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Effect of Nitrogen, Spacing between Plants and Seed Material on Growth, Tuberization, Yield and Quality of Potato
Authors:   Post Graduate Student  Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P.D DUBEY , G.S BHARDWAJ ,   Lecture in Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: October 2023

The potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is capable of producing more food per ha than any other food crop. Among the factors that influence potato production, nutrient and cultural practices have an important role. Fertilizer experiments conducted in India showed that potato has given high responses to N (Ramanujam & Singh, 1965). Pushkarnath et al., (1960) also reported that 100 kg N/ha gave highly significant yield of potato. Spacing between plants play an important role on tuber yield production (Tiwari, 1962) and observed that highest yield of tubers/ha was obtained at close spacing of 15 cms. The use of out tubers is economical when seed size tubers are not available. Pushkarnath (1955) observed that cut tubers are as good as whole tubers Looking to the above facts investigations were therefore undertaken to study the effect of N, spacing between plants and seed material on growth tuberization, yield & quality of potato.
Studies on the Insecticidal Control of Rice Gallmidge Pachydiplosis oryzae W.
Authors:   Assitant Entomologist,,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, B VELAYUTHAM , A SUBRAMANIAM ,   Assitant Entomology Regional Agricultural Research Station Aduthurai, T SANTHANARAMAN ,   Entomologist,,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003
Published: October 2023

The rice gallmidge Pachdiplosis oryzae W., is one of the serious pests of rice crop in many parts of India and other rice growing countries namely Burma, Ceylon, China, Thailand, Vietnam, etc. The tiny maggots of this mosquito like fly, feed around the base of the growth cone of the terminal or axillary shoot apices and thus result in the formation of the characteristic tubular galls called "silver shoot". The chemical control of the pest has been attempted by several workers in India and abroad. Patel and Bhat (1954) found parathion and chlordane to be useful in reducing the infestation of gallmidge. Israel (1956) reported that four rounds of sprays of 0.08% parathion or 0.04% endrin to be effective in controlling the pest. The application of mineral oil saturated with dieldrin, chlordane as well as the use of 5% pellets of dieldrin had also been reported to give better results for control of the gallmidge (Patel et al., 1957). Krishnamoorthy Rao et al., (1960) found 0.1% Rogor and 0 02 or 0.04%. Endrin to be promising for controlling the gallmidge. Ow and Kanjanaoon (1961) reported that the application of malathion and cuprovit to the plots increased rice yield, mainly by the reduction of gallmidge incidence in the crop. In the present investigations carried out at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Aduthurai the efficacy of some of the modern insecticides were tested for control of the pest. The results of the studies are presented in this paper.
Role of National Demonstrations in Agricultural Technology
Authors:   Assitant Lecturer in Agrl Extension, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, G PERUMAL
Published: October 2023

The important role of both the investigator and the interpreter, in any programme of agricultural development, needs no emphasis. Even if the investigator does his job with thoroughness and perfection, unless these findings are intrepreted and conveyed to the farmer, it will only amount to stagnation of his findings. It is also essential that such research findings and improved techniques, be conveyed in a form acceptable to the farmer, if it should meet with the desired success. Lack of adequate communication media and the low rate of literacy make this job difficult. Herein lies the importance of conducting actual demonstrations in fields, which have a great impact on the cultivators' mind, as they can see with their own eyes, the advantages of adopting improved methods in agricultural technology. Successful demonstra- tion is therefore a powerful tool in the hands of the interpreter-the agricultural extension worker, to carry conviction to the farmers, regarding the advantages of adopting improved techniques and research findings in agricultural technology.
Studies on M, Generation of Pollen Irradiated H.C. 1 Castor
Authors:   Research Assitant,Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Rajendranagar Hyderabad, A NARASIMHA MURTHI , B.V RAMANA RAO ,   Associate Professor and Head, Department of Botany,Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Rajendranagar Hyderabad
Published: October 2023

Castor is an important oilseed crop in Andhra Pradesh occupying an area of 6.6 lakh acres. The average yield of this crop is 350 kg per acre and therefore is very low. With a view to improve the yielding ability of this crop several breeding techniques are adopted; mutuation breeding being one of them. Among the various methods employed for inducing mutations, emphasis is laid on pollen irradiation, as it is a simple and effective method. This paper presents an account of pollen irradiation studies on the Ma generation of H.C. 1 castor.
Sterility-inducing Effects of some Antibiotics and Sulphanilamides on the Legum Aphid Aphis craccifora K.
Authors:   Assitant in Entomology, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, N.T KUPPUSWAMY , S JAYARAJ ,   Professor of Entomology, Agricultural College Madurai, T.R SUBRAMANIAN ,   Professor of Entomology, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003
Published: October 2023

