bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VARIABILITY, HERITABILITY AND GENETIC ADVANCE IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.)
Authors:   Assitant Professor,TRRI, Aduthurai, R MARIMUTHU , S RAJASEKARAN ,   Professor And Head Sugarcune Research Station,Cuddalore 607 001 Tamil nadu., G SOUNDARAPANDIAN ,   Dean (Agriculture), Agricultural College & Research Institute Coimbatore
Published: September 2023

Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance were studied in F2 populations of six intervarietal crosses of rice and their three parents. Wide variability was observed for number of productive tillers per plant, grain number per panicle and single plant yield. The high heritability coupled with high genetic advance recorded in respect of these three traits indicated the role of additive gene action in controlling the traits. High heritability with moderate to low genetic advance was recorded for days to flowering, plant height, panicle length and 100 grain weight.
COMBINING ABILITY IN RICE
Authors:   Professor (Agrl Botany) Agricultural College & Research Institute Madurai, K.S PARAMASIVAN
Published: September 2023

In rice, the variances of specific combining ability were higher than general combining ability for plant height, panicle length and grain yield per plant which indicated non additive gene action. The genotypes ADT 31 and Utrirajappan were found to be good general combiners for grain yield and their cross involving these two parents showed high sca effects.
GENETIC VARIABILITY IN SESAME (SESAMUM INDICUM.L.)
Authors:   Assitant Professor, PanditJawaharlal Nehru College of Agrl.and Research Institute, Karaikal 609 603. ., R GOVINDARASU , M RATHINAM ,   Retired Professor, Forestry Research Station Mettupalayam, P SIVASUBRAMANIAN ,   Professor of Plant Breeding, Kovilpatti
Published: September 2023

Sixty seven genotypes of sesame of indigenous and exotic origin were studied for their genetic potentialities. Twelve characters were considered for their genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance. Seed yield, capsules on primaries, capsules on secondaries and number of secondaries recorded high GCV value, heritability estimate and genetic advance. Due importance might be given in selection programme to these characters.
ANALYSIS OF COMBINING ABILITY IN LINSEED (LINUM USITATISSIMUM L.)
Authors:   College of Agriculture,Indore 452 001, S.C GORAY , H.K KHOSLA ,   College of Agriculture,Indore 452 001, P.K NIGAM ,   College of Agriculture,Indore 452 001
Published: September 2023

In linseed seed yield and plant height were found to be governed by additive genetic variance and remaining by non additive genetic variance. Three crosses R552 x GP440, R17 x R556 and GP194 x GP440 were promising. For reciprocal effects, cross R17 x R556 was most promising.
PAIYUR 1-A NEW HIGH YIELDING SAMAI VARIETY FOR THE MARGINAL LANDS OF TAMIL NADU
Authors:   Professor and Associate Professor,School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P VAIDYANATHAN , M SURESH ,   Professor and Associate Professor,School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, A NARAYANAN ,   Director, School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

A high yielding samai culture DPI 1213 has been developed through pure line selection. It was released as Paiyur 1 for general cultivation in the marginal and sub-marginal drylands of Tamil Nadu. This strain with a high yield potential of 873 kg/ha, matures in 105-110 days, and is suitable for early monsoon sowings.
COMBINING ABILITY STUDIES IN BLACKGRAM (VIGNA MUNGO (L.) HEPPER)
Authors:   National Pulses Research Centre,Vamban Pudukottai, S RAJARATHINAM , R RATHNASWAMY ,   National Pulses Research Centre,Vamban Pudukottai
Published: September 2023

A line x tester analysis was made in blackgram with five ovule parents and four pollinator parents so as to identify suitable general and specific combiners for breeding programme. Additive type of gene action was observed for plant height, number of clusters, number of pods and seed yield per plant. Parents T 9 and DU 1 were good general combiners for seed yield, number of clusters and number of pods per plant. The cross combinations Co 5 x NPRB 1 and TMV 1 x NPRB 2 were the best specific combiners for seed yield per plant. Co 5 x NPRB 1 was the best combination for number of clusters, number of pods, pod length and seed yield per plant. Since both additive and non additive gene actions were responsible for different characters, breeding systems involving intermating of F2 or delayed selection in later generation may help to harness all the desirable genes.
PAIYUR 1 - A NEW HIGH YIELDING COWPEA VARIETY
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M SURESH , P VAIDYANATHAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, A NARAYANAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P RANGASAMY ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, A AYYAMPERUMAL ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

A high yielding cowpea culture DPI 1243 has been developed through pure line selection. Under rainfed condition, this culture recorded a mean grain yield of 760 kg/ha, registering 16 and 14 per cent increased yield over Co 3 and C 152 respectively. Maturing in 85-90 days, it retains its greeness till harvest enhancing fodder value. The culture has been released as Paiyur 1 for cultivation in dry tracts of the State.
PATTERN OF SEGREGATION IN THE F2 PROGENIES OF RICE.
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai - 612101, Tamil Nadu, R MARIMUTHI , S RAJASEKARAN ,   Sugarcune Research Station,TNAU Cuddalore 607 001 Tamil nadu., V SIVASUBRAMANIAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu
Published: September 2023

