A field trial was carried out during July month of kharif and October month of rabi seasons of 2013-14 and 2014-15 at Agricultural Research Station, Bheemarayanagudi to study the effect of nutrient management through target yield approach on uptake and soil microflora in maize –...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830782
Wicker handicraft entrepreneurship is a unique world-famous small-scale forest-based cottage industry of indigenous people of Kashmir Himalaya which plays a prominent role in livelihood security, socioeconomic development, traditional handcraftsmanship and rural industrialization...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830783
In view to overcome the major problem of ‘hidden hunger’ mainly caused by micronutrient deficiency, breeding for micronutrient enriched staple food crops is important. In developing countries, iron and zinc deficiencies are reported to be major health risk factor causing a high m...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830794
Aims: This study uses Social Network Analysis (SNA) to investigate the social interaction that shape student collaborative problem solving activity when undergoing Design Thinking (DT) to improvise Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAPs). Place and Duration of Study: The stu...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1930784
Noodles, commonly prepared from hard/soft wheat flour, is popular throughout globe due to its’ versatility, low cost, ease of preparation and nutritional quality. Commercial noodles are rich in carbohydrates, but deficient in essential nutrients, like proteins, dietary fiber and...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830781
This study is part of a project to develop a bio-based material meeting the criteria of sustainable development in the field of construction. A study was then made on a cement matrix composite reinforced by aggregates of Borassus aethopium mart (palmyra). For this purpose, studie...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830778
The role of ions in a tropical river water (Neyyar, Kerala) was assessed. Rock weathering is the dominating mechanism controlling the major ion chemistry of Neyyar river. The dominance of Cl-HCO3-Na during monsoon indicates that geology plays a major role in controlling water che...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830779
An experiment was conducted during pre-kharif season of 2016 and 2017 to determine the efficacy of relatively cheaper, safer horticultural mineral oil on yellow mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus). The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven treatments [T1- min...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830774
In this study, the development and physicochemical of MMFM (minor millet flour mix) and sensory qualities of MMFM chapathis (unleavened Indian flatbread) were evaluated at different proportions. Flour mixes were developed blending of minor millet flour and Nutri-cereals flours w...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830773
Genetic divergence and variability was assessed among 33 elite germplasm lines which were evaluated in RBD at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Warangal with an objective to classify and understand the nature and magnitude of genetic diversity and variability with regard...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830769
S. Thakur, F. H. Rahman, S. K. Bhattacharjya, A. Chakraborty, B. Mahato, C. Ghosh, P. Biswas, L. Maity, D. Dutta, S. Patra, S. Rath, M. K. Bhattacharjya & V. Pradhan·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2020
Weather and climate affect the production of an agricultural system as it influences growth and development of crops before and during the cropping season. The Agro-meteorological Advisory Service (AAS) rendered by India Meteorological Department implemented through establishment...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830771
Aim: This study was designed to investigate the visual acuity and the relationship between visual acuity and rate of road traffic accident (RTAs) among commercial (private and government transport companies) vehicle drivers in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria. Methods: A structured...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830772
Intensive agriculture and excessive use of external inputs are leading to degradation of soil and water resources and negatively affecting agricultural production. This review article aims to determine the role of conservation agriculture for sustaining soil quality and improving...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830770
Mostly the people of the villages in Mehsi block of East Champaran are engaged in farming and animal husbandry and farm labour. The farmers of this village are also engaged in growing vegetables and spice crops for sale in the nearest markets. Mr Vijay Kumar was not able to maint...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830763
Finance in agriculture is as important as development of technology because new technology of farming cannot be adopted at field level by resource poor farmers. This view is also supported by Banerjee [1], Jugale [2] and Kalhon & Karam [3]. But the real picture of Bahraich di...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830766