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Physiochemical Mechanism Associated with Drought Tolerance in Tomato
Abstract: Abiotic stresses are one of the key limitations to global crop production and food security. Among the abiotic stresses, drought is one of the most vital factors that cause changes in morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics in plants, and consequently affects the growth and productivity of crops. The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of drought on physiological traits (ratio of root/shoot length, leaf area …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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In- vitro Effect of Control Measures on Alternaria Tenuissima isolated from Lathyrus sativus L
Abstract: Lathyrus sativus L. is a plant having good nutritional values and medicinal importance. They have high protein content and play a significant role in human nutrition. It has been used for various medicinal purposes in Ayuredic and Unani systems of medicine. In Chattisgarh it is popularly known as “Teora” and consumed as a leafy vegetable crop by the local masses. A periodical survey was conducted during November 2012 to March …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Evaluation of NPSB Fertilizer Rate to Improve Wheat Productivity in Cheha and Yem Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Wheat is one of the major cereal crops produced in Ethiopia for the purpose of both home consumption and market; however, its productivity is low due to limited knowledge on rate of fertilizer application, low availability of soil nutrients. Therefore, this research was conducted in 2018 to 2019 during the main cropping season to determine best fertilizer rate for better production of wheat. The experiment consists of eight treatments such …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Tomato (Galila 555) Yield and Water Productivity in Silte Zone, Rift Valley, Ethiopia
Abstract: Irrigated agricultures becoming main concern and strongly recognized to ensure the food security. Deficit irrigation is main strategy to improve water and crop productivity. This study was conducted for two consecutive years (2010 E.C-2012 E.C) to determine the sensitive growth stage effect on tomato yield for water stress and improve water productivity in misrak silti Woreda, Silte Zone, Ethiopia. There experiment has six deficit irrigation levels of treatments plus farmer …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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On-farm evaluation and demonstration of fungicides to control wheat (Triticum aestivum) yellow rust disease in South Omo zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: The trial was conducted in 2018 and 2019 Ayka-selmi and Zofna-dawa Kebeles in Semen Ari woreda to evaluate and demonstrate fungicides against wheat yellow rust disease. Variety Danda’a, with application of two fungicides namely Rex®Duo and Tilt (propiconazole) were used. Totally 3 treatments were used including unsprayed check. Treatments were laid down in a single plot design. Tested fungicides revealed better level of efficacy against yellow rust disease compared to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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INFLUENCE OF SPIRULINA PLATENSIS ON GROWTH OF CHINESE CABBAGE AS A BIOSTIMULANT
Abstract: In this article products derived from a blue-green microalgae filtrate of Spirulina platensis (used for seed soaking and foliar spray) were tested in the cultivation of microgreen Chinese cabbage or bok choy or Brassica rapa spp chinensis. The effect of shoot length, root length, multielemental composition was studied using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry, multielemental analyses of algal products and chinese cabbage were conducted inductive coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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In-vitro plant regeneration of Mulberry (Morus alba L.)
Abstract: The present investigation entitled “In-vitro plant regeneration of Mulberry (Morus alba L.)” was conducted at Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of K. K. Wagh College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Development of improved protocols for the regeneration of Morus alba L. is important for their commercial utilization. The present study was initiated to optimize in-vitro propagation protocol from nodal culture of Mulberry. Three surface sterilization treatment were used, the nodal …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–38 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Cassava Technologies with Chopping Device at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The production and use of cassava is not well known to farmers, although there are several local varieties of cassava that have been used for food security purposes at different times in drought-prone areas of the Gofa Zone, Southern region. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted an adaptation trial of the improved cassava varieties Chichu and Hawassa-04 at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Aspergillus niger Treated Wheat Offal, Brewer Dried Grains and Palm Kernel Cake for Growing Pig Diet: Nutrient Utilization
Abstract: Microbial treatment of agro-industrial by-products (AIBP) to improve the nutrient utilization challenges in monogastric animals is of great concern. This study was conducted to investigate the possibility of further improvement in the nutritional values of Wheat offal (WO), Brewer dried grains (BDG), and Palm kernel cake (PKC) using Aspergillus niger. A. niger was inoculated into sterilized 300 g of each AIBP for 5 days, mixed with moistened 20 kg of …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Zn2+ Biosorption Efficiency of a Nostoc sp. Isolated From a Coal Mine in Sohra, Meghalaya
Abstract: A Nostoc isolate obtained from a coal mine at Sohra in Meghalaya was evaluated for biosorption potential for Zn2+ which was one of the metal ions besides Cu2+, Cd2+, Fe3+, Mn2+ and Pb2+ found in water samples collected from the site. Zn2+ uptake potential of the cyanobacterium was analyzed calculating amount of ions removed by the isolate from Zn2+ supplemented media using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The organism recorded a …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 Read article