The pattern of transgressive segregation in the crosses was positive in respect of days to flowering, panicle length, grain number per panicle and 100 grain weight, while it showed a negative trend for plant height. Early duration and high yielding segregants were predominant in the cross, Co 37/ADT 16. Four crosses viz., ADT 16/Co 33, Co 33/ADT 16, Co 37/ADT 16 and ADT 16/Co 37 recorded high percentage of late duration and high yielding segregants, while the cross Co 33/ADT 16 yielded a large number of transgressive segregants with profuse tillering, increased number of grains, high grain weight and high yield.
INDUCED DARK BROWN MUTANT IN MOTHBEAN
Authors:   Central Arld Zone Research Institute, Jodhapur 342 003, A HENRY , H.S DAULAY ,   Central Arld Zone Research Institute, Jodhapur 342 003
Published: September 2023

Seeds of 'Jadia' variety of mothbean (Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq) Marechal) were treated with aqueous solution of 0.3% Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS). Four mutants having dark brown seed coat colour, increased number of pods and early in maturity with varying plant characteristics were isolated in M 2. The mutants were studied further upto M 6 generation and the segregation not conforming to the mutant plant types were discarded and tested during kharif along with parent and superior checks. It was observed that mutants JMM-DBS-1, JMM-DBS-2 and JMM-DBS-3 consistently maintained their superiority in early maturity, higher number of pods per plant and maintained dark brown seed coat colour as compared to its parent Jadia and check Jwala having buff seed coat colour under varying rainfall situations. It is suggested that these JMM-DBS-mutants could be utilized as genetic marker in future hybridization programmes.
STABILITY OF YIELD IN FOXTAIL MILLET
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, R.H PATEL , B.M NAIK ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M.S DESAI ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, K.G PATEL ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Variety x environmental components was highly significant indicating differential response of varieties over environments in foxtall millets. Stability analysis indicated SIA-9, Arjun and Co 5 had better adaptation to unfavourable environment while SLA 2566 and SLA 326 had high performance and adapted to favourable conditions.
CHARACTER ASSOCIATION IN GROUNDNUT (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L.) HYBRIDS
Authors:   Regional Research Station, Vridhachalam 606 001., V MANOHARAN , P VINDHIYA VARMAN ,   Regional Research Station, Vridhachalam 606 001., R SETHUPATHI RAMALINGAM ,   Regional Research Station, Vridhachalam 606 001.
Published: September 2023

The F1 generation of 21 cross combinations of groundnut was studied. Pod number was positively associated with pod yield while plant height was negatively correlated with yield. Pod number and plant height were also negatively correlated. Pod number and 100 pod weight had higher positive direct effect on yield. Plant height had negative indirect influence through pod number. Therefore selection for pod number and weight will be helpful for yield improvement in groundnut.
CHARACTER ASSOCIATION OF GRAIN YIELD WITH SOME YIELD COMPONENTS IN MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.)
Authors:   Agricultural Research Station, Amberpet Hyderabad 500 013, E SATYANARAYANA , R SAIKUMAR ,   Agricultural Research Station, Amberpet Hyderabad 500 013, G KOTESWARA RAO ,   Agricultural Research Station, Amberpet Hyderabad 500 013
Published: September 2023

Correlation coefficients and path analysis were computed for grain yield with some of the yield components namely ear length, ear girth, grain number per ear and 1000 kernal weight in 10 parents and their all possible 45 direct crosses. The correlation coefficient values were highly significant for the yield attributes studied on yield and they have indicated their strong correlation with yield and their inherent capacity to influence it. The path analysis revealed that, 1000 kernel weight had the maximum direct effect on yield, where as ear length and ear girth exhibited indirect effect via 1000 kernel weight on yield. Further, grain number per ear had influenced the grain yield mainly through ear length. Among the yield attributes studied, 1000 kernel weight seems to be the most important trait influencing the vield directly as well as indirectly
GRAIN YIELD STABILITY IN KODOMILLET (PASPALUM SCROBICULATUM L.) UNDER RAINFED CONDITIONS
Authors:   Agricultural Research Station,Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, P DASTAGIRAIAH , M HEMANTH KUMAR ,   Agricultural Research Station,Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University
Published: September 2023

Eight promising kodomillet genotypes were studied to evaluate their stability for grain yield over three seasons. Genotype x environment interaction was found to be non-significant for grain yield. PSC-1 and IPS-147-1 were found stable for varying environments.
PHENOTYPIC STABILITY FOR SEED YIELD IN INDIAN RAPE
Authors:   Central Arld Zone Research Institute, Jodhapur 342 003, A HENRY , H.S DAULAY ,   Central Arld Zone Research Institute, Jodhapur 342 003
Published: September 2023