The hazards caused by large scale use of insecticides for: the control of crop pests have focussed the attention of investigators to switch over to other alternative methods involving minimum risks: One of the recent developments in this direction is the use of antibiotics and sulphanilamides which are reported to induce sterility in insects either by contact or when ingested along with the plant, by interfering with the normal physiology of the insect. The first report on the possible use of these substances in the control of crop pests was made on recently by Harries (1961) in two spider mites viz., Tetranychus telarias (L) and Panomychus ulmi (Koch), Harries and Mattson (1963) extended the use of antibiotics against the aphids Myzus persicae (Sulz) Aphis pomi De Geer and Macrosiphum pisi (H). Later workers like Ehrhardt and Schmutterer (1966), Jayaraj and Schmutterer (1966), Ehrhardt et al., (1966) and Jayaraj et al., (1967) established that certain antibiotics and sulphanilamides have got irreversible effect in Aphis fabae. Scop and that sterility can be induced to the progenies indicating the possibility of permanent control. These authors attributed the effect to the destruction of symbionts in the insect.
Quality of Summer Maize (Zea mays. L.) in Relation to Nitrogen Levels, Plant Population and Irrigation Regimes
Authors:   Research Assitant (Agronomy) H.A.U Hissar, H.P TRIPATHI
Published: October 2023

Due to increasing irrigation facilities and shortage of food grains, cultivation of maize (Zea mays L.) in summer season is gaining popul- arity in the vicinity of Agra. The quality of produce, specially protein and starch content is very important from diet and industrial point of view. The knowledge of their production per unit area is also necessary. The inform- ation on this aspect is very much lacking as no systematic work has been done specially in summer season. N application increases the protein content of grain and stover but efficient utilization of applied N can be obtained only with suitable plant population and optimum soil moisture favourable for crop growth. Keeping these points in view, the present study was undertaken to study the quality in relation to N levels, plant population and irrigation regimes.
Rosette Disease of Groundnut I. The Pattern of Spread of the Disease
Authors:   Assitant Plant Pathologist, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, G KOUSALYA , S BHASKARAN ,   Formerly Research Assitant in Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, K RAMAKRISHNAN ,   Dean,Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, C.S KRISHNAMURTHY ,   Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore
Published: October 2023

India is one of the important groundnut growing countries in the world. Tamilnadu occupies the third place in India as for as groundnut is concerned. Rosette disease of groundnut caused by a virus is gaining importance in India. Sundararaman (1926) first reported the occurrence of the disease at Palur and called it "clump disease". Storey (1935) is of the opinion that natural spread of rosette virus is by the vector Aphis laburni. Storey and Ryland (1955) pointed out the importance of apterous and alate aphids in spreading the disease under field conditions. Rogur Hull (1964) has pointed out the effect of spacing on the primary spread by winged aphids before secondary spread. A thorough knowledge of the source of infection, rate, distance and mode of spread of any disease is essential for devising control measure for the disease. Information on the sources of infection can often be gained by studying the distribution of infected plants within a crop which may in turn, suggest the method to be adopted in controlling the disease. Van der Plank (1946) has distinguished two kinds of spread, namely, random distribution and distribution in groups. He has suggested a formula for estimating random distribution of the disease within a crop. Using this formula studies were made on the pattern of spread of rosette disease in irrigated crop of TMV-2 variety of groundnut in the 1964 season at Coimbatore and Bhavanisagar.
A New Complex Soluble Fertiliser N.P.P.S. (Nitro-Phosphate - Potassium Schoenite Complex)
Authors:   Assitant in Chemist Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, K SHIVARAMA SHETTY
Published: October 2023

The importance of fertiliser production in the economy of our country with agriculture as the main industry cannot be over-emphasised. Also, self sufficiency in this direction presents itself as a mirage, demand far out-stretching supply. Among many factors, the formidable are the scarcity of raw materials like sulphur and quality rock phosphate at home. Prospects of foreign import are indeed dull involving foreign exchange. It will therefore, certainly be an attractive proposition to hit upon a process to dispense with sulphur altogether and make use of indigenous inferior raw materials like phosphate deposits of Trichy and Singhbhum and also Schoenite, a by-product of salt industry. Success in this direction for the production of phosphatic fertilisers will be hailed as a significant revolution.
Plant Introduction in Tamil Nadu-on the Performance of (Dichondra repens) Forst" (Lawn Leaf)
Authors:   Assitant Botanist Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, V RAMAKRISHNAN , K.P VIJAYAN ,   Assitant Botany Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003
Published: October 2023

Dichondra repens is said to be introduced into California from West Indies and extensively grown as a pleasing cushion-like, green ground cover in parks and gardens in U. S. A. (Bailey and Bailey, 1959; Wilson, 1960; Youngner, Nudge and Spaulding, 1968). Its use in ornamental gardens and parks in our country for raising lawn or ground cover has not been reported previously. Trial was therefore, carried out with this species in order to critically evaluate its suitability to our country for this purpose.
Fixation of Phosphate and Potassiumi as influenced hy Soil Type
Authors:   Division of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  , Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, R HASAN , M VELAYUTHAM ,   Division of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  , Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
Published: October 2023

