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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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Wheat Grain Quality Analysis Using Image Processing
Abstract: Rice and Wheat are two major staple cereals used globally. In India too, both of these crops are cultivated and consumed in large quantities. In this article, we are demonstrating an image processing approach to segregate bad quality wheat seed grains from the good quality. Wheat is not only the source of carbohydrate, but it also contains protein in ample amounts. The protein content in wheat is higher than that …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Effect of Soil pH on the Germination and Growth of Triticum aestivum (Wheat) and Zea mays (Maize)
Abstract: Because of its effects on nutrient availability, microbial activity, and the solubility of hazardous elements, all of which can have a substantial impact on crop productivity, soil pH is a crucial factor determining plant growth and development. Understanding how different pH levels affect the vegetative growth of crops is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices. This study examines the impact of soil pH – acidic, neutral, and alkaline – on the …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 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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Assessment of Different Wheat Varieties Under Various Nitrogen Levels
Abstract: The correlation between nitrogen (N) application and yield of different wheat varieties was determined at the farms of University of Agriculture Peshawar. Three different wheat varieties viz Pirsabaq 2103, Galaxy and Insaf were grown at five different N levels viz. 0, 40, 80, 120 and 160 kg N ha-1 under randomized complete block design with three replications in split plot arrangements. Mineral fertilizers such as Urea source was used for …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 16–30 Read article
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Outcome of Diverse Nitrogen Applications and Seed Rates for Attaining Quantitative and Qualitative Wheat Crop Production
Abstract: The application rates of nitrogen and seed can significantly improves the quality of nutrients and productivity is wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crops. To discourse it, an experiment in field was conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mardan District (SCRI) Sugar Crop Research Institute, Pakistan with the name of “Effect of Different Seed Rates and Nitrogen Application for Obtaining Qualitative and Quantitative Production in Wheat Crop”. This research assessed (150, 120, 90 and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–47 Read article
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Effect of Pretreatment of Wheat Bran for the Production of Glucoamylase by Aspergillus niger
Abstract: ABSTRACTWheat bran is a complex food waste which contain different nutritional compound in complex form. Microorganisms are not able to utilize these complex foods. The complex food of wheat bran can be simplified by pretreatment method. In this present study the wheat bran are treated with acid and alkali for hydrolysis of complex food in to simple food and then the production of glucoamylase were carried out by Aspergillus Niger. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF BROWNTOP MILLET AND EVALUATION OF ITS SUITABILITY IN PRODUCT FORMULATION
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the physicochemical properties of Browntop millet, comparing it with refined wheat flour and evaluation of its suitability in product formulation. The proximate composition (moisture, ash, protein, fat and crude fiber) and functional properties (solubility, swelling power, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity andbulk density) were studied using AACC standard methods. The product bread was formulated by replacement of refined wheat flour of different levels …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Complex Weed Flora Management in Irrigated Wheat Using Ready-Mix Post-Emergence Herbicides
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2015-16 and 2017-18 at Junagadh (Gujarat) to evaluate the efficacy of some post-emergence herbicides and their mixtures against complex weed flora in wheat. The major weed flora noticed in the experimental field were Echinochloa colona, Cynodon dactylon, Brachiaria spp. and Dactyloctenium aegyptium among the monocots; Amaranthus viridis, Chenopodium album, Digera arvensis, Melilotus indica, Portulaca oleracea, Convolvulus arvensis, Euphorbia hirta and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–12 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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Productivity of wheat as influenced by seeding rate and split application of nitrogen at Parwanipur, Bara
Abstract: Field experiments were conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Parwanipur, Bara, Nepal during winter seasons of 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 to assess the effect of seed rate and time of nitrogen application on wheat. The experiment consisted of three levels of seed rate (100, 120 and 140 kg ha-1) and three levels of split application of nitrogen viz. 2 splits ( ½ dose of N at basal + ½ at …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Fermentation of Residual Wheat Straw by Penicillium chrysogenum and Streptomyces griseus Generates Phytohormones
