bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synthesis and evaluation of high oleic hybrids in relation to oil quality and seed yield in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Authors: I S TILAK  , B KISAN  , I SHANKER GOUD
Published: October 2023

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the most important oilseed crops of the world. Oils with high oleic content maintain oil oxidative stability and better dietary properties for customers. Such oils are known to help in reducing the cholesterol level and prevent heart diseases. In this study, 49 sunflower hybrids were synthesized using seven CMS and seven restorer lines and evaluated along with check hybrid RSFH-1, during 2015-16 at Main Agricultural Research Station, UAS, Raichur. Among parents, four CMS lines had 60-79 per cent oleic acid and four restorer parents had 66 to 85 per cent oleic acid. Out of the 49 hybrids evaluated, two hybrids, CMS-3109A x RHA-1390 (82.01%) and CMS-3114A x RHA-64NB (81.29%), exhibited higher oleic acid proportion., and these two hybrids also showed higher seed yield per plant, high oil content, high test weight and early maturity.
Efficacy of different chemical and non chemical approaches for management of Broomrape in Indian Mustard
Authors: RAMAN SHARMA  , AMARJEET  , S S PUNIA  , BIKRAM SINGH  , ABHILASH
Published: October 2023

Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) is infested with a parasitic weed, Egyptian broomrape (Phelipancheaegyptiaca), threatening its production in south-western parts ofHaryana. Afield experiment was conducted to study the effect of broomrape control treatments on the growth rate, number of days to 50% flowering and siliqua initiation, primary branches, secondary branches and grain yield of Indian mustard. The crop growth rate, number of primary and secondary branches and the grain yield were higher when supplied with 125% of recommended fertilizer (N & P) + foliar spray of glyphosate at 25 and 50 g/ha + 1.0% solution of (NH4)2SO4 at 25 and 55 DAS, respectively. This was followed by foliar spray of glyphosate at 25 and 50 g/ha + 1.0% (NH4)2SO4 at 25 and 55 DAS, respectively. The broomrape control treatments had no significant effect the relative growth rate and number of days to 50% flowering.
Sabour Tisi-1: High yielding linseed variety (Linum usitatissimum L.) for utera condition suitable for north eastern zone of India
Authors: RAM BALAK PRASAD NIRALA  , SHIVASANKAR ACHARYA  , AMARENDRA KUMAR
Published: October 2023

A pure line variety, Sabour Tisi-1 (BAUP 101) was developed and evaluated in AICRP on linseed trials from 2013-14 to 2015-16. Average seed yield of Sabour Tisi-1 (BAUP101) was 686 kg per ha, which was 27.75% and 142.40% higher yield than the national check, T397 and zonal check, R552, respectively. Similarly, the oil yield was 196 kg per ha which was 20.25% and 80.46% higher oil yield than the national check (T397) and zonal check (R552) respectively. Varietal Identification Committee of ICAR identified Sabour Tisi-1 (BAUP 101) in 2016 for utera condition of zone II ofIndia comprising the states ofBihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assamand Uttar Pradesh excluding Bundelkhand. This variety has been recommended for release and notification (Central Varieties) by Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards, notification and release of varieties for agricultural Crops, Governmentof India, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and published in the Gazette of India.
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) in the rice fallow environment - a critical appraisal
Authors: K RAMESH  , P RATNAKUMAR  , C HARISUDAN  , S BHASKAR  , A VISHNUVARDHAN REDDY
Published: October 2023

Rice fallow sesame in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and to a limited extent in eastern Indian states, is an opportunity for horizontal expansion of sesame area and its production in the country.The productivity of sesame remains abysmally low as compared to the world average and research efforts needs to be focused to enhance the productivity of this crop which has a huge potential for export. Unlike rice fallow pulses cultivation, sesame cultivation needs concerted efforts to enhance its productivity in rice fallows. This review critically appraises the rice fallow environments in general, determinants of sesame production in this fragile environment and efforts needed for the successful area expansion of sesame crop in the country.
Studies on the effect of various priming treatments for quality seed production in sesame cv. VRI 1
Authors: M PRAKASH  , G SATHIYA NARAYANAN  , B S R V SAI PRADEEP KUMAR
Published: October 2023

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.; Pedaliaceae) is one of the oldest oil seed crops grown widely in tropical and subtropical areas for its edible oil, proteins, vitamins, and amino acids. Quality seeds along with other improved package of practices play a vital role in improving productivity of crops under rainfed condition. Different techniques are used to enhance vigour of the plants and crop yield of which, seed priming is the simple and suitable technique to increase germination, emergence and establishment. Hence, the present investigation was carried out to study the effect of various seed priming treatments on quality seed production in sesame cv. VRI 1. The seeds of sesame were given with various priming treatments i.e., priming with GA3 @ 100 ppm, IAA @ 100 ppm, MnSO4 @ 0.5, FeSO4 @ 0.5%, KCl @ 0.5%, prosopis leaf extract @ 2%, pungam leaf extract @ 2%, arappu leaf extract @ 2%, tamarind leaf extract @ 2% and nochi leaf extract @ 2%. Seeds treated with just water acted as control. All the treated seeds were evaluated for the initial quality characteristics and field performance. Among the treatments, it was found that prosopis leaf extract treatment @ 2%  registered higher values for initial seed qualities. In field evaluation also, prosopis leaf extract treatment @ 2% recorded higher growth, physiological and yield parameters in sesame cv. VRI 1.
Evaluation of conservation tillage practices for enhancing productivity of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under rice fallow environment of Odisha
Authors: K RAMESH  , D PATEL  , A MAHAPATRA  , S N JENA
Published: October 2023

