bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of Miyodo on Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield in T. Aman Rice cv. BR-11
Authors: Sarwar AKMG , Sultana J , Islam MO , Prodhan AKMA 
Published: August 2014

An experiment was conducted in the field laboratory of the Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, to investigate the effect of foliar application of Miyodo on morphology, yield contributing characters and yield of T. aman rice cv. BR-11. The concentrations of Miyodo used were 2 mgL-1, 3 mgL-1, 4 mgL-1 and 5mgL-1 with a control. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Application of Miyodo by spraying at 45 days after transplanting significantly enhanced plant height, number of tillers and effective tillers, number of leaves and leaf area, size of flag leaf, total dry matter, panicle length, number of total grains and filled grains, 1000-grain weight, grain yield, straw yield, and harvest index. The result showed that the application of 5 mgL-1 Miyodo produced the highest grain yield of BR-11 compared to other concentrations as well as control. However, further study is needed to determine the higher concentration limit of Miyodo in maximizing the growth and yield of T. aman rice cv. BR-11.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.17106 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 45 - 49, 2008
Comparative Efficacy of Tobacco, Jute and Levavet<sup>®</sup> Against Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Cattle
Authors: Amin MR , Mostofa M , Awal MA , Hakim SMA 
Published: August 2014

The effect of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum, Linn., @100mg/kg bwt.), jute (Corchorus capsularis, Linn., @100 mg/kg bwt.) and Levavet® (levamisole, @ 7.5 mg/kg bwt.) against natural gastrointestinal nematodes were studied in cattle. Their effect on hematological parameters (TEC, Hb, PCV and TLC), biochemical parameters (ALT and AST) and clinical parameter (body weight) were also observed. Twenty four (24) naturally parasitized cattle of BAU Dairy Farm, Mymensingh were randomly divided into four groups, each consisting of six (6) cattle. Water extract of leaves of tobacco and jute were administered orally to the cattle of group A and B, respectively. Cattle of group C were treated with Levavet® orally. Cattle of group D was kept as infected control group. Fecal samples, body weight, hematological and biochemical parameters were examined before treatment and on 3rd, 10th, 17th and 28th day. A significant (p<0.01) reduction of EPG count was found following administration of tobacco (34.32-51.26%), jute (8.80-27.76%) and Levavet®(89.31-100%) in cattle. The EPG count of the control group (D) were significantly (p<0.01) increased up to the last day of experimental period. After treatment with tobacco, jute and Levavet®, total erythrocyte count (TEC), hemoglobin (Hb) content and packed cell volume (PCV) were gradually increased significantly (p<0.01 and p<0.05) in cattle. Conversely, the total leukocyte count (TLC) were decreased significantly (p<0.01 and p<0.05) in treated cattle. The alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level were not significantly changed in the cattle. The body weight was increased significantly (p<0.01 and p<0.05) in tobacco, jute and Levavet® treated cattle whereas decreased in control group. It is found that water extracts of tobacco leaves were moderately effective and jute leaves were relatively less effective against mixed gastrointestinal nematode infections in cattle.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.17108 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 61 - 68, 2008
Histopathological Studies of Experimentally Infected Shing, <i>Heteropneustes fossilis</i>with <i>Aeromonas hydrophila</i> Bacteria
Authors: Islam MT , Mostafa K , Rashid MM 
Published: August 2014

Heteropneustes fossilis (shing) of 35g body weight were experimentally infected with Aeromonas hydrophila by two different methods: viz. intraperitonial and intramuscular injection. A standard dose of infection (6.4 × 107 CFU/ml) was selected based on predetermined LD50. Each method gave rise to the mortality of shing up to 85%. Clinical signs of fish included injury, hemorrhage and large ulcerative lesions on the body at the injected area. In kidney, liver and intestine pathologically, massive atrophy and focal necrosis were found. Hemorrhage, Vacuolation and atrophy of hepatic sinusoids represented by necrosis of the sinusoidal lining cells, degeneration of hepatic tissue and distribution of bacterial cell all over the tissue were found in liver. Atrophy, hemorrhage, villi missing and missing of epithelium were found in intestine of the experimentally infected shing. Bacterial cells were distributed in the whole hematopoietic tissue including the renal tubules. Tissue abscess characterized by focal necrosis, hemorrhage and Vacuolation were also found in the kidney of the infected shing. But the above symptoms were not found in the organs of the apparently healthy shing species.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.17359 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 89 - 96, 2008
Production and Economics of Gift Strain of Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>) in Small Seasonal Ponds
Authors: Khan S , Hossain MS , Hossain MM 
Published: August 2014