Abstract: Residual lignin from wheat straw (RELIWS) is burned, that causes environmental pollution; as well as global warming by releasing greenhouse gases, an ecological alternative is its microbial by double fermentation by monosporic common fungi and native actinomycete that are able to transform it to phytohormones. The objectives of this work were: i) depolymerization of RELIWS by Penicillium chrysogenum, b) conversion of aromatics of RELIWS into phytohormones by Streptomyces griseus and …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 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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Effects of Aspergillus niger treated wheat offal, brewers’ dried grain, and palm kernel cake on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs
Abstract: The effects of Aspergillus niger-treated wheat offal (WO), brewers’ dried grain (BDG), and palm kernel cake (PKC) on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs were evaluated. Thirty-six growing pigs with an average weight of 24.32 ± 0.52 kg were randomly allotted to six dietary treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangements of treated and untreated Aspergillus niger at three dietary fibre sources (WO, BDG, and PKC) …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Lipoxygenase (LOX) enzyme activity ofwheat during grain filling period under conservation agriculture management
Abstract: For smooth and wider adoption of conservation agriculture (CA), remaining uncertainties about its impacts on quality crop yield need to be reduced through study of physiological performance. The objectives of this study were to examine the lipoxygenase (LOX) enzyme activity in flag leaves of wheat as an important factor influencing future grain quality during the grain filling period. This study, carried out over two consecutive wheat growth seasons (rabi season …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Seed Quality Analysis by Using Image Processing
Abstract: Globally, wheat is the principal source of vegetable protein in human food, having higher protein content than other major cereals like maize and rice. In terms of total production tonnages used for food, India is currently at second rank as the main human food crop. Determining the quality of wheat is critical. Specifying the characteristics of wheat manually needs an expert decision and is time consuming. Sometimes the variety of …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Assessment of Agricultural Mechanization Utilization Status and Analysis of Productivity and Wage Employment at Siltie Zone, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: There was no alternative solution except the utilization of farm machinery to enhance crop productivity. While in Ethiopia, the level of usage of agricultural machinery remains quite low and heavily relies on traditional power sources. Therefore, assessing, understanding the fundamental roots and their effect on agricultural productivity was crucial. Using data collected from a household survey of 240 farmers in four major wheat and maize producing districts of the Siltie …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Residue Management and Preceding Winter Crops on Root Characteristics, Weed Dynamics, Productivity, Nutrient Uptake and Profitability of Green Gram under Zero–till Semi-arid Condition
Abstract: Field experiments under zero-till rainfed conditions were conducted during 2010–11 and 2011–12 at New Delhi for evaluating the agronomic performance and economics of green gram influenced by residue management practices, viz. no-residue, crop residues and Leucaena twigs applied to three preceding winter-season crops, such as wheat, chickpea and mustard. All crops were grown under zero-tillage following recommended practices under rainfed conditions. Green gram showed higher root length density (RLD), root …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Preceding winter season crops and residue management practices on root: shoot characters,yield and economics of succeeding pearlmillet under no-ill tilled semi-arid ecosystem
Abstract: Conservation agriculture practices,such as no-tillage with residue recycling is a very popular feasible approach to increase the productivity and resource-use efficiency under rainfed ecosystem. A field experiment wasaccomplished at IARI, Pusa, NewDelhi toidentify suitable pearl millet based cropping systems mainly with wheat, chickpea and mustardalongwith the organic mulches,viz.no residues, crop residues and Leucaenatwigs applied to both summer and winter season crops grown in sequence during 2010–2011 and 2011-2012. Both rainy- …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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Utilization of leaves of mulberry, Morusalba (L) for the preparation of healthy food, Paratha, the cooked dough
Abstract: Indian subcontinent is famous for the paratha, the flatbread. The present attempt deals with preparation of paratha through utilization of leaves of mulberry, Morusalba (L) and it’s assessment for the health parameters. The ingredients used for paratha are whole meal wheat flour; white wheat flour; salt; dried leaves of mulberry, Morus alba (L); curry leaves; herbs de provence; rapeseed oil and fresh extract of leaves of mulberry, Morus alba (L). …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 27–50 Read article