Field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of conservation tillage (reduced, minimum and zero tillage) and conventional tillage with three hybrids (DRSH-1, KBSH-44, MSFH-17) and three fertility levels (50% RDF,100% RDF and 150% RDF) on productivity of sunflower. Zero tillage recorded highest growth parameters, yield attributing characters and seed yield (1.91 t/ha), stover yield (4.36 t/ha) and oil yield (0.73 t/ha). Crop grown under zero tillage conditions was taller (165.7 cm), had more number of leaves/plant (30.3) and accumulated more dry matter (565 g/m2). Among the hybrids, KBSH-44 recorded the highest seed yield (1.81 t/ha), stover yield (4.22 t/ha)and oil yield (0.70 t/ha). Sunflower fertilized with 150% RDF recorded significantly highest seed yield (2.09 t/ha), stover yield (5.0 t/ha) and oil yield (0.81 t/ha) as well as the highest values of yield attributing characters which were promoted by the better growth attributing characters. Sunflower hybrids under zero tillage fertilized with 150% RDF (90:120:90 kg N: P2O5: K2O/ha) found most remunerative under rice fallow environment.
Correlation and path coefficient analysis of seed yield and yield related characters in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: S R KUMHAR  , BABITA KUMARI  , SUSHILA SIROHI
Published: October 2023

Correlation and path analysis were carried out to determine the effects of various traits as components of seed yield in 40 sesame genotypes. The genotypes were evaluated in RBD with three replications during kharif 2018 at the Research Farm of Agricultural Research Station, Agriculture University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Analysis of variance exhibited significant difference for all the characters suggesting the presence of inherent genetic variations among the genotypes studied. Correlation among the traits revealed that seed yield/plant was positively associated with number of capsules/plant, capsule bearing length, harvest index and number of primary branches at both genotypic and phenotypic levels, while, non-significant correlation with days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height (cm), number of seeds per capsule and 1000-seed weight. The path coefficient analysis of different characters contributing towards seed yield/plant showed positive direct effect by number of capsules/plant. Capsule bearing length, harvest index, number of primary branches/plant, 1000-seed weight, plant height and days to 50% flowering showed considerable positive direct effect on seed yield. Indirect positive effect showed by days to 50% flowering via number of primary branches at genotypic level. These results indicated that number of primary branches/plant, number of capsules/plant, capsule bearing length and harvest index are the principal yield components, and selection for these traits may be useful in improving seed yield in sesame.
Evaluation of nutrient expert - a decision support tool through SSNM in soybean
Authors: C M KHANDA  , ANSHUMAN NAYAK  , S K MOHANTY  , B S NAYAK  , SUBHASHREE DAS  , N MANDI
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was carried out during kharif seasons of 2017-18 and 2018-19 in AICRP on Soybean at Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station of OUAT, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha to evaluate the effectiveness ofsite specific nutrient management(SSNM)in soybean usingNutrient Expert, a decision support tool. Seven treatments comprising of T1: SSNM(NE) (25:23:19 kg N:P2O5 :K2O/ha), T2: T1-N omission (0:23:19 kg N:P2O5:K2O/ha), T3: T1-P omission (25:0:19 kg N:P2O5:K2O/ha), T4: T1-K omission (25:23:0 kg N:P2O5:K2O/ha), T5: RDF (25:100:50:50kg N:P2O5 :K2O:S /ha), T6: Farmers practice (20:20:20 kg N:P2O5 :K2O/ha) and T7: Absolute control (No fertilizer) were tried in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Recommended dose of fertilizer (25:100:50:50 kg N:P2O5 :K2O:S/ha) recorded maximum seed yield ofsoybean (1465 kg/ha) which was at par with application of fertilizer based on site specific nutrient management [SSNM (NE) 25:23:19 kg N:P2O5:K2O/ha] with seed yield of 1352 kg/ha. Yield data from the omission plot treatments suggested that N is the most important major nutrient for enhancing the seed yield of soybean followed by P and K. There was 28.1% reduction in seed yield when N was omitted from SSNM (NE). Omission of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassiumapplication from SSNM (NE) recorded 33.7, 25.1 and 21.7% reduction in seed yield, respectively, as compared to application ofNPKS (RDF). Application ofRDF earned higher gross return to an extent of 8% and 28% over SSNM (NE) and Farmers Practice, respectively, whereas, net return (`13271/ha) and return/rupee invested (1.49) were higher in SSNM (NE).
Development of web-based system for soybean insect pests management
Authors: SAVITA KOLHE  , AMAR NATH SHARMA
Published: October 2023

The paper describes the development of a web-based system for identification of soybean insects and their management. It presents the system design, development methodology, functionality and utility of the system. The user interface of the system is developed using ASP.NET and backend using SQL. It is designed using responsive web design so that the users can easily use the system on different devices with variable screen sizes-Desktops, Laptops, iPads, Tablets and Mobile phones. The system is accessible from the institute website https://iisrindore.icar.gov.in. It is very useful for farmers in taking right decision at right time in their fields. The users could identify the insects correctly with the image-based identification interface. The information in Hindi language will help farmers to easily understand the contents. The systemwas evaluated on eight user interface design features on 1-10 point scale. The overall average rating was more than 8 points indicating that most ofthe evaluators were satisfied with the user interface. It served as an effective IT tool for farmers to take appropriate and timely measures to minimize field losses due to insect attack.
Fat quality of ready to eat foods without nutritional label from unorganized sector
Authors: APARNA KUNA  , M SREEDHAR  , C H JAGAN  , D SHARANYA RANI  , M BHAGYAMMA  , V SANDHYA
Published: October 2023

