Price Forecasting of Mango in Varanasi Market of Uttar Pradesh
Introduction Mango being the major fruit enacts stunning role in meeting the variety of food requirements in civilized and uncivilized area of the nation. The fruit ranks first…
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Farmers Strategies to Cope Labour Shortage in Northern and Southern Dry Zones of Karnataka, India
Introduction The present day growth pattern of the Indian economy has drawn the attention because the agriculture growth has been declining at alarming rate however the rest of…
Impact of Rainfall on the Coconut Productivity in Kozhikode and Malappuram Districts of Kerala
Introduction Climate change refers to any deviation in the climatic behavior over a period of time (decades to millions of years) which occurs naturally or due to the intervention…
Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Quantitative and Qualitative Parameters of Rice (Oriza Sativa L.)
Introduction Rice is one of the most important staple cereal foods in human nutrition and major food grain for more than a third of the world’s population.6 In world, 90% rice…
A New Perspective on the Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices: A Review
Introduction Scope of the study The study reviewed empirical literature, reports and some review papers from 1995 to 2014. Best management practices, sustainable agriculture, and…
Techniques to Improve the Shelf Life of Freshly Harvested Banana Blossoms
Introduction India is the world’s largest producer of banana.1 Occupying about 13% of the total area under fruits in India, banana is grown almost in every state. Banana plant…
Socio-Economic Analysis Based on Energy Input and Output of Mixed Cropping Systems of Bhabhar Region (Shiwalik Range of Kumaun Himalaya, India)
Introduction In the Himalayan province, an ecosystem functioning as a self-governing entity of economic activity and is consisted of agroecosystem, forest ecosystem, households,…
Training Needs – an Analysis in Dryland Farming System with Gender Perspectives
Introduction In India, dryland are typically characterized by low annual rainfall (300-750 mm per annum) and higher potential evapotranspiration (PET). In India, 68% of the total…
Groundwater Quality Characterization of Fatehpur (Rajasthan, India) Through Physicochemical and Correlation Studies
Introduction Contamination of groundwater is irreversible process. It is main cause of spread of epidemics and chronic diseases in human, and if used for irrigation it severely…
Impact of Bio-Fertilizers on the Yield and Economics of Chrysanthemum Under real Farming Situation
Introduction Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev.) is commonly called as Guldawdi, saventi or Autumn Queen and belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is one of the…
Effect of Different Rooting Media on Root Proliferation of Taxus Baccata L. Stem Cuttings
Introduction Taxus baccata L. (Himalayan Yew; family Taxaceae) is a long lived and shade tolerant coniferous tree species. Usually found in cool temperate forest, Taxus baccata…
Assessment of Ratooning Ability and Heterotic Effects for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in Intraspecific Hybrids of Upland Cotton
Introduction Cotton is highly accessible to the improvement of genotypes as varieties with the huge amenability for exploitation of heterosis at commercial scale. Therefore,…
Effect of Pre-Harvest Gibberellic Acid and Calcium Application on Post-Harvest Behaviour of Subtropical Peaches
Introduction Peach is cultivated almost throughout the world and its production is about 24.97 million metric ton.22 It ranks next only to apple (89.33 million metric ton) and…
Role of Rhizosphere Fungi Associated with Commercially Explored Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: A Review
Introduction The beginning of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) production, as a cultivation of plant materials is lost in olden times. It mainly began at or near the time of…
Direct and Residual Effect of Organic Manure on Buckwheat (Fagopyrum Esculentum Moench) – Fodder Ricebean (Vigna Umbellata) Cropping System
Introduction Organic manures have traditionally been the important input as sources of plant nourishment. Organic manures directly provided macro and micronutrient and indirectly…
Principal Component Analysis with Quantitative Traits in Extant Cotton Varieties (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) and Parental Lines for Diversity
Introduction In India, enactment of The PPVFR Act, 20011 not only facilitated the protection of plant varieties, Breeder’s Right’s but also ensured the availability of high…
Performance of Pulses in Gujarat: A District level Assessment
Introduction Pulses are versatile crops that are better for nutritional security and soil health. It is long established fact that, pulses are important part of daily diets,…
Optimization of Pectinase Production by Aspergillus Oryzae RR 103
Introduction Pectinase enzyme is one of the important enzymes that find its application in food processing industries.23,24 A variety of pectin in plant material can be degraded…
Fortification of Locally Developed Single Super Phosphate with Zinc Sulphate for Enhanced Zinc Nutrition to Maize Crop Under Calcareous Soil Conditions
Introduction Zinc is one of the essential micronutrients required for better growth and higher grain yields of crops. Crops require 15–20 mg kg−1 of Zn on dry weight basis for…
Analysis of Physical Quality and Nutrition of two Rice Varieties with the Implementation of Various Planting Systems
Introduction As an effort to secure the national food and to achieve the national production target, an appropriate way of cultivation is needed, such as through the arrangement…
Validation of Inoculation Test and Screening for Resistance Sources of Mustard-Rapeseed Cultivars in Bangladesh Against Alternaria Brassicicola
Introduction Mustard-rapeseed is the important crop and presently ranked as the world’s leading oilseed crop in terms of area and production. Among the species, Brassica napus…
Morphological Changes of Capsicum annuum L. Induced by Ethyl Methanesulfonate (EMS) at M2 Generation
Introduction Capsicum annuum L. (chili pepper) is one of the horticultural plants that have high economic value in Indonesia. It mainly used daily as a food ingredient, pickle…
Performance Evaluation of a Solar Tunnel Dryer for Around the Year Use
Introduction Drying is an excellent way to preserve food and open sun drying is the oldest agricultural practice to preserve food.1 The moisture content in fresh produce is the…
Performance Evaluation of Multi-Purpose Mixed-Mode Cabinet Solar Food Processor(Mcsfp)
Introduction Today, one of the main global challenges is how to ensure food security for a world growing population whilst ensuring long-term sustainable development. The number…
Effect of Tied Ridging and Fertilizer on the Productivity of Sorghum [Sorghum Bicolor (L.)Moench] at Raya Valley, Northern Ethiopia
Introduction Sorghum is produced in almost all regions of Ethiopia occupying an estimated total land area of 1.68 million ha with its national average productivity of 2369 kg…
Studies on Weed Cover and Diversity in Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) as Influenced by Weed Management and Balanced Fertilization Techniques
Introduction Coriander (Coriandrum satvium L.), an annual herbaceous plant of Apiaceae family, is one of the important seed spices occupying a prime position throughout the world…
A Study on Physico-Mechanical Properties of Onion Varieties Under Koppal District, (Karnataka)
Introduction India place world’s second most largest producer of onion (AlliumcepaL.) and China being at top followed by USA, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Indonesia, Vietnam and…
Organic Mulching- A Water Saving Technique to Increase the Production of Fruits and Vegetables
Introduction Agriculture is the mainstay of most of the rural population for their livelihood and major contributor to the Indian economy. Indian Agriculture is facing several…
Study the Manifestation of Growth and Yield Attributes of Broccoli Through Application of Boron, Molybdenum, Zinc and Their Combination Treatments in Terai Agro-Ecological Region of West Bengal
Introduction Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) is an important crop under the cole group of vegetable crops. Broccoli is supposed to be the first of the Cole crops evolved from the…
Addition of Low-Grade Phosphate Rock for Improvement of Soil Fertility on Plant Models: A Preliminary Case Study
Introduction Phosphorus (P) is a primary key nutrient for plant growth.1 Although phosphorus is abundant in various soil most of the P is not usually readily available to…