bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Studies on genetic variability, correlation and path analysis in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under protected conditions
Authors: Thakur Manisha , Kumar Ramesh , Kumar Sandeep
Published: January 2019

Twenty-eight genotypes of lettuce including check cultivars viz., Simpson Black Seeded and Great Lakes were grown in a RCBD with three replications during Rabi 2011-12 and 2012-13 at Vegetable Experimental Research Farm, Nauni, Solan H.P. to estimate the parameters of genetic variability, correlation and path analysis undernaturally ventilated polyhouse. Analysis of variance showed highly significant differences among genotypes for all the characters under study. Variability revealed that phenotypic co-efficient of variation (PCV) in general were higher than the corresponding genotypic co-efficient of variation (GCV) for all the characters. High co-efficient of variability were found for heading percentage (37.00% and 36.01%), incidence of sclerotinia rot (63.49% and 61.475%), gray mould (90.13% and 88.08%) and yield per plot (39.55% and 33.09%) indicated wider range of variation and offer better scope for improvement through selection. High heritability estimates coupled with moderate genetic gain were observed for yield and other horticultural traits. Correlation study indicated that yield per plot was positively correlated with gross and net head weight, seed germination, seed vigour index-I & II, 1000-seeds weight and also showed maximum direct effects towards yield per plot. The path co-efficient analysis revealed that net head weight has maximum positive direct effect on yield per plot followed by gross head weight, days to marketable maturity, seed germination, 1000-seeds weight, head shape index and incidence of sclerotinia rot. While, negative direct effect of number of non-wrapper leaves and incidence of gray mould was observed on yield. The new multicoloured cultivars indigenous and exotic mostly procured from CGN, Netherlands , identified for commercial cultivation under protected conditions in the mid hills of North Western Himalayas, may act as a substitute to the old cultivars with good quality and higher yielding potential.
Priming with potassium solutions improves seedling growth and vigor in forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.)
Authors: Chauhan Priyamvada , Pandey Geeta , Pandey Pradeep Kumar
Published: January 2019

In this study a laboratory experiment was conducted to assess the effect of different potassium priming sources on seedling growth and vigor of sorghum genotypes. Priming with KH2PO4 gave best results for SOG (23.052), RL (19.667) and VI (2,291.9). KCl found to be better at lower concentration (150mM) for all the characters i.e., FGP (73.11), MGT (3.90), SOG (21.776), RL (18.444) and VI (2,272.6). However, KNO3 gave better results at higher concentration (300mM) for MGT (3.11), SOG (16.779), RL (18.056) and VI (1471.0). KMnO4 was found to be better than KCl (300 mM) and KNO3 (150 mM and 300 mM) for FGP (60.0), SOG (19.187), RL (19.256) and VI (1,998.3). Among genotypes, CSV15 gave the best results for all the vigor indices. The interaction between genotypes and treatments was recorded to be non-significant for all the characters except FGP at 0.05 level of significance. It can be concluded that seed priming with different potassium sources showed better results over control for all the characters in different sorghum genotypes. So, it may serve as appropriate treatment for accelerating the seed vigor of sorghum.
Dynamics of steviol glycosides (stevioside and rebaudioside-A) with growth and development of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni
Authors: Kumari Neena , Rana R. C. , Sharma Y. P. , Kumar Suresh
Published: January 2019

In the present investigation, the dynamics of steviol glycosides (stevioside and rebaudioside-A) of Stevia rebaudiana with their growth stages were studied. The study aimed to examine the best stage of harvesting (month of the year) the crop with respect to maximum accumulation of stevioside and rebaudioside-A content in different plant parts (leaves, green stem and woody stem). The results showed that the maximum stevioside content in leaves (8.55%) was found in June month (vegetative stage). Rebaudioside-A content in leaves (7.00%) was at its peak in August (vegetative stage). Whereas, higher stevioside and rebaudioside-A content was found for green stem (0.93%) and woody stem (0.18%) during September month (flowering stage). Leaves showed maximum yields of stevioside (17.60g) and rebaudioside-A (13.75g) per plant in July month. The study indicated that it is economical to harvest the leaves of S. rebaudiana rather than harvesting whole aerial biomass in vegetative phase (July month).
A note on natural population levels of Phthirapteran species on sheep at district Rampur (U. P.), India
Authors: Rashmi Archna , Saxena A. K.
Published: January 2019

A look on the available literature indicated that population characteristics of Phthiraptera on Indian sheep deserved investigation. Two hundred sheep were sampled to reveal the population levels of phthirapteran species on sheep in the district Rampur (U.P.). Three phthirapteran species were recovered (Bovicola ovis Schrank, the facelouse, Linognathus ovillus Neumann and the foot louse of sheep, Linognathus pedalis Osborn). The prevalence to Phthiraptera on sheep was 26.5%, (n= 200) during 2007. The difference in the prevalence of Phthiraptera on two sexes of sheep was not found significant at 5% level. Likewise, the difference in the prevalence of phthirapteran species on young, adult and older sheep was also insignificant at 5% level. The prevalence and intensity of infestation of Phthiraptera were found significantly correlated (at 5% level) to mean monthly temperature. The correlation between prevalence and relative humidity was not found significant at 5% level. The present report provides first information on the population characteristics of phthirapteran ectoparasites infesting Indian sheep.
Extractability and availability index of sulphur in selected soils of Odisha
Authors: Padhan Dhaneshwar , Sen Arup , Rout Pragyan Paramita
Published: January 2019