The performance of 11 diverse promising genotypes of Indian rape (Brassica campestris L. var. toria) evaluated for genotype x environment interactions for seed yield in four environments revealed that the genotypes interacted considerably with environmental conditions. Both linear and non-linear components were significant. Genotypes Sangam, TGC 1, PT 507 B and T 9, performed better especially in high yielding environments. Out of these, except TGC 1, all had large deviation values from regression. Genotypes TLC 1, TK 6 and TH 63 were found promising under less favourable situations. PT 43 had almost unit responses to the changing environmental conditions and was a stable genotype; However, it was a low yielder.
INDUCED POLYGENIC VARIABILITY IN RICE
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Botany Agricultural College & Research Institute Madurai, A AMIRTHADEVARATHINAM , S SEVUGAPERUMAL ,   Department of Agricultural Botany Agricultural College & Research Institute Madurai, G SOUNDARAPANDIAN ,   Department of Agricultural Botany Agricultural College & Research Institute Madurai
Published: September 2023

Two short duration rice varieties ADT 31 and Co 33 were subjected to induced mutagenesis with three doses each in gamma rays and EMS with a view to findout the economic potentiality of viable mutants and to study the nature of Induced variability in M2 generation. Significant shift in the mean value was observed in different mutagen treatments for all characters except panicle length In ADT 31 and Co 33. The mean plant height decreased in Co 33. Grain yield significantly increased in all the three mutagen treatments with gamma rays in Co 33. The genotypic variance in M2 was of higher magnitude in most of the treatments. as compared with the control. High heritability combined with higher genetic advance was observed in all the treated populations for plant height, productive tillers and plant yield except 120mM EMS treated population in Co 33 indicating that the induced genetic variation was due to additive effect. The magnitude and heritable portion of the induced variations differed with the genotype, character and mutagen.
GENOTYPE ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION AND STABILITY ANALYSIS IN BLACKGRAM
Authors:   Department of Pearl Breeding and Geneties,Bhubaneshwar, R.C MISRA
Published: September 2023

A set of 21 premising genotypes of blackgram were evaluated in Summer, Kharif and Rabi seasons during 1983, 1984 and 1985. Pooled analysis of variance indicated significant differences among the genotypes and the environments. Moreover the genotype x environment interaction was highly significant indicating differential performance of the genotypes under varied environmental conditions. The genotypes UG 301, OBG 2, UH 28, OBG 1, UG 191 and T 9 showed higher yield and stability of yield performance. UG 301 and UH 28 were better adapted to rich environments, while T 9 was more suitable for poor environment and OBG 2, OBG 1 and UG 191 were well adapted to all environmental conditions.
EFFECT OF TIMES OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION AND WEED MANAGEMENT ON IRRIGATED COTTON
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, PR.P PERICHIAPPAN , M GOPALASWAMY ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, RM PANCHANATHAN ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted at the Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University during the winter season of 1985 with a cotton cv. MCU 5 to study the effect of time of application of fertilizers and weed management practices on seed cotton yield. The optimum dose of N for MCU 5 cotton was 60 kg/ha. De- laying the application of N (25%) P,0, and K,0 (100%) to seedling stage (25 DAS) and subsequently top dressing of 50 per cent N at squaring and 25 per sent at flowering increased the seed cotton yield over the conventional basal application of N (50%) P,0. and K,0 (100%) and top dressing 50% at squaring. Delayed application N, P,0. and K,O reduced the cost of wasding by Rs. 142/haowing to lesser weed growth. The above findings are also suited to the areas where cotton is dibbled in rice and ragi stub- bles.
EVALUATION OF INSECTICIDES FOR THE CONTROL OF YELLOW MITE, POLYPHAGOTARSONEMUS LATUS (Banks) ON CHILLIES
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, C KANDASAMY , M MOHANASUNDARAM ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P KARUPPUCHAMY ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Among the seven insecticides tested for the control of the chilli muranai mite. Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), triazophos 40 EC @0.04% was significantly superior to all other treatments in reducing the mite population both in pot culture, and under field experiments at 7 DAT. The reduction in the population of mites 1anged from 90.60 to 92.20 and 89.04 to 93 68 per cent in pot culture and field exocriments respectively. The next in effectiveness was poosalone 35 EC @ 0.07% with 80-21 to 81.44 and 79.61 to 85.03 per cent reduction of mites in pot culture and field experiments respectively. However, the maximum cost-benefit ratio of 1:9.9 was obtained in methyl-o-demeton application followed by phosalone with 1:69 and monocrotophos with. 1:6.1.
EFFECT OF INTERCROPPING OF PULSES AND SUNFLOWER ON THE INCIDENCE OF SUCKING PESTS OF RAINFED COTTON
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Entomology,Regional Research Station,, Paiyur 635 112 Tamil Nadu., S VENKATESAN , G BALASUBRAMANIAN ,   Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, N SIVAPRAKASAM ,   Assitant Professor, Entomology,Regional Research Station,, Paiyur 635 112 Tamil Nadu., A NARAYANAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M GOPALAN ,   Head and Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Incidence of sucking pests in cotton based intercropping system was studied in crop combinations of cotton + greengram, cotton + blackgram, cotton + cowpea, cotton + sunflower and cotton + lablab raised in paired rows and were compared with sole crops of cotton, blackgram, greengram, cowpea, lablab and sunflower: The population of leafhopper was significantly less in cotton when intercropped with sunflower, greengram and blackgram. Contrary to this, aphid infestation was less in pure crops of greengiam, blackgram and sunflower compared to crop combi- nations. Among the crop combinations tested, cotton + greengram recorded the highest gross income.
NEED FOR MICRONUTRIENT FERTILIZATION IN INCREASING YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUGARCANE
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, X.R KUMARESAN , R DEVARAJAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P SAVITHRI ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, T.S MANICKAM ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, G.V KOTHANDARAMAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