The primary, major elements, N, P and K play a promi- nent part in relation to the principles and practices of plant nutrition. Ironically enough, due to their 'fixation in the soil to a certain extent, the availability of these elements to the crop is also affected to a certain extent by their fixation-release pathway, that is characteristic of a given soil. The ability to fix and release nutrients coexists in any soil although there may be marked degree of variation between soils. Studies of fixation of elements is of interest in clay mineralogy from the standpoint of structure and alteration of minerals and in soil-plant relationships in connection with their availability to plants. The factors affecting the fixation of nutrients are both intrinsic and extrinsic. The parent material of the soil, clay content and its mineral make up, degree of saturation, pH and the organic matter level are some of the intrinsic factors. Some of the extrinsic factors which influence the determined fixing capacity of a soil are the type of salt added, the nature of coions, the concentration range employed, time of equilibration, temperature, moisture level and operations such as complete drying, alternate wetting and drying or drying and heating. The variation in fixing capacity of P and K by two contrasting soil types is discussed in this paper.
Genetic Variability and Heterosis in Maize
Authors:   University of Agricultural Science, Dharwar Campus, T SWAMY RAO , A RAMAMURTHY ,   University of Agricultural Science, Dharwar Campus, S.J PATIL ,   University of Agricultural Science, Dharwar Campus, R.S ARADHYA ,   University of Agricultural Science, Dharwar Campus, M MAHADEVAPPA ,   University of Agricultural Science, Dharwar Campus
Published: October 2023

Collection and evaluation of varieties is very essential in any crop. improvement work. The studies were conducted (i) to evaluate 86 indigenous and 23 inbread lines of maize introduced from U S. A. for yield and other economic characters and (ii) to estimate the extent of heterosis exhibited by these introduced inbred lines in cross combination with the local standard variety of mize and the results are presented in this paper.
Manurial Studies on American Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). in Rajasthan
Authors:   Assitant Agronomist, Agri. Expt. Station Hanumangarh Town, V.S SINGH , B.N MATHUR ,   Agronomist Irrigation Cell, Krishi Bhawan Jaipur, N.K AGRAWAL ,   Assitant Agronomist, Agri Department Bhilwara
Published: October 2023

Sriganganagar district occupies about 43% of the total cotton area in the Rajasthan State. Cotton in this district is grown under irrigated conditions and the variety prevalent is 320F. The average yield of seed cotton is about 650 Kg/ha only. From a survey conducted to study the agronomical practices followed by the cultivators of this district, it was observed that the cultivators of this district in general apply 20-30 Kg N/ha either at the time of first or second irrigarion. Phosphorus, potash and farm yard manures are very rarely applied to this crop. The low yield of cotton may, therefore, be attributed to inadequate application of fertilizers. Jaisin- ghani and Mehta (1964) found that application of 33.6 and 67.2 Kg N/ha increased the cotton yield significantly over control in Sriganganagar district. They further reported that the nature of response was linear with equation Y=9.73+0.093 X and suggested that higher does of N may be tried for working out optimum dose. With thisobject, a trial was conducted to find out the manurial requirement of American cotton under Sriganganagar conditions of Rajasthan State.
A Critical Approach to Rice Production in Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Joint Director of Agricultural (Inspection of General) Chepauk Madras 5, T SIVASUBRAMANIAN
Published: October 2023

Rice, being a primary food, occupies a pre-eminent position in crop production. In India and particularly in Tamil Nadu, a steady increase both in area and output of rice has been recorded. This increase has been phenomenal in recent times reaching an area of 6.8 million acres and an output of 4.2 million tons with an average acre yield of 1,385 lb. Many factors have contributed towards this end, the chief among them being the use of fertilisers and high fertiliser-responsive strains. A point of satura- tion is likely to be reached in the area under rice and in the use of inputs. An attempt has been made in this paper to examine critically the various limitations and plan for a better approach towards maximising rice production in the State.
A New Mosaic Disease of Amaranthus gangeticus
Authors:   Research Assitant in Virology, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, G RAMAKRISHNAN , K RANGANATHAN ,   Assitant Lecturer in Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, MURUGESAN SELLAMMAL ,   Research Assitant in Entomology, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, A.P SAROJINI DAMODARAN ,   Assitant Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, T.K KANDASWAMY ,   Plant Virology, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore
Published: October 2023