We aimed to evaluate the extractability of two reagents viz.0.15% CaCl2 & 0.01M Ca (H2PO4) for sulphur along with the sulphur availability index of mixed red and black soils. For this 86 soil samples were collected from mixed red and black soil regions and extracted with these solutions. Results showed that both these solutions ex-tracted nearly similar amount of sulphur in black soils while the Ca phosphate solution extracted higher amount (13.9mgkg-1) compared to Ca chloride solution (11.5mgkg-1) in red soil regions. Considering all the 86 soil samples tested, there was an excellent correlation between the extractable sulphur, the highest correlation being reported from black soils (R2= 0.97). Sulphur availability index was found to be higher in black soils (mean 6.6) compared to red soils (mean 5.1). Also the content of adsorbed sulphur was found to be high in red soils (2.4mgkg-1) compared to black soils (1.5mgkg-1). Correlation matrix and regression equations (Ca phosphate S= 5.00+ 0.77 Ca chloride S) were worked out between the extractable sulphur and soil properties to justify the results.
Field evaluation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) for microbial activities and yield of maize under alluvial soil
Authors: Singh Mahendra , Rakshit Rajiv , Beura Kasturikasen , Lal Manohar
Published: January 2019

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of AMF species with different phosphorus (P) levels for root colonization, microbial population under maize in an alluvial soil. Of all the species of mycorrhizae taken under consideration, G. mosseae along with 75% RDF of P was found to perform better in terms of root colonization, number of spores and grain yield. Application of G. mosseae @ 10 kg ha-1 + 50% P + 100% NK produced significantly higher root colonization by 177.32, 55.20, 37.75 and 101.95 per cent over the treatments 100% RDF, G. mosseae @ 10 kg ha-1 + 75% P + 100% NK, G. coronatum @ 10 kg ha-1 + 75% P + 100% NK, G. decipien @ 10 kg ha-1 + 75% P + 100% NK and control, respectively. The similar trend was observed for number of spore count. The maximum number of bacteria (40×10-5 cfu g-1 soil) was found with the inoculation of G. mosseae @ 10 kg ha-1 + 75% P + 100% NK at flowering stage. The maximum grain yield (7656.61 kg ha-1) was recorded with the application of G. mosseae @ 10 kg ha-1 + 75% P + 100% NK, which was 111.92 per cent significantly higher the control treatment. G. mosseae along with 75% RDF of phosphorus inoculation proved to be effective in modifying the soil microbe population and community structure and also in enhancing the grain yield.
Fertility map and horizontal soil potassium status of north-eastern region of Haryana
Authors: Mondal Koustav , Ramkala Ramkala
Published: January 2019

Considering soil fertility evaluation of any area for sustainable production, an experiment was conducted to investigate the horizontal soil potassium status (K) of the soil surface of north-eastern region of Haryana. The study indicated that available K of surface soil samples ranged from 44 to 867 kg/ha with a mean value of 148 kg/hain Ambala district. In panchkula district it ranged from 44 to 865 kg/ha with a mean value of 138 kg/ha where as in Yamunanagar district K content varied from 62 to 441 kg/ha with a mean value of 147 kg/ha. Maximum K deficient samples were observed at Panchkula district that is 60.5 % followed by Yamunanagar and Ambala, 36.3 and 30.2 % respectively with an overall 41.3% K deficient samples. In case of Ambala 62.8% soil samples were mediumin K fertility and in case of Yamunanagar 52% soil samples were medium in K fertility. Nutrient index value for K was found 1.77, 1.76 and 1.47 in Ambala, Yamunanagar and Panchkula districts, respectively. On the basis of available surface soil K status a horizontal fertility map was prepared using GPS data. K fertilization is strongly suggested with recommended dose to check further depletion of soil available K of the surface layer.
Growth, fruit set and yield of Santa Rosa plum as affected by nitrogen and boron under rainfed conditions of Kashmir Valley
Authors: Dar G. A. , Misger F. A. , Kumar Amit , Rather J. A.
Published: January 2019

Present experiment was carried out in a seven year old private plum orchard near SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar during 2012 and 2013, to examine the response to nitrogenous fertilizer and boron on growth, fruit set and yield of plum var. Santa Rosa. Urea @ 500 g (N1), CaNO3 @ 1450 g (N2), N1 + 50 g boron (N3) and N2 + 50 g boron (N4) were applied at T1 = Full dose in spring, T2 = Full dose after harvest and T3 = 3/4 dose in spring and 1/4 dose after harvest. Observations were recorded on parameters viz. incremental tree girth, shoot extension growth, plant height, plant spread, leaf area, fruit set, fruit drop, yield, yield efficiency. All the growth parameters were high in treatment combination N1T1. Maximum fruit set (19.68 % and 20.90 %) was recorded in N3T2, yield (20.60 kg/tree and 22.88 kg/tree) was recorded in N4T2, yield efficiency (0.45 and 0.46 kg/cm2) was recorded in N4T2 and minimum fruit drop (4.25 % and 4.55 %) were recorded under the treatment combination N4T2 and N4T3, respectively in the both the years. Both sources of nitrogen and boron can be considered as best fertilizer in plum orchards for improving the growth, fruit set, fruit yield, yield efficiency.
Bacterial flora associated with the selected life stages and organs of farmed giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man)
Authors: Prasad Laxmi , Nayak B. B. , Reddy A. K.
Published: January 2019

