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BOTANICALS, BIOFUMIGANTS AND ANTAGONISTS APPLICATION IN MANAGING STEMROT DISEASE CAUSED BY RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI KUHN IN CARNATION
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P)-173230, Chandel Sunita , Sharma Sushma ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P)-173230
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The pathogen, Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn is a polyphagous fungus and has a vast potential of attacking a wide range of host plants causing host decay, damping –off, stem rot, crown rot ,stemcanker, root rot, fruit decay and foliage diseases. The stem rot is an emerging devastating disease incarnation rating next in importance to Fusarium wilt with a seedling mortality of 37% under optimum climatic conditions. Because of high incidence and crop importance, the present studywas carried out to manage the disease with application of different plant extracts (botanicals), biofumigant releasing crop residues and biocontrol agents both under in vitro and field conditions. Out of 11 botanicals including two commercial formulations of neem (neemgold, neemazil) testedat 5,10,20,30,40% and 1,2,3,4,5% concentrations respectively revealed that seed extracts of Meliaazedarach and leaf extract of Adhatoda vasica showed maximum inhibition in mycelial growthwithin the range of 44.38 to 44.25% followed by Murraya koenigii (37.77%) and Tagetes erecta(37.62%).The commercial formulations of neem compared to other treatments were foundstatistically superior to inhibits mycelial growth. In general, higher concentration resulted in moreinhibition of the R. solani, above 50 % inhibition was recorded at concentration of 40 per cent, maximum being in neemgold (60.53%) compared to 5% or 10%. Among different crop residues, cauliflower and cabbage were found most effective in reducing the incidence of carnation stem rot to 22.28 and 24.25% from 48.34% registered in control. The plant and flower characters such as plant height, stem length, no. of flowers/plant, flower size/plant and no. of days to first floweringget reduced to 142 compared to 157 days. The average colony forming unit of the pathogen reducedto 22.83x103 from 58.12x103 in one cropping season. Antagonists, Trichoderma viride, T. harzianum and Bacillus subtilis resulted into mycelial inhibition of 65.08, 63.70 and 55.05%. However in field the highest disease control of stem rot was achieved in integrated treatments whenthe rooted cuttings of carnation were pretreated with neemgold or neemazil for 20 minutes as diptreatment and planted in soil amended with T. viride and T. harzianum by giving disease control between 63-73%.
AN INSECTICIDAL COMPOUND, SITOSTERYL -D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE TETRAACETATEFROM PELTOPHORUM PTEROCARPUM DC. FLORAL EXTRACT AGAINST SITOPHILUSORYZAE L. (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE).
Authors:   Biology and Biotechnology Division, IndianInstitute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, India, Usha Rani Pathipati , Prasannalaxmi Kanuparthi ,   Biology and Biotechnology Division, IndianInstitute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, India, Akkewar Dattatray M ,   Crop Protection Chemicals, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, India
Published: April 2024

The insecticidal activity of yellow flamboyant, Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Heyne. floral extract against the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) was evaluated by usingcontact and fumigant bioassays. The potential insecticidal compound isolated from the P. pterocarpum was Sitosterol- - D-glucopyranoside tetraacetate. The LC50 values of the Sitosterol- - D-glucopyranoside tetra acetate in contact and fumigation mode were observed as 27.16 and 66.54respectively. Bergenin is reported earlier from this plant however, other compounds isolatedQuercetin-3-O-rutinoside and Myricetin-3-O-galactoside along with insecticidal compound Sitosterol –β-D-glucopyranoside tetraacetate for the first time from the Peltophorum pterocarpum.
IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY OF PSEUDOMONAS FLUORESCENSAGAINST FUNGAL PATHOGEN
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Sardar Vallabhbhi Patel University of Agriculture and Technolody, Meerut- 250110 (UP), India., Kumar Maurya Manoj , Singh Ramji ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Sardar Vallabhbhi Patel University of Agriculture and Technolody, Meerut- 250110 (UP), India., Tomer Ajay ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Sardar Vallabhbhi Patel University of Agriculture and Technolody, Meerut- 250110 (UP), India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The present investigation was undertaken to isolate different strains of Pseudomonas fluorescens from various agroecological zones or crop’s rhizosphere like moong, brinjal, rice, chilli, mustard, chirchida and tomato. Totally eight micro flora resembling Pseudomonas fluorescens were isolatedand three isolates were confirmed as P. fluorescens (strain P.f.01, strain P.f.05 and strain P.f.07). Pseudomonas fluorescens strains P.f 07 were found most effective with the highest antagonisticactivity against three fungal pathogen and show maximum inhibition of mycelial growth of Fusariummoniliforme (65.45%), Rhizoctonia solani (68.23%), and Alternaria alternat(48.13%).
ASSOCIATION OF ANTS WITH PINK HIBISCUS MEALYBUG, MACONELLICOCCUSHIRSUTUS (GREEN) AND ITS INFLUENCE ON PREDATORY FAUNA IN MULBERRYECOSYSTEM
Authors:   Central Sericultural Research &Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Manandavadi Road, Srirampura, Mysore – 570 008, India,, Mahimasanthi A , Sakthivel N ,   1Research Extension Centre, Central Silk Board, Srivilliputtur – 626 125, Tamil Nadu, India, Nalini R ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai – 625 104, Tamil Nadu, India, Rajavel S ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai – 625 104, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is amajor sucking pest of mulberry, infests tender shoot and causes bunchy top which leads to retardedgrowth of the plants. The leaves in the infested shoots become unfit for young age silkworm rearing. Infestation of M. hirsutus is often associated with attendant ants and they help spreading of the pest besides protecting from natural enemies. Thus, a study on the association of ants with M. hirsutus andtheir influence on the predatory fauna in mulberry gardens was carried out in southern Tamil Nadu. Four ant species viz. Monomorium indicum, Solenopsis geminata, Tapinoma sessile and Camponotuscompressus were found to have association with the pink mealy bug in mulberry garden. Among thespecies, M. indicum was found predominant accounting for an average of 37.78 numbers per mealybuginfested shoot whereas the rest of the species S. geminata (3.3), T. sessile (1.67) and C. compressus(0.56) were exhibited least association. The average mealy bug population was comparatively higherin ant attended colonies (61.22) than unattended ones (49.22). The population of predatory faunadecreased significantly (0.96) on ants association compared to the mealy bug infested shoots free fromthe ants (4.75) which indicates the deterring potentiality of the attendant ants. Destruction of thepredominant M. indicum colonies in mulberry ecosystem could help increase the field activities of predatory fauna against M. hirsutus.