The production and economics of GIFT strain of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in nine seasonal small ponds at Bangladesh Agricultural University campus for a period of three months during August to October were evaluated. The experiment was arranged in three treatments (T) each with three replications. The ponds were drained, limed and fertilized with organic and inorganic fertilizers during preparation. After stocking the fishes the ponds were fertilized weekly with cowdung, urea and TSP. Supplementary feed was not given in T1, but rice bran and mustard oilcake were given in T2 and commercial pellet feed in T3. Some water quality parameters were monitored at regular intervals and they were within acceptable range for aquaculture. The survival rates were high (>95%) in all treatments. Significantly highest production (3941.50 kg/ha in three months) was found in T3 followed by T2 (1845.5 kg/ha) and T1 (972.50 kg/ha). Similarly, significantly highest net return (Tk. 61805.00/ha with benefit cost ratio of 1.45) was found in T3 followed by T2 (Tk.1339.00/ha with benefit cost ratio of 1.01) and T1 (Tk. 201.50/ha with benefit cost ratio of 1.00).DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.17360 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 97 - 104, 2008
Poverty Reduction Through Self Employment of Women : A Study on Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS)
Authors: Siddique MAJ , Salehin MM , Ahmed JU , Islam AHMS 
Published: August 2014

The study was designed to present the issues of self-employed women of Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS) in Shajahanpur Upazila of Bogra district considering their participation in different programmes of TMSS for poverty alleviation. The impact of the study was assessed in terms of economic and social gains accrued by the womens and their family activities. Data were collected randomly from four villages under Shajahanpur Upazila of Bogra district. Sixty members from ten societies consisted of 292 members were selected randomly. The test of mean difference, head count ratio, poverty gap were used towards poverty alleviation. The study revealed that per household annual average income was positively changed. The expenditure and saving pattern indicated a shift of positive attitude towards life and improvement in the standard of living due to womens contribution. The poverty situations also improved as compared with that of the national level. This small effort is an addition to the knowledge about the essential contribution of the self employed women in different programmes to their role and status in the society which helps to reduce poverty. Finally, some recommendations were also made by the study.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.17366 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 155 - 168, 2008
Impact of Homestead Agro-Forestry on Sustaining Livelihoods of Rural Poor in Mymensingh District of Bangladesh
Authors: Jahan N , Rashid MHA , Jinan T , Islam S 
Published: August 2014

This study determines the impact of homestead agro-forestry on livelihood of rural households in Mymensingh district. In total 100 homestead agro-forestry practicing farmers from three upazilas namely Mymensingh Sadar, Bhaluka and Muktagachha of Mymensingh district were randomly selected for this study following a purposive sampling technique. Analysis was done considering the pre (before) and post (after) homestead agro-forestry practicing condition of farmers. The major findings of the study showed that per hectare net returns for vegetables and fruits cultivation were Tk. 6,703.62 and Tk. 14,532.61 respectively considering all farms. On an average, the contribution of vegetables and fruits in total homestead income was 20.23 per cent in before and 22.46 per cent in the after homestead agro-forestry practicing situation indicating enough potentiality to generate income from homestead agro-forestry. It was found that vegetables cultivation was much better for small farmers compared to medium and large farmers. For fruits and vegetables enterprises, the performance of large farmers was better than small and medium farmers. Large farmers were more efficient than medium and small category in case of fruit production. Most of the variables included in the Cobb-Douglas production function model had significant impact on homestead agro-forestry. The study revealed that homestead agro-forestry had positive impact on improving the status of rural households and women empowerment.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.17367 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 169 - 178, 2008
Management of Seed Mycoflora of Mesta (<i>Hibiscus sabdariffa</i>) by Seed Washing, Garlic Extract and Knowin
Authors: Islam MS , Uzzal MSI , Mallick K , Monjil MS 
Published: August 2014