Mosaic disease of Amaranthus has been reported to occur under natural conditions on Amaranthus viridis L. by Phatak (1965) and on Amaranthus gangeticus by Govindaswamy et. al., (1967). The present virus collection from Agricultural College Orchard, Coimbatore during January 1968 on A.gangeticus differs from the above and a detailed study was under- taken. The results are presented in this paper.
Studies on Method of Nitrogen Application in Relation to Frequency of Irrigation for Rice
Authors:   Rice Agronomist,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,Coimbatore  641 003, K RAJAGOPALAN , K.M BALASUBRAMANIAM ,   Assitant Agronomist,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,Coimbatore  641 003, P NARAYANASWAMY ,   Research Assitant, Paddy Section, Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,Coimbatore  641 003
Published: October 2023

It has been established that improvement in crop yields can be brought about by judicious use of irrigation and N. N requirements of high yielding varieties of rice are high and it is important that fertilzer N is utilized efficiently. Sub-surface application (Abaichandani and Patnaik, 1959), placement through pellets (Vachani, 1952) and split application (Vachani and Mahapatra, 1959) have been found advantageous in lowland rice fields. Rajendraprasad et. al., (1970) reported that application of N in two split doses gave higher yields in irrigated upland rice. Time of application for flooded rice on a heavy clay soil at the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines demonstrated that split application did not increase the yields of IR. 8 significantly over the application of N entirely at planting (Anon. 1968).
Insecticidal Trials for the Control of the Melon Fruit Fly, Dacus Cucurbitae COQ Infesting Snakegourd, Trichosanthes Anguina
Authors:   Assitant Entomologist (Vegetable),Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, K NAGAPPAN , S KAMALANATHAN ,   Crop Specialist (Vegetable),Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, T SANTHANARAMAN ,   Entomologist All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project  Coimbatore
Published: October 2023

Sixteen species of fruitflies (Dacus Spp.) are known to cause heavy damage to fruits and vegetables in India and other countries. The melon fruitfly, Dacus cucurbitae often causes appreciable injury to the snakegourd fruits. The maggots of these flies bore into the ripening fruits and the fruits begin to rot and drop, thereby reducing the yield and the quality of the fruits. Ayyar (1940) recommended preventive control measures such as prompt removal and destruction of damaged fruits and trapping the adult flies with poisoned syrups to prevent egg-laying. Narayan and Batra (1960) advocated spraying of diesel oil emulsion when the flies congregate in large numbers during cooler part of the day. Srinivasan and Narayanaswamy (1962) reported that spraying parathion 0.05% or malathion 0.1% four times at 10 days interval was very effective in controlling the fruitflies on ashgourd and pumpkin and application of parathion 0 02% or endrin 0.02% four times at an interval of 10 days commencing from the time of flowering gave very good control and higher yield against melon fruit flies. Pali (1963) found that parathion 0.04% W. P. and diazinon 0.02% proved very effective in reducing the incidence of melon fruitflies.
A Study on the Relation between the Texture, N and P in Soils of South Arcot
Authors:   Analytical Assitant Soil Testing Laboratory, Cuddalore, R VENU REDDY , P RAGHAVAN ,   Analytical Assitant Soil Testing Laboratory, Cuddalore, S ALTAF AHAMED ,   Analytical Assitant Soil Testing Laboratory, Cuddalore, T RAMALINGAM ,   Analytical Assitant Soil Testing Laboratory, Cuddalore, N.M THYAGARAJAN ,   Assitant Soil Chemist, Cuddalore
Published: October 2023

Soils are classified as fertile if they contain readily avail- able nutrients in optimum amounts. The availability of plant nutrients is governed by a complex set of factors of which texture plays an important role. Appreciable number of soil samples were received by the Soil Testing Laboratory, Cuddalore from almost all blocks in South Arcot District during the period from 1965 to March 1968. A total of 5729 samples were analysed. and with results obtained a systematic study was made to find out the relation between texture and available N, texture and available P and available N and P. Based on analytical results soil samples were grouped and the data were analysed statistically and discussed in this paper.
Influence of Major Nutrients on Eleucine corocana (Ragi). Yield Attributes
Authors:   Lecturer in Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, S SUBRAMANIAN , Y.B MORACHAN ,   Professor of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, K KALIAPPAN ,   Agronomist, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003
Published: October 2023

The plant height, number of ear bearing tillers, number of fingers and straw yield have close relation with the ultimate grain yield of ragi (Eleucine coracana). These yield atributes inturn are influenced by the application of major nutrients. In this paper the influence of sources and levels of nitrogen with phosphorus and potassium on the yeild altributes of ragi CO7 are discussed.
Effect of Ethrel (2-Chloroethyl Phosphonic Acid) on Ripening of Bananas
Authors:   Assitant Lecturer Hortcultural Department of Horticulture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, C SRINIVASAN
Published: October 2023