The aimofthis studywas to investigate total fat and fatty acid composition in processed foods fromunorganized sector (without nutritional labels), with emphasis on trans fatty acid (TFA) content. A total of 41 products, dividedinto 5 categories, viz., salted snack foods (n=9), sweets (n=7), street foods (n=10), meal items (n=4) baked foods (n=11) were sampled for estimation of fatty acid composition. Results indicate mean total fat content in all foodsranged between 16.88 to 30.64%, with high saturated (36.14 to 58.20%) and trans fat content (1.18 to 3.40%). Palmitic acid (C16:0) was the highest fatty acid varying between 17.01% - 46.80% in all the processed foods, followed by Oleic acid (C18:2, n6cis). Elaidic acid (C18:1, n9trans), Linolelidic acid (C18:2, n6trans) and Vaccenic acid (C18:1, n11trans) were the trans fatty acids found in 93% of all the foods estimated. The quality of fats in most of the foods analyzed was found to be unhealthy due to high TFA content, which is a possible contributing risk factor for diet-related non-communicable diseases, and the consumers are unaware of the fat quality due to absenceof nutritional labels.
Diverse sources of resistance to different biotic stresses in elite groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes
Authors: K GOPALAKRISHNA NAIDU  , A MOHAMMAD SALEEM  , U ROOPA  , H L NADAF  , P S TIPPANNAVAR
Published: October 2023

Groundnut, an important oilseed crop which is affected by many biotic and abiotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses, late leafspot (LLS), rust and Spodoptera litura, are important in terms of their effect on reduction in yield. In the present study, forty-four elite genotypes of groundnut were assessed for their reaction to Spodoptera litura, late leafspot and rust at a hot spot location. Three genotypes viz., DSG 1 (Virginia runner), Dh 216 (Spanish bunch) and ICGV 93468 (Virginia bunch) were resistant to Spodoptera litura having less than 10% leaf damage whereas, six genotypes viz., MG 8 dwarf, ICGV 05155, ICGV 87165, ICGV 87846, ICGV 06146 and JG (thin shell) were resistant to late leaf spot with <4 field disease score and nine genotypes were promising to rust by scoring <4 field disease score. There was a negative correlation between resistance to different stresses and maturity or productivity parameters. These genotypes belong to different botanical varieties of groundnut and hence can be effectively used for incorporation ofresistance into varieties ofspecific botanical group. Among all the elite genotypes, ICGV 06146 had significantly higher pod yield/plant (23.2g) in addition to exhibiting resistance to late leaf spot and rust.
Effects of process parameters on recovery and quality of groundnut oil
Authors: GUNDEEP KAUR  , GAGANDEEP KAUR SIDHU
Published: October 2023

In the present study effects of particle size and heat treatment on recovery and quality of groundnut oil was determined. Various physico-chemical parameters viz., colour, density, iodine value, peroxide value and saponification value were determined using standard methods. The results revealed that size reduction of groundnut kernels increased the oil yield, but it deteriorated the quality of oil, whereas heat treatment (60°C for 1 h), improved the oil yield as well as quality. The oil yield was highest (48.14%) for finely ground kernels with heat treatment and was lowest for whole kernels without heat treatment (35.20%). The saponification value, iodine and peroxide value of oil extracted from the whole kernels with heat treatment was found to be the minimum 106.34 mg KOH/g, 99.24 mg I2/g oil and 0.65 M eq/kg respectively. The maximum value of oleic acid content and linoleic acid content of 51.39% and 31.44% was found in the oil sample of raw groundnut kernels with heat treatment respectively. It was observed that the groundnut oil extracted fromwhole kernels with heat treatment (60°C for 1 h) is superior in quality in terms of colour, fatty acid composition with a comparatively longer shelf life and resistance to rancidity and oxidation.
Yield, nutrient uptake and economics of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) influenced by nutrient doses and planting geometry under new alluvial zone of West Bengal
Authors: DHIMAN MUKHERJEE
Published: October 2023

Field experiments were conducted during 2017-19 to study the effect of different doses of nutrients and planting geometries on the performance ofIndian mustard under new alluvial zone ofWest Bengal. The field experiment was conducted in split plot design with three replications, having twenty treatment combinations of five nutrient doses in main plot and four crop geometries in subplot. Seed yield (1751 kg/ha) of Indian mustard with 75:50:50 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively (125 % RDF) was at par with 60:40:40 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively i.e. 100% RDF (1674 kg/ha) and 90:60:60 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively i.e. 150 % RDF (1733 kg/ha) andsignificantly higher than 45:30:30 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively i.e. 75 % RDF. Application of 90:60:60 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively registered 42.5 % more stover yield over 45:30:30 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha,respectively and was significantly superior to all lower doses of nutrients. Application of 45:30:30 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively resulted in higher oil content than other nutrient doses. Highest protein content obtained with the 75:50:50 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively was significantly higher than 30:20:20 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively and 45:30:30 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively. Highest oil and protein yield registered with application of 75:50:50 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively were at par with the 60:40:40 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively and 90:60:60 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively for oil yield and 90:60:60 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively for protein yield. Economics revealed that application of 75:50:50 kg N, P2O5 and K2O/ha, respectively gave maximum net return (` 43,250/ha) and B:C ratio of 3.01. The highest seed yield obtained with the 25 x 20 cm spacing (1644 kg/ha) was significantly higher than all other treatments of planting geometry. This treatment registered 24.2 % more seed yield over 25 x 15 cm planting geometry. Plant spacing of 25 x 20 cm registered more stover yield and showed parity with 30 x 15 cm spacing. Closer spacing (25 x 20 cm and 25 x 15 cm) resulted in significantly higher oil content over all other crop geometries. Planting geometry of 25 x 20 cm registered highest oil yield and was comparable only with 30 x 15 cm. However, highest protein yield observed with the 30 x 30 cm spacing was on par with 25 x 20 cm and 30 x 20 cm plant spacing. Plant spacing of 25 x 20 cm gave highest net return (`43,260). However, maximum benefit: cost ratio (3.51) was recorded with the plant spacing of 30 x 15 cm.
Co-integration of major soybean markets in India
Authors: R VIJAYA KUMARI  , SREENIVAS AKULA  , RAMAKRISHNA GUNDU  , VENKATESH PANASA
Published: October 2023