Mesta (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is one of the important fibre crops having worldwide acceptance. The crop was found to susceptible to a number of seed and seedling disease causal pathogens; most of them were seed-borne in nature. Germination of seeds and seed-borne fungi were recorded using standard blotter method which varied significantly among different treatments ranged from 84% to 97.33%. The highest (97.33%) germination was found in case seed washed with water and then treated with garlic extract (1 : 1) and washing of seeds with water followed by treating with Knowin 50 WP. Nine different fungi were detected in samples of mesta seeds in using standard blotter method. The fungi were Macrophomina phaseolina, Botryodiplodia theobromae, Colletotrichum corchori, Curvularia lunata, Fusarium spp., Aspergillus favus, A. niger, Penicillium spp. and Alternaria spp. The finding of the study revealed that seed washing with water followed by seed treatment with garlic extract (1 : 1) or Knowin 50 WP (0.2%) resulted significant reduction of seed-borne fungal population and enhancing seeding vigor.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.18424 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 1 - 7, 2013
Physiological Attributes of Transplant <i>Aman</i> Rice (Cv. Brri Dhan52) as Affected by Tiller Seedlings and Urea Super Granules
Authors: Paul SK , Rahman KS , Sarkar MAR 
Published: August 2014

The experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh to investigate the effect of age of tiller seedlings, number of tiller seedlings hill-1 and application of urea super granules (USG) on some physiological attributes of transplant Aman rice cv. BRRI dhan52. The experiment consisted of two ages of tiller seedlings viz. 25- and 35-day old, three levels of tiller seedlings hill-1 viz.1, 3 and 5 seedlings hill-1 and three USG levels viz. 0, 1.8g and 2.7g USG per four hills in every alternate row. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The effect of age of tiller seedlings, number of tiller seedlings hill-1 and USG application were significant on crop growth rate (CGR), relative growth rate (RGR), net assimilation rate (NAR) and leaf area index (LAI). The highest CGR and RGR were found by transplanting 35-day old tiller seedlings during the period at 15-30 and 60-75 DAT when 5 tiller seedlings hill-1 were transplanted. The highest NAR was observed at 60-75 DAT with transplanting 5 tiller seedlings hill-1 and the lowest one was recorded at 30-45 DAT. The highest LAI was found at 35-day old tiller seedlings during the period at 60 and 75 DAT when 5 tiller seedlings hill-1 were transplanted. CGR and RGR were found highest by applying 1.8 g USG at 45-60 and 60-75 DAT while NAR was the highest with application of 2.7g USG at 60-75 DAT and lowest one was found in control (0 g USG) at 45-60 and 60-75 DAT. The highest LAI was found by applying 1.8g USG at 15, 30, 45 and 60 DAT and the lowest one was found at 60 DAT in control and at 15, 30 and 45 DAT when 2.7g USG was applied. The highest LAI and CGR were found in older tiller seedlings (35- day old) by transplanting five tiller seedlings hill-1 fertilized with 1.8g USG whereas the highest RGR and NAR were obtained in younger tiller seedlings (25-day old) by transplanting single tiller seedling hill-1 fertilized with 1.8g USG per four hills of every alternate row.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19094 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 17 - 27, 2013
Evaluation of Urea Super Granule as a Source of Nitrogen in Transplant <i>Aman</i> Rice
Authors: Qurashi TA , Salam MA , Jannat M , Rabbani MG 
Published: August 2014