A survey of sugarcane growing soils of Tamil Nadu state indicated micronutrient deficiencies of Zn (74%) followed by Fe (32%) and Cu (19% Field experiments at five locations were conducted in the farmers field. The treatments comprised of different levels of ZnSO, (0, 37.5, 75 kg ha), FcSO, (0, 100, 200 300 kg ha), CuSO, (0, 12-5, 25 kg'ha) as soil application and foliar application of 0 5% ZnSO. 1 to 2 FeSO, on 90th, 110th, and 130th days. The sugarcan varieties tested were COC 671, COC 8001 Over all consideration of the five trials indicated that individual application of ZnSO. 37.5 katha, FeSO, 100 kg'ha and CuSO, 125 kg/ha to the soils wherever these elements are deficient increased the cane yield. The increase was ranged form 0.75 to 11-8 tons ha Folior application of 0.5% ZnSO. and Fe50, were found to be equally effective. Combined application of Zn, Cu, and Fe failed to have an additional advantage and also at higher levels of ZnSO, 112.5: kg/ha and FeSO, 300 kg'ha, the cane yield was decreased, Micronutrient fertilisation of Zn and Fe improved the pole par cent of cane juice by 0.1 to 2.3%. The effect was more pronounced for Zn rather than Fe. COC 671 and COC 8601 had responsed well for the micronutrien: fertilisation in increasing the cane yield and juice quality.
EFFECT OF FOOD, LIGHT AND DARKNESS ON THE NUMBER OF INSTARS AND STADIAL PERIODS IN A MANTID EUANTISSA PULCHRA (FABRICIUS) (DICTYOPTERA: MANTIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Government Arts College Coimbatore, U KARUPPANAN
Published: September 2023

Nymphs of Euantissa pulchra were grouped into 5 categories as starvation for different periods; with different types of preys; continuous illumination; complete darkness and normal conditions, in-order to observe the number of moults (or instars) as well as the total nymphal periods. It is recorded that the food or illumination did not influence the number of moults but may extend the nymphal period.
ESTIMATION OF VARIABILITY PARAMETERS AND PATH COEFFICIENT ANALYSIS IN GRAM (Cicer arietinum L)
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Dept of Genectics And Plant Breeding, Rajasthan College of Agriculture  Udaipur 313 001, S.R MALOO , P.P SHARMA ,   Research Associate, Dept of Genectics And Plant Breeding, Rajasthan College of Agriculture  Udaipur 313 001
Published: September 2023

Twenty one diverse varieties of gram were analysed for the estimation of variability parameters and path coefficient analysis. The estimates of genotypic coefficient of variation ranged from 1.58 for days to maturity to 40-26 per cent for grain yield per plant. High genetic advance as per cent of mean coupled with high heritabilits were recorded for grain yield, number of pods per plant and number of primary branches per plant. Correlation coefficients indicated that grain yield had significant positive association with number of pods per plant, number of primary branches and 100- seed weight at both genotypic as well as phenotypic levels. The path analysis in- dicated that number of pods per plant had the highest direct effect on grain yield followed by 100-grain weight and days to flower.
STUDIES ON SYNCHRONISATION OF FLOWERING IN THE PARENTAL LINES OF SORGHUM HYBRIDS II ASSOCIATION OF WEATHER ELEMENTS WITH THE DURATION TO FLOWERING
Authors:   Department of seed  technology Tamil Nadu agricultural University Coimbatore-3, V KRISHNASAMY , K.R RAMASWAMY ,   Department of seed  technology Tamil Nadu agricultural University Coimbatore-3
Published: September 2023

The parental lines of sorghum hybrids CSH 5, CSH 6, CSH 9 and COH 2 were sown at fortnightly intervals to study the flowering behaviour Correlations were worked out between the days to (i) panicle initiation, (ii; half-bloom and (iii) from panicle initiation to half-bloom on the one hand and the weather elements viz., maximum and minimum temperature, fore-noon and after-noon relative humidity, sun shine and rainfall that prevailed during the four phases of plant growth on the other. Nature and extent of association varied among the parental lincs and also between growth phases.
STABILITY ANALYSIS OF SOME RELEASED VARIETIES, LOCAL CULTIVARS AND PROMISING CULTURES OF DRY AND SEMI-DRY PADDY.
Authors:   Agricultural Research Station,Tamilnadu Agricultural University,Kovilpatti 628 510 Tamilnadu., A AMIRTHADEVARATHINAM
Published: September 2023

