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Spinal cord compression secondary to metastasis of malignant chondroid syringoma: case report
Authors: Menéndez Ricardo H. , Erice Santiago G. , Bas Carlos A. , Casas Gabriel , Dillon Horacio S.
Published: January 2015

The authors describe a case of spinal cord compression due to an epidural metastasis of malignant chondroid syringoma. Chondroid syringoma is a rare mixed tumor of the skin composed of both epithelial and mesenchymal elements. Although most are benign, malignant forms have been reported. Malignant chondroid syringoma may progress very slowly and the metastatic spread occurs late, appearing years after the original diagnosis. There is only one other report of spinal cord compression secondary to metastasis of malignant chondroid syringoma, which was finally diagnosed by microscopic examination of an autopsy specimen.

This 63-year-old woman presented with a 4-week history of progressive paraparesis. Admission MRI of the thoracic spine showed an extradural mass arising from the posterior elements and left pedicle of T-9, which caused posterior compression of the spinal cord. Surgical decompression resulted in resolution of the neurological impairments. The histological results were consistent with metastasis of malignant chondroid syringoma. The patient underwent adjuvant radiotherapy and a favorable outcome was noted at the 2-year follow-up visit. This represents the first reported case of spinal cord compression from a metastasis of a malignant chondroid syringoma histologically confirmed in vivo. The authors' experience in this case suggests that resection followed by radiotherapy might be an acceptable means for achieving short-term, progression-free survival.
Trapping and V3-radial artery graft-V4 bypass for ruptured dissecting aneurysm of the vertebral artery
Authors: Inoue Tomohiro , Tamura Akira , Saito Isamu
Published: January 2015

The authors show a surgical technique of trapping/resection of ruptured dominant vertebral artery aneurysm in conjunction with reconstruction of vertebral artery by V3–radial artery (RA) graft–V4 bypass through suboccipital craniotomy and far lateral approach. Step by step muscle dissection in posterior fossa enable fine exposure of occipital artery for possible OA-PICA bypass and V3 portion of vertebral artery. Extradural drilling of posterior one-third condyle and condylar fossa facilitate exposure of triangular surgical corridor made by medulla, spinal root of 11th nerve and lower cranial nerves, and thus enabling aneurismal resection and RA–V4 anastomosis.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/LxsARGdHSVw.
Clipping and STA-MCA bypass for unruptured AcomA aneurysm associated with unilateral MCA occlusion
Authors: Inoue Tomohiro , Yoshida Hiroki , Tamura Akira , Saito Isamu
Published: January 2015

The authors show a surgical technique of clipping in conjunction with superficial temporal artery (STA)–middle cerebral artery (MCA) bypass to treat unruptured anterior communicating artery (AcomA) aneurysm associated with unilateral MCA occlusion. First, through MCA occlusion side, fronto-temporal craniotomy, extra-dural drilling of lesser sphenoid wing, and followed by wide exposure of Sylvian fissure, STA–MCA bypass was performed. Then, through trans-Sylvian, fronto-basal, and lateral trajectory, interhemispheric fissure was dissected from the base, which enabled good exposure and clipping of high positioned AcomA aneurysm.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/GWItnRSs3m4.
Clipping of ipsilateral posterior communicating and superior cerebellar artery aneurysms
Authors: Welch Babu G.
Published: January 2015

The case is a 55-year-old female who presented with dizziness as the chief complaint. She has a family history of two relatives with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Digital subtraction angiography revealed the presence of a left-sided posterior communicating artery aneurysm and an ipsilateral superior cerebellar artery (SCA) aneurysm. Due to the smaller nature of the SCA, a decision was made to proceed with surgical clipping of both lesions through a pterional approach. A narrated video with illustrations depicts the intraoperative management of these lesions with postoperative angiography results.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/HCHToSsXv-4.
Surgical treatment of a large ruptured internal carotid artery bifurcation aneurysm
Authors: Dehdashti Amir R.
Published: January 2015

Ruptured aneurysms with intraparenchymal hematoma and mass effect are primarily treated by surgical clipping. In this video presentation, a 68 year old male with a large ruptured right ICA bifurcation aneurysm is presented. Patient's neurological exam was rapidly deteriorating, therefore the patient was transferred to the operating theater after initial evaluation by CT and CT angiogram. A pterional craniotomy was performed, the frontal hematoma was partially removed and the aneurysm was clipped. Residual hematoma was removed after securing the aneurysm and the aneurysm dome was punctured(detail of surgical clipping in the video). Patient made a good recovery at 2 weeks post-op with complete recovery of left sided weakness, and some remaining cognitive deficit.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/dKFWptdgC4M.
Clip ligation of contralateral P1 aneurysm: extending the working depth of microsurgery along the skull base
Authors: Rupani Karishma Vijay , Cohen-Gadol Aaron A.
Published: January 2015

Clip ligation of posterior circulation aneurysms can be challenging because of limited operative working space and angles. Certain proximal posterior cerebral (P1) aneurysms are especially challenging because of their locations within the lateral anterior interpeduncular fossa.