This study tested long-run spatial market integration between price pairs of soybean in five major markets viz., Indore, Nagpur, Kota, Bidar and Nizamabad of the India by adopting important econometric tools like Johansen's multivariate Co-integration approach, Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF), Granger causality test, and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). The study has confirmed the presence of co-integration, implying the five years price association among the markets. To get the additional evidence as to whether and in which direction price transmission is occurring between the market pairs, Granger causality test was used, which confirmed Indore to be the price-determining market. Indore was found comparativelymore efficient asit showed most bidirectional causal relations with other markets. The results showed that Indore market influenced the prices in the other two major markets i.e., Nagpur and Kota.
Effect of phosphorus fertilization and molybdenum seed treatment on yield and economics of soybean
Authors: T SPANDANA  , K BHANU REKHA  , S N SUDHAKARA BABU
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was carried out on Alfisols during rainy season 2015 at CollegeFarm, College ofAgriculture, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana to find the effect of soil application of phosphorus fertilizer and molybdenum seed treatment on soybean. Results revealed that soil application of 60 kg P2O5 recorded significantly higher yield attributes (seeds/pod), N uptake by seed (117.0 kg/ha), protein content (41.0 %), seed yield (1784 kg/ha) besides higher gross (` 59,220/ha), net returns (` 39,520/ha) and B:C ratio (3.0). Similarly seed treatment with molybdenum@ 6 g/kg registered higher yield attributes (seeds/pod), N uptake by seed (101.6 kg/ha), protein content (40.2 %), seed yield (1572 kg/ha) apart from gross, net returns and B:C ratio (` 49,872/ha, ` 31,892/ha and 2.78) respectively.
Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur on growth, yield and quality of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.]
Authors: ZALAK Y CHAUHAN  , D K PATEL  , C K PATEL
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was carried out at Agronomy Instructional Farm, Chimanbhai Patel College of Agriculture, Sardarkrushinagar DantiwadaAgriculturalUniversity,Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat during the winter 2018-19 to study the effect of different nutrient levels on growth, yield and quality of Indian mustard. Twelve treatment combinations viz., three levels of nitrogen (50, 75 and 100 kg N/ha), two levels of phosphorus (50 and 75 kg P2O5/ha) and two levels of sulphur (40 and 60 kg S/ha) were evaluated as per randomized block design in three replications. Soil of the experimental field was loamy sand in texture, low in organic carbon (0.18 %) and available nitrogen (171 kg/ha), medium in available P2O5 (37.2 kg/ha) and low in available sulphur (6.8 kg/ha) with soil pH of 7.3. Application of 75 kg N/ha along with 50 kg P2O5 /ha and 40 kg S/ha resulted in higher seed yield, oil and protein content, as well as net returns.
Screening of elite lines of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) against major diseases
Authors: A SANGEETHA  , K SUBRAHMANIYAN  , B MEENA  , KAILASHNARAYAN GUPTA
Published: October 2023

Powdery mildew, Alternaria 1eaf spot, root rot and phyllody are the major diseases affecting the cultivation of sesame. Twenty entries under Initial Varietal Trial (IVT) and seven entries under Advanced Varietal Trial (AVT) were screened against important diseases of sesame under field (sick plot) conditions. In IVT entries, the diseasesseverityofroot rot ranged between 21.13% (IVT-20-14) to 62.03% (IVT-20-13) and the susceptible check VRI-1 recorded the disease severity of 66.13%. Incidence of phyllody ranged between 13.0% to 20.9%. The check variety VRI-1 recorded 24.3% disease incidence. Powdery mildew incidence ranged between 0 to 2 grade and Alternaria leaf spot incidence ranged from 1 to 3 grade. Among the seven AVT entries screened under sick plot conditions, root rot incidence ranged between 12.1% (AVT-20-4) to 35.2% (AVT-20-7). The susceptible check varietyVRI-1 recorded 67.0 % root rot incidence. Phyllody disease incidence in these entries ranged between 9.7% to 15.8% whereas the susceptible check variety VRI-1 recorded 22.4% incidence.
Determinants of adaptation practices to climate change: insights from soybean growers in Central India
Authors: B U DUPARE  , PURUSHOTTAM SHARMA  , S D BILLORE
Published: October 2023