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In Vitro Evaluation of Bioremediation Capacity of a Commercial Probiotic, Bacillus clausii, for Chromium (VI) and Lead (II) Toxicity
Abstract: Heavy metals cause disastrous effects on any living organisms. Probiotics have the ability to reduce metal toxicity. Commercial probiotics having bioremediation capacity can use these bacteria as an alternative to conventional remediation methods. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals including chromium (VI) (Cr [VI]) and lead (II) (Pb [II]) causes fatal toxicity in humans. Some naturally occurring bacterial species, such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, contribute their role in bioremediation of these …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Eco Friendly Water Purifier through UV+RO in Rural Areas
Abstract: ABSTRACTA study on the performance of raw water or tap water purifier was conducted between January to May in 2016. The Raw water or tap water was treated through the “advanced biotech techniques” i.e., solar panel TDS meter, UV lamp, RO membrane, TDS controller and UF (Ultra filtration). It was observed that raw water or tap water is more unhygienic which is very harmful for us. RO membrane and UV …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Study on the Significance of Water Treatment Using Activated Carbon from Palm Bunch Fiber
Abstract: Activated carbon produced from palm bunch fibers was investigated for water treatment with the aim to improve water quality for industrial consumption and not for humans and animal consumption. Dominantly the activated carbon produced from palm bunch fiber was used for treatment of industrial effluent water and the application is environmental friendly. The high alkali concentration in the activated carbon improved the pH level of the treated water from 4.03 …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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Waste to evaluate from paper mill
Abstract: Inorganic and organic substances generated in pulp and paper mills have been ashes, green liquor dregs, slacker grits, lime mud, and pulp mill sludge of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). These wastes have impacted on environment, polluting water, soil, and air, if disposed of casually. Pollution has increased organic matter content in wastewater, heavy metals in soil, and emission of incinerated gaseous produce in air. Pollution by waste has been studied …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 40–43 Read article
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Use of Aqueous Decoction of Leaves of Mulberry, Morus alba (L) in Hyperglycemia-Induced Oxidative Stress in Brown Rat, Rattus norvegicus (L.).
Abstract: Hyperglycemia is the significant feature of the disease diabetes in human being. The oxidative stress induction is the prime concern with diabetic hyperglycemia. This oxidative stress leads to microvascular and macrovascular complications. Streptozotocin induced diabetic male brown rats ( Rattus norvegicus L.) were divided into five groups, each with 15 individuals. The rats of Group-I served as Normal Healthy group. The Group-II served as streptozotocin induced diabetic rats of solvent …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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Participatory Varietal Selection on Drought Tolerant Rice at Sundarbazar, Lamjung
Abstract: A Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS) trial was conducted in rainfed lowland at Sundarbazar, Lamjung with the objective to assess the performance of drought tolerant rice (DTR) genotypes on phenological, biometric, yield and yield attributing characters during rainy season 2017. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications and ten treatments consisting IR-14L635 (T1), IR-15L1043 (T2), IR-14L363 (T3), IR-15L1077 (T4), IR-14L613 (T5), IR-15L1091 (T6), IR-15L1018 (T7), …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Removal of Colour and Heavy Metals from Waste Water Using Nano-composite based on Rice Husk (Agro-Waste)
Abstract: Agriculture is prominent sector in India which affects largely our economy. A large quantity of agricultural waste is burnt by the farmers in India, which creates environmental problem as well as loss of economy. Nano-technology is very important emerging technology which is being used in almost every field. Nano composites by using agri-residues like bagasse and industrial waste like flyash have been used in this study for reduction of environmental …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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The effect of wheat straw leachate on growth of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) spawn
Abstract: Wheat straw (Triticum aestivum – Duzi) is known for its growth inhibitor in both field and in vitro experiments. The roots of lettuce and wheat seedlings were particularly inhibited when incubated with leachate of wheat straw. In South Africa, mushroom industry is the only industry that directly converts straw into a protein source for human consumption. Therefore, the objectives of the study was to assess the potential growth inhibition of …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Fate and Distribution of Pesticides Residues in Water Sources in Nigeria: A Review
Abstract: The availability of safe and clean water access is very important for a healthy population. In this study, we reviewed the distribution of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides in water sources in Nigeria. The reviewed studies showed that OCPs and OPs concentration in Nigerian surface water and sediments are high and at present the use of organochlorines and organophosphorous synthetic pesticide in agricultural and industrial sectors has created as a significant …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–48 Read article
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Effect of Manure on the Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil
Abstract: Manure is the rotten form of dead plants and animals. It is organic matter that is used as organicfertilizer in agriculture and donate to the fertility of soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, andit can be classified as animal manure, green manure, and compost manure. To meet the nutrientrequirement of crop using organic manures would be an inevitable practice in the years to come forsustainable agriculture since organic manures …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–14 Read article