We present a 52-year-old woman who had previously undergone coil embolization of a ruptured right-sided posterior communicating artery aneurysm. She also had two other small aneurysms (left posterior communicating artery and right P1 aneurysms). She underwent clip ligation of the latter two unruptured aneurysms through a left-sided pterional craniotomy. The microsurgical techniques to clip ligate a contralateral P1 aneurysm are discussed in the video.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/YBE7FcFGlpQ.
High flow EC–IC bypass for a giant left MCA aneurysm
Authors: Arias Eric J. , Zipfel Gregory J.
Published: January 2015

Giant cerebral aneurysms may be treated through a variety of options, including aneurysm trapping with concurrent bypass. This video describes the case of a large, recurrent, left middle cerebral artery aneurysm that was treated using a high flow, radial artery bypass graft, from the external carotid artery to the left temporal M2 branch. A step-by-step operative description, with emphasis on proper microsurgical technique, is included.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/9xTMC6InivQ.
Far-lateral approach for surgical treatment of fusiform PICA aneurysm
Authors: Couldwell William T. , Neil Jayson A.
Published: January 2015

Ruptured fusiform posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysms can be technically challenging lesions. Surgeons must be ready to employ a variety of strategies in the successful treatment of these aneurysms. Strategies include complex clip techniques including clip-wrapping or trapping and revascularization. The case presented here is of a man with subarachnoid hemorrhage from a fusiform ruptured PICA aneurysm. The technique demonstrated is a far-lateral approach and a clip-wrap technique using muslin gauze. The patient was given aspirin preoperatively in preparation for possible occipital–PICA bypass if direct repair was not feasible. It is the authors' preference to perform direct vessel repair as a primary goal and use bypass techniques when this is not possible. Vessel patency was evaluated after clip-wrapping using intraoperative Doppler. Intraoperative somatosensory and motor evoked potential monitoring is used in such cases. The patient recovered well.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/iwLqufH47Ds.
Microsurgical clipping of an unruptured basilar apex aneurysm
Authors: Kalani M. Yashar S. , Oppenlander Mark E. , Levitt Michael , Safavi-Abbasi Sam , Spetzler Robert F. , Zabramski Joseph M.
Published: January 2015

Unruptured posterior circulation aneurysms pose a treatment challenge. Although data supports the use of endovascular technique for select ruptured cases, in unruptured cases, there may be clinical equipoise. Furthermore, wide-necked basilar apex aneurysms commonly require the use of stents and placement of patients on dual therapy. We present a case of a healthy 50-year-old woman with an incidental basilar tip aneurysm treated via an orbitozygomatic craniotomy. This video highlights the steps of dynamic retraction, which is retraction without placement of permanent rigid retraction system, and the added maneuverability afforded by the use of the mouthpiece on the microscope.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/jVfC6CCXdZY.
Surgical clipping of a large left middle cerebral artery aneurysm
Authors: Kalani M. Yashar S. , Nakaji Peter , Zabramski Joseph M. , Spetzler Robert F.
Published: January 2015

Middle cerebral artery aneurysms, especially those with complex morphology, are considered excellent aneurysms for surgical clipping, given the challenges that exist with current endovascular techniques. We present a case of a large, complex, left middle cerebral artery aneurysm treated with microsurgical clipping. This video highlights critical steps in obtaining proximal and distal control as well as subarachnoid dissection necessary to prepare the aneurysm for final clipping.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/RlKH2Km9z5Y.
Combined interhemispheric and pterional approach for ACOM and left MCA aneurysms
Authors: Kiyofuji Satoshi , Inoue Tomohiro , Tamura Akira , Saito Isamu
Published: January 2015

This video demonstrates combined two separate craniotomies for two difficult unruptured cerebral aneurysms. The anterior communicating artery (ACOM) aneurysm existed at a high position, projected posteriorly, and thus necessitated an interhemispheric approach. Left middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm with complex figure was treated through a separate pterional approach. Meticulous micro-cisternal opening under high magnification enabled safe and effective exposure of both aneurysms with minimal brain retraction, which alleviated brain damage as shown in postoperative images.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/mBYsaAVekCA.
Microsurgical clipping following failed coiling of a giant ophthalmic aneurysm
Authors: Kalakoti Piyush , Murray Richard D. , Bir Shyamal C. , Ahmed Osama , Nanda Anil
Published: January 2015

With the advent of endovascular modalities, endovascular coiling has become a progressively more common method of addressing intracranial aneurysms. When despite coiling, an aneurysm continues to enlarge, open microsurgical clipping is a viable, though technically demanding option. We present a unique case of failed coiling of a giant ophthalmic region aneurysm, in which the aneurysm was successfully managed via open microsurgical approach. We highlight the unique challenges faced and demonstrate the surgical process in an operative video presentation.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/k2P4c4Lvq7g.
Clipping of a partially thrombosed giant VA aneurysm
Authors: von Schilling Andrej , Spetzger Uwe
Published: January 2015

