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A Review on Potential use of Bioherbicides for preventing the growth of weed plantsBy Mamta Singh
Abstract: Like pests, disease and other hazards weeds are one of the major problems for farmers. They not only compete with crops for water, nutrients, sunlight, and space but also harbor insect and disease pests, clog irrigation and drainage systems undermine crop quality and deposit weed seeds into crop harvests. They can heavily damage the production of crops as well as they reduce the value of land. Weeds can also host …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–13 Read article →
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Hazardous Effect of Radioactive Pollution on Environment and Their Possible Preventive MeasuresBy Mamta Singh
Abstract: Radioactive pollution is the release of radioactive substances or high-energy particles into the air, water, or earth as a result of human activity, either by accident or by design. Radioactive contamination, also called radiological contamination, is the deposition of, or presence of radioactive substances on surfaces or within solids, liquids or gases (including the human body), where their presence is unintended or undesirable (from the International Atomic Energy Agency - …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–25 Read article →
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Efficacy of Insecticides Cypermethrin and Fenvalerate on Gossypol Content in Gossypium Sp.By Mamta Singh
Abstract: Cotton crop is highly susceptible to several pests. About 166 different species of insect pests are reported to attack cotton at various stages of its growth. Because insecticides has been recognized universally as easy, convenient and effective pest control options, farmers are enthusiastically using them to reap good benefits. Two varieties of Gossypium hirsutum – Surabhi and Saubhagya were selected and grown in pot. Few plants were treated with insecticides …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–30 Read article →
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Health Allegation of Unnecessary Use and Misuse of Pesticides by the Rural People: The Necessity for AlertnessBy Mamta Singh
Abstract: Pesticides are chemicals basically required for food safety and health intention, adding that most of the time; they are being mistakenly applied and mistreated mainly by the rural occupiers in developing countries. The health allegation of abuse and mishandling of pesticides were assessed and ways forward suggested. This review will provide the payback of pesticide use, knowledge of the risks caused to people, wildlife and ecosystems. The paper looks into …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article →
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Nanofertilizers – A Revolutionary Fertilizer for Sustainable AgricultureBy Mamta Singh, S Narkhede
Abstract: Because of the inadequacy in arable lands and water resources, the improvement of agriculture segment is only promising by increasing of resources use efficiency with the least destruction to production bed through effective use of modern technologies. Among these, nanotechnology has the prospective to transform the agricultural structures, biomedicine, environmental engineering, safety and security, water resources, energy conversion, and various other areas. Nanostructured design through mechanisms such as targeted supply …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article →