The normal light intensity during monsoon season in rainfed finger millet cultivation regions in particular, Bangalore, is around 1200 uMm-2s-1; the effect of reduction in light intensity on physiological parameters and grain yield of finger millet was studied. The experiment was...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230849
In order to estimate the power output of a wind turbine, optimise its sizing and forecast the economic rate of return and risks of a wind energy project, wind speed distribution modelling is crucial. For which, Weibull distribution is considered as one of the most acceptable mode...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230845
An experiment was conducted to study the role of soil mechanization on ecological integrity and yield attributes in apple cultivation. In the experiment, soil management techniques were applied on low density apple orchards (Red delicious/ seedling) continuously for four years in...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230846
Aim: The knowledge of genetic diversity and relationship among the genotypes play a significant role for genetic enhancement in breeding programmes to increase production, improve quality, biotic and abiotic stresses, and also for the selection of superior parental lines in rice....
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230847
This study was carried out using Alfisol as an adsorbent to adsorb Cadmium and Glyphosate both of which are common inorganic and organic contaminants. The soil samples were air-dried and allowed to pass through 2mm sieve before use while its analysis was done following the standa...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230837
Field experiment was carried out at All India Coordinated Research Project on Palms, Regional Coconut Research Station, Bhatye (DBSKKV, Dapoli), Maharashtra, (India) during the period of 2004-2016 to assess the carbon sequestration and productivity potential of twelve coconut hyb...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230838
The present study aims to determine the key input for reducing of mechanization cost in smallholdings: Mini tractor-drawn multi task toolbar. Farm power and mechanization are essential inputs agricultural production system and will raise the labour and land productivity. Inadequa...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230839
The study was conducted in selected farm universities in Karnataka state namely Raichur, Dharwad and Bangalore Agricultural Universities for the period 2015-16 and 2016-17 to know about the relevance of post graduate research in agricultural sciences. The preferred research areas...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230840
The objective of this study was undertaken to find out the optimum sowing window and the amount of heat units required to change their phonological development for groundnut. An field experiment was conducted at experimental farm of Agricultural College and Research Institute, Ea...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230841
Study was conducted for screening and evaluation of selected breed’s for nutrigenetic traits in silkworm, Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) is an essential prerequisite for better understanding and development of nutritionally efficient breeds under Subtropical condition o...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230843
Adeniran J. Ikuesan, Eze E. Ajaegbu, Ukachukwu C. Ezeh, Adaobi J. Dieke, Adaora L. Onuora, Florence O. Nduka, Flora N. Ezugworie, Ese S. Izekor, Aduloju A. Tunde, Nneyeneime U. Bassey, Jennifer N. Ewa- Elechi, Juliet O. Nwigwe & Oluwapelumi O. Komolafe·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2020
Millettia aboensis (Hook.f.) Baker belongs to the Leguminosae family, known locally as nduezi in Igbo, erurumesi in Edo, and Òdúdū in Efik. The plant parts have proven to be active against some diseases. The plant was studied for its antimicrobial activity and the phytochemicals...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230835
The present study was conducted in sub-Himalaya region of India where in the two districts of the region such as Cooch Behar and Malda districts are selectively selected for the study. Four blocks in the selected districts were randomly selected. In each block, one village was se...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230836
The Ganga is the largest perennial river in India. The prawns’ fishery resources are declining in middle stretch of the river Ganga near Patna. The present paper deals with the maturation and fecundity of large size Macrobrachium species like Macrobrachium gangeticum (Bate) and M...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2130834
The present study was conducted in the selected groundwater bodies of the coastal gramapanchayath near Kadinamkulam estuary during the pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons. Kadinamkulam estuary is one of the major coir-retting areas in Kerala. The major objective of the...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2130830
Pokkah boeng caused by Fusarium sp is becoming a serious fungal disease on basis of its rapid spread during last few years, posing new threat to sugarcane cultivation. Earlier Pokkah boeng disease was of minor importance but now it has become matter of concern as it is spreading...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2130831