Microsurgical aspects of clipping of a giant partially thrombosed VA aneurysm in a 57-year-old female are presented and explained in the form of a short video. The presentation includes preparation of the VA, PICA and perforating arteries, the clipping of the aneurysm itself as well as the reduction of the aneurysm mass using ultrasonic tissue ablation. In addition pre- and post-operative imaging and superimposed text is used to illustrate the presented anatomy.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/7so8qPMQ1Jk.
Clipping of bilateral MCA aneurysms and a coiled ACOM aneurysm through a modified lateral supraorbital craniotomy
Authors: Hage Ziad A. , Charbel Fady T.
Published: January 2015

We showcase the microsurgical clipping of a left middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm-(B) done through a modified right lateral supraorbital craniotomy, as well as clipping of a previously coiled anterior communicating (ACOM) artery aneurysm-(C) and a bilobed right MCA aneurysm-(A). Splitting of the right sylvian fissure is initially performed following which a subfrontal approach is used to expose and dissect the contralateral sylvian fissure. The left MCA aneurysm is identified and clipped. The ACOM aneurysm is then clipped following multiple clip repositioning based on flow measurements. The right MCA aneurysm is then identified and each lobe is clipped separately.

The first picture showcased in this video is a side to side right and left ICA injection in AP projection. In this picture, (A) points to the bilobed right MCA aneurysm, (B) to the left middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm, and (C) to the previously coiled anterior communicating (ACOM) artery aneurysm. The red dotted line shows that both MCA aneurysms lie within the same plane which makes it easier to clip both of them, through one small craniotomy.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/4cQC7nHsL5I.
Clip reconstruction of an 8 cm giant internal carotid artery bifurcation aneurysm: microsurgical technique
Authors: Cikla Ulas , Uluc Kutluay , Baskaya Mustafa K.
Published: January 2015

Thrombosed giant intracranial aneurysms usually present with symptoms and signs from their mass effect. Although multiple treatment options are available, direct clip reconstruction with thromboendarterectomy remains the gold standard. Here we present a 66-year-old man with seizure, aphasia and hemiparesis. Work-up revealed a giant partially thrombosed aneurysm of the internal carotid artery bifurcation with surrounding vasogenic edema. He underwent clip reconstruction of the aneurysm via a cranio-orbital approach. Although we prepared for bypass with the radial artery and/or the superficial temporal artery, we were able to clip-reconstruct the aneurysm without bypass. The patient improved upon his pre-morbid state after surgery and made an excellent recovery.

The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/P_10hRQFuPo.
Effect of variety and method of USG placement on the yield performance of transplanted aman rice
Authors: Mohammad N , Islam N , Ziauddin ATM , Hossain MM
Published: January 2015

A field experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from July to December 2011 to evaluate the effect of variety and placement method of urea super granule (USG) on the yield performance of T. aman rice varieties. The experiment consisted of three aman rice varieties viz., Pajam, BR11, BRRI dhan40 and four placement methods viz., broadcasting method of prilled urea (PU), USG placement by hand, by BAU USG applicator and by BARI USG applicator. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with four replications. The highest value of grain yield (5.13 t/ha), straw yield (5.90 t/ha) and biological yield (11.04 t/ha) were found in BR11. On the other hand, the lowest grain yield (3.54 t/ha) was produced in variety Pajam. The highest grain and straw yields (5.13 and 5.21 t/ha, respectively) were obtained from the hand placement method of USG. Regarding the interaction of variety and USG placement method, BR11with hand placement method appeared as the best method among others. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21183 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 7-12, June 2014
Changes of land use in Fulbaria and Trishal upazila of Mymensingh district of Bangladesh
Authors: Akther J , Kader MA , Rahman M , Shawkhatuzzaman M
Published: January 2015

There is no reliable information till now on the conversion rate of agricultural land in Bangladesh into different non agricultural sectors. The study was undertaken to estimate the present land use pattern and to calculate the changes in land use of agricultural and non-agricultural field over time using aerial photographs of Trishal and Fulbaria upazila of Mymensingh district. Two series of aerial photographs of both upazilas from 1983 and 2000 at scales of 1:40,000 and 1:25,000, respectively, were studied. Land use categories were calculated by random line drawing method on effective areas of aerial photograph. In 1983, Total agricultural and non-agricultural land of Trishal upazila were found 29,505 and 4,095 ha accounting 87.81 and 12.2% of total land area, respectively. In Fulbaria upazila for the same year, it was 35,611 and 4,258 ha accounting 89.3% and 10.7% of total land area, respectively,. An amount of about 3545 and 3637 ha agricultural land was transformed into non-agricultural land in Trishal and Fulbaria upazila, respectively, within a period of 17 years. The rate of decreasing agricultural land to non agricultural land in Trishal and Fulbaria upazila was estimated to be 0.62 and 0.54% /annum, respectively. Land use analysis shows that conversion of agricultural land into settlement, transport network and water body contributed 88.07, 5.3 and 6.63% of the land loss, respectively in Trishal upazila and 98.45, 1.3 and 0.12% of the land loss, respectively in Fulbaria upazila. If similar trends in loss of agricultural land remain constant, there will be no land available for cultivation after around 200 years. Therefore, it is very crying need for the country to make a land use policy for food security of the rapidly growing population. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21210 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 13-18, 2014
Influence of humic acid and poultry manure on nutrient content and their uptake by T. aman rice
Authors: Saha R , Saieed MAU , Chowdhury MAK , Chowdhury MAH
Published: January 2015