Bacteria associated with different life stages of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii de Man) were analyzed. The gill, hepatopancreas, haemolymph of brood and juveniles as well as the egg, larvae and larval rearing water were sampled to understand the quantity and the quality of bacteria associated with the animals.A total number of 93 representative isolates were identified. The identified bacterial isolates could be distributed in to 14 genera. A mean bacterial total plate count (TPC) of 4.5x105 colony forming units (cfu) g-1 in eggs, 6.0x106 cfu g-1 in larvae and 4.6x105 cfu ml-1 in water were observed. Among all the organs highest TPC of 3.5x107 cfu g-1 were observed in juvenile’s gills. The brood haemolymph was found to be devoid of any bacteria. Identification of isolates representing different colony morphotype indicated that 89.77% of the bacterial population was gram negative dominated by Aeromonas hydrophilla (16.74%), Enterobacter aerogenes (12.09%) and Citrobacter frundii (10.16%). Among Gram-positive bacteria Bacillus, Streptococcus and Micrococcus were identified. Study of quantitative and qualitative aspects of bacterial prevalence with the different life stages of M. rosenbergii would be helpful in identification of disease causing bacteria and therefore in better management of M.rosenbergii culture.
Effect of deficit irrigation and in situ moisture conservation on soil moisture content and frequency of irrigation in kiwifruit cultivar Allison
Authors: Pratima Preet , Sharma N. , Kaushal Rajesh
Published: January 2019

The effect of deficit irrigation and in situ moisture conservation in kiwifruit cv. Allison vines was studied during the years 2011 and 2012 in the Department of Fruit Science, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, HP, India. Soil moisture content and frequency of irrigation were investigated in kiwifruit in response to deficit irrigation and in situ moisture conservation techniques. Seven treatments viz., irrigation at 80 per cent Field Capacity (T1), 60 per cent Field Capacity (T2) and 40 per cent Field Capacity (T3), 60 per cent Field Capacity (FC) plus grass mulch (T4) or black polythene (T5) and 40 per cent FC plus grass mulch (T6) or black polythene (T7) were applied from March to October with three replications in Randomized Block Design (RBD). During the year 2011, the soil moisture content under kiwifruit vines was highest under the treatment T1 (15.3, 16.9) , followed by T5 (15.2, 16.8) and T4 (14.9, 16.6) at 30 cm and at 60 cm soil depth, respectively. Whereas, during the year 2012, the soil moisture content under kiwifruit vines was highest under the treatment T1 (14.9, 16.4), followed by T5 (15.0, 16.3) and T4 (14.6, 16.1) at 30 cm and at 60 cm soil depth, respectively. However,the least soil moisture content was, however, observed under T3 (11.0, 12.8) at 30 cm and 60 cm soil depth , respectively, during the year 2011, similarly, during the year 2012, the least soil moisture content was also observed under T3 (10.6, 12.7) at 30 cm and 60 cm soil depth, respectively. The frequency of irrigation was highest under T1 (16 irrigations) followed T2 (10 irrigations) while the least was recorded under T6 and T7 (7irrigations). Total numbers of irrigations applied were reduced from 16 (under T1) to 8 (under T5). The use of black plastic mulch may be beneficial as it helped to conserve moistureunder DI regime which is comparable to those in well irrigated vines. It may also reduce the high irrigation requirement of kiwifruit in areas where sufficient water is not available.
Morphological and Biochemical Analysis of Cicer arietinum L. under Paper Industrial Effluent Stress conditions
Authors: Chaudhary Rajat , Arya Sonam , Tyagi Shweta , Mishra Anurag , Vaishali Vaishali
Published: January 2019

To study the effect of paper industrial effluent on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) along with different concentration (10%, 20% 40%, 60% 80% and 100%) and pure tape water as a control to compare the effect of paper industrial effluent for 7 days. Physico-chemical characteristics of paper effluent were analyzed in terms of pH, colour, order temperature, DO, BOD, COD, Total hardness, carbonated hardness. All the parameters were found to be higher than the WHO prescribed discharge limits for effluent. The amount of carbohydrate, protein and reducing sugar were comparable with control, their amount were increased at 40% in effluent treated seeds. The chlorophyll content was increased simultaneously with effluent concentration. From this study it is clear that the industrial effluent rich in organic matter and plant nutrients are finding their use in agriculture as cheaper way of disposal.
Effect of organic manures on growth and yield attributes of Soybean (Glycine max L.) under Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) based Agroforestry system
Authors: Khare N. , Kumar D. , Rout S.
Published: January 2019

A field trail was carried out at the research farm of the School of Forestry and Environment, SHIATS, Allahabad. The experimental research site is situated at an altitude of 90 m above the sea level at 25.570 N latitude and 81.510 E longitudes. The experiment comprised seven treatments replicated thrice. The maximum germination % (96.67%), plant height (83.73cm), number of branches/ plant (11.93), fresh weight (185.28g), dry weight (45.73g), at 110 days after sowing (DAS), number of pods/plant (91.67), number of seeds/pod (3.93), pod length (6.93 cm),test weight (90.73g), seed yield (23.87q/ha), straw yield (40.73 q/ha) and harvest index (36.94%) recorded in treatment T5. The result showed that the applications of organic manure (50% Farmyard Manure + 50% Vermicompost) maximized the soybean growth and yield under subabul trees. Therefore, it may be concluded that 50% Farmyard Manure + 50% Vermicompost can be recommended for growing soybean under subabul based Agroforestry system for obtaining better growth and yield.
Effect of foliar spray of elicitors on status of defense proteins in relation to mustard aphid infestation in crop Brassica cultivars
Authors: Thakur Taruna , Sangha M. K. , Arora Ramesh , Javed M.
Published: January 2019

Mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kalt., is the key insect pest of crop Brassicas causing significant reduction in crop yield. In the present study, widely grown Brassica cultivars RLC-1 (Brassica juncea) and GSC-6 (Brassica napus) were treated with elicitors salicylic acid (SA) and jasmonic acid (JA) at 0.5mM and 1mM concentration via foliar spray (given at 40 and 60 days after planting (DAP). Their effect was evaluated in terms of total soluble protein content and activities of defense proteins (peroxidase, protease inhibitor, polyphenol oxidase, amylase inhibitor and lectins) in relation to aphid infestation in leaf tissue. SA and JA application caused significant increase in activities of defense proteins as well as total soluble proteins. JA at 1mM concentration was most effective in both Brassica cultivars. The 2nd foliar spray gave a booster response. The aphid population/plant reduced significantly in both the cultivars with JA as well as SA. POD and PPO registered negative correlation with aphid population count. SA and JA foliar applications seemed effective against mustard aphid through positive modulation in activities of defense proteins.
Comparative evaluation of happy seeder technology versus normal sowing in wheat ( Triticum aestivum) in adopted village Killi Nihal Singh of Bathinda district of Punjab
Authors: Dhillon Gurmeet Singh
Published: January 2019

Paddy- wheat crop rotation is dominant in the Punjab state covering about 28.40 lakh hectares of cultivable land. This paddy–wheat rotation also assesses the potential of new technology i.e. happy seeder technology to address the problem. The straw management system should be necessary for all the combine harvesters. The total 28 field demonstrations on happy seeder technology were conducted in village Killi Nihal Singh of district Bathinda of Punjab state during the years 2013-14 & 2014-15.The results showed that by using this technology, the nutrients i.e Urea, DAP and Potash fertilizer were saved worth Rs. 424.15, Rs.366.25 and Rs.1989 respectively totaling the amount to Rs.2779.40 per hectare besides improving the physical properties over longer period of time. The highest incremental B: C ratio of happy seeder plots were 4.36 during the year 2013-14. Apart from saving the burning of the paddy straw, the happy seeder technology was able to save Rs.2311.25 per hectare over the normal sown wheat during the field preparation, sowing and management operations of the crop. In the context of burning of paddy straw, this happy seeder technology is a new initiative under taken by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bathinda for checking of environmental pollution which will be beneficial for the society as a whole because. Bathinda district lies in the south-western region of Punjab which is not much mechanized in agriculture as compared to other districts of the state.
Isolation and characterization of outer membrane proteins (OMPs) from Salmonella Gallinarum in chicken and antibiogram of the isolates
Authors: Ul Husna Asma , Mir Shabir Ahmad , Manzoor Rusheeba , Pandit Farhat , Wani Shakil Ahmad , Alamgir Syed
Published: January 2019

Salmonella isolates should be distinguished as it may assist in tracing the source of an outbreak and monitoring trends in antimicrobial resistance associated with a particular type. The specific detection of these Salmonella serotypes is therefore extremely important in order to attribute an isolate to a previously known epidemic outbreak. The present investigation was to isolate and identify S. Gallinarum, to study variation in the profile of outer membrane proteins (OMPs) and to determine in vitro antibiogram of S. Gallinarum in poultry. A total of 228 faecal samples and 22 visceral samples suspected for Salmonellosis were collected, of these 15 samples (6.0%) were found positive for S. Gallinarum. In the present study, rfbS gene sequence was helpful in the serotype-specific detection of S. Gallinarum giving a 187 bp product. Salmonella Gallinarum crude protein extracts determined by SDSPAGE showed migration of OMPs as several bands at approximate moleculer weights of appx. 45 kDa, 55 kDa, 64 kDa, 65 kDa, 74 kDa, 110 kDa, 120 kDa, 135 kDa, 150 kDa,155 kDa, 200 kDa and above 200 kDa. The study indicated a definite variation in the profile of OMPs of various Salmonella Gallinarum strains with major OMPs in the range of appx 80-100 kDa which could be the target for vaccine production. All the isolates tested against 14 antimicrobial agents showed variable susceptibility pattern with highest resistance to nalidixic acid, ampicillin and sulphadiazine and sensitivity to chloramphenicol, gentamicin and enrofloxacin.
Combining ability for yield and different quality traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Menaka J. , Ibrahim S. M.
Published: January 2019

Gene action and combining ability for yields and quality traits were analyzed by line x tester analysis in 48 crosses along with 8 lines and 6 testers to find out their usefulness in improvement of quality traits. Analysis of variance revealed that ASD 16 line and Pusa Basmati 1 and Basmati 370 testers were the good combiners for both yield and quality traits. The crosses ADT 36 / GEB 24, ASD 16 / Pusa Basmati 1, ADT 43 / Jeeragasamba, MDU 2 / Pusa Basmati 1 and MDU 5 / Improved White Ponni were identified as the good specific combiners for grain yield and some other quality characters. Dominance gene action was found to be predominant for most of the quality characters along with yield giving way for exploitation of heterosis breeding for meeting out the increasing quality preference of the consumers.
Influence of pre-harvest application of gibberellin and brassinosteroid on fruit growth and quality characteristics of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm.) Nakai) cv. Gola
Authors: Thapliyal Vinod Singh , Rai P. N. , Bora Lokesh
Published: January 2019