The ability of ethylene to stimulate fruits to ripen has been reported in fruits and vegetables (Burg. 1962 and 1965: Hansen, 1966; Burg and Burg, 1968: Dilley, 1969 and Pratt and Goeschl, 1969). Recently, the newly developed compound Ethrel (2-chloroethyl phosphonic acid) which degrades itself to yield ethylene, has been found to be effective in causing ripening of fruits (Russo et al. 1968: Iwahoris et al. 1969; Robinowitch et al. 1970 and Srinivasan et al. 1971). The banana variety Robusta, a clone of Dwarf Cavendish group is characterised by the production of heavy bunches with large sized fingers. Despite these attractive features its commercial preference is greatly influenced due to poor development of peel colour, besides prolonged period of ripening. Therefore it was of interest to study the effect of Ethrel on the development of peel colour and ripening in the case of Robusta banana.
Effect of Nitrogen on the Incidence of Ergot Disease of Pearl Millet caused by Claviceps Microcephala
Authors:   Assitant Plant Pathologist, Agricultural College and Research Institute Coimbatore, K SIVAPRAKASAM , D KANDASAMY ,   Research Scholar Annamalai University, Annamalinagar, T.G RAMAMURTHP ,   Research Assitant in Millets Agricultural College and Research Institute coimbatore, S SELVARAJ ,   Research Assitant in Millets Agricultural College and Research Institute coimbatore, C.S KRISHNAMURTHY ,   Plant pathology Agricultural College and Research Institute coimbatore
Published: October 2023

Ergot disease caused by Claviceps microcephala (Wallr.) Tul. is one of the most important diseases of pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoides (Burm.) Stapf.) which becomes very destructive in the crop heading during winter season. With the introduction of high yielding hybrid varieties of pearl millet in Tamil Nadu there was widespread ephiphytotics of this disease on hybrid cumbu and the ergot disease has assumed great importance. These hybrid varieties known as high fertility strains respond well only if heavy doses of nitrogenous fertilizer is applied to boost the yield of the high yielding varieties. Tanda and Kawatani (1964) reported that the ergot incidence on rye was influenced by the [fertilizer application. Attempt has not so far been made to elucidate the role of nitrogenous fertilizers on the incidence of ergot disease of pearl millet. Therefore with the object of assessing the effect of different levels of nitrogen on the disease incidence on different varieties of pearl millet, these investigations were initiated and the results of the trial conducted during 1969 are reported in this paper.
Efficacy of some New Chemicals for the Control of the Red Hairy Caterpillar
Authors:   Assitant Entomology , Regional Agricultural Research Station Tindivanam, R SAROJA , A LEELA DAVID ,   Reader in Entomology Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, H.D LEWIN ,   Assitant Entomologist , Regional Agricultural Research Station Tindivanam
Published: October 2023

The red hairy caterpillar, Amsacta albistriga M., is a seriou pest of rainfed groundnut crop in the Tamil Nadu. In the districts of South Arcot, North Arcot and Chingleput, the pest occurs immediately after the first monsoon showers in July-August, when plants are quite young and the damage caused to the plants is severe. With the object of assessing the efficacy of some recently introduced chemicals in killing the caterpillars of medium to grown up stage, field experiments were conducted during 1968 and 1969 in three different villages in South Arcot district and the results are presented in this paper.
Classification of Varieties and Types of Castor (Ricinus communis L.)
Authors:   Crop Specialist (Oilseed), Coimbatore, S VARISAI MUHAMMAD , N SRINIVASALU ,   Assitant Crop Specialist (paddy)Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, N.R CHANDRASEKARAN ,   Rice Breeder  Regional Agricultural Research Station Aduthurai, K NAVAKODI ,   Assitant Crop Specialist (Oilseed) Kovilpatti, N.M RAMASWAMY ,   Research Scholar Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu, P SIVASUBRAMANIAN ,   Assitant in Oilseed Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu, K.S PARAMASIVAN ,   Post Graduate Student, Agricultural College Madurai
Published: October 2023

Castor varieties were classified based on eco-geographical grouping and on certain morphological characters by previous workers. Eventhough none of the systems of classification could be compeleted in castor, in view of the free inter-crossability of the different varieties and forms of divergent origin, classifying the availabile material with a bias for breeding work, based on certain chosen morphological and economic attributes of known heritability seems to be purposeful. This is justifiable, as the large number of varieties collected from all over the world serve mainly as the fundamental material for the evolution of high yielding strains. Further the classification helps to take stock of the variability available in the germplasm with the purpose of utilising them in the breeding programme, while simultaneously trying to strengthen the gene bank with varieties of new combinations of characters from other sources. With this objective, an attempt to classify the varieties available in the germplasm at the Castor Research Station, Salem has been made and the results are presented.
Investigations on Intra-specific Chromosomal and Morphological variations in Panicum maximum
Authors:   Cylogeneticits ,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, K.R RAMASWAMY , V.S RAMAN ,   Cylogeneticits ,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003
Published: October 2023