The study analyzed the determinants of adaptation practices of soybean growers toward climate change in Central India using primary data collected through household survey from 280 soybean growers. The influence of a set of explanatory variables on each of the different adaptation strategies was simultaneously modeled using multivariate probit analysis. The most widely practiced adaptation measure was change in the variety (71% farmers) followed by the change in time of farm operations and crop change or crop diversification. To cope with the insect-pest and disease attack on the crops, farmers adopted resistant varieties to minimize the cost of chemicalspray. More than one-third of the sampled farmers practiced change in input application, while soil and water management practices were practiced by nearly 28% of the farmers. Analysis of results indicated that the change in varieties of crops is significantly more likely to be adopted by households with larger family size, higher involvement in extension activities, having a tractor, higher educated head of household. Households with higher family income, possessing mobile phones and other infrastructure are more likely to adopt the change in varieties, whereas farmers having highersocial participation, extension contact, larger land holding, and belonging to ethnicorigin other than scheduled caste or scheduled tribe do not necessarily do so. The government should frame out policiestowardsthe promotion oftechnological and institutional measuressuitable to various categories offarmers so that the adaptation strategies could be helpful in maintaining and/or increasing the sustainability of the production systems.
Studies on host range of Alternaria spp. causing blight disease in linseed
Authors: H H ASMA  , K AJITHKUMAR  , A S SAVITHA  , S T YENJERAPPA  , M R GOVINDAPPA  , D KRISHNAMURTHY
Published: October 2023

Alternaria blight is one of the most serious diseases of linseed caused by different Alternaria spp. The genus Alternaria Nees ex Fr. is widely distributed all over the world and is represented by a number of species. The genus occupies a prime position and is significantly important as its members are well known in causing wide spread diseases of economic plants such as cereals, oilseed crops, spices, vegetables and ornamentals. The studies on host range of Alternaria spp. revealed that the pathogen was unable to infect any of the crop plants taken for study under the pot conditions but showed mycelial growth on all the crops tested through detached leaf technique under laboratory condition. The maximum mycelial growth of Alternaria spp. was noticed on carrot grass (9.56 mm) followed by groundnut (8.82 mm), whereas, minimum mycelial growth was observed on sesame (2.52 mm). Therefore, based on this host range test, it can be concluded that Alternaria spp., infecting linseed may also be pathogenic to other hosts only under controlled and favourable conditions.
Genetic analysis and diversity studies in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: S R KUMHAR  , RAJANI BISEN
Published: October 2023

Genetic variability, path coefficient and diversitywere studied using 56 genotypes ofsesame [Sesamum indicum (L.)] in RBD with three replications at Agricultural Research Station, Mandor, Jodhpur during kharif 2019. The mean squares for all the characters were significant indicating the presence of wide genetic variability. The high magnitudes of PCV and GCV for seed yield and moderate values for primary branches/plant depicted the presence of high amount of variation. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance for seed yield suggesting that it could be improved through direct selection due to predominant additive variation. High heritability with moderate genetic advance as 5% of mean were observed for plant height and 1000 seed weight indicating the influence of non-additive gene action in the expression ofthese traits. Correlation coefficient analysis showed that seed yield had significant positive association with number of capsules/plant followed by 1000 seed weight and oil content at both genotypic and phenotypic level. Path coefficient analysis revealed that number of capsules/plant possess the highest positive direct effect (0.473) followed by 1000 seed weight (0.432) and plant height (0.313) on seed yield, which suggested that during selection more emphasis should be given to these characters to develop a desirable plant type. In the diversity study, the maximum intra-cluster distance was estimated in cluster-VIII (11.77) followed by cluster-VI (10.74), cluster-I (8.94), cluster-II (8.76), cluster-III (7.11) and cluster-IV (5.12) indicating wide genetic variability within the genotypes of these six clusters. The maximum inter-cluster distance was estimated between cluster-III and VIII (69.10) followed by cluster-III and IV (62.33) and cluster-III and VI (62.24), suggesting wide diversity between genotypes of these clusters.
Role of phosphorus and molybdenum on root growth, nodulation and nutrient uptake of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]
Authors: T SPANDANA  , K BHANU REKHA  , S N SUDHAKARA BABU
Published: October 2023

A field investigation was carried out during kharif 2015 to study the response of soybean to phosphorus and molybdenum nutrition. Results revealed that the interaction effect of phosphorus application (60 kg P2O5/ha) and molybdenumseed treatment @ 6 g/kg seed recorded significantly higher vigourindex-I (2305), vigour index- II (90), root length (21.26 cm), root volume (12.70 cm3), effective nodules/plant (37), nodule dry weight (50.73 mg), oil content (19.43 %) and molybdenum uptake by seed (4.10 g/ha). The leghaemoglobin content was highest (249 mg/g fresh weight) with P application @ 60 kg/ha and it was unaffected due to Mo seed treatment and interaction of P and Mo. Among the P levels, protein content and seed yield were significantly higher (41 % and 1784 kg/ha) with 60 kg/ha and with Mo seed treatment @ 6 g/kg seed (40.2 % and 1572 kg/ha).
Isolation of lignocellulolytic bacteria from oil palm mesocarp waste
Authors: P VEERA LAKSHMI  , K PARANI
Published: October 2023