A set of fifteen geno types of dry and semi-dry paddy were evaluated for stability of performance for yield and four yield components in four different environments. Stress con- ditions of moisture especially in the rainfed crops reduced the mean values, the maximum reduction being observed in productive tillers followed by plant height, grain yield, days to flowering and grains per panicle. The dry and semi-dry paddy were, in general, characteri- sed by low tillering potential. The geno type-environment interaction was significant and both the linear and non-linear components were equally important. Both TKM 9 and Poo- ngar were the high yielding genotypes with wider adaptability and high stability in addition to being specifically suitable to unfavourable environments. Kuruvaikalangiam was the best performer for all characters excepting grains per panicle for which PM 1023 was the bast performer.
EFFECT OF SEED SIZE ON SEED YIELD AND ITS ATTRIBUTES IN SOYBEAN (Glycine max (L.) MERRIL)
Authors:   Agricultural Research Station Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Bhavanisagar 638 541 Tamilnadu., D KALAVATHI , K.R RAMASAMY ,   Agricultural Research Station Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Bhavanisagar 638 541 Tamilnadu.
Published: September 2023

Studies conducted to compare 15/64", 14/64" and 13/64" retained seeds against ungraded bulk on the performance of the resultant crop indicated that the crop raised from 14/64" retained soed recorded signifantly higher values for number of pods, seeds and seed yield per plant. number of pods with double locule. pod and seed yield per plant and shelling percentage than those retained by 15/64" and 13/64" sieves as well as ungraded bulk seed.
INFLUENCE OF TIME OF SOWING, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SEED IN CLUSTER BEANS (Cyamopsis tetrasonaloba (L.) Tanb) var. Pusanavbhagar
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Dept of Seed Technology, Agricultural Research Station Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Bhavanisagar 638 541 Tamilnadu., M JAYABHARATHI
Published: September 2023

The monthly sowing experiment conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Bhavani- sagar with cv. Pusa navbhagar Cluster bean taking periodical sowings from the month of February 1986 to January 1987 closely indicated that the optimum time of sowing for maximum yield of quality seed was during the month of July. The findings were supported by the significant increase in number of pods/cinster, No. of seeds/pod, more recovery of large size seeds/seed yield and quality.
VARIETAL SUSCEPTIBILITY OF BANANAS TO THE LACE WING BUG, Stephanitis typicus DISTANT (TIRGIDAE: HEMIPTERA)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M MOHANASUNDARAM
Published: September 2023

Seventy three types of bananas belonging to different genetic groupings were screened for their susceptibility to the attack of the lace wing bus, Stephanitis typicus under field conditions during a severe outbreak of the pest under heavy insect population. Based on the population of bugs and the number of eggs inserted in the leaf tissue, the plants were classified as resistant, susceptible and highly susceptible based on the grades. assigned for symptoms, population of bugs per leaf and number of eggs per unit area. The types Jurmony, Thatillakunnan, Malakali. Padathi, Agneswar, Krishna vazhai and Kali were found to be resistant while the varieties Klueyteparod, and Manoranjitham were highly susceptible and rest of the varieties susceptible to the lace wing bug.
RATE OF FOOD CONSUMPTION IN THE PRAYING MANTIDS (DICIYOPTERA: MANTIDAE): WITH REFERENCE TO BODY AND MANDIBULAR SIZE AND OVIPOSITION CYCLE
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Government Arts College Coimbatore, U KARUPPANAN
Published: September 2023

The feeding behaviour of adult mantids Evantissa pulchra (Fabricius). Elmantis trincomaliae (Saussure). Humbertiella ceylonica Saussure and Hierodula sp has been observed. The relationships between the feeding rate and the size of the body, mandi- bles, and the interoviposition periods has been reported.
SUNFLOWER CO. 2 A NEW HIGH YIELDING STRAIN FOR TAMIL NADU
Authors:   School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, SHERIFF MOHAMED , N.M RANGASWAMY ,   School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, R APPADURAI ,   School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

An improve a surrower has been developed and released for general cultivation in Tamil Nadu. This strain possesses higher yield potential higher oil content and better tolerance to rust disease than the existing variety Ec. 68414 (K. 1.). Its duration is 87 days and is suitable for rainted and irrigated cropping.
THE ROLE OF CERCI AND OVIPOSITORS IN THE FEMALE MANTID EUANTISSA PULCHRA (FABRICIUS) (DICTYOPTERA: MANTIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Government Arts College Coimbatore, U KARUPPANAN
Published: September 2023

The functions of the corci and the ovipositors in the female montid Euantissa pulchra (Febricius) is presented.
RANIFALL BASED CROPPING SYSTEM IN DRY TRACTS OF ARUPPUKOTTAI
Authors:   Water Technology Centre,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, RM PANCHANATHAN , R KULANDAIVELU ,   Water Technology Centre,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S MOHANDASS ,   Water Technology Centre,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