An experiment was carried out at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to evaluate the effect of urea super granule (USG) as a source of nitrogen on the yield and yield components of transplant Aman rice cv. BRRI dhan39, BRRI dhan46 and BINA dhan7. Five levels of N (viz., 0, 60, 120 kg ha-1 as prilled urea and 60 and 120 kg ha-1 as USG) were taken as experimental treatments. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Plant height, effective tillers hill-1, grains panicle-1 and grain yield varied significantly due to different cultivars. All the yield and yield components except 1000-grain weight were influenced significantly by the levels of nitrogen fertilizer. The highest grain yield (4.82 t ha-1) was recorded in BINA dhan7 and the lowest one (4.30 t ha-1) was recorded in BRRI dhan39. Nitrogen @ 120 kg ha-1 as USG performed the best among the treatments in respect of yield and yield components of rice. The highest grain yield (5.46t ha-1) was obtained from BINA dhan7 with 120 kg N ha-1 as USG which was statistically identical with 60 kg N ha-1 as USG. A considerable amount (31.25%) of prilled urea (PU) nitrogen could be saved by using USG. It may be concluded that USG could be used as N management to achieve better nitrogen use efficiency in reducing N loss than the PU.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19095 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 29 - 37, 2013
Efficacy of Seed Washing with Water and Treatment with Garlic Extract and Carbendazim for Reducing Seed-Borne Fungal Pathogens from Rice Variety Kalijira
Authors: Uzzal MSI , Islam MS , Mallick K , Monjil MS 
Published: August 2014

Seed health of aromatic rice variety Kalijira collected from Mymensingh Sadar Upazilla was studied following standard blotter method. Six different treatments namely water wash, garlic (1 : 1), water wash + garlic (1 : 1), Knowin 50WP (Carbendazim) @ 0.2% and water wash + Knowin-50WP @ 0.2% were used in this experiment. The identified seed-borne fungi were Alternaria padwickii, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Bipolaris oryzae, Curvularia lunata, Fusarium moniliforme, Fusarium oxysporum and Penicillium sp. Highest seed infection (30.67%) was recorded for F. oxysporum and the lowest seed infection (9.33%) was recorded for A. padwickii. Germination of seeds significantly varied in different treatments that ranged from 85.33 to 98.86%. Among the treatments, the highest (98.86%) germination was found by water wash + Knowin-50WP and lowest (85.33%) by control (untreated). After washing of seeds in water, the treated seeds with plant extract or chemical showing better performance than when only treated with plant extract or chemical for controlling seed borne pathogens.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19098 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 45 - 51, 2013
Role of Host and Temperature on the Feeding and Oviposition Behaviour of Red Pumpkin Beetle <i>Aulacophora foveicollis</i> (Lucas)
Authors: Kamal MM , Uddin MM , Shajahan M , Rahman MM 
Published: August 2014

The research was carried out in the field and laboratory of the Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during December, 2011 to October, 2012 on the effect of host and temperature on oviposition and food consumption of red pumpkin beetle (RPB), Aulacophora foveicollis (Lucas). Three cucurbitaceous vegetables viz. sweet gourd (BARI Misti Kumra-1, BARI Misti Kumra-2 and Local Misti Kumra), bitter gourd (BARI Karola-1, Taj Karola-88 and Local Karola) and bottle gourd (BARI Lau-3, BARI Lau -4 and Local Lau) were selected to conduct this research. Host plants had the clear role on the feeding of red pumpkin beetle. Due to feeding of A. foveicollis, the highest percentage of weight loss of leaf was recorded from sweet gourd among the selected cucurbits while Local Misti Kumra was found the most preferred host by beetle considering their feeding efficacy compared to other varieties. Results also showed that temperature had a profound effect on the oviposition and food consumption by A. foveicollis while 30oC was the optimum temperature both for oviposition and food consumption for all selected cucurbits and their varieties.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19099 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 53 - 60, 2013
Protection Effect of Vaxxitek HVT + IBD Vaccine Against Infectious Bursal Disease in Broiler Chickens
Authors: Rashid MH , Luo H , Akhter J , Islam MT , Islam MR , Rahman MM , Cao Y , Xue C 
Published: August 2014