IMPACT OF AGROCHEMICALS ON ODONATA IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) ECOSYSTEM
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology andNematology, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal-609603. U. T. of Puducherry, India, Soniyagandhi M , Kumar K ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology andNematology, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal-609603. U. T. of Puducherry, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Two supervised field experiments were conducted during kharif, 2012 and rabi, 2012-13 to study theimpact of agrochemicals on the population of odonata in rice at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute (PAJANCOA & RI), Karaikal, U.T. of Puducherry, India. Theexperiment was laid out in a randomized block design with eight treatments and three replications. It includes sole application of herbicide (Butachlor @ 2.5 litres/ha), fertilizers (NPK applied @ 50% N +100% P + 100% K), insecticide (Chlorpyriphos @ 0.02 per cent seedling dip and foliar spray @ 1250ml/ha), herbicide + fertilizer, herbicide + insecticide, fertilizer + insecticide, herbicide + fertilizer +insecticide and untreated check. In this experiment eight species of odonata viz., Agriocnemis pygmaeaRambur, Ceriagrion coromandelianum F., Ischnura aurora Brauer, Lestes elatus Hagen in Selys, Diplacodes trivialis Rambur, Orthetrum sabina Drury, Pantala flavescens F. and Rhyothemis variegata Linn. were identified during the crop growth period. The population of odonata was recorded from 1st week to 12th week after transplanting. During kharif, the overall mean population of odonata ranged from 0.19 to 0.65/sweeping. It was found that the per cent reduction was higher in thetreatment with herbicide + insecticide (70.77%) compared to the untreated check. During rabi, theoverall mean population of odonata ranged from 0.19 to 0.56/sweeping. A higher per cent reductionwas observed in the treatment with herbicide + insecticide (66.07%) as in the kharif. It was concludedfrom both field experiments a higher population of odonata was observed in the untreated checkfollowed by the treatment with fertilizer alone while a low population was observed in the herbicide +insecticide treatment followed by insecticide alone.
ECOFRIENDLY MANAGEMENT OF FUNGAL ANTAGONISTIC TRICHODERMA SP. AGAINSTCHARCOAL ROT OF SUNFLOWER CAUSED BY MACROPHOMINA PHASEOLINA (TASSI)GOID.
Authors:   Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi 642103, Tamil Nadu, India, Karmel Reetha A , Lalitha Pavani S ,   Andhirapradesh Rice Research institute, Naruteru, Andhirapradesh, India, Mohan S ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, 641003, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) is one of the most important oil seed crops grown all over the India. Charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina is a major disease causing severe yield loss upto52 per cent.The pathogen invasion occurs from the seedling to maturity stage. To overcome theseproblem In vitro, sensitivity of M. phaseolina determined through inhibition zone technique to sevenisolates offungi antagonistic viz.,Tv1, ETv2, EDTv3, ATv4, CTv5, MTv6andKTv7amended into PDAmedium on seven days after inoculation. All the antagonists reduced the colony growth of M. phaseolina significantly compared to the control. Among this isolates Tv1 was effective (74.12%) inreducing the colony growth of M. phaseolina followed byCTv5(68.39), EDTv3 (48.36)respectivelyover control.
IMPACT OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES ON THRIPS TABACI LINDEMAN(THYSANOPTERA: THRIPIDAE) LIFE STAGES IN THE LABORATORY AND UNDER SEMI-FIELDCONDITIONS
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran, Kashkouli M , Khajehali J ,   Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran, Poorjavad N ,   Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The biocontrol potential of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) against soil-dwelling life stages of the onion thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was evaluated under laboratoryand semi-field conditions. The pathogenicity of native isolate of Steinernema feltiae (T1) and threecommercial strains, S. feltiae, S. carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (Rhabditidae: Heterorhabditidae) were tested at concentrations of 400 and 1000infective juveniles (IJs)/cm2 against the second instar larvae (L2), prepupae and pupae of the thrips. This was followed with trials compared efficacy of S. carpocapsae on the thrips fed on different host plants, i.e. onion shoots, Allium cepa (L.), pods of green beans, Phaseolus vulgaris (L.) andcucumber fruits, Cucumis sativus (L.). In the semi-field experiments, effects of two EPNs, S. carpocapsae and H. bacteriophora, at concentrations of 104 or 2×104 IJs/ml against the thrips larval stage were tested. Our results showed that the highest onion thrips corrected mortality (CM) was recorded for prepupae (92%) and pupae (92.59%) at 1000 IJs/cm2 by S. feltiae (T1) and S. carpocapsae, respectively and the mortality caused by the commercial strain of S. feltiae against thrips larval stage at 400 IJs/cm2 was the lowest rate (CM= 3.7%). Among different host plants, green bean feeding induced the highest CM by S. carpocapsae at 1000 IJs/cm2 against the onionthrips larvae. In the semi-field experiments, application of two concentrations of EPNs had nosignificant effect on the larval mortality, compared to the control treatment.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF IMPROVED PIGEONPEA PODS THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF RIPTORTUS DENTIPES FAB. (HEMIPTERA: COREIDAE) WITH FORMULATED NEEM SEED OIL AT VARYING RATES AND SPRAYING SCHEDULES IN OWERRI, NIGERIA.
