535, LCA-235 and LCA-206 were identified as most promising parents for involving in hybridization programme aimed in improving number of fruit per plant as well as other important yield and yield contributing characters. Cross combinations, KA-2 x PantC-1, LCA-235 x Pusa Jwala, PBC-535 x PantC-1, RHRC-Cluster-Erect x Pusa Jwala, RHRC-Cluster-Erect x LCA-206 and RHRC-Cluster-Erect x PantC-1 were recorded specific combiner for fresh yield per plant due to positive significant of sca effect. The manifestation of heterobeltiosis for fruit yield per plant was evidenced by significant superiority of two out of eighteen crosses over better parent ranging from 6.87% in case of RHRC-Cluster-Erect x PantC- 1 to 13.48% in case of KA-2 x LCA-206 while rest of the crosses showed significant negative estimates of heterobeltiosis.The most promising crosses with significant positive heterobeltiosis for fresh yield per plant were KA-2 x LCA-206 (15.91%), PBC-535 x PantC-1 (20.10%), RHRC-Cluster-Erect x Pusa Jwala (16.32%), RHRC-Cluster-Erect x LCA-206 (42.60%) and LCA-438 x PantC-1 (16.26%).Keywords
Chilli, Combining Ability, Heterosis, Yield and Yield Component.- Futures Trading of Maize in India:A Tool for Price Discovery and Risk Management
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 9, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 113-119Abstract
The historic green revolution, which targeted at increasing crop yield, established India as one of the world’s biggest agricultural producer. Although India is an agricultural economy, farmers are not getting remunerative prices for their crops because of price fluctuation and market imperfections prevailed all over the country. Futures trading, as a tool for price discovery and risk management can pave the way for improving such market imperfections. The present study was conducted to examine the impact of futures trading on spot market of maize in India. The secondary data of maize spot and futures prices for the year 2005 to 2015 were collected from NCDEX. Johansen cointegration test was employed to access the relationship between futures and spot prices of maize. Further the direction of relationship was studied by using granger causality test and to investigate the long run causality and speed of price adjustment VECM was employed. The study found that spot and futures prices were independent and there was unidirectional causality between them. Further, results unveiled the long run causality from futures to spot market and it was the spot market which adjust itself to attain the long run equilibrium. The study concluded that futures are the market where framer can hedge their price risk and can explore the maximum possible profit from volatile prices. Therefore, policy measures should be adopted to bring the more agricultural crops under the network of futures trading.Keywords
Cointegration, Futures Trading, Granger Causality, Price Discovery, VECM.References
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- Biochemical Changes after Short-term Oral Exposure of Jatropha curcas Seeds in Wistar Rats
Authors
1 Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg - 491001, Chhattisgarh, IN
Source
Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 17, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 67-70Abstract
Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) is a multipurpose shrub with varied medicinal uses and is of significant economic importance. In addition to being the source of biodiesel, its seeds are also considered highly nutritious and could be exploited as a rich and economical protein supplement in animal feeds. However, the inherent phytotoxins present in the seed is the hindrance. The toxicity nature of the seeds of the local variety of J. curcas is not known. Therefore, investigations were undertaken to evaluate the short-term oral toxicity of the seeds of locally grown J. curcas . Short-term toxicity was conducted in rats by daily feeding the basal diet (Group I), and the diet in which the crude protein requirement was supplemented at 25% (Group II) and 50% (Group III) levels through Jatropha seed powder. The adverse effects of Jatropha seed protein supplementation (JSPS) were evaluated by observing alterations in biochemical profiles. The biochemical profile of rats fed on diet with JSPS at both the levels revealed significant reduction in plasma glucose and total protein and increase in plasma creatinine, transaminases (Plasma glutamic pyruvic transaminase and Plasma glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase), and alkaline phosphatase.Keywords
Jatropha seed protein supplementation, phytotoxins, Wistar rats- Superiority of Narrow Gap SMA Welding of 304 in Stainless Steel Pipe
Authors
1 Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering., Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, IN
2 Reactor Safety Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, IN
Source
Indian Welding Journal, Vol 40, No 4 (2007), Pagination: 44-57Abstract
Shielded metal arc (SMA) welding of 25mm thick wall 325mm O.D, 304LN austenitic stainless steel pipe has been carried out with GTAW ischolar_main pass by using conventional V-groove and narrow groove welding techniques at appropriately designed WPS to produce sound weld of significantly narrow weld groove. The characteristics of the narrow groove weld joints with respect to their weld size, microstructure, residual stresses, mechanical properties and corrosion susceptibility have been studied and compared to those of the conventional V-groove weld joints. It is observed that the use of narrow groove instead of conventional V-groove in welding of thick wall stainless steel pipe is beneficial especially with respect to reduction in grain coarsening at HAZ adjacent to the fusion line and lowering of residual stresses of weld joint by keeping the mechanical properties and susceptibility to IGC comparable to those of the V-groove weld joint. However the inclusion content of the narrow groove SMA weld has been found comparatively higher than that of the conventional V-groove weld.