In the present investigation, the bacterial strains were isolated from oil palm mesocarp waste dumped soil by serial dilution and pour plate method. The highest lignocellulolytic index was produced by bacterial isolate OPMW 6 (1.5 mm) followed by OPMW 5 (1.2 mm), OPMW 1 (0.83 mm), OPMW3 and OPMW 4 (0.71 mm). Changes in methylene blue color supplemented in nutrient broth from blue to light green or yellow were observed by three bacterial isolates (OPMW1, OPMW 3 and OPMW5), and rest of the bacterial isolates recorded less decolourization as the cultures were incubated between 24 and 48 hours respectively with highest percentage of dye decolourization produced by bacterial isolate i.e. OPMW5 (83.3%) and lowest rate of decolourization by bacterial isolate OPMW 6 (13.54%) as inoculated in nutrient broth supplemented with methylene blue dye. Utilization of gallic acid as supplemented in minimal salt media recorded positive reactionfor 4 bacterial isolates (OPMW 2, OPMW 5, OPMW 6 and OPMW 8) by the formation of dark colouration and addition ofa-naphthol in MSM inoculated broth culturesshowed formation of purple blue colour due to production of laccase activity. Among the 4 best isolates having the highest indices, two isolates of bacteria (OPMW5 and OPMW6) had the best lignocellulolytic activity. Based on enzyme biosynthesis ability, the OPMW5 and OPMW6 were selected as the best isolates as it can synthesie cellulase and ligninase enzymes. These enzymes are known to accelerate the degradation of oil palm mesocarp fibre substrate.
Effect of boron on growth and productivity of groundnut in coastal sandy soils
Authors: K M HANEENA  , P VENKATA SUBBAIAH  , CH SUJANI RAO  , K SRINIVASULU
Published: October 2023

Afield experiment was conducted at Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla, to study the effect of boron on growth and productivity of groundnut in coastal sandy soils. The experiment comprised of nine treatments with three replications in randomized block design. The growth and yield parameters of groundnut were significantly improved by the application of boron. Among the treatments, soil application of borax @ 12.5 kg/ha resulted in maximum values of growth and yield parameters of groundnut viz., plant height, number of branches, number of leaves, leaf area index, number of pods/plant, haulm yield, pod yield and kernel yield and most of these parameters were on par with all the other boron applied treatments. Application of boron resulted in higher gross and net returns when compared to control. The highest gross returns was obtained by soil application of Borax @ 12.5 kg/ha whereas, highest net returns and BC ratio is obtained by T6 i.e. RDF + foliar spray of Borax @ 0.1% at 65 DAS. Soil application of Borax @ 7.5 kg/ha along with RDF may be recommended from the study as application of boron along with RDF enhances boron availability in soil, growth parameters, yield parameters, yield, quality parameters, nutrient content and uptake in groundnut in coastal sandy soils.
TRABZON MEHMET AKİF ERSOY KAPALI YÜZME HAVUZU ANA ETKİNLİK MEKANININ AKUSTİK AÇIDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: KANDEMİR Ayşegül , KAVRAZ Mustafa
Published: October 2023

Spor aktiviteleri gerçekleştirilmesi amacıyla tasarlanan salonlar bazen ihtiyaç dolayısıyla çok amaçlı olarak da kullanılabilmektedir. Sadece spor etkinlikleri amacıyla kullanılıyor olsalar dahi gerçekleştirilen sportif faaliyetlerin içerikleri dolayısıyla bu mekanlarda çok amaçlı fonksiyonel kullanım gereksinimi ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Her iki durumda da bu salonlarda farklı akustik koşullara ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Bu mekanların en önemlilerinden biri yüzme havuzlarıdır. Özellikle olimpik etkinlikler gerçekleştirilen, çok sayıda insanın bir arada yer aldığı yüzme havuzlarında mekandaki yüzey kaplama malzemelerinin özelliklerine de bağlı olarak yüksek düzeylerde çınlamalar meydana gelebilmektedir. Bu durum özellikle bilgi vermek amacıyla gerçekleştirilen anonsların anlaşılabilirliğini azaltırken, oyunlar esnasında veya oyunlar arasında gerçekleştirilen müzikal seslerin mekanda aşırı çınlamasına da neden olabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Trabzon Mehmet Akif Ersoy Kapalı Yüzme Havuzunun ana etkinlik alanı bilgisayar simülasyon yöntemi ile konuşmanın anlaşılabilirliği, müzikal sesler ve sportif faaliyetlerin gerektirmiş olduğu akustik ihtiyaçlar açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Bu kapsamda mekanın mevcut durumu ile tavan yüzeyine farklı organizasyonlarda yerleştirilen ses yutucu ve yansıtıcı özellikli malzemelerin bulunduğu durumlarda salonun %50 doluluk oranı için ODEON v10 programında sesin nesnel parametre değerleri elde edilmiştir. Tüm farklı organizasyonlar için elde edilen sesin nesnel parametrelere değerleri optimum değerlerle karşılaştırılmış ve değerlendirilmiştir.
Implementação de um programa de mindfulness com enfermeiros do hospital Pró-Cardíaco
Authors: Giroto Guedes Viviane , Castro de Souza Côrtes Denise
Published: October 2023

Este estudo aplicou o treinamento da Mindfulness Meditation (MM) em enfermeiros no contexto hospitalar, para investigar qual o impacto da meditação como ferramenta de combate ao estresse e a síndrome de Burnout para esses sujeitos.Análise qualitativa das etapas de implementação do projeto-piloto e da intervenção com MM, através das falas e impressões dos participantes sobre o impacto desta experiência para suas vidas. Houve evidências de melhora do bem-estar nos relatos dos participantes que atestaram que a meditação pode se configurar em um instrumento de prevenção e tratamento do estresse entre esses sujeitos.
Przydrożne znamiona zakładów kamieniarskich regionu radomskiego od schyłku XIX do połowy XX wieku
Authors: Puton Paweł
Published: October 2023