Authors:   Department of Crop Science and Technology, (School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology), Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria., S A Dialoke , I J Ogoke ,   Department of Crop Science and Technology, (School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology), Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria., A  A Ngwuta ,   Department of Crop Science and Technology, (School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology), Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria., M O Ofor ,   Department of Crop Science and Technology, (School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology), Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Control of population of Riptortus dentipes Fab. on improved pigeonpea pods using formulated neem seed oil (F-NSO) at varying rates and spraying intervals. The study was carried out at the Postgraduate Teaching and Research Farm, Department of Crop Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri Imo State beginning from May 2009, 2010 and July 2010. The July planting season which was the approved planting date in the area from research trials, was also subjected to control strategy with F-NSO to determine the population of R. dentipes under pest control measures. The experiment was laid out in 3 x 5 factorial comprising three rates of neem seed oil, 2 mL (4.2 L ha-1), 4 mL (8.3 L ha-1), 6 mL (12.5 L ha-1) with 0mL (0 L ha-1), and synthetic pyrethroid (cypermethrin) 0.72 mL (1.5 L ha-1) as checks plots and three intervals of application:once a week, once in two weeks, and once in three weeks. Results from field trials showed that application of F-NSO at higher dosage rate of 12.5 L ha-1 and at four regime spraying intervals ofonce a week significantly (p<0.05) reduced the population of R. dentipes on the pods compared with the untreated plots but was not superior to the plots treated with syntethic pyrethroid (SPY).
EVALUATION OF TOXICITY AND COTOXICITY OF BIOPESTICIDES AGAINSTDIAMONDBACK MOTH, PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (L.)
Authors:   College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya-793103., Sontakke Pritin P , Behere G T ,   Division of Crop Improvement (Entomology), ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya-793 103., Firake D M ,   Division of Crop Improvement (Entomology), ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya-793 103, Thubru D P ,   College of Post Graduate Studies, Central Agricultural University, Umiam, Meghalaya-793103.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT In India, the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is an important pest of cruciferous vegetables and causes severe economic losses. This pest has ability to evolveresistance in laboratory and field to almost all groups of synthetic insecticides. Despite of these, management with synthetic insecticides has been considered to be the easy and favorable option byfarmers in India which indeed increase the cost of cultivation and obviously reduction in the actual net profit. The use of microbial and botanicals pesticides are also available in the market and theyare relatively cheap. These pesticides are eco-friendly and the residual toxicity is extremely low. Inthis study, we have evaluated the in vitro toxicity and co-toxicity of different groups of microbial and botanicals pesticides on the field derived population of P. xylostella using leaf dip bioassay. Among microbial pesticides Lipe (Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki)) was found to be veryeffective than MVP II (Cry1Ac) and XenTari® (Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai). Anosom®(1% EC) was found to be most effective against P. xylostella among botanicals as evidenced fromlowest LC50 value of only 0.1ppm. Being a botanical pesticide, Anosom® (1% EC) could be usedas a substitute to synthetic insecticides in integrated management of P. xylostella. Co-toxicity of pesticides against second instars larvae of P. xylostella was assessed using binary mixture of twobotanical pesticides at three different combinations (1:1, 1:2 and 2:1 ratio) and found that all thecombinations show synergistic effect against diamondback moth. Objective of present research is toinvestigate toxicity and co-toxicity of botanical and microbial pesticides against diamondback mothso that it could be used as substitute to chemical pesticide for integrated management of diamondback moth.
BIOINTENSIVE SAFE STORAGE METHODS FOR PULSES: REVIEW
Authors:   Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Pudukottai Road, Thanjavur-613 005, Tamil Nadu,India, Alice J , Sujeetha R P ,   Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Pudukottai Road, Thanjavur-613 005, Tamil Nadu,India, Kavitha Abirami C V ,   Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Pudukottai Road, Thanjavur-613 005, Tamil Nadu,India, Alagusundaram K ,   Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Pudukottai Road, Thanjavur-613 005, Tamil Nadu,India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Pulses are an important source of protein in the Indian diet. Pulses are least preferred by farmers because of high risk and less remunerative than cereals; consequently, the production of the pulses is sufficiently low. To meet the demand of pulses, India is at present importing about 3 million tons. Pulse production systems including pre harvest and post harvest techniques. These techniques aremechanized in developed countries but developing countries still employ traditional techniques which incur losses of about 20–25% post-harvest losses. Drying and conditioning of pulses aremostly done by artificial methods; however, the most common drying method for pulses in the worldis open sun drying, particularly at farm level. Drying of pulses is essential because the moisturecontent at the time of harvesting is on the higher side (18–25%) and for safe storage, the optimummoisture content is in the range of 9–12% to avoid production of mycotoxins. Again storage of pulses is a challenging one since pulses are more sensitive to storage pest viz., bruchids and caneasily be attacked by them. Hence safe storage conditions like controlled atmosphere storage (CAS) must be provided for the pulses until they are being consumed. CAS offer a safe and environmentallybenign alternative to the use of conventional residue-producing chemical fumigants for controllinginsect pests that attack stored grain. Air tight containers or bins offer great protection in controllingbruchids. Hermetic storage (HS) technology has emerged as a significant alternative to other methods of storage that protect commodities from insects and molds. HS is based on the principle of generation of an oxygen-depleted, carbon dioxide-enriched interstitial atmosphere caused by therespiration of the living organisms in the ecological system of a sealed storage. Bag storage is acommon method in India. Pulses can also be stored either in metal bins, silo bags of various capacities.
CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM EXTRACTS AND THEIR FORMULATIONS CONTROL EARLYBLIGHT OF TOMATO.
Authors:   1Naturally Yours Biotech, V-3/2, MIDC, Jalgaon(MS) 425 003, India 2North Maharashtra University, Post Box 80, Jalgaon (MS) 425 002, India, Yeole G J , Teli N P ,   1Naturally Yours Biotech, V-3/2, MIDC, Jalgaon(MS) 425 003, India 2North Maharashtra University, Post Box 80, Jalgaon (MS) 425 002, India, Kotkar H M ,   North Maharashtra University, Post Box 80, Jalgaon (MS) 425 002, India 3Agrosecret, G.N 548, Behind Cadbury India Ltd., A/P. Induri, Tal. Mawal, Dist. Pune (MS) 410 507India, Mendki P S ,   North Maharashtra University, Post Box 80, Jalgaon (MS) 425 002, India 3Agrosecret, G.N 548, Behind Cadbury India Ltd., A/P. Induri, Tal. Mawal, Dist. Pune (MS) 410 507India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Alternaria solani causes early blight in plants belonging to family Solanaceae. It severely infests agriculturally important crops like tomato and potato at different developmental stages. We havescreened eighty one extracts of twenty seven medicinally important plants for their antifungal activity against A. solani. Twelve extracts of eight plants (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Syzygiumaromaticum, Ferula foetida, Inula racemosa, Hemidesmus indicus, Rubia cordifolia, Glycyrrhizaglabra and Saussurea lappa) possessed marginal to excellent antifungal activity. Hexane (Hx) andmethanol (MeOH) extracts of C. zeylanicum showed complete inhibition of A. solani in vitro at adose of 3 ml/lit water. Formulation trials conducted in shade house using MeOH extract of C. zeylanicum at a dose of 2 ml/lit water were highly effective against A. solani infesting tomatoplants. TLC, HPTLC and GC-MS analysis confirmed the presence of Eugenol, Cinnamaldehydeand 2H -1- Benzopyran -2- one in MeOH extract of C. zeylanicum. These secondary metabolites were isolated by preparative TLC to further confirm antifungal activity and probable structures byGC-MS. 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, a coumarin has been reported for the first time as an antifungal against A. solani in present study. An effective lab-scale formulation was developed and testedagainst A. solani.
TOXICITY OF TWO BIOPESTICIDAL PLANTS AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACTS TOOREOCHROMIS MOSSAMBICUS –HISTOPATHOLOGY OF GILL, LIVER AND INTESTINE
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Osmania UniversityCollege for Women, Koti – Hyderabad-502032, India., Tasneem Shoeiba , Hina Kauser Syeda ,   Department of Zoology, Osmania UniversityCollege for Women, Koti – Hyderabad-502032, India., Yasmeen Rafath ,   Department of Zoology, Osmania UniversityCollege for Women, Koti – Hyderabad-502032, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT An investigation on the toxicity of two biopesticidal plants – Carica papaya and Nerium oleander aqueous leaf extracts to Oreochromis mossambicus. The LC50 value of Carica papaya and Neriumoleander aqueous leaf extracts was 700 ppm and 400 ppm respectively. The sub lethal concentration for C. papaya and N. oleander was 70ppm and 40ppm respectively. The fishes wereexposed to the sub lethal concentration for a period of 14 days. At the end of 7th and 14th day thefishes were dissected and the gill, liver and intestine were removed from exposed and control groupfishes. The tissues were processed and sectioned at 4µm and then were stained with Haematoxylin- Eosin. The observation of the slides was done under light microscope at 40x magnification andphotographed. The exposed group showed histopathological changes in the tissues, such as: shrunken and narrow secondary gill lamellae, mild to moderate infiltration of inflammatory cells inthe primary and secondary gill lamellae, vacuolar degeneration of epithelial cells of intestinal villi, massive infiltration of inflammatory cells throughout the base of the villi and disruption of epithelial cells. The liver showed swollen nucleus, hydrated and vacuolar degeneration of hepatocytes and mild pockets of infiltration of inflammatory cells.
EXTRACTION, PARTIAL PURIFICATION AND PESTICIDAL ACTIVITY OF PLANT LECTINAGAINST MAJOR GROUNDNUT DEFOLIATOR SPODOPTERA LITURA (FAB.)(LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, SathyabamaUniversity, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Namasivayam S Karthick Raja , Edward Shinu Robin ,   Department of Biotechnology, SathyabamaUniversity, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Arvind Bharani R S ,   Department of Biotechnology, SathyabamaUniversity, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Vijay Tajesh Raju G ,   Department of Biotechnology, SathyabamaUniversity, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT In the present study, pesticidal activity of lectin against different life stages of major groundnut defoliator Spodoptera litura has been studied under in vitro condition. Lectin was isolated frompulp of banana and partially purified by silica gel and mannose – sepharose 4B affinitychromatography and the total yield of affinity purified lectin was about 50 mg. Bio assay was studied against second and third instars of S. litura which reveals both the instars were susceptibleto the lectin in concentration dependent manner. Distinct effect on lethal concentration 50 (LC 50), lethal time 50 (LT 50) against the larval instars, pupal, adult emergence and adult longevity was observed.
EFFECTS OF VARYING LEVELS OF PARKIA BIGLOBOSA PULP FOR THE CONTROL OF STRIGAGENESNERIOIDES (WILD) IN COWPEA VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L) WALP.