Panicum maximum Jacq.. the most common of the irrigated grasses was introduced from New Guinea several years back. Strains of this grass possessing specific attributes related to fodder production have been developed in Porto Rico, Brazil, Queensland, Trinidad and Jamaica (Jacobson. 1914; White, 1938; Warmke, 1951 and Motta, 1953). Clones with chromosome numbers as 18, 32. 36, 44 and 48 (2n) have been reported (Moffett and Hurcombe, 1949: Dewet, 1954; Warmke, 1954; Piennar, 1955; Raman et al 1959). Taking advantage of the variability noticed in 51 accessions of this species, assembled under the auspices of the scheme on cytogenetics of fodder grasses sponsored by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the State Government, detailed studies were undertaken on the morphological and quantitative attri- butes related to fodder production. Selected clones were also compared in yield tests to isolate superior ones. A comparison of the selfed progenies with those raised from open-pollinated seed was also made. The results of the investigations outlined above are described in this paper.
La contabilidad ambiental en cuestión
Authors: Jiménez Aguirre Rubiela , Gracia López Edgar , Franco Ruiz Rafael , Vaca López Andrea
Published: October 2023

This paper provides an overview of current environmental conditions, emphasizing the role of science and scientific knowledge that has led to significant biophysical and geological changes on a global scale. It also points out some problematic elements of so-called modernity and the worsening of existing conditions. It highlights the exhaustion of the accounting paradigm based exclusively on the economic-financial, pointing out the emerging need for new epistemic and ontological forms. This document gives a glimpse of the current world mentality in relation to the rationality of capital, which limits and hinders the empowerment of the organic way of life. Additionally, it underscores the division between the social, natural, economic, and political realms, typically associated with a colonial mindset that traps thought within dominative logics. The paper concludes by outlining essential epistemic criteria necessary for the genuine development of environmental accounting.
Factors That Influence Consumer Satisfaction in Shopping Tourism at the Jakarta Traditional Clothing Market
Authors: Oktavia Reno Catelya Dira , Gantina Devita , Aditya Michael Khrisna , Pramudito Pramudito , Nasution Deivy Zulyanti
Published: October 2023

The research aims to determine the influence of product quality, price, product variety, and online sales on consumer satisfaction on shopping trips at the Jakarta Traditional Clothing Market. This type of research is quantitative descriptive with multiple regression analysis methods. There are three research locations: Tanah Abang Market, Majestic Market, and Cipulir Market. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires with a Likert scale of 1 to 5; the sampling technique was purposive sampling. The sample in this study amounted to 150 people. Partial research results show that product quality, price, product variety, and online sales significantly affect consumer satisfaction. Good product quality can increase consumer satisfaction through appropriate design, materials, durability, and appearance, creating trust. Price plays a vital role in consumer satisfaction. Many consumers with a limited budget tend to feel satisfied with affordable prices because they get good value to influence the perception of product value. Product variety increases consumer satisfaction by providing more choices according to preferences and meeting various consumer style preferences. Online sales significantly impact consumer satisfaction, providing ease of shopping remotely, access to a wide selection of products, price comparisons, and easily customizable searches.

Keywords: Product Quality, Price, Product Variety, Online Sales, Consumer Satisfaction
Representasi Santri Milenial dalam Wacana Literasi Digital di Instagram (Analisis Wacana Kritis Norman Fairclough pada Instagram: @elmahrusy)
Authors: Moh. Ihya’u Hafidh
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the representation of millennial students in digital literacy on Instagram using Norman Fairclough's critical discourse analysis. This study describes how millennial students represent themselves in the context of digital literacy through popular social media platforms such as Instagram. A critical discourse analysis approach is used to reveal the power relations involved in this representation. This research method involves analyzing visual and text content uploaded by millennial students on their Instagram accounts. This study's results indicate that millennial students' representation of digital literacy on Instagram is strongly influenced by their cultural, religious, and social context factors. They use Instagram to express their religious identity, share religious knowledge, and promote Islamic values relevant to the digital era. However, there are also constructions of representation that face conflict with the dominant narrative. Millennial students face challenges in navigating the complex digital literacy space, often facing negative stereotypes or discrimination. This research identifies the efforts of millennial students to challenge negative narratives and build strong communities on Instagram. Thus, this research provides a deeper understanding of the representation of millennial students in digital literacy on Instagram. The implications of this research can be used to strengthen the role of millennial Santri in influencing public narratives and promoting a better understanding of Islam in the digital era.
Male Entitlement Bagian Stereotipe Gender (Analisis Semiotika)
Authors: Zahra Nabila Afanin
Published: October 2023

Gender stereotypes give men a higher position over women. This encourages the behavior of men to feel they have more rights than women and even women, resulting in the discourse of male entitlement. This study aims to analyze the discourse of male entitlement being part of gender stereotypes in one of Gita Savitri Devi's YouTube content. The research method used in this study is Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis in the form of denotations, connotations, and myths in analyzing signs and symbols with a qualitative approach. The results of this study found that male entitlement is part of gender stereotypes. The labeling concept of gender stereotypes results in men having a sense of more rights than women and even women. Men are encouraged to show their strength and power to prove and maintain their position as dominant and superior figures. By finding the main concept of male entitlement in the content, it can be drawn that the discourse of male entitlement is part of gender stereotypes constructed by a patriarchal society. Gender stereotypes create disparities between men and women. This often results in excessive and arbitrary behavior by men against women and even acts of violence.