The rainfall date for the years (1950-1974) relating to Aruppukottai Taluk of Ramnad district were analysed for annual, seasonal, monthly and weekly periods and results presented in this paper. The traditional practices now in practice are discussed. Based on the rainfall pattern a suitable cropping system is suggested with minimum risk in order to utilise the rainfall efficiently and raise the income of dry land farmers of the tract.
FODDER COWPEA CO. 5 FOR PROTEIN RICH FODDER
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Forage Crops, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, SUBRAMANIAN SUKANYA , A GOPALN ,   Associate Professor, Department of Forage Crops, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, P CHANDRASEKHARAN ,   Professor and Head , Department of Forage Crops, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, N.R CHANDRASEKHARAN ,   Professor and Head , Department of Forage Crops, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, S.R SREE RANGASWAMY ,   Director, School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Mutation breeding undertaken to evolve a high yielding, short duration fodder cowpea variety resulted in the identification of a mutant FCP 2 which was isolated in M5 generation of Co 1 cowpea seeds irriadiated with 30 Kr gamma rays. The mutant has a green fodder, yield potential of 18,16 t/ha in 50 to 55 days which was 32,74% higher than that of Co 1. It is high in crude Protein content and dry matter digestibility. It was released as Co 5 fodder cowpea in 1986.
EFFECT OF NPK AND FARM COMPOST ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUGARCANE
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, . DURAISAMY , P RANI PERUMAL ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S BASKARAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S MANI ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S CHELLAMUTHU ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Soil test crop response field experiments were conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Fram, Bhavenisagar on red non-calcareous soil (typic usterthent) with sugarcane CóC. 671 as test crop. The influences of N.P.K and farm compost on cane and sugar yields and quality parameters were studied. The results indicated that N, K, and farm compost appli- cation significantly influenced the cone and sugar yield while. P had no effect. Quality para- meters viz., purity, sucrose and commercial cane sugar were favourably improved by the addition of K. Nitrogen addition at lower levels slightly increased the CCS per cent where- as the other parameters were not altered.. Phosphorus and farm compost applications had not exerted any influence on quality.
VARIATION IN NODULE OCCUPANCY OF INOCULATED RHIZOBIAL STRAINS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF GROWTH IN TWO SPECIES OF LEUCAENA
Authors:   Centre of Advanced Studies in Agricultural Microbiology, Agrl. College and Res, Institute Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu, M RANGARAJAN
Published: September 2023

Nodule occupancy by different rhizobial strains in multistrain rhizobial inoculants as tested by immunofluorescent technique varied depending upon the species of Leucaena and their" growth stages. While rhizobial strain TAL 1145 dominated the nodule occupancy during all the growth stages in L. leucocephala and L. diversifolia, TAL 582 strain was an effective strain only on 50 th day and TAL 82 was least effective in all the growth stages in both species of Leucaena, Irrespective of the rhizobial strains used in the inoculants, L. leuco- cephala produced cylindrical coralloid and large sized nodules mostly on taproot, while L. diversifolia produced small effective spherical nodules mostly on secondary roots. The rhizobial strain TAL 1145 increased the root length three to four folds when compared to control in both the species of Leucaena. Irrespective of the rhizobial strains. L. diversifolia exhibited higher nitrogenase activity than L leucocephala,
EFFECT OF NITROGEN, ZINC AND IRON ON THE DIGESTIBILITY AND YIELD OF DIGESTIBLE DRY MATTER OF BN 2 GRASS.
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science  Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M GOVINDASWAMY , T.S MANICKAM ,   Dept.of Soil Science  Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

The men In vitro digestibility of BN 2 grass increased significantly over control from 42.21 to 47.01 per cent with N application at 150 kg N/ha. The increases were in the order of 5, 3, 8,8 and 11.4 per cent over control. 50,100 and 150 kg N/ha respectively applied after each cut. Application of ZnSO, at 5.0 kg/ha/ cut increased the digestibility over control from 44.47 to 45.74 per cent, The highest yield of digestible dry matter (35.50 t/ha) was obtained with 150 kg N/ha. Application of N at 50,100 and 150 kg/ha increased the yield by 82.7, 51.6 and 55.5 per cent over control respectively. The physical optimum dose of N worked for this parameter was 139.2 kg N/ha/cut. Application of ZnSO, et 5.0 kg/na increased the yield by 13.4 per cent over control. The study indicated the benefical role of N and Zn in improving the feed value of the fodder obtained.
A FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES E A BNCC: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS NA PREPARAÇÃO DOS EDUCADORES PARA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO NO CURRÍCULO
Authors: Felipe Joyce Nascimento , Ribeiro Helena Maria , Beleza Erika Martins , Passos Luiz Marcelo , Generino André Luiz Sousa de Andrade
Published: September 2023

A formação de professores envolve um conjunto complexo de desafios e perspectivas que merecem ser discutidos e analisados com profundidade. É preciso, no entanto, analisar como a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) têm impacto nas bases legais educacionais, bem como nos currículos norteadores da educação brasileira. Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e o atual currículo brasileiro, analisando os obstáculos enfrentados pelos educadores durante o processo de implementação da BNCC no currículo brasileiro, bem como destacar as estratégias e iniciativas que estão sendo adotadas para superar esses desafios. Foi realizada revisão bibliográfica, em que foram pesquisados autores da área e trazidas algumas das principais discussões que norteiam o tema proposto. Ao compreender as dificuldades enfrentadas e explorar as estratégias adotadas junto ao currículo, é possível identificar caminhos para fortalecer a preparação dos educadores, visando uma educação de qualidade, que proporcione aos estudantes as aprendizagens essenciais preconizadas pela BNCC. A formação adequada dos educadores é um fator determinante para a efetivação de uma educação de qualidade, inclusiva e alinhada com as demandas da sociedade atual.
METODOLOGIA ATIVA APRENDIZAGEM BASEADA EM PROJETOS - PBL
Authors: Meroto Monique Bolonha das Neves , Veríssimo Adriana Carla de Araújo , Melo Vanessa Carolina Gomes de , Fernandes Lucelena Maria , Franco Neto Inácio Muniz
Published: September 2023