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Technology, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria., Zitta C , Magani E I ,   Department of Crop and Environmental Protection, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria., Ahom R I ,   Department of Crop and Environmental Protection, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Field trials were conducted in 2012 and 2013 at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Agricultural Technology, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa (08052’N, 69024’E) to evaluate the effect of different Parkia pulp levels in the control of Striga gesnerioides in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. The treatments consisted of different Parkia rates, applied per hole before planting, thus: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 g/ hill, seed coated with Parkia pulp before planting and control (no Parkia pulp). These treatments were laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design and replicated three times. The result indicated general delay in the emergence of Striga when Parkia pulp was applied. Similarly, application of 2, 3 and 4 g/ hill of Parkia pulp before planting significantly reduced the number of crop plants infested with Striga and Striga shoot count while crop vigour was increased. Generally, application of Parkia products significantly delayed flowering of Striga and reduced number of capsules per Striga plant. Crop maturity was earliest in the no Parkia treatment. Number of pods per net plot, pod weight and grain yield were not significantly affected by the Parkia treatments though the general trend showed increase with increase in the Parkia pulp up to 3.0 g/hill: however the use of4.0 g/hill and the seed coated treatments did not show increase in grain yield. The application of Parkia pulp reduced significantly the number of capsules per plant of Striga. The implication of this is that there will be depletion of seed bank build up for future infestation, thereby ensuring control of Striga over time.
MANAGEMENT OF MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA INFECTING CARROT BY USINGBIOAGENTS
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Guru Prasad G R , Ravichandra N G ,   Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Narasimhamurthy TN ,   Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Punith Kumar C H ,   Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Raichur, Karnataka, India, Yadahalli Praveenkumar ,   Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Raichur, Karnataka, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) is a serious pest of vegetables and major limiting factor in the commercial production of carrot in many parts of the world, including India. To avoid excess use of chemicals, an attempt was made to manage M. incognita infecting carrot by using bioagents viz., Trichoderma harzianum (indigenous and commercial) and Pseudomonas fluorescens (commercial) under field conditions. Among biocontrol agents, the lowest nematode population in soil (222.66/200 g) was recorded in isolated T. harzianum @ 25g/m2 (2 × 106 Cfu/g) treated plot than by commercial T. harzianum @ 20g/m2 . Maximum reduction of galls/rhizome (11.00), galls/5 g of root (36.00) and egg masses (11.33) per 5 gram of root was recorded in isolated T. harzianum @ 25g/m2 treatment compared to other treatments. Maximum shoot height (49.66 cm), shoot weight (26.00 g/rhizome) and rhizome yield (8.20 q/ha) were also recorded in isolated T. harzianum @ 25g/m2 followed by isolated T. harzianum and commercial T. harzianum @ 20g/m2.
EVALUATION OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI AGAINST TOMATO THRIPS, THRIPS TABACI LINDEMAN
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641 003, Tamil Nadu. India, Hemalatha S
Published: April 2024

AUTHOR(S) S. Hemalatha*, K. Ramaraju and S. Jeyarani ABSTRACT Eleven fungal isolates belonging to Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) Vuillemin Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschinikoff) Sorokin, Lecanicillium lecanii (Zimmerman) Zare and Gams and Metarhizium flavoviride Gams and Rozsypal var minus with different host origins were assayed for their pathogenicity against the tomato thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman. The tomato thrips were found susceptible to all the examined isolates of entomopathogenic fungi. The fungal isolate Bb111 of B. bassiana was found highly virulent to T. tabaci with an LC50 of 1.6 × 105 spores/mL as evidenced by its non overlapping fiducial limits to other isolates. Mycosis on T. tabaci by Bb111 isolate had fast lethal effect after treatment with conidial suspensions at the concentration of 108conidia/mL. The values of the median lethal time required for 50% mortality (LT50) of the respective isolate was 104.91 h. The rest of the tested isolates showed higher LC50 and LT50 values, indicating the intermediate or low virulence to T. tabaci. The results of the present investigation revealed that the Bb111 could be further exploited on a field scale against T. tabaci.
Perspectives on Cirrhosis in Southern Iran: A Temporal Comparative Study from 2009 to 2022
Authors: Askari Hassan , Shojaei Zarghani Sara , Rahmati Leila , Ahmadi Vida , Safarpour Ali Reza , Fattahi Mohammadreza , Kargar Jahromi Hossein , Sivandzadeh Gholam Reza
Published: April 2024

Background: The epidemiology of cirrhosis, a significant public health issue, remains poorly understood in Iran. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics, etiologies, complications, and outcomes of patients with cirrhosis who were registered in the Shiraz cirrhosis registry in Iran. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, a total of 2937 patients with cirrhosis from 2009 to 2016, and 683 patients from 2017 to 2022 were enrolled at Shahid Motahhari clinic in Shiraz and included in our database. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected at baseline and every six months thereafter. Mortality, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver transplantation occurrences were monitored biannually. Statistical differences between groups were assessed using the Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, or Fisher's exact test, depending on the data distribution and the nature of the variables. Results: The average age of patients during the first period was 47.4 ± 21.5 years, and for the second period, it was 54.8 ± 14.1 years. Biochemical levels and the prevalence of most complications were higher in the second period compared to the first. Ascites was the most common complication in the first group (52.1%), while esophageal varices were more prevalent in the second (40.1%). Hepatitis B and C were common among patients, especially in men. Patients registered in the earlier period had higher mortality and liver transplantation rates than those in the later period. Conclusions: The findings suggest that patients registered in the later period displayed better laboratory and clinical outcomes, likely due to improved management strategies over time. Viral hepatitis B and C were identified as the predominant etiologies among the patients with cirrhosis included in the study.