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A Cognitive Therapy Learning Counselor’s Autoethnography on the Teaching Experience of Elementary Dyslexic Learners: Focusing on Elementary English Subject
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Kim Younjung , Kim Youngah , Lee Dongsung
Published: October 2023

The aim of this article is to describe a cognitive therapy learning counselor’s experience teaching English to elementary school dyslexic learners through autoethnography. The research results are presented as follows. Firstly, as a researcher, I discovered similar identities as a cognitive therapy learning counselor and a qualitative researcher in the process of teaching English to elementary school dyslexic learners. Secondly, as a researcher, I held off evaluating dyslexia as a learning disability while teaching two elementary school dyslexic learners.. Thirdly, as a cognitive therapy learning counselor, I set out to find early intervention methods using the attitude and methods of a qualitative researcher to teach English to elementary school dyslexic learners. Fourthly, as a cognitive therapy learning counselor and qualitative researcher, I developed practical knowledge and teaching expertise while stimulating learners’ learning motivation. This study will exemplify teaching and learning methods considering the characteristics of dyslexic learners by illuminating the teaching experience of a cognitive therapy learning counselor, and will contribute as empirical data to help elementary dyslexic learners learn English.
A Narrative inquiry on the growth of School Counselors with Career Transition Experience
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Ok Eunhee , Lim Kyunghee
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the story about the force in career transition of school counselors and about the growth as school counselors after career transition. For this purpose, three elementary school counselors with experience as part-time subject teachers participated, the data were collected by semi-structured interview, cellphone, text message, and e-mail for about 5 months. The stories were presented in order of experience over time. This study adopted the stage of ‘being in the field, from field to field text, composing field text, from field text to research text, composing research text’. And the career transition process and occupational adaptation process as a school counselors were analyzed according to the narrative inquiry procedure. These stories consisted of the experiences before career transition, and the occupational experiences and the growth after transition. First, the story about the force in career transition showed participants expeirenced the limitations in reality and the needs to become a meaninful person. Their desire to help the students triggered the career transition, and there were the happenstances leading to their positive choices. Second, the living stories as school counselors were composed of the confusion and the struggling in new culture and system owing to career transition. They experienced the emotional exhaustion and difficulties due to unfamiliar school culture, confusion due to ambiguous roles, and lack of awareness of counseling. Third, in the stories of their growth, a lot of efforts to establish the identity by using the previous experiences before transition, forming a cooperative relationship with the educational community, and expanding themselves and professionalism were embroidered. I discussed these stories in the context of personal, practical, and social legitimacy to expand the meaning of these narrative.
About the Experience of Group Art Therapy of the Elderly Living Alone Qualitative Case Study
Authors:   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry, Lee Songhee , Jun Soonyoung
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out what the elderly living alone experience through the group art therapy program and the process of change due to participation. This was conducted as a program for self-awareness and emotional recovery by facing mental and physical changes expressed in life in old age and internal conflicts and anxiety felt in life. Participants in the study were selected as eight elderly people living alone who experienced bereavement over the age of 65 belonging to the elderly welfare center, and a total of 10 sessions were conducted. As a research method, Stake (1995) and Yin (2009)’s qualitative case study procedures were classified and analyzed into topics containing meaning among the total contents. As a result of the study, the empirical meaning of the group art therapy program of the elderly living alone gave flexibility to the rigid emotional response and showed active changes in the behavioral aspect. The progression of aging according to the characteristics of old age can cause a decrease in overall function, but by continuing self-expression through art work, the speed of cognitive awareness and work response has improved and language literacy has become abundant. Functional learning and emotional stimulation through the use of art media were found to have helped improve achievement and self-exploration, helping to perform positive flexibility, voluntary roles, and self-understanding and reflection processes in the bond between participants.
Exploring Local Political Opportunity Structures: Protest and Social Control in Russia’s Provinces
Authors: Evans Allison D.
Published: October 2023

Why does the scale and intensity of protest vary so widely across Russian cities? This article answers this question by disaggregating political opportunity structures to consider the interaction between formal and informal political factors through a paired comparison of two similar Russian cities during the turbulent 1990s. Drawing on archival documents, interviews, and an analysis of local media, I argue that the observed variation depends on elite strategies for social control and local governmental institutions. Specifically, when a city’s institutions and political elite strategy match, either with undemocratic institutions and a closed political elite strategy, or with democratic institutions and an open political elite strategy, protests are likely to be small and insignificant. In contrast, when the institutional architecture and political elite strategies mismatch, protests are more likely to be large and intense because there is an opening for protest, but not institutionalized paths for participation.
Why U.S. – Russia Relations Failed: An Analysis of Competing National Security Narratives
Authors: Sokolshchik Lev , Sokolshchik Yulia
Published: October 2023

