Mechanical Drying of Senna Leaves (Cassia Angustifolia)
Introduction Senna or Sonamukhi botanically known as Cassia angustifolia Vahl., is native to Saudi Arabia. It is commonly known as “Tinnevelly Senna”. It was first introduced…
Volume 1, Number 1
Volume 1, Number 1
Study of Mechanical Properties of Popular Paddy Varieties of Tamil Nadu Relevant to Development of Mini Paddy Thresher
Introduction Threshing is the detachment of grain from the plant by striking or rubbing or squeezing or a combination. These phenomena separately or in combination complete the…
Pharmacognostic Characterization and Phytochemical Screening of Achyranthes Aspera Linn.
Introduction Botanical Name : Achyranthes aspera Linn. Var. aspera Family : Amaranthaceae Sunskrit Name : …
Organic Farming: As a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy
Introduction Codex Alimentarius Commission (FAO/WHO) defines “Organic farming as holistic food production management system, which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health,…
Interaction Effect of Sucrose, Salicylic Acid and 8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate on Vase-Life of Cut Gerbera Flowers
Introduction Gerbera is a genus of ornamental plants from the Asteraceae family. It has roughly 30 species in the wild, extending to South America, Africa and tropical…
Potential Use of Azotobacter Chroococcum in Crop Production: An Overview
Introduction Biofertilizers (also known as bio inoculants), the organic preparations containing microorganisms are beneficial to agricultural production in terms of nutrient…
Effect of Ascorbic Acid, 8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate and Sucrose on the Longevity and Anthocyanin Content of Cut Gerbera Flowers
Introduction Gerbera is a genus of ornamental plants from the Asteraceae family. It has roughly 30 species in the wild, extending to South America, Africa and tropical…
Impact of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in India on Rural Poverty and Food Security
Introduction Labor is the key factor for the growth of any economy and is of particular importance in developing economies as these economies primarily depend on human force for…
Canopy Photosynthetic Capacity and Light Response Parameters of Rubber (Hevea Brasiliensis) with Reference to Exploitation
Introduction Canopy photosynthesis is governed not only by the photosynthetic process itself, but also by the canopy architecture. Thus canopy photosynthesis is a closely related…