Quality of fruit crop is an important parameter to decide the acceptability of the product. The present study consists of seventeen year old pear (Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm.) Nakai) trees subjected to seven treatments viz., GA3 (50 ppm,100 ppm), BR (0.5 ppm, 1.0 ppm), and GA3 + BR (50 ppm + 0.5 ppm and 100 ppm + 1 ppm) and water as control, sprayed thrice at 15 days intervals starting from petal fall stage. Each treatment was replicated thrice with one tree served as a treatment unit. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design. The fruits treated with GA3 @ 50 ppm (T1) showed the highest fruit length (6.98 cm), breadth (6.81 cm), weight (175.9 g) and volume (171.16 cc). An improvement in terms of fruit quality was observed either alone or in combined application of GA3 and BR. The application of BR @ 1 ppm (T4) recorded the highest TSS (12.91°Brix) and lowest titrable acidity (0.42%) while the highest ascorbic acid content (6.95 mg / 100 g) and non reducing sugar (0.44%) was estimated under GA3 @ 100 ppm + BR @ 1 ppm (T6). Total sugar (7.88%) and reducing sugar (7.45%) was observed highest in GA3 @ 50 ppm + BR @ 0.5 ppm (T5). Based on this research combined application of GA3 + BR had a positive effect and therefore can be recommended for spray on pear in order to obtain higher yield and better quality.
A review on potato microtuber storability and dormancy
Authors: Sadawarti Murlidhar J. , Pandey K. K. , Singh B. P. , Samadiya R. K.
Published: January 2019

Potato microtubers plays important role in seed potato production technology as it has great advantage of storage, transport and mechanization due to their little size and reduced weight. Dormancy in potato microtubers is very important and storage conditions as well as size of microtubers influences the dormancy in microtubers. Increasing size of the micro-tuber resulted in significant increase in the viability and sprouting ability of microtubers with reduced durations of dormancy and weight loss at the end of storage. Small microtubers are more vulnerable to storage damage. The larger microtubers lost moisture content more slowly and retained firmness longer when stored at 40C. Development of dormancy during storage strongly affected by the storage condition especially the temperature regime, the presence of light and the relative humidity. The dormancy duration was linearly and inversely correlated with the length of storage. Storage containers and conditions are also important for microtuber storage. Endogenous hormones ABA, ethylene, cyokinin and gibberllic acid play a significant role in tuber dormancy regulation.Microtubers with thick diameter which have passed more times in dormancy and have better functionality than small microtubers with less time in dormancy. Growth regulators like gibberellic acid, thiourea, gibberllic acid + thiourea, randite and carbon disulphide plays significant role in dormancy breaking of microtubers.
Sclerotinia rot of rapeseed mustard: A comprehensive review
Authors: Rakesh Rakesh , Rathi A. S. , Kumar Pawan , Kumar Anil , Kumari Pavitra
Published: January 2019

Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss.] is one of the major oilseed crops cultivated in India and around the world. It is extensively grown traditionally as a pure crop as well as intercrop (mixed crop) in marginal and sub-marginal soils in the eastern, northern and north western states of India. Cool and moist climate of winter months is the major factor for luxuriant growth and productivity of mustard in these states. Despite considerable increase in productivity and production, a wide gap exists between yield potential and yield realized at farmer’s field, which is largely due to biotic and abiotic stresses. The destructive diseases of rapeseed-mustard include those caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and phytoplasma. Among them, Sclerotinia stem rot is the most serious fungal disease that causes maximum damage in Indian mustard. This paper reviews the research and development of Sclerotinia rot in rapeseed-mustard during the past years in relation to pathogen taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, disease cycle and management. The paper also attempts to present future outlook and strategy for Sclerotinia rot of rapeseed mustard research.
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Authors: De la SECF Junta Directiva
Published: January 2019

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Planificación forestal en espacios naturales protegidos: herramientas integradoras en un contexto de cambio
Authors: Piqué Nicolau M.
Published: January 2019

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Comités organizador y científico
Authors: Editorial Comité
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Efectos del método de gestión de residuos de arbolado afectado por incendio forestal en la regeneración del pinar en el sureste peninsular
Authors: Marín, A., Lucas-Borja, M.E. Gómez-Sánchez, E., Aroca, A.,
Published: January 2019

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La era de la demolición de presas
Authors: Wildman, L. Fernández Garrido, P.,
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Aspectos clave del diseño hidrológico de diques forestales en el arroyo de los Santos (Ávila)
Authors: Diez Hernández, J.M. Jiménez González, A.,
Published: January 2019

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Dos escalas de peces acondicionadas para ríos con fuerte sequía estival en la cuenca del río Guadalquivir
Authors: Almazán, E.A. García R.,
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Análisis morfométrico de la microcuenca “C” núcleo Cunha, São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Rodrigues, V.A. Cerignoni, F.J.,
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Bıldırcın Rasyonlarına Polen İlavesinin Besi Performansı ve Karkas Parametreleri Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Sarıkaya Yasin , Tufan Tuncay , Bolacalı Memiş
Published: January 2019