The following article addresses the question of why, despite a handful of certain overlapping interests, the U.S and Russia ultimately failed to reach a compromise during their negotiations at the start of the Ukrainian crisis. We aim to reveal the effects of competing national security narratives from both the United States and Russia, and its role in the deterioration of these relations. Though the current crisis in U.S. – Russia relations has been sometime in the making, it became particularly evident in the context of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. Based on paradigmatic narrative interpretations, a qualitative text analysis, and a comparative analysis, we examine the two main aspects of the counties’ competing narratives: “national security storytelling” and state “threat perception”. We argue that due to their antagonistic identities, competing worldviews, and equally posing threat perceptions, these narratives have damaged the possibility to overcome contradictions between the United States and Russia. In the long term, these competing narratives may create the preconditions for a systemic confrontation between the countries in world politics.
Analysis of the Digital Citizenship Practices among University Students in Pakistan
Authors: Bakht Jamal, Syed Asad Abbas Rizvi
Published: October 2023

This paper intended to analyze the practices of digital citizenship among university student in Pakistan. The quantitative descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study was 800 students of BS (Education) program in ten public sector universities in Punjab, Pakistan. Simple random sampling technique was used for the selection of sample. T
Effect of Fluoxetine on Post-Hysterectomy Nursing of Patients with Endometrial Cancer: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Sun Na , Yan Weijiao , Wang Linlin , Wang Jing , Wang Lin
Published: October 2023

Background: The incidence and mortality of endometrial cancer (EC) have increased in recent years. The incidence of psychological disorders induced by EC is also increasing. Fluoxetine is a prescribed antidepressant drug for managing mental illnesses. We retrospectively explored the effect of fluoxetine intervention on symptom checklist 90 (SCL-90), quality of life, Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA), Hamilton depression scale (HAMD), and nursing satisfaction in patients with EC undergoing surgery. Methods: One hundred patients with EC undergoing hysterectomy were selected. Based on the different clinical nursing intervention methods, the patients were categorized into a control group (n = 50) and an intervention group (n = 50). Patients in the control group were provided routine care, including nutrition guidance, basic psychological nursing, pain care, rehabilitation exercise, and complication prevention, whereas patients in the intervention group were only treated with fluoxetine based on routine nursing protocols. The differences in SCL-90, quality of life, HAMA, HAMD scores, and nursing satisfaction between the two groups were observed. Results: No significant difference was observed in the SCL-90, quality of life score, HAMA, and HAMD between the two groups before treatment. After treatment, all items in the intervention group differed from those in the control group. The SCL-90 scores of the intervention group decreased after treatment, and all subscales of SCL-90 in the intervention group were reduced. All dimensions of quality of life were elevated in the control group after treatment. The HAMA and HAMD scores of patients in the intervention group declined considerably after treatment. Conclusions: Fluoxetine intervention effectively improved the quality of life of patients with EC undergoing hysterectomy, and ameliorated signs of anxiety and depression, thus promoting the recovery of the disease.
Prenatal Diagnosis of Complex Copy Number Variants in the Fetus and Associated Cytogenetic Findings in Parents
Authors: Wang Wei , Wang Jing , Shi Ye , Zhang Bin
Published: October 2023

Background: Co-occurrence of complex copy number variants (CNVs) is associated with more severe clinical expressivity of known syndromes. Few studies discuss diagnosis and genetic counseling for fetuses identified with multiple CNVs. This cohort study aims to summarize findings of complex copy number variants identified via prenatal diagnosis along with the results of parental studies. Methods: 2746 pregnant women were included and diagnosed by chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) according to different clinical indications. A total of 12 fetuses were diagnosed with complex CNVs (a fetus identified with two or more CNVs simultaneously). Parental analysis was performed by CMA, G-band karyotype analysis, and whole-genome low-coverage mate-pair sequencing (WGL-MPS) based on the size of the fetal imbalances and method resolution. Results: Fetuses carrying complex CNVs were identified as being 0.4% (12/2746) in our cohort. The parental validation study was performed in 8 of 12 complex CNVs cases with the permission of the patients. The primary results suggested that 62.5% (5 out of 8) of fetuses with complex CNVs were from parental inheritance. In these cases, 4 out of 5 were derived from maternal or paternal balanced translocation carriers. Recurrent spontaneous abortion was found in balanced translocation carrier family. Conclusion: In this study, in 4/8 of the fetuses detected with complex CNVs was inherited from a parental balanced translocation. Given the risk of parental balanced rearrangements when fetal complex CNVs are identified, genetic counseling for future pregnancies may be useful for these families.