The very virulent infectious bursal disease virus (vvIBDV) infection cause constant and frequent outbreaks of IBD. In order to prevent the disease caused by vvIBDV, moderate-virulent live vaccines are usually used in broilers, but these vaccine influence the immune system of chickens and cause the immunosuppression. VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD bivalent vaccine, a novel vaccine produced by Merial Company, is the recombinant vaccine generated by inserting IBDV VP2 gene into the HVT genome. The recombinant vaccine could prevent Mareks disease and IBD of chickens at the same time after vaccinated by the subcutaneous route at 1-day-old. The objective of this study was to evaluate protection effect of this new vaccine against IBD in broilers. The results of the lab and field immunization trial showed that the vaccination of VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD vaccine did not damage the bursa of broilers; the level of IBD antibody of the VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD vaccination groups was higher than IBD-BLEN® vaccination groups at 21-day-old; the protection effect of the VAXXITEK® HVT + IBD vaccination groups was better than IBD-BLEN® vaccination groups, especially at 21-28 day. The results indicated that VAXXITEK® HVT + IBD vaccine could provide better protection to broiler chickens against IBD.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19102 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 69 - 78, 2013
Treatment Outcomes in Postpartum Anoestrus Cows Guided by Transrectal Ultrasonography
Authors: Islam MR , Juyena NS , Bhuiyan MMU , Rahman MM , Ferdousy RN 
Published: August 2014

Anoestrus is considered as one of the most prevalent reproductive disorders in dairy cows and may occur due to hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and disease conditions. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential to overcome this disorder to make dairy herd profitable. Therefore, the aim of study was to determine effects of hormonal and nutritional treatments on induction of oestrus and conception in postpartum anoestrus cows. Effects of BCS and parity of anoestrus cows were also considered during treatment. Seventy two cross-breed cows having ?60 days postpartum period were used, which were allotted for two treatment groups. Forty cows were treated with hormone (GnRH and PGF2? ) and rest 32 cows were with nutritional supplement. AI was performed in cows in observed oestrus and the conception was determined by transrectal ultrasonography between 28-35 days post-Al. 75% cows showed oestrus in hormonal treatment groups whereas 56.3% cows in nutritional treatment group. Moreover, the conception rate was significantly (P<0.05) higher in cows (57.5%) received hormonal treatment compared to that of cows (40.6%) in nutritional treatment counterpart. Highest conception rate was also observed (69.2%) in GnRH treated cows having BCS 2-2.5. Cows with parity 1-3 responded better to treatment and had higher conception rate. These results suggest that diagnosis of ovarian activities and reproductive disorders with the help of ultrasonography can lead to use appropriate techniques for treatment as well as to improve reproductive efficiencies of cows in case of postpartum anoestrus.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19109 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 93 - 100, 2013
Reproductivity, Productivity and Management System of Indigenous Buffalo (<i>Bubalus bubalis</i>) Cows in Costal Areas of Pirojpur and Borguna District of Bangladesh
Authors: Karim MR , Hossain MZ , Islam MR , Parvin MS , Matin MA 
Published: August 2014

Twenty five buffalo cows of Mothbaria Upazila of Pirojpur district and another twenty five indigenous buffalo cows of Pathorghata Upazila of Borguna district of Bangladesh were randomly selected and interviewed to collect data on reproductivity (gestation length, birth weight, age of first calving, post partum heat and calving interval), productivity (lactation length and daily milk yield) and management system (general management, housing, feeding, calf rearing and treatment facilities) of indigenous buffalo cows using pre-tested questionnaire during the period from January to June 2010. The reproductive parameters including gestation length, birth weight, age of first calving, post partum heat and calving interval of Mothbaria Upazila of Pirojpur district were 319.56 ± 5.93 days, 24.28 ± 4 kilograms, 50.88 ± 1.71 months, 153.6 ± 6.13 days, 547.92 ± 10.88 days respectively whereas in case of Pathorghata Upazila of Borguna district these parameters were 319.12 ± 4.69 days, 24.12 ± 3.6 kilograms, 51 ± 1.8 months, 153.44 ± 6.78 days, 547.24 ± 14.32 days respectively. The productive parameters including lactation length and daily milk yield of Mothbaria Upazila of Pirojpur district were 286.12 ± 11.27 days and 3.33 ± 0.68 liters/day respectively while in case of Pathorghata Upazila of Borguna district these parameters 290.44 ± 10.92 days and 3.43 ± 0.744 liters/day respectively. So, reproduction and production are almost regular comparing with other published reports with the exception of age of first calving which is almost 12 months later than the buffaloes of other countries. It could be concluded that the buffalo owners of these areas do not follow any scientific method of buffalo husbandry; they just follow traditional rearing system. The farmers mostly use buffaloes for draught purpose in these costal areas.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19113 Progress. Agric. 24(1&2): 117 - 122, 2013