A study was conducted to examine the nutrient content and their uptake of rice as influenced by the application of humic acid (HA) and poultry manure (PM). This experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Three levels each of humic acid (0, 3 and 6 L ha-1) and poultry manure (0, 3 and 6 t ha-1) were applied. BRRI dhan39 was used as test crop. Basal doses of N, P, K and S fertilizers were applied. Both humic acid and poultry manure either singly or in combination significantly affected the contents and uptake of N, P, K, S, Ca and Mg of BRRI dhan39. The maximum content of N, P, K, S and Ca except Mg and their uptake were recorded from the treatment combination of 6 L ha-1 humic acid along with 3 t ha-1 poultry manure. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21234 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 19-24, June 2014
Incidence of post-harvest fungal diseases of ripe papaya in Mymensingh
Authors: Hamim I , Alam MZ , Ali MA , Ashrafuzzaman M
Published: January 2015

A survey was conducted during November, 2012 to May, 2013 to assess the status of major post harvest diseases of papaya fruits in the local markets of Mymensingh. Average percentage of diseased fruits at the markets were 29.83 and diseased fruits ranged from 20.40% to 38.04% during the study period. Highest percentage of diseased fruits (38.04%) was recorded in the month of May, 2013 followed by March, 2013 (37.98%). The minimum percentage of diseased fruits (20.40%) was recorded in January, 2013 followed by December (22.68%). Total six post-harvest diseases was recorded, viz. Anthracnose, Fusarium rot, Stem end rot, Rhizopus rot, Aspergillus rot and Penicillium rot. Anthracnose showed highest mean incidence (14.17 %) followed by Fusarium rot (7.26%) where as Pencillium rot showed lowest mean incidence (0.70%). In the market, anthracnose showed maximum percentage of mean disease abundance (46.11%) followed by Fusarium rot (24.61%). The findings of this study revealed that total six post-harvest diseases are associated with ripe papaya in different markets of Mymensingh. Moreover, May is the predominant month of highest incidence and abundance of all diseases. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21235 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 25-28, June 2014
Nitrogen use efficiency and rice yield as influenced by the application of prilled urea and urea super granule with or without organic manure
Authors: Husan MR , Islam MR , Faried K , Mian MH
Published: January 2015

An experiment was conducted to examine the effect of prilled urea (PU), and urea super granule (USG) alone or in combination with poultry manure or cowdung on NH4-N content of rice field with nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and the yield of rice (cv. BRRI dhan50). The experiment was carried out at the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during Boro season of 2012 and laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. There were six treatments viz. T1 (Control), T2 (78 kg N ha-1 from USG), T3 (136 kg N ha-1 from PU), T4 (58 kg N ha-1 from USG), T5 (58 kg N ha-1M from USG + 3 t ha-1 poultry manure) and T6 (58 kg N ha-1 from USG + 5 t ha-1 cowdung). All plots received recommended doses of P, K, S and Zn fertilizers. The NH4-N in rice field water increased rapidly when N was applied as PU. In contrast, NH4-N release was very slow when applied as USG over the crop growth period. Application of PU, USG alone or in combination with poultry manure or cowdung significantly influenced grain and straw yield, all the yield components except 1000-grain weight of BRRI dhan50. Urea super granule with poultry manure (treatment T5) produced the highest grain and straw yield and the lowest values were recorded from control. Nitrogen content and uptake, apparent N recovery and NUE were also influenced significantly by the application of PU, and USG alone or in combination with organic manure. Among the treatments, T5 demonstrated the highest N recovery and NUE. The overall results suggest that application of USG in combination with poultry manure could be considered more effective for increasing the yield and NUE of BRRI dhan50. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21237 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 37-43, June 2014
Genotypic variations in root traits of wheat varieties at phytomer level
Authors: Robin AHK , Uddin MJ , Afrin S , Paul PR
Published: January 2015