Artykuł prezentuje wyniki inwentaryzacji i badań dotyczących występowania w regionie radomskim – rozumianym jako obszar ograniczony biegami rzek Drzewiczki, Pilicy, Wisły i Kamiennej oraz Garbem Gielniowskim – kamieniarskich sygnatur na obiektach małej architektury sakralnej, tj. przydrożnych kapliczkach, figurach i krzyżach. „Podpisy” rzemieślników branży kamieniarskiej wykonane zostały w okresie od schyłku XIX do połowy XX wieku. Udokumentowano 104 takie sygnatury, reprezentujące 33 różne warsztaty (oraz kilka niezidentyfikowanych, zatartych znaków). Liczbą zachowanych sygnatur wyróżniają się warsztaty radomskich kamieniarzy Piotra Leona i Józefa Staniszewskich (ojca i syna) oraz Franciszka Hebdzyńskiego.
Production And Quality Evaluation of Wine from Soursop (Annona Muricata) And Water Melon (Citrullus lanatus) Fruit Juice Blend
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, Owoicho Momoh Clement OwoichoMomoh Clement , Idoko Felicia A. O. , Grace N. G Zebere , Zainab Alonge ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria
Published: October 2023

In this study, the production and quality evaluation of wine from soursop (Annona muricata) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) fruit juice blend was studied. A preliminary was carried out to ascertain the optimum blend acceptable level of soursop and watermelon wine production using 0-50 % v/v juice, samples were subjected to sensory evaluation, and the most acceptable samples were chosen. Hence, in the main study, the level of watermelon juice was varied using 0, 20, 40, and 60 % w/w inclusion giving rise to four samples. Physico-chemical properties, selected mineral and vitamin C content, total phenols, antioxidant properties, microbiological content, and sensory evaluation were done using standard methods. The effects of fermentation on physicochemical properties were also studied. pH and Brix value decreased while TTA and specific gravity increased with increasing fermentation days beginning from day 1 to day 7. Na, K, Fe, and vitamin C ranged from 82.52-107.50, 208.20-282.20, 2.04-2.84, and 15.0-316.30 mg/100g respectively, there were significant differences (P<0.05) in mean samples. Potassium and sodium were the predominant minerals in the formulated wine while Iron and magnesium were found in low concentrations. The values of total phenol and anti-oxidant ranged from 0.90 to 1.34 mg/100g and 82.52-107.50 % (DPPH), 13.37-15.93 mmol/GAE (FRAP), 208.20-282.08 % (OH. Radical) and 2.04 to 2.84 % (Chelation metal) as the proportion of watermelon juice increases from 0 to 60 % in the blends used in wine preparation. The results for total bacteria count and fungi count for wine samples from soursop wine (control) were 2.71x10 2 and 1.81x10 2 CFU/ml respectively. The corresponding values for wine from 40 % soursop juice and 60 % watermelon were 2.28 x 10 2 and 1.43 x 10 2 CFU/ml respectively. Blend formulation 40:60 soursop: watermelon was mostly acceptable. This study therefore has presented a way of increasing consumption and utilization of soursop: with low economic value and high nutritional content yet is underutilized increasing food security, creating varieties of wine from locally available food sources, and further converting waste to wealth.
Case of successful treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome in the parturient woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and cerebral cyst of the third ventricular complicated by posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
Authors:   Almazov National Medical Research Centre, 197341, St. Petersburg, St. Akkuratova,, Bykova Kristina , Kasherininov Igor´ , Bautin Andrey , Savvina Irina ,   Almazov National Medical Research Centre, 197341, St. Petersburg, St. Akkuratova,
Published: October 2023

Pregnancy and the postpartum period provoke an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which requires aggressive cytostatic therapy that can cause life-threatening conditions for the fetus and complications for the mother, one of which is posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES- syndrome). The article describes a clinical case of successful treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in a 22-year-old woman in labor with high activity of SLE during pregnancy complicated by the development of PRES syndrome. Also, for the first time in the postpartum period, the patient was diagnosed with occlusive periventricular hydrocephalus, a giant cyst of the third ventricle. An emergency endoscopic cyst ventriculocisternostomy was performed. In the future, the development of severe ARDS against the background of sepsis, which required the setting of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). A multidisciplinary approach and timely therapy saved the life of a young mother.
Association Between Disability And Multidimensional Poverty: A Survey Of District Peshawar
Authors: Ali Azhar , Jumani Danish , Ali Maaz
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find association between various categories of disability and multidimensional poverty. The study wasconducted in ten union councils of district Peshawar: Babu Garhi, Malkandher, Shaheen Town, Pakha Ghulam, AchiniBala, Shaheen Muslim Town I, Chamkani, Khazana, Wadpagga and Spina Warai. All the union councils were selectedrandomly using multi-stage cluster sampling technique. Selected union councils represent 10 percent of the total unioncouncils of Peshawar. Initially, data of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was obtained from Social Welfare Department,Peshawar. Total population of PWDs in Peshawar was 11503, out of which 372 were randomly selected. Data wascollected using questionnaires. Findings of the study show that there is significant association between types of disabilityand multidimensional poverty. Similarly, there was also significant association between multidimensional poverty andother variables of disability such as functional limitation, employment status, income, type of family and number ofdisabled cases in family. On the other hand, no significant association was found between status of a disabled person infamily, educational attainment and multidimensional poverty
VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF A TWIN-SCREW COMPRESSOR AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTING
Authors: SĂVESCU CLAUDIA , PETRESCU VALENTIN , COMEAGĂ DANIEL , VLĂDUCĂ IULIAN , NECHIFOR CRISTIAN , NICULESCU FILIP
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the vibration spectra of a twin-screw compressor driven at various functioning regimes. The tests are performed to assess the potential of this rotary bladed machine as energy harvesting source. It is sought to determine the optimum spots on the compressor skid where piezoelectric harvesters can be placed, meeting the operational conditions. Like most of the industrial machinery, compressors exhibit inherent vibrations and heating during operation. The pulsatory effects of the compressed air trapped between the compressor’s male and female rotors inside the compressor also give birth to harmonics. It is important to evaluate the temperatures as well since piezoelectric harvesters should preferably operate close to room temperature so as not to deteriorate the material and avoid thermal hysteresis, which can ultimately lead to the loss of piezoelectric properties. The study herein involves acquiring vibrational data and representing it graphically as vibration spectra. An analytical model is also presented for calculating the main frequencies of the compressor, validated by the experimental data measurements. We also present laboratory tests with the piezoelectric harvester tuned near the male rotor’s frequency for achieving resonance conditions. The male rotor frequency was the most stable, with the highest amplitudes and of convenient value (~83 Hz) for the tip mass required for decreasing the piezoelectric cantilever’s resonant frequency from ~210 Hz.
A MEMETIC ALGORITHM APPLIED TO INDUCTION MACHINE PARAMETERS IDENTIFICATION BASED ON AN OUTPUT ERROR
Authors: BOUDISSA EL-GHALIA , HABBI FATIHA , BOUNEKHLA MOHAMED , DIF NAAS
Published: October 2023