Este artigo enfatiza que o processo de ensino aprendizagem não consegue mais atender as vantagens do ensino tradicionalista, em que o educador é o detentor do conhecimento e o transmissor aos seus alunos de forma inerte. Os alunos passam por mudanças comportamentais exigindo que os professores levem para as salas de aula novas
metodologias para a construção do conhecimento, de forma mais desafiadora e reflexiva. As Metodologias Ativas de Aprendizagem tornam as aulas mais dinâmicas, colocando o
aluno no centro do aprendizado e o professor como mediador, aprendendo juntamente com os alunos. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho é o de demonstrar e aplicar a Metodologia Ativa Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (PBL) como ferramenta em tecnologia, no intuito de evidenciar a eficiência do método para o processo de ensino-
aprendizagem. A conclusão do trabalho demonstra que os objetivos foram alcançados e que o método é eficiente, tanto na possibilidade de aquisição de conhecimentos como na posição de uma metodologia moderna. O trabalho conta com uma abordagem e reflexão a respeito da Metodologia Ativa – Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos; sobre os desafios encontrados e enfrentados pelos docentes para que essa prática se concretize, características necessárias que o docente precisa ter para aplicar a prática. Os objetivos propostos foram alcançados por meio do emprego da metodologia de pesquisa de natureza qualitativa de cunho bibliográfico, na finalidade de identificar, analisar as disposições e perspectivas contidas na abordagem do tema proposto, fornecendo, assim, subsídios na resolução dos problemas elencados pelos professores.
XII Encontro Científico do Grupo Pesquisas & Publicações - GPs
Authors: Pinto Ricardo Figueiredo , Pinto Victória Baía , Palheta Éder do Vale
Published: September 2023

Chegamos ao XII Encontro Científico do Grupo de Pesquisas & Publicações – GPs, e a XV Caminhada – “Caminhando para a saúde” em parceria com a editora Conhecimento & Ciência - C&C, e nele estamos lançando mais um e-book interdisciplinar contendo um rico material acadêmico e científico para todos os interessados, especialmente os participantes do XII Encontro.
Este e-book lançado neste evento presencial e online conta com a participação de autores e coautores, de acadêmicos de vários cursos de graduação, assim como mestrandos e doutorandos dos cursos de Ciências da Educação, Saúde Pública e Administração de Empresas da Faculdade Interamericana de Ciências Sociais-FICS de Assunção no Paraguai, bem como de diversos profissionais oriundos de vários estados brasileiros.
Estamos lançando este e-book neste primeiro dia do evento, o qual trás cinco eixos temáticos Educação, Saúde, Empreendedorismo, Inovação e Tecnologia. Neste e-book contamos com a participação de mais de 40 profissionais e acadêmicos, em vinte capítulos distribuídos em mais de trezentas páginas, e projetos de pesquisa, que trazem suas contribuições a partir de seus projetos e pesquisas em andamento e finalizadas, todos no intuito de contribuir com a sociedade por meio de investigações científicas.
Os integrantes do GPs, instituição promotora, e a editora Conhecimento & Ciência-C&C, instituição realizadora, do referido evento, bem como na produção deste e-book, entendem que estamos no caminho certo à alcançar seus propósitos, metas e objetivos, e neste sentido já estamos empenhados na organização do próximo evento a ser realizado no mês de dezembro de 2023.
Finalmente queremos agradecer a todos os autores e coautores que nos confiaram os resultados dos seus trabalhos em compartilhar com a sociedade em geral, por meio do XII Encontro Científico do GPs e deste livro, com isso convidamos a todos a aproveitarem ao máximo o conteúdo desta obra, bem como a socializar entre seus pares, amigos, colegas profissionais e acadêmicos este e-book.
Nature of senior high school chemistry students’ alternative conceptions in organic qualitative analysis
Authors: Anim-Eduful Benjamin , Adu-Gyamfi Kenneth
Published: September 2023

Chemical analysis is one of the important areas in learning chemistry as it inculcates in students the spirit of deductive reasoning enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge acquired in practical problems. Organic qualitative analysis (OQA) offers students the opportunity for identification of unknown organic chemicals in substances including toxic substances. Students’ alternative conceptions in OQA have been reported in the literature with the nature of the alternative conceptions yet to be investigated. Thus, this study investigated the nature of students’ alternative conceptions in OQA using a four-tier diagnostic test instrument. With the use of a cross-sectional survey design, 345 senior high chemistry students were randomly selected to participate in the study. The quantitative data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed the nature of students’ alternative conceptions in OQA as significant and genuine. The study, therefore, recommended to chemistry teachers and educators to help not only diagnose students’ alternative conceptions but also explore the nature of their alternative conceptions as this helps in selecting more effective instructional teaching strategies that cause conceptual changes in students to help improve their conceptualization of abstract chemistry concepts.
Prognostic factors of first-ever stroke patients in suburban Malaysia by comparing regression models
Authors: Wan-Arfah Nadiah , Muzaimi Mustapha , Naing Nyi Nyi , Subramaniyan Vetriselvan , Wong Ling Shing , Selvaraj Siddharthan
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare regression models based on the parameter estimates of prognostic factors of mortality in first-ever stroke patients.