The aims of this study were to investigate genotypic variations in root traits at phytomer level of wheat varieties and for recommending a few root traits as selection parameters in future breeding programs. Two separate experiments were conducted to measure their root traits for hydroponically grown wheat plants. In Experiment 1, main axis length, root hair density and diameter differed from phytomer to phytomer at 60 days after sowing for two varieties, Shotabdi and Sonalika. Density of first order laterals at their axis of origin, dry weights of roots and shoots and root:shoot ratio varied significantly among 8 varieties. In Experiment 2, number of root bearing phytomer, total number of adventitious roots, main axis length at root bearing phytomer 1 and 2 (youngest roots were the reference point and numbered as phytomer 1), length of first order laterals at phytomer 3, root hair density and dry weights of roots and shoots were significantly different among varieties. PC1 (principal component 1) resulted in significant variation among varieties for number of live leaves, new roots appeared, number of root bearing phytomer, total number of adventitious roots, root dry weight and shoot dry weight. PC2 yielded significant difference among varieties for live leaves, main axes length at phytomer 1 & 2, number of new roots, root hair density and diameter. Selection of varieties based on main axes length at the youngest phytomer & root hair density per unit surface area along with dry weights of roots and shoots could be recommended for future breeding program as these four parameters consistently resulted in significant variation among varieties. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21238 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 45-54, June 2014
Varietal performance of modern transplant Aman rice subjected to level of nitrogen application
Authors: Islam MS , Paul SK , Sarkar MAR
Published: January 2015

An experiment was carried out at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during June to December 2012 with a view to finding out the effect of variety and nitrogen fertilizer application on the growth and yield of transplant Aman rice. The experiment comprised four varieties viz. BRRI dhan33, BRRI dhan34, BRRI dhan39 and BRRI dhan46, and four levels of nitrogen viz. control (no urea), prilled urea (50 kg N ha-1), one pellet (0.9g) of USG/4 hills of two adjacent rows (30 kg N ha-1) was applied at 10 DAT and two pellets of USG (0.9g each) one applied at 10 DAT and the other at 45 DAT/4 hills of two adjacent rows (60 kg N ha-1). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results of the experiment showed that variety and level of nitrogen application had significant effect on yield attributes and yield of transplant Aman rice. At maturity the tallest plant (122.60 cm) and the highest number total tillers hill-1 (12.72) were observed in two pellets of USG/4 hills providing 60 kg N ha-1. The highest number of tillers hill-1 (10.08) was obtained from BRRI dhan34 and the lowest one (9.88) from BRRI dhan33. The highest grain yield was obtained from BRRI dhan46 (4.56 t ha-1) and the lowest one (3.27 t ha-1) was obtained from BRRI dhan34. The interaction reveals that the highest grain yield (5.61 t ha-1) was obtained from the treatment combination of BRRI dhan46 with two pellets of USG (0.9g each) applied one at 10 DAT and the other at 45 DAT.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21239 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 55-60, June 2014
Integrated effects of manures and fertilizers on the yield and nutrient uptake by BRRI dhan49
Authors: Islam MR , Rashid MB , Siddique AB , Afroz H
Published: January 2015

A field experiment was conducted at the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh during Aman season of 2011 to evaluate the effects of manures and fertilizers for maximizing the yield of BRRI dhan49. The experiment had six treatments, laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. The treatments were T0 = Control, T1 = STB-CF (HYG), T2 = CD + STB-CF (HYG), T3 = PM + STB-CF (HYG), T4= CoM + STB-CF (HYG) and T5 = Farmers practice (FP). Organic manures including cowdung, poultry manure and compost were applied to the experimental plots @ 5, 3 and 5 t ha-1, respectively. The recommended dozes of N, P, K and S supplied from urea, TSP, MoP and gypsum were 90, 15, 60 and 15 kg ha-1, respectively. Yield contributing characters like plant height, effective tillers hill-1, panicle length and grains panicle-1 of BRRI dhan49 were significantly influenced by the application of manures and fertilizers. The highest grain yield of 4.87 t ha-1 was observed in the treatment T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)] and the lowest value of 3.61 t ha-1 was found in T0 (control). The straw yield ranged from 4.10 to 5.51 t ha-1 in different treatments. The NPKS uptake by BRRI dhan49 was markedly influenced by manures and fertilizers. Based on overall results, the treatment T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)] was found to be the best combination of manures and fertilizers for obtaining the maximum yield and quality of rice. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21240 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 67-72, June 2014
Yield and nutrient uptake by wheat as influenced by integrated use of manures and fertilizers
Authors: Islam MR , Shaikh MS , Siddique AB , Sumon MH
Published: January 2015

An experiment was conducted at the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during November 2011 to March 2012 to evaluate the effect of integrated use of manures and fertilizers on the growth, yield and nutrient uptake by wheat. There were six treatments such as T0 (Control), T1 [STB-CF (HYG)], T2 [CD + STB-CF (HYG)], T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)], T4 [COM + STB-CF (COM)] and T5 [FP (Farmers practice)]. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. The integrated use of manures and fertilizers significantly influenced the yield attributes as well as grain and straw yields of wheat. The treatment T1 [STB-CF (HYG)] produced the tallest plant of 90.17 cm which was identical with T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)] and the lowest value was found in control. The 1000-grain weight followed the similar pattern but the tillers hill-1, spike length and spikelets spike-1 did not follow any definite trend. The treatment T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)] produced the highest grain yield of 4362 kg ha-1 (90.4% increase over control) and straw yield of 5492 kg ha-1 (84.79% increase over control). The lowest grain yield (2291 kg ha-1) and straw yield (2972 kg ha-1) were found in T0 (Control). The NPKS uptake by wheat was markedly influenced by combined use of manures and fertilizers and the treatment T3 demonstrated superior performance to other treatments. So the treatment T3 comprising poultry manure in combination with chemical fertilizers on IPNS basis was found to be the best combination of manures and fertilizers for obtaining the maximum yield and quality of wheat at BAU farm. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21242 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 73-78, June 2014
Investigation of gastrointestinal parasites of herbivores at Dhaka National Zoological Garden of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman SM , Dey AR , Kundu UK , Begum N
Published: January 2015