Based on an output error, several evolutionary methods have been applied to identify the parameters of an Induction Machine (IM). The main drawback of these methods is their premature convergence in many situations. To overcome this issue and achieve a more accurate solution, this paper proposes a Memetic Algorithm (MA), which combines a Genetic Algorithm (GA) and a local search method. This approach uses the Hooke-Jeeves (HJ) method for the local search as a mutation operator.GA has proven good ability in global search. The HJ method has a good ability to refine the local search and achieve the optimal accuracy solution. The proposed MA, which maintains a tradeoff between exploration and exploitation strategies, is applied to minimize the related objective function to obtain the electrical and mechanical machine parameters. The validation of the method is confirmed by an experiment carried out on an (0.4 kW) IM with parameters estimated using the measured data. Using the estimated parameters, the computed transient and steady-state currents agree well with the measured data.
Performance Assessment of Compressive Strength Property of Concrete Made with Hong Soybeans Hull Ash and Groundnuts Shell Ash in the Production of Ternary Concrete
Authors: Wageti Williams H. , Matapa Jackson I. , Soji Solomon M.
Published: October 2023

Rapid urbanization through infrastructural development has resulted in depletion of natural resources leading to effects of flooding, global warming with incidents of health issues. A more ecofriendly way to solve this problem is through the adoption, use and invention of more ecofriendly concrete composite. Therefore, this research investigated the effect of replacing blended mix of soyabeans hull ash (SBHA) and groundnuts shell ash (GSA) in concrete production. A total of 108 cubes of 100mm x 100mm x 150mm were cast. The study specifically determined the physical and chemical properties of Soybean hull ash and groundnut shell ash, setting time and the compressive behavior of the concrete cubes. 6 mixes were produced with identities T0, T10, T20, T30, T40 and T50, the cubes were cured in water at 7, 14, 28 56, 90 and 180 days. The result shows an increase in compressive strength with increase in days of hydration. On 28 days curing, the strength of the ternary composites cured in water were in the range of 83% to 87% strength of the control cubes. The compressive strengths of the ternary concrete at 28 days were T0: 25.5N/mm2, T10: 21.1N/mm2, T20: 22.2N/mm2, T30: 24.2N/mm2 , T40: 22.2N/mm2 and T50: 24.3N/mm2 indicating a slow level of formation of SiO2 at the early stage of curing however at a latter age of 56 days curing there was a rapid increment in the compressive strength with all the concrete cubes attaining higher strength than the control concrete cubes while T50 possessed the highest compressive strength of 27.5N/mm2. Therefore, this study recommends T50 composing of 80%OPC + 12.5 %SBHA + 7.5% GSA for use for structural elements in Hong, LGA Adamawa for construction purposes.
XSF: Cross Site Flashing
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Stefano Di Paola presented an interesting paper on Flash security at OWASP 2007 which highlights the dangers of HTML being rendered from within Flash via GET querystrings. Of particular note is the non-sanitization of comments (filter evasion by // .jpg) so check it out. XSF: Cross Site Flashing was originally published by Martin Paul Eve at Martin Paul Eve on May 19, 2007.
.NETIDS v.0.1.1.0 released
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Just a quick note to announce the release of .NETIDS v.0.1.1.0 - a small update that adds some valuable features: Fixed bug of empty Report.Tags object Added options to SecurePage to disable each type of scanning Updated filters Most significantly this means that you can control whether page Output Scanning is performed from a SecurePage derived page.
JavaScript internal numerical representations
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Whilst working on the next release of .NETIDS I came across some interesting info about the parsing of numbers within JavaScript - information that is of particular relevance when it comes to filtering against String.fromCharCode injection attempts. The first item of interest is that JavaScript will parse hexadecimal in the form 0xYY even when not enclosed in quotes (ie. as a string), so this can be used in fromCharCode.
Some evil stuff from sla.ckers
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

There's such a wealth of new XSS vectors coming out of the work on phpids that I couldn't resist sharing a few of the tastier morsels here. The original thread is over at sla.ckers if you want to read it there! SirDarckCat brings us: which corresponds to So how the heck is this vector working? The statement formed at the end of the line reads: eval(unescape(location)) Eval executes whatever is inside it; unescape removes url encoded chars;