Keywords
Austenitic Stainless Steel, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Narrow Gap Welding, V-Groove Welding, Residual Stresses, Microstructure, Inclusion Content, Mechanical Properties, Corrosion.- Slump Test:Laboratory and Numerical Simulation-Based Approach for Consistency of Mill Tailings Paste
Authors
1 CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad 826 015, IN
2 Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad 826 004, IN
3 Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad 500 078, IN
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Current Science, Vol 117, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 235-241Abstract
Solid-to-water proportion decides the effectiveness of paste backfill in terms of transportation characteristics during mine backfilling. This article highlights various laboratory tests conducted to determine the optimum solid-to-water ratio. Also, numerical simulation was carried out using computational fluid dynamics technique (ANSYS FLUENT) to understand the slump lifting process and variation in volume of the paste with time. The optimum slump and spread for lead–zinc mill tailings paste were in the range 190– 200 mm and 330–340 mm respectively. The optimum water content in the paste fill for this study was found to be 23 wt%. Results show that the solid percentage is inversely related with slump and spread. Also, an optimum slump lifting speed needs to be maintained for accurate values of slump and spread.Keywords
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling, Mill Tailings, Paste Fill, Slump Test.References
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- Blasting Technique for Stabilizing Accident-Prone Slope for Sustainable Railway Route
Authors
1 CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Barwa Road, Dhanbad 826 015, IN
2 Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad 826 004, IN
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Current Science, Vol 118, No 6 (2020), Pagination: 901-909Abstract
Konkan Railway has many unstable slopes along the 741 km long route from Roha to Thokur in the states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka in India. Frequent cases of boulder fall, slope failure and landslide used to occur on the track during the rainy season. Such cases have resulted in several severe train accidents, traffic interruptions, loss of lives and assets. Hence the Konkan Railway Corporation deployed several geotechnical measures such as wire-netting, retaining wall, rock bolting and shotcreting for stability enhancement. However, none of these measures proved effective and accidents continued. Finally, the Konkan Railway Corporation decided to redesign the cut-slopes using blasting. Excavation of hard rock for its removal without damaging the existing track (2– 3 m away from the slope) and disrupting the traffic, was a daunting task. An unplanned blast would have resulted in the closure of the route for hours. The present study explains the method in which entire cutting was redesigned by formation of 5 to 2 m wide berms at an interval of 6 m bench height from rail track level using novel direction controlled blasting technique. Further, stability of the cut-slope, before and after exacavation, has been determined using kinematic analysis and 3D numerical modelling. Similar technique can be adopted to widen or stabilize an active transportation route in hills.Keywords
Blasting, Kinematic Analysis, Numerical Modelling, Railway Track, Slope Rockmass Removal, Stabilization.References
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- Hot Springs of Demchok, Ladakh, India
Authors
1 Geological Survey of India, Northern Region, Lucknow 226 024, India; Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, India., IN
2 ONGC Energy Centre, SCOPE Minar, Lakshmi Nagar, Delhi 110 092, India., IN
3 Geological Survey of India, Central Region, Nagpur 440 006, India., IN
4 Geological Survey of India, Northern Region, Lucknow 226 024, India., IN
5 Geological Survey of India, Gangtok 737 101, India., IN
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Current Science, Vol 124, No 9 (2023), Pagination: 1104-1107Abstract
In this study, two thermal springs are reported from the Demchok area in Ladakh, India. These are characterized by water having low total dissolved solids (TDS) content (~250 mg/l) as well as high pH (9.5) and surface temperature (75°C). Although these hot springs and their medicinal properties are known to locals, they have not been scientifically studied. Relatively low TDS despite high temperature could be due to sluggish ion-exchange processes in the geothermal reservoir. Such a situation might have developed because of the high water-to-rock ratio and/or smaller residence time of the geothermal fluid in the reaction zone.Keywords
Geothermal Zone, Hot Springs, Ion-Exchange Process, Medicinal Properties, Water–Rock Ratio.References
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