The Relationships of Social Capital with COVID-19 Anxiety and Aggression Among Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients in Two Hospitals in Southwestern Iran
Authors: Papi Maryam , Mousavi Seyed Ali , Alipour Toran , Asadihieh Amin
Published: April 2024

Background: Health crises expose nurses to numerous psychological challenges and affect their daily interactions. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between social capital and psychological symptoms among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study using systematic random sampling, data from 207 nurses were collected through a demographic questionnaire, the Onyx and Bolen Social Capital Scale, the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and the Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). Results: The mean ± SD age of the nurses was 33.6 ± 7.76 years. The mean ± SD scores for social capital, anxiety, and aggression among participants were moderate, low, and low, respectively. A significant inverse relationship was observed between social capital and both COVID-19 anxiety and aggression. Conclusions: It is recommended that officials work to empower the nursing care team by providing opportunities for the development of social capital and anger management skills.
Comparison of the Areas Under the Curve of Vancomycin Continuous vs. Intermittent Infusion in Critically Ill Pediatrics: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Roshan N.S. Baran , Mirrahimi Bahador , Najmeddin Farhad , Ahmadizadeh Seyedeh Narjes , Behzad Azita , Hashemi Seyedeh Masumeh , Alemzadeh Maryam , Taherpour Niloufar
Published: April 2024

Background: Providing data on the superior efficacy of vancomycin administered based on the area under the curve over 24 hours to the minimum inhibitory concentration of vancomycin (AUC24/MIC) is crucial. However, data on dosing and monitoring of vancomycin pharmacokinetics in the pediatric population are limited. Previous findings have showed that intermittent infusion of vancomycin (IIV) may not achieve the desired levels, continous infusions of vancomycin (CIV) reach the desired serum concentration faster than IIV and are associated with reduced nephrotoxicity. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the serum concentrations, AUC24, clinical variables, and adverse effects of two vancomycin administration methods in the pediatric population. Methods: This study was a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial conducted at a tertiary children's teaching hospital. Inclusion criteria were age between 2 months and 15 years and weight less than 67 kilograms, with exclusion criteria including renal impairment. Participants were divided into CIV and IIV groups following distinct administration protocols. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data, including vancomycin serum concentrations, were compiled. Assessments included pediatric mortality risk, pediatric sequential organ failure assessment, and regular temperature monitoring. Pharmacokinetic analysis was conducted using Monolix software 2023R1. Primary endpoints were vancomycin serum levels and AUC24 between cohorts on day three, with nephrotoxicity and additional adverse drug responses evaluated. Results: Sixty-eight patients in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) were allocated to either CIV (33) or IIV (35) for vancomycin treatment. In the CIV group, 82% of patients achieved an AUC24 ≥ 400 mg.h/L, compared to 23% in the IIV group. Continuous infusions of vancomycin demonstrated a greater AUC24 (587.7 ± 184.4 mg.h/L vs. 361.9 ± 113.2 mg.h/L, P < 0.05) compared to IIV. Two cases of nephrotoxicity were reported, one in each group, with mortality and adverse events being comparable between the two groups. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that continuous vancomycin infusion has a higher success rate in safely achieving therapeutic vancomycin levels in PICU patients compared to intermittent vancomycin infusion.
Effects of telecommunication antenna waves on human health and methods of prevention
Authors:   دیپارتمنت نت‌وُرک، پوهنځی/ دانش‌کدهٔ کمپیوترسانیس، پوهنتون/ دانش‌گاه غالب، هرات، افغانستان و مرکز تحقیقات علمی، پوهنتون/  دانش‌گاه غالب، هرات، افغانستان., حیدری غلام‌ فاروق , ستارزاده لاله
Published: April 2024

زمینه‌ و ‌هدف: یکی از موضوعات مهم جامعۀ امروز شهر هرات، نصب‌‌ آنتن‌های مخابراتی روی خانه‌های مسکونی است؛ فریکانسی بالای امواج الکترومغناطیسی توسط این دست‌گاه‌ها پخش می‌شود. حالا مسأله این است: امواجی‌‌که توسط این آنتن‌ها پخش می‌شود، به صحت انسان ضرر دارد یا خیر؟ و اگر ضرر دارد، روش/ روش‌های ‌جلوگیری آن چیست؟ که این تحقیق، یافتنِ پاسخِ این مسأله را با‌توجه به موقعیت شهر هرات به دوش داشته است. روش بررسی: این تحقیق ازجمله تحقیقات توصیفی‌‌است، که ابتدا، پرسش‌نامه‌‌یی طراحی گردید و روایی آن توسط افراد خبره تأیید و پایایی پرسش‌نامه با ضریب آلفای کرونباخ، که معادل (۷٫۳۸)، که عددی قابل‌قبول است به دست آمد؛ سپس پرسش‌نامه برای ۱۰۰ تن از ساکنان خانه‌هایی که در مساحت‌های نزدیک، متوسط و دور بودند، توزیع شد و برعلاوۀ آن، مصاحبۀ رودررو نیز صورت گرفته است. پرسش‌نامه‌ها توسط برنامۀ SPSS25 مورد تجزیه و تحلیل قرار گرفت. یافته‌ها: یافته‌های تحقیق نشان می‌دهند که تأثیرات امواج آنتن‌های مخابراتی روی صحت‌مندی شهروندانِ مورد مطالعة تحقیق وجود دارد، که این تأثیرات در طولانی‌مدت زیادتر شده و باعث سردرد، سرگیجه، اختلال در خواب‌ و ضعف جسمانی شده است. نتیجه‌گیری: برای جلوگیری از اثرات منفی امواج آنتن‌های مخابراتی در کوتاه‌مدت، به‌تر است تعداد این آنتن‌ها‌ در نزدیک خانه‌های مسکونی کاهش داده شود و در طولانی‌مدت می‌توان به‌جای آن از لینک‌های فایبر نوری برای ارتباط بین آنتن‌های مخابراتی استفاده کرد.