Methods: A retrospective study among 432 first-ever stroke patients admitted to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia, was carried out. Patient’s medical records were extracted using a standardized data collection sheet. The statistical analyses used for modelling the prognostic factors of mortality were Cox proportional hazards regression, multinomial logistic regression, and multiple logistic regression.

Results: A total of 101 (23.4%) events of death were identified and 331 patients (76.6%) were alive. Despite using three different statistical analyses, the results were very similar in terms of five major aspects of parameter estimates, namely direction, estimation, precision, significance, and magnitude of risk assessment. It was reported slightly better in Cox proportional hazards regression model, especially in terms of the precision of the results.

Conclusions: Given that this study had compared the findings from three different types of advanced statistical methods, this research has clearly yielded that with data of high quality, the selection of appropriate statistical method should not be a worrisome problem for researchers who may not be of expertise in the field of medical statistics.
Association between PNPLA3 and TM6SF2 gene polymorphisms and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients in Kazakhstan
Authors: Amirkulova Ainura , Derbissalina Gulmira , Benberin Valeriy , Shanazarov Nasrulla , Abildinova Gulshara , Kozhakhmet Doskhan , Katchman Helena
Published: September 2023

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing burden on a global scale and considered as the most common liver disease of the 21st century, affecting both adults and children. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in the field of liver diseases have made a significant contribution to the understanding of genetic background for NAFLD development. Targeted genes like PNPLA3 and TM6SF2 showed some relationship with the steatosis and hepatocellular carcinoma within NAFLD patients. In this study, we tried to analyze the frequency of PNPLA3 and TM6SF2 gene polymorphisms and their relationship to changes in instrumental and laboratory markers, the composition of the gut microbiome, the development and progression of NAFLD stage in Kazakhstan.

Materials and methods: 39 individuals were involved in this study, including 18 men and 21 women: patients with a history of heavy alcohol consumption (>20 g/day) and other specific diseases such as hepatitis B and C virus infection, etc. were excluded. The diagnosis was established based on the results of clinical assessment and laboratory-instrumental results. The microbiome composition of the large intestine was studied by semiconductor sequencing of the bacterial genome using biochips. The degree of steatosis and liver fibrosis were evaluated by fibroscanning on fibroscan touch 502. Genotyping of PNPLA3 and TM6SF2 were carried out by PCR.

Results: According to PNPLA3 genotyping: 21 patients (53.85%) were C/G, 7 (17.95%) were C/C and 11 (28.20%) were G/G. Within analyzed variables, GGT showed statistically significant difference among nucleotide variability with p-value of 0.012. Other parameters within metabolic panel also showed statistically significant difference between groups, namely, total cholesterol (p=0.036) and LDL (p=0.006). Genotyping of TM6SF2 includes 24 patients (61.54%) with C/C, 15 (38.46%) with C/T and 0 with T/T. The relationship between TM6SF2 liver function test results showed no statistically significant differences between groups. All other parameters including gut microbiome analysis are not statistically significant.

Conclusions: In this study, C/G genotype possesses the highest risk and GGT along with LDL were the statistically significant parameter between them in PNPLA3 gene. TM6SF2 and gut microbiome analysis did not reveal any statistically significant differences. Additional studies with larger sample size are recommended to obtain for more detailed and sensitive results.
Efficiency of understanding some mathematical problems by means of Pascal’s triangle
Authors: Aliu Arta , Rexhepi Shpetim , Iseni Egzona
Published: September 2023

Various features have been found hidden in the Pascal triangle. In this paper, some very well-known properties of the Pascal triangle will be presented, as well as the properties related to different extensions of the triangle, namely the Pascal pyramid. Given that in the textbooks of the tenth grade, respectively in the school, where we realised the research but also in general in other schools, the importance of the Pascal triangle is not at the right level, then in this paper it has been shown very well that many different exercises in mathematics. The purpose of this paper is to look at the difference and importance of explaining mathematical units against units that students do not have knowledge of, namely the explanation of Pascal’s triangle in the efficiency of solutions to various mathematical exercises. This research is mainly based on descriptive and quantitative method, while research instruments are two tests. From the study of Pascal’s triangle, many solutions of problems in mathematics emerged through this triangle, starting from the binomial formula, the extension of the binomial formula, and the combinatorics as well as the probability. So the students realized that Pascal’s triangle enables the solution of all these exercises in an easier and more understandable way and this also came from the results of two tests. Also, the students were open and motivated for the idea of ​​using Pascal’s triangle for other exercises but what now remains for them to find other possible solutions to the exercises through Pascal’s triangle.