Bu
çalışma, bıldırcın (Coturnix Coturnix
Japonica) rasyonlarına farklı oranlarda arı poleni ilavesinin canlı
ağırlık, canlı ağırlık artışı, yem tüketimi, yemden yararlanma oranı ve bazı karkas
parametreleri üzerine etkilerini belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı. Araştırmada bir
günlük yaşta toplam 300 adet bıldırcın civcivi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma
grupları, her biri 100 civcivden oluşan 3 ana gruba ve bu ana grupların her
biri 25 civcivden oluşan 4 alt gruba ayrılmıştır. Bıldırcınlar için hazırlanan
rasyonlarda, kontrol grubunda herhangi bir yem katkı maddesi kullanılmazken,
diğer grupların yemlerine % 0.25 (P1) ve 0.50 (P2) arı poleni ilave edilmiştir.
Araştırma 42 gün sürmüştür. Deneme genelinde (1-42. günler) canlı ağırlık,
canlı ağırlık artışı, yem tüketimi ve yemden yararlanma oranları bakımından
gruplar arasında istatistiksel farklılık belirlenmemiştir (P>0.05). Karkas
parametrelerinden sıcak ve soğuk karkas ağırlıkları, kalp, karaciğer, taşlık,
bağırsak, göğüs, but, kanat, sırt+boyun ve diğer ağırlıkları ve bağırsak
uzunluğu bakımından gruplar arasında istatistiksel farklılık belirlenmemiştir.
Abdominal yağ ağırlığı ve oranı bakımından P2 grubu kontrol grubuna göre düşük
olduğu tespit edilmiştir (P<0.05). Sıcak ve soğuk karkas oranları P1 ve P2
gruplarında kontrol grubundan yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir (P<0.001). Sonuç olarak, bıldırcın rasyonlarına % 0.25 ve 0.50
düzeylerinde arı poleni ilavesinin; 42 günlük araştırma süresince besi
performansı üzerinde kontrol grubuna benzer sonuçlar oluşturması, sıcak ve
soğuk karkas oranlarını iyileştirmesi ve abdominal yağ oranında azalmaya neden
olmasından dolayı yem katkı maddesi olarak kullanılmasının yararlı olacağı
kanaatine varılmıştır. 
Gerze Horoz ve Tavuklarının (Gallus domesticus) Tunica Fibrosa Bulbi’si Üzerinde Anatomik, Histolojik ve Elektron Mikroskobik İncelemeler
Authors: Gezer İnce Nazan , Onuk Burcu , Alan Emel , Selviler Sizer Sedef , Alan Aydın , Kabak Murat
Published: January 2019

Bu
çalışma Gerze horozu ve tavuğunda bulbus oculi’nin tunica fibrosa katmanının anatomik
ve histolojik özelliklerinin ortaya konulması amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışmada 4
dişi ve 4 erkek olmak üzere toplam 8 adet kanatlı kullanıldı. Orbita’dan
çıkarılan toplam 16 adet bulbus oculi üzerinde makroanatomik, ışık ve elektron
mikroskobik incelemeler yapıldı. Morfometrik ölçümler ile bulbus oculi’nin dikey
elips bir görünüme sahip olduğu belirlendi. Işık mikroskobik incelemelerinde
total olarak çıkarılan gözler %10 formol-alkol solüsyonunda tespit edildi.
Rutin histolojik işlemleri takiben 4 μm kalınlığında alınan kesitlere genel
yapıyı belirlemek için Crossman’ın triple boyaması uygulandı. Kan damarları
içeren ve saydam olmayan sclera’nın anterior kısmında kemik plakların bulunduğu
ve bu kısmın devamında sclera’yı çepeçevre hiyalin kıkırdağın desteklediği
tespit edildi. Kubbe şeklinde olan cornea’nın ise damarsız ve saydam olduğu
belirlendi. 
Martılarda (Laridae spp.) Cranium’un Üç Boyutlu Modellemesi
Authors: İnce Nazan Gezer , Demircioğlu İsmail , Yılmaz Bestami , Ağyar Adem , Dusak Abdurrahim
Published: January 2019

Bu çalışma, martı
cranium’larına ait osteometrik özellikleri ve diğer kanatlı hayvan türleri ile
aralarındaki farklılıkları ortaya koymak amacıyla yapıldı. Çalışmada, cinsiyet
ve tür farkı gözetilmeden toplanan 15 adet ölü martı kullanıldı. Diseksiyon yöntemiyle
gövdeden ayrılan martı cranium’ları 64 dedektörlü bilgisayarlı tomografi
(General Electronic Revolution) cihazı ile tarandı. Elde edilen aksiyal
kesitsel görüntülerden 3D formatında görüntüler oluşturuldu. Oluşturulan bu üç
boyutlu görüntüler üzerinde belirlenen ölçüm noktalarından osteometrik ölçümler
alındı. Elde edilen ölçüm verileri ile istatistiksel değerlendirmeler yapıldı. Laridae familyasına ait olan martıların
cranium’larının Multi Dedektör Bilgisayarlı Tomografi görüntüleri üzerinden
alınan ölçümlerinde istatistiki olarak P<0.01 ve P<0.05 düzeyinde önem
ilişkisi taşıyan veriler tespit edildi. Bu verilerin belirlenmesiyle martı
cranium anatomisinin daha iyi anlaşılacağı, taksonomik yerinin belirlenmesinde
referans veriler sunacağı ve bu konuda sınırlı olan literatürlere de katkı
sağlanacağı düşünüldü.
Computations of heave added mass and damping coefficients of some axisymmetric bodies using WAMIT
Authors: Kurniawan Adi
Published: January 2019

The heave added mass and damping coefficients of some axisymmetric rigid bodies computed using WAMIT are compared with those computed using semi-analytical methods.
Membuat Profil Google Scholar (GS) dan Akun SINTA
Authors: Maulana Yogi Sugiarto
Published: January 2019

File ini merupakan materi presentasi Workshop Pembuatan Profil Google Scholar (GS) dan Akun SINTA yang dilaksanakan 10 Januari 2019 berlokasi di Auditorium STISIP Bina Putera Banjar
Methodological factors involved in the study of temporal binding using the Open Source Software Labclock Web
Authors: Cubillas Carmelo P.
Published: January 2019