A total of 52 fecal samples were collected from 21 herbivores at Dhaka zoo during January to May, 2012 to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of herbivores. Overall prevalence of parasitic infection was 76.9%, of which 61.5% were positive for helminths and 55.8% were positive for protozoa. The identified parasites were Balantidium coli (55.8%), Paramphistomum sp. (36.5%), Fasciola sp. (19.2%), stomach worm (3.9%), Ascaris sp. (1.9%) and Strongyloides sp. (1.9%). Overall prevalence of mixed infection was 42.3%. Mixed infection was observed in the animals such as Butani cattle (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Giraffe (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Spotted deer (Balantidium coli, Paramphistomum sp. and Fasciola sp.), Sambar deer (Balantidium coli and Fasciola sp.), Horse (Balantidium coli and Ascaris sp.), Greater kudu (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Nil gai (Balantidium coli and stomach worm), Black wilde beast (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Impala (Balantidium coli and Strongyloides sp.), Hippopotamus (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Zebra (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Wilde beast (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.; Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp. and Fasciola sp.), One Horned Rhinoceros (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Common Eland (Balantidium coli and Paramphistomum sp.), Oryx (Balantidium coli and stomach worm). Diameter of ova or cyst was also measured. Egg per gram/ Cyst per gram of feces (EPG/ CPG) were ranged from 300-1200. Gastrointestinal parasites are highly prevalent in herbivores of Dhaka zoo. Strategic control measure is necessary to protect the endangered species from parasitic infestation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21245 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 79-85, June 2014
Citric acid as feed additive in diet of rabbit- effect on growth performance
Authors: Uddin MJ , Islam KMS , Reza A , Chowdhury R
Published: January 2015

The experiment was conducted for a period of 56 days using 24 growing rabbits (4 to 6 weeks old) to evaluate the effect of citric acid (CA) on the growth performance. Concentrate mixture was fortified by 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% CA to 4 different groups of rabbit considering 6 in each. Green grass and concentrate mixture were supplied on ad-libitum basis. Growth rate increased 5, 8 and 12% respectively in 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% CA supplemented groups (P>0.05). Total dry matter (DM) intake decreased numerically due to increased level of CA whereas, growth velocity increased with increased level of CA. Insignificant difference observed in terms of feed conversion ratio (FCR-DM intake/weight gain) among different groups but improved 6, 16, and 8 % respectively in 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% CA offering groups. Over all numerically better performance obtained due to addition of CA in rabbit diet. So, it may be concluded that the CA up to level of 1.5% in diet may have positive effect on growth performance of growing rabbit. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21246 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 87-90, June 2014
Food security and morbidity of elderly in disadvantaged rural Bangladesh
Authors: Quddus MA , Bauer S
Published: January 2015

The study was undertaken to assess the food consumption level, prevalence of food insecurity and health status of elderly in the disadvantaged rural area of Bangladesh. Data were collected from fifteen villages in three vulnerable regions (river-flooded, hilly and coastal) through self-completed questionnaire. Descriptive statistics of sociodemographic characteristics of 282 households, food frequency and overall health status of elderly were measured. Economic, demographic and some other household characteristic factors influencing food insecurity of elderly people was estimated using binary logistic regression model. Socio-demographic factors influencing morbidity of elderly people were estimated using Chi-square statistics. Socioeconomic conditions of the studied areas were poor and they spent above 83% of their income for food. Rice, wheat, pulses and vegetables were the highly consumed and fruits and sweets were the less consumed foods by the elderly people. One-fourth and two-third of the elderly people had eaten fish and meat, respectively less than a week. Food insecurity was inversely associated with household income and level of education of elderly people and positively associated with number of household member. Food security was 3.5 times more likely to the oldest elder (75 years) as compared with older elder (< 75 years). Elderly people of age group 75 years and over were more prevalence of morbidities and 23.8% elders were suffering from severe morbidity. Also they suffered from treatment facilities. Higher age, low income, food insecurity and anxiety were the major causes of their morbidity. No significant morbidity differentials existed among different sexes, farm size and study locations. Proper intervention programs should be designed and implemented to control the prevalence of health and food availability for the elderly. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21254 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 95-104, June 2014
Rural women and food security in Mymensingh district
Authors: Kabir MS , Oliujjaman M , Rahman MA , Akther R
Published: January 2015