The challenges of new-age technologies: Exploring the psychosocial outcomes of emerging technologies on adolescents and young adults - a newly emerging public health challenge
Authors:   پوهنتون/ دانش‌گاه جامی, مسعودی محمد , رحیمی علی ,   پوهنتون/ دانش‌گاه جامی, عجاز عنایت‌الله ,   پوهنتون/ دانش‌گاه جامی
Published: April 2024

زمینه‌ و ‌هدف: در سال‌های اخیر، پیش‌رفت‌ها و تحولات درحوزۀ فن‌آوری جدید، انقلابی را در روش‌های ارتباطی و تعاملی نوجوانان با دنیای اطراف به‌وجود آورده است. با گسترش روزافزون سکوهای رسانه‌های اجتماعی، مانندِ فیس‌بوک، اینستاگرام و اسنپ‌چت، نگرانی‌ها دربارۀ نقش و تأثیر این ابزارها بر توسعه و رفتار نوجوانان نیز افزایش یافته است. در پژوهش مروری، تأثیرات روانی-اجتماعی استفاده از رسانه‌های اجتماعی و فن‌آوری‌های نوین بر نوجوانان را به بررسی گرفته‌ایم، و پی‌آمد‌های مرتبط با تصور بدنی و اندام، اجتماعی‌سازی و توسعۀ نوجوانان مورد بررسی قرار می‌گیرد. راه‌کارهایی که پزشکان و والدین می‌توانند اتخاذ کنند تا فرزندان خود را از تهدیدات ممکن‌، که توسط رسانه‌های دیجیتال ایجاد می‌شود به‌خصوص مطالب پورنوگرافی یا هرزه‌نگاری محافظت کنند، مورد بحث قرار گرفته است. روش بررسی: این مقاله ‌به‌شکل مروری اجرا شده و ‌از مقاله‌های منتشرشده در سایت‌های علمی‌یی چون پاب‌مِد، اسکوپوس‌ و گوگل‌اسکالر بهره‌جویی شده‌ و در بخش جاسازی منابع از نرم‌افزار زوترو Zotero استفاده به‌عمل آمده‌است. یافته‌ها: درحالی‌که سکوهای رسانه‌های اجتماعی به محبوبیت بالایی دست یافته‌اند، شواهد متنوعی نشان می‌دهد که ارتباط معنا‌داری بین استفاده از آن‌ها و مسائل روان‌شناختی و رفتاری نوجوانان وجود دارد. افزایش استفاده از رسانه‌های اجتماعی با کاهش اعتماد به‌نفس و رضایت از بدن، افزایش خطر قُلدری سایبری، افزایش تماس با مطالب پورنوگرافی و رفتارهای جنسی خطرناک مرتبط شده است. نتیجه‌گیری: با‌توجه به این‌که فن‌آوری جدید نوجوانان را به‌طور پای‌دار در زنده‌گی روزمره تحت تأثیر قرار می‌دهد، نیاز به تلاش‌های بیش‌تری برای آگاه‌سازی کاربران نوجوان و خانواده‌های‌شان از پی‌آمدهای منفی استفاده از رسانه‌های اجتماعی احساس می‌شود. پزشکان و والدین باید اقدامات احتیاطی را انجام دهند تا خطرات روانیِ ‌اجتماعی را کاهش دهند و امنیت آنلاین نوجوانان را تضمین کنند.
Title Examining the prevalence of maxillary sinusitis with dental origin among patients referred to the National Stomatology Hospital in Kabul in 2019
Authors:   پوهنتون/ دانش‌گاه غالبِ کابل, ابراهیم‌خیل منیر احمد , رسولی عبدالعلی
Published: April 2024

زمینه‌ و ‌هدف: سینوزیت واقعه‌یی است که در همه سن‌ها به‌وجود آمده و می‌تواند در هر دو جنس قابل دید باشد، انجام این تحقیق در افغانستان، شهر کابل شفاخانۀ ملّی تخصصی ستوماتولوژی دیپارتمنت جراحی وجه ‌فک در سال 1399 صورت گرفت. هدف کلی تحقیق به‌دست‌آوردن معلومات کافی در مورد به‌میان‌آمدن سینوزیت، اعراض و علایم، شیوع و طرق تداوی، میزان واقعات و میتود تداوی سینوزیت منشأ دندانی است. روش بررسی: تحقیق انجام‌شده توصیفی (Descriptive) از نوع Case Series است؛ که در طول ۱۲ ماه در شفاخانۀ ستوماتولوژی بالای ۷۷۲۰ مریض با لوحه‌های مختلف به سرویس جراحی وجه فک مراجعه‌کننده صورت گرفت، از جمله ۱۴ مریض با لوحۀ سینوزیت سینوس مگزیلا داخل بستر گردید، که فیصدی شان ۰٫۱۸ فیصد را تشکیل می‌د‌اد. یافته‌ها: واقعات سینوزیت نزد طبقۀ ذکور بیش‌تر بوده، در حدود ۵۷٫۱٪ است، اما نزد خانم‌ها 42٫۹٪ دریافت شده است. بیش‌ترین واقعات در سنین بزرگ‌تر از ۱۵ سال بوده، که حدود ۷۸٫۶٪ می‌شود؛ ولی در سنین پایین‌تر از ۱۵ سال کم‌تر دیده‌شده، حدود ۲۱٫۴٪ است، بیش‌تر مریضان (۷۸٫۶ ٪) به لوحۀ سینوزیت حاد به شفاخانه مراجعه نموده‌اند. اما سینوزیت‌های مزمن ۲۱٫۴ فیصد را تشکیل می‌دهد. بیش‌ترین روش تداوی مریضان بستری سینوزیت را Fistulectomy تشکیل داده، که حدود ۴۲٫۹٪ شده و به تعقیب آن عملیات Cald Well Luc بوده، که ۳۵٫۷٪ می‌شود و یک تعداد فیصدی کم مریضان (۲۱٫۴‌ ٪) صرف نسخه تجویزشده است؛ این در حالی است که در کشورهای پیش‌رفته بیش‌ترین عملیات جراحی را عمل با استفاده از اندوسکوپ تشکیل می‌دهد. نتیجه‌گیری: این تحقیق شیوع و تداوی سینوزیت با منشأ دندانی را به‌خصوص میان مردان و کاهلان هم‌راه با پتالوژی پیش‌رفتۀ دندانی نشان می‌دهد و پیش‌نهاد می‌نماید تا تداوی را از نوع Cald Well Luc به نوع تداوی جراحی اندوسکوپیک به اساس این‌که نتیجۀ بهبود‌ این تخنیک به‌مراتب بیش‌تر بوده و میزان ابتلا را هم کم می‌سازد، مبدل گردد. در ضمن تحقیقات بیش‌تری جهت راه معقول دیگر برای کنترول خوب و بهبود بیش‌تر برای این حالت، نیاز است.