Temporal binding occurs when an action and an outcome that follows it after a short period of time are judged as occurring closer to each other in time than they actually are. This effect has often been studied using Libet᾽s clock methodology. Garaizar et al.[1] presented Labclock Web, an HTML5 and open source software that allows researchers to conduct temporal binding and other experiments using Libet᾽s clock through the Internet. The purpose of the three experiments presented here was to test how certain methodological modifications in the Labclock Web task could impact the temporal binding effect. In comparison with the original study, we aimed to: (a) reduce the interval between action and outcome in the delayed condition to 100 ms, instead of 500, (b) present the two types of trials, immediate and delayed, in two separate consecutive blocks, instead of intermixed, (c) use a visual, rather than auditory, outcome following the action, and (d) reduce the number of trials. In addition to its potential theoretical implications, the results confirm that Labclock Web is a useful and reliable tool for conducting temporal binding experiments and that it is well suited to produce temporal binding in a broad range of situations.
A Biomechanical Analysis into Backstroke Start Kinematics: The Influence of a Backstroke Start Device.
Authors: Budzynski-Seymour Emily , Steele James , Langdown Louis , Jessop David
Published: January 2019

Background: Backstroke starts have received little scientific attention; this may be due to the ongoing modifications to rules but also the fact that the majority of swim starts occur from a dive. As such, this has been the focus for much swim start research. Backstrokers face the problem of slipping from the wall which is a reasonably common mishap and has serious consequences for the competitor. FINA approved the use of a new backstroke start ledge to help avoid this mishap and therefore the aim of the study was to investigate what advantages come from using this ledge (L) over the wall (W). Methods: Twelve well trained male and female competitive swimmers took part in the study and completed six maximum effort sprints; three under each condition. Results: The results showed significantly greater flight distance (L = 4.22m±0.42, W = 4.06m±0.35, p<0.05) and peak hip height during the flight phase (L = 0.39m±0.15, W = 0.20m±0.14, p<0.01) when using the ledge. Discussion: It was concluded therefore that the ledge positively effects backstroke start performance during the flight phase of the start.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Using ORS and Household Management of Childhood Diarrhoea
Authors: Acharya Naresh Chandra , Dash Dillip Kumar , Mohanty Mamata Devi , Agarwal Priyanka , Dey Pratik
Published: January 2019

Introduction: Diarrhoea is defined as the passage of three or more loose stools per day. Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality in India. The objectives of the study were to assess household Knowledge, Attitude and Practice for prevention of Diarrhoea in children through preformed questionnaires.

Material and Methods: Four hundred and sixty eight under five children were selected for study by Cluster sampling method. Background information, details of acute diarrhoea and treatment modalities were obtained from mother of the under five children. This was a hospital based study conducted at a tertiary care hospital, from 1st May 2017 to 30th December 2017.

Results: About 70% of the moms were between the age assemble 25-32 years and the vast majority of them were housewives (72%). A greater part (>66%) of the moms were having essential/auxiliary education. Learning with respect to different parts of the diarrhoea and ORS surprisingly extremely unacceptable. In the present examination it is seen that learning in regards to ORS in looseness of the bowels is more in educated mother than uneducated. Three sitting of Educational mediations realized huge enhancement of the middle scores of learning, state of mind and practice expanded from 9, 6, 3 to 19, 14, 8, individually,

Conclusion: The household knowledge regarding method of use and preparation of ORS for management of diarrhoea was observed to be lacking in this investigation. More estimates should be taken to enhance this learning and make moms mindful about the planning and utilization of ORS.
Eosinophilic Meningitis and Intracranial Haemorrhage: Can it be Neuro-Gnathostomiasis?
Authors: Basnet Srijana , Shrestha Laxman , Poudel Daman Raj
Published: January 2019

Peripheral eosinophilia is commonly encountered in our clinical practice. In this case report, we present a child who presented with hemorrhagic stroke and was finally diagnosed of eosinophilic meningitis. In this case report, we also propose probable etiologic agent.
Tuberculosis in Early Infancy: Rare in Today’s World
Authors: Thakur Jitendra , Rai Basant , Singh Rupa Rajbhandari , Ghosh Sohini , Gyawali Pratyush
Published: January 2019

Tuberculosis in early infancy was not so common earlier also and has become rare these days. Since the disease is occasionally encountered, pediatricians should suspect tuberculosis in infants not responding to standard therapy. Here we report a case of three months old female who had presented with complaints of fever for two months, cough for one and half months and difficulty breathing for seven days and was being treated in line of bacterial pneumonia without improvement. She was found to be mycobacterium positive and was treated with anti-tubercular therapy leading to improvement and discharge. So, though rare, it is important to consider tuberculosis even in early infancy not responding to standard antibiotic therapy.
Familial Chylomicronaemia: A Neonate with Milky White Blood
Authors: Chaudhary Nanda Kishwor , Chapagain Ram Hari , Sipai Sani , Chaudhary Suryakant , Paudel Krishan Prasad
Published: January 2019

Familial Chylomicronaemia is a rare autosomal recessive disease of lipoprotein metabolism characterized by deficiency or absence of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) or its co-factor apoC-II which causes severe elevation of triglyceride and chylomicron resulting in lipaemic plasma, recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis, eruptive xanthomas, hepato-splenomegaly and lipaemiaretinalis. We report a case of term female neonate with lipaemic plasma, lipemia retinalis, markedly elevated triglyceride level which is consistent with diagnosis of Familial Chylomicronaemia.

Keywords: Familial Chylomicronemia, lipemic plasma, triglyceride level, Lipemia retinalis
Assessment of Hand Hygiene Knowledge among Residents and Nursing staffs at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar
Authors: Yadav Sunil Kumar , Giri Arun
Published: January 2019

Introduction: Hand hygiene is a very simple and cost-effective procedure to prevent cross-transmission of microorganisms. The compliance of residents and nursing staffs with hand hygiene guidelines seems to be vital in preventing disease transmission among patients. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of residents and nursing staffs with regard to hand hygiene.