The study was undertaken to determine the key factors relevant to rural women enhancing food security which have great contribution to their family and community. A sample size of 80 women was drawn from Char Ishawrdia village of Mymensingh Sadar upazila. The findings showed that most of the respondents were economically active but not well educated. It was found that the yearly average income and expenditure of the households were Tk.66656.25 and Tk.67238.75 respectively. It was also found that yearly average income of the respondents was only Tk.7600.00. Rural women of the study area were involved in harvesting crops, crop production, livestock rearing, homestead forestry and gardening, post-harvest operation, cooking, cleaning house, washing clothes and caring children. It was found that women headed households food security is affected by some socioeconomic factors. In functional analysis, the Log Linear model was fitted best. Result shows that the household food security was significantly influenced by education of respondent, family size, household income, access to credit, and social participation. Women were found highly empowered in the study area and empowered women had great contribution to ensure the household food security. With the process of empowering women, women have a chance to increase their income, to participate in decision making process, to build up their health and nutritional knowledge, control over capital and participate in social and political activities through which they can easily ensure food security. Findings of the study suggest that government should provide different types of facilities to rural women which will help them to ensure households food security. Government should also take attempts to change the social attitudes towards the rural women. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21399 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 105-110, June 2014
Profitability of important summer vegetables in Keranigonj upazilla of Bangladesh
Authors: Hasan MR , Bai HU , Islam MA
Published: January 2015

The study was conducted in Keranigonj upazilla under Dhaka district from the month of April to May in 2014 to determine the cost and return of some important vegetables namely bottle gourd, brinjal and cucumber. Data were collected from 20 bottle gourd farmers, 30 brinjal farmers and 20 cucumber farmers by using purposive sampling method. The averages total cost per hectare were calculated at Tk. 4,12,713, Tk. 2,69,627 and Tk.2,56,258 for bottle gourd, brinjal and cucumber production.Net return per hectare was the highest for brinjal (Tk. 7,32,811) and the lowest for bottle gourd (Tk. 5,79,431).The benefit cost ratios (BCR) considering variable cost were 2.83, 4.88 and 4.57 for bottle gourd, brinjal and cucumber respectively. The highest BCR was for brinjal (3.72) and the lowest for bottle gourd (2.40) on the basis of total cost. Lack of capital, low price of vegetables, high price of input, price fluctuation, disease, unavailability of input and lack of storage facilities were the major problems of farmers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21400 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 111-118, June 2014
Cost benefit analysis of cassava production in Sherpur district of Bangladesh
Authors: Afreen N , Haque MS
Published: January 2015

The present study was designed to analyze the cost, benefit and profitability of cassava production in selected areas of Sherpur district in Bangladesh. Data were collected by interviewing a representative sample of 100 practicing cassava farmers, taking each 50 sample from traditional farmers of Jhinaigati and commercial cassava farmers of Sreebardi Upazila. Analyses showed that per hectare cost incurred for cassava was BDT 41,417.22 in Jhinaigati whereas BDT 53,642.59 in Sreebardi Upazila. The average return for cassava was BDT 103,297.58 and BDT 159,527.70 in Jhinaigati and Sreebardi Upazila respectively. Average gross margin for cassava was BDT 61,880.36 and BDT 105,885.10 in Jhinaigati and Sreebardi Upazila respectively. Results of the financial analysis indicate that investment in cassava is profitable since BCR was for cassava were 2.49 and 2.99 in Jhinaigati and Sreebardi Upazila respectively. The technical efficiency analysis reveals that technical inefficiency effects presence in cassava production in the study areas. The estimates for the stochastic frontier cost functions parameters imply that as some cost factors, e.g., cost of labor, power tiller, seedlings, fertilizer, and interest on operating capital increased, total production cost increased. Hence, these variables are important determinants of cassava production in the study area. In a nutshell, though the technical inefficiency exists in the cassava production, it is profitable and, therefore, be replicated in other areas of Bangladesh. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21401 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 119-126, June 2014
An economic analysis of beef cattle fattening in selected areas of Pabna and Sirajgonj Districts
Authors: Sarma PK , Raha SK , Jørgensen H
Published: January 2015

This study examined the profitability of beef cattle fattening in the northern char area of Bangladesh. A total of 150 cattle fatteners were randomly selected from two districts representing the highest concentration of fatteners in the char area. Socioeconomic data as well as data on beef fattening were collected from the people selected at Pabna and Sirajgonj district. Descriptive statistics was used to analysis the socioeconomics characteristics of beef producers, the profit function was used to determine the profitability of beef market and regression analysis was used to determine the factor affecting profitability of beef cattle. In spite of beef cattle production was profitable agribusiness most of the farmers adopt traditional beef fattening system for beef fattening target the cattle marketing during the Muslim festival Eid-ul-Azha. Profitability margin equals BDT 13,350.84 per cattle. The benefit cost ratio of the entire enterprise was 0.52 that means cattle fattening enterprise is profitable and feasible business enterprise. The major problems facing the farmers include high cost of feeds, inadequate credit facilities, disease attack, illegal use of human drugs for cattle fattening, price fluctuation and inadequate extension services. A policy and research emphasis should be geared toward feeds production at affordable price to the fatteners and fatteners should be educated on how to formulate local feeds to reduce cost and access to feeds for better efficiency and discourage to use human drugs, tablets and injection for cattle fattening. These findings can be used by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development extension agents to promote beef cattle fattening in areas where beef cattle fattening is not practiced in the country. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21402 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 127-126, June 2014
Techno-economic performance of imported kukje self-propelled rice transplanter
Authors: Munnaf MA , Hossain MM , Ruma FY
Published: January 2015