Academic Adjustment of Freshmen in Cambodian Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Lan Bunrosy , Sam Rany , Keo Vireak , Roeut Wen
Published: April 2024

First-year students face experiences in the primary adjustment stages with their transition to pre-university enrollment, and the experiences are typically highlighted as challenges that will be concentrated significantly in this systematic literature review. This systematic literature review critically synthesizes 20 published articles from 2014 to 2023 on the academic adjustment of first-year students in Cambodian higher education institutions. The qualitative study methods and exploratory design are used, and researchers compiled and evaluated relevant literature focusing on challenges faced by first-year students, factors influencing adjustment, strategies for academic adjustment, and outcomes of adjustment interventions. Data were gathered from reliable databases, and articles meeting predefined criteria were subjected to thematic analysis using Clark and Braunne's Thematic Analysis model. Findings highlight first-year students' challenges, such as academic performance, social identity issues, financial constraints, and language barriers. Factors influencing adjustment include social, personal-emotional, and institutional aspects, underlining the significance of social support and coping strategies. Strategies for academic adjustment focus on effective time management, utilizing support services, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Intervention outcomes aim to enhance first-year students' retention rates, mental health, and academic success. Qualitative research emerged as the predominant approach, enabling researchers to understand nuanced experiences and perspectives.
Inovasi Program Halte Sehat Sumber Lesung Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Ledokombo Jember
Authors: Kristanti Kezia Ria , Iswahyuni Deni Ema , Nisa Miratun , Komariah Kholifatul , Rosyadi Wildan Maulana , Kurdi Fahruddin , Bachtiar Bafidz Arifahmi
Published: April 2024

Latar Belakang : Hipertensi atau yang biasa disebut tekanan darah tinggi adalah peningkatan tekanan darah sistolik diatas batas normal lebih dari 140 mmHg dan tekanan darah diastolik lebih dari 90 mmHg. Prevalensi hipertensi di Kabupaten Jember jumlah kasus pada tahun 2014-2017 mempunyai kasus terbanyak, data penyakit hipertensi 22.185 kasus pada tahun 2014 kemudian meningkat menjadi 29.683 pada tahun 2015. Pada tahun 2017 jumlah kasus hipertensi terjadi pada wanita sebesar 53,69%. sedangkan laki-laki 46,31% komplikasi hipertensi yang tidak ditangani akan menyebabkan penyakit katastropik. Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit yang sering menyerang lansia, namun masih banyak lansia di Kecamatan Ledokombo yang kurang memperhatikan kesehatannya sehingga tidak melakukan pemeriksaan tekanan darah secara rutin. Sakit kepala merupakan masalah yang sering dialami oleh penderita hipertensi. Program Halte Sehat merupakan upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengontrol kesehatan pasien hipertensi secara berkala. Terapi pijat leher diberikan pada pasien yang mempunyai keluhan sakit kepala sebagai bentuk pengurangan terapi farmakologis. Dari hasil pemberian terapi pada 8 responden hipertensi, terdapat 6 responden yang mengalami penurunan skala nyeri dan tekanan darah. keluarga diberikan edukasi terkait terapi pijat leher sehingga keluarga dapat memberikan terapi kepada pasien jika sewaktu-waktu mengalami sakit kepala.
Sosialisasi Pemilihan Sampah Pada Anak Sekolah Dasar Di Desa Sukamakmur, Lombok Barat
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sri , Widiati Bidarita , Melinda Tina , Abdullah Taufik
Published: April 2024

Peningkatan timbunan sampah di Indonesia menjadi salah satu masalah yang kompleks. Intervensi untuk merubah pola perilaku pemilahan sampah terhadap siswa sekolah dasar bisa menumbuhkan kesadaran dan meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa tentang pengelolaan sampah. Pengabdian Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan Siswa sekolah dasar tentang pemilahan sampah baik sampah organik maupun sampah an  organik. Pengabdian ini menggunakan power point dan video animasi  sebagai metode sosialisasi tentang pemilahan sampah. Saat sesi Tanya jawab berlangsung anak-anak terlihat antusias untuk bertanya tentang langkah-langakah pemilahan sampah baik sampah organik  maupun sampah an  organik.  Efek  dari pengabdian masyarakat ini meningkatkan pengetahuan anak-anak tentang pemilahan sampah Untuk tim pengabdian selanjutnya diharapkan dapat melakukan pelatihan pengolahan sampah non organic menjadi berbagai macam kerajinan tangan yang bermanfaat.