Material and Methods: This was an institution based descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 55 respondents (29 nursing staffs and 26 resident doctors) of department of paediatrics, Nobel Medical College in Biratnagar, Nepal. Knowledge was assessed using WHO hand hygiene questionnaire for health care workers. Chi square test was used to compare the percentage of correct responses between resident doctors and nursing staffs. A p value of <0.05 was considered significant.

Results: Among 26 resident doctors and 29 nursing staffs who participated in the study, 30.7% of resident doctors and 55.1% of nursing staffs had received formal training in hand hygiene in the last three years. Only 9% of participants (5 out of 55) had good knowledge regarding hand hygiene.

Conclusions: The knowledge regarding hand hygiene is limited among the study population. The study recommends the need for emphasizing hand hygiene component in the preservice as well as in-service training programs of doctors and nurses.
Takayasu’s Arteritis: Rare Cause of Hypertension in Children
Authors: Lamichhane Reshma Dhakal , Chapagain Ram Hari
Published: January 2019

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a large vessel vasculitis that involves the aorta, its major branches and pulmonary arteries. Diagnosis of TA during childhood remains challenging due to the non-specific symptoms. We report a six years age boy with unresolved hypertension who was later diagnosed as childhood TA. Oral corticosteroid was started 2mg/kg/day. TA is rare in children; Childhood TA must be considered in children who present with, hypertension and increased acute phase reactants.
Clinical Profile, Radiological Resolution and Risk Factors Associated with Community Acquired Pneumonia: Correspondence
Authors: Chaudhary Nagendra , Shrestha Sandeep
Published: January 2019

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Reaeration Caused by Intense Boat Traffic
Authors: Abu Hanipah A.H. , Guo Z.R.
Published: January 2019

In rivers, reaeration is an important process that occurs at the air-water interface to restore dissolved oxygen (DO) equilibrium and this process is characterised by its reaeration coefficient. Existing empirical equations to predict reaeration coefficient is merely based on natural reaeration ( Ku), which refers to the oxygen transfer across the natural free surfaces while reaeration coefficient concerned with artificial reaeration caused by turbulence due to intense boat traffic ( Kb) has not been explored previously. This study investigated the influence of boating activities on DO and its associated reaeration coefficient, Kb, along the Brunei River. Spatial analysis of DO distribution indicates that the water is better oxygenated when it travels through areas with boat traffic. Using the DO balance equation, it was discovered that Kb is between 0.19 (day-1) and 1.99 (day-1) while Ku is between 0.20 (day-1) and 0.51 (day-1) which implies the importance of boat activities as an additional source of oxygen for the river. A predictive equation was derived for Kb as a function of boat traffic intensity ( N) and water depth ( H). This equation is useful for the analysis of purification capacity of a navigated river and water quality modelling.
The Influence of the Brown Bear (Ursusarctos) Population Increase on the Populations of Wild Ungulates in the Republic of Buryatia and the Amur Region
Authors: Senchik A.V. , Pavlov A.M. , Guretskaya Y.S. , Bormotov M.A. , Igota H. , Sato Y.
Published: January 2019

The purpose of this work is to determine the effect of brown bear population growth on the population of wild ungulates by the example of Amur Region and the Republic of Buryatia. Studies were conducted in spring, summer, autumn and winter by routing bear trails and natural habitat areas and collecting animal activity observations. The sizes of individual species’ habitats were determined as well as predator’s influence on wild ungulates, living on the same territories, was studied. During research studies, conducted over a period of 10 years, a direct relation between bear population growth and wild ungulates’ population decrease on the territories under consideration was established, and, in case of active predator population control, an inverse relationship was revealed as well.
Prediction of the Penetration Rate and Number of Consumed Disc Cutters of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM)—Case Study: Beheshtabad Water Conveyance Tunnel in Iran
Authors: Afradi Alireza , Ebrahimabadi Arash , Hallajian Tahereh
Published: January 2019

Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are designed to excavate underground spaces and widely used in tunneling, civil and mining projects. TBM performance prediction substantially deals with the evaluation of machine’s penetration rate and the number of consumed disc cutters. There are various methods and equations to predict the TBMs performance in the literature. In this paper, we predicted the penetration rate and number of consumed disc cutters in Beheshtabad water conveyance tunneling project, one of the major water conveyance tunneling projects in Iran, using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) methods. Results showed that both approaches are very effective but SVM yields more precise and realistic findings than ANN.
Removal of Phenol from Sewage Effluent Using Activated Sludge Coupled with Photo-oxidation Process
Authors: Al-Dawery Salam K. , Reddy Sajjala Sreedhar , Al Riyami Khamis , Nasser Zainab Said
Published: January 2019

Treatment of hazardous phenolic substances that are discharged to environment has a significant interest since decades. Biological treatment using freely suspended sludge is the most economical treatment method, but, is considered inactive for treatment of phenolic substances due to the complexity in their chemical structure. The degradation of phenol was experimentally investigated using separate and coupled biological and photo-catalytic processes. The degradation was carried out at different concentrations of phenol from 10 to 100 ppm. The results showed no degradation of phenol using biological treatment, and as expected, the bacterial colony growth was reduced by 50 percent due to lack of nutrient. The results of photo-catalytic process using titanium dioxide (TiO2) indicated the removal of 80 percent of phenol especially for concentration below 40 ppm. Bacterial colony growth during photo-oxidation test was dramatically reduced and no colony growth was found after 90 minutes after commencing time of experiment. On this basis, the results of using the combined advanced oxidation process with biological treatment, suggested that the photo-catalytic process would be considered as a post-treatment to the biological process.