The experiment was conducted to study the performance of Kukje self-propelled rice transplanter and to study the economic feasibility of mechanical transplanting method over manual transplanting method. Each of the transplanting method had three unit plots of sized 20 m x 10 m. The field efficiency and planting efficiency of the transplanter were 83.33% and 95%, respectively. Percent damaged (3.33%) and missing (5.33%) hills were higher in mechanical transplanting method and percent floating (4.33%) hill was higher in case of manual transplanting method. The average labor input in mechanical transplanting was 1.4 man-day/ha where 25 man-day/ha was in case of manual transplanting. The total production costs were 53612 tk/ha and 49304 tk/ha for manual transplanting and mechanical transplanting methods, respectively. Crop established with mechanical transplanting method resulted in higher average grain yield of 6.66 t/ha than manual transplanting method resulted average grain yield of 5.83 t/ha. The net return of manual and mechanical transplanting method were 42310 and 61080 tk/ha, respectively. The benefit cost ratios (BCR) were 2.24 and 1.78 for mechanical transplanting method and manual transplanting method, respectively. Kukje self-propelled rice transplanter should have break-even area coverage more than 10 ha/yr for economic transplanting. The above result showed that the mechanical transplanting method is more economic than the manual transplanting method. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21406 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 161-166, June 2014
Development of low cost agarwood essential oil extraction system for agar tree growers in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam MA , Hussain MD , Kabir E , Hasan MZ
Published: January 2015

This experiment was conducted to bring in a suitable and economic agarwood oil extraction method for Agar tree (Aquilaria agollocha) growers in Bangladesh. Agarwood was collected from Fotikchori upazila of Chittagong district and a prototype of hydro-distillation extraction chamber was developed at the lab of Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh during January to March 2013. Using the prototype, 7 ml of agarwood oil was extracted from 15 kg matured agarwood. It was found from the calculation that the developed system can bring yearly benefit of Tk. 7,78,389 with benefit-cost ratio as 2.33. This development was, therefore, proven very beneficial for Bangladeshi agar tree growers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21407 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 167-170, June 2014
Selection of effective irrigation practice for optimum yield of tobacco
Authors: Joy JS , Islam MN , Hasan MZ , Islam MA
Published: January 2015

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of tobacco yield under different irrigation practices and tobacco varieties during November 2012 to April 2013 (Rabi season) at Paharpur village of Kushtia district. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Four treatments were T0 (control, no irrigation), T1 (traditional practice; 13 cm irrigation water applied), T2 (10 cm irrigation water applied) and T3 (5 cm irrigation water applied). Three tobacco varieties were used for the experiment viz. V1 (NC 95), V2 (K 326) and V3 (CS 447). All necessary data on yield and yield contributing characters including irrigation were collected from experimental plots. Irrigation treatments showed significant effects on yield and yield contributing characters of tobacco. Results revealed that the highest cured leaf yield (3.83 t ha-1) was obtained in treatment T2 followed by T3 (3.46 t ha-1) and T1 (3.07 t ha-1). The highest and lowest yield were obtained as 5.05 t ha-1 and 2.85 t ha-1 for the interactions T2V2 and T1V1, respectively. Highest water productivity (63.92 kg/ha/cm) was found in treatment T3. Among three tobacco varieties, V2 (K 326) gave highest yield followed by V3 (CS 447) and V1 (NC 95) as 3.17, 2.38 and 2.22 t ha-1, respectively. Therefore, application of 10 cm irrigation water on the variety K 326 can be the promising practice for cultivation of tobacco. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21408 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 171-176, June 2014
Studies on the preparation of stem amaranth pickle
Authors: Shanta FH , Rajib RR , Alim MA , Haque MR
Published: January 2015

Fresh stem amaranth was analyzed for proximate composition and the developed pickles were analyzed for proximate composition, microbiological status, sensory attributes and overall storage stability of the pickles. Pickle was prepareded with sugar, salt, oil and vinegar. Five formulations of stem amaranth were prepared. Fresh stem amaranth contains 96.0% moisture, 1.0% ash, 0.01% fat, 2.0% protein and 30 mg/100g vitamin-C. The chemical analysis of pickles showed that moisture content was highly reduced in all processed samples. The microbiological studies revealed that total viable counts of bacteria and fungal growth were high in the pickles prepared without vinegar and sugar but it was low with vinegar-sugar-oil mix. The panelists marked for colour, flavor, texture and overall acceptability and analyzed statistically. Among five samples, the pickles prepared with vinegar-sugar-oil mix were the best. Storage studies were carried out up to six months at room temperature. Minor change was observed for color and flavor. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21409 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 177-182, June 2014