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Agronomy of Food Technology
Abstract: This article summarizes some formatives over composes from agri-food in nano technological issues. Agri-food provisioned sustainable development of agriculture systems from views of nanotechnology. Reduction in crop uncertainty and management strategies are alternative to conventional technologies. Applications of nanotechnology in agriculture include delivery of agrochemicals and nutrition, pesticides, and subjectively detecting chemicals as nano-in-sensing arrange or detection of nutrient deficiencies. Potential benefits of nanotechnology have applied for agriculture; food, fisheries, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SMART FARM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Abstract: Agriculture is a sector of a very high importance and should be given attention because it does not only make means of living, the provision of food to sustain and also contribute to economical and national development. Although, the output produced by farmers is high in our country, Nigeria, farmers are still confronted with a couple of problems such as poor irrigation and water management system, poor record of Agricultural …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Mass Transport of Heavy Metals in Soil Columns Amended with Biochar Nanoparticles
Abstract: Biochar has potential as a valuable material for removing heavy metals from wastewater. The biochar obtained by pyrolysis of the Pomegranate Peel (PPBC) under an oxygen-limited atmosphere in a muffle furnace at 450°C. The biochar was also analyzed through SEM and FTIR for identification of particle size and functional groups. Therefore, the present work aims to study the effect of adding biochar to the soil columns (10 cm length and …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 62–72 Read article
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Forestation and Forest Regeneration: The Micro-Stream Technique.
Abstract: Forests are important for The Earth Ecosystem and proper Homo sapiens evolvement at high standards of living. Forest coverage modulate local and global climate, in general where there is a forest there should be considered life at high standards because of proper oxygenation, weather, agriculture, farming and food supply and scenary in the case of close-to-forest urban areas. Micro-streams are at the plateau of river basins and exits because of …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 58–61 Read article
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Study of Phosphorous oxide (P2O5) and Iron oxide (Fe2O3) in rock phosphate of Hazara basin of Pakistan
Abstract: Pakistan is an agricultural economy country that relies on fertilizers. Among these fertilizers, phosphatic fertilizers play a vital role in plant growth and soil fertility. The efficiency of fertilizers depends on the quality of rock composition. Assessment of rock phosphate from different areas of hazara division of Pakistan is done. Analyses showed that these sources contained P2O5 from 19to 30% and Fe2O3 from 0.80 to 2.51%. Deposits of Qalandar Abad …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Leaf powder of Lawsonia inermis (L) in acetone for the topical application to the fifth instar larvae of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L).
Abstract: The henna, Lawsonia inermis (L) is well known medicinal plant. Due to rich contents of phytochemicals, the leaves, flowers, seeds, stem bark and roots of henna, Lawsonia inermis (L) are used in traditional medicine.The present attempt was aimed to use acetone solution (maceratives) of leaf powder of Lawsonia inermis (L) for the topical application to the fifth instar larvae of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L) [Race: Double Hybrid - (CSR6 x …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–39 Read article
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Studies on Batch Leaching of Excess Salt from Agricultural Soil
Abstract: This paper discusses about the experimentation on leaching of salt from agricultural soil. The leaching behavior of agricultural soil is studied for the recovery of salt. The main aim of leaching of salt from agricultural soil is to remove the salt from agricultural soil as the presence of salt in soil affects the soil fertility and causes 'structural breakdown' in grains. Hence this process is used to remove excess salts …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Comparative Study of Dextrose Production from Locally Sourced Cassava, Tigernut and Yam
Abstract: Starch was extracted after sedimentation from seven samples, TME 419, TMS 30572, Provitamin, Tigernut, Boko, Mumuyi and Onitsha. The first three samples were cassava varieties while the last three samples were species of yam variety Dioscorea rotundata. The extracted starch were gelatinized and hydrolyzed enzymatically to produce 250ml of dextrose from each sample. From spectrometer analysis it showed that Mumuyi dextrose has the highest glucose concentration of 0.72mg/ml when compared …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–24 Read article
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Agronomy of Rice Husks
Abstract: Rice husk and hull is the waste material of rice mill. These have been hard, fibrous and abraded capabilities. Bio active and biodegradable rice husk/hull have been studied to claim remaining form by firing at scaled opts of amorphous and crystal forms of silica. Metallic constitutive like iron, manganese, sodium, potassium, lead, copper have suggestive towards route to subscribe purest form after firing. Preparations out of raw forms have subjectively …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 52–57 Read article
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Off Seasonal Tomato Production Practices in Nepal
Abstract: Solanaceous crop, tomato, a good source of minerals, vitamins and organic acids, is used as protective food and grown all over the world as annual plant. In Nepal, farmers are growing it mainly as offseason crop to earn good value even though risk is higher and are facing different problems. Different methods such as exploiting agro climatic diversity, generation of micro-climate, adaptation of grafted plants etc are in use. Use …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Improving the growth and yield of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) using 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid
Abstract: Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are believed to be capable of stimulating the immune system to fight cancer and constitute a rich source of protein, minerals, and vitamins C and B; however; they are very scarce in the market due to lack of knowledge on the cultivation techniques in South Africa. Therefore, the objective of the study was to investigate the production practices that can encourage the usage of oyster mushrooms, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 38–49 Read article
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Underground Microbe-Root Networks Directed Forestation and Forest Regeneration: Towards a High Planetary Standard of Life
Abstract: Educated predictions for the 21st Century regarding Earth and Homo sapiens status evolvement on it have foreseen new and better advances in Science and Technology: Magnetism as the primer energy source, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for automation, The Universal Basic Income, Cryptocurrencies and the Internet of Things as the suitable and improved replacement for central banking system, and the development of a Global Culture, with it the establishment of global …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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The effect of wheat straw leachate on growth of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) spawn
Abstract: Wheat straw (Triticum aestivum – Duzi) is known for its growth inhibitor in both field and in vitro experiments. The roots of lettuce and wheat seedlings were particularly inhibited when incubated with leachate of wheat straw. In South Africa, mushroom industry is the only industry that directly converts straw into a protein source for human consumption. Therefore, the objectives of the study was to assess the potential growth inhibition of …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Quantification of some Bioactive components and Antioxidant Activity of Various Uniflora Origin Bee Honey Collected During 2016 from East Libya
Abstract: In this study seven honey samples from three different cities of East Libya were collected in order to evaluate their biochemical properties and antioxidant activities. The results show that the proline content ranged from 77.32-222.43mg/kg. The total phenolic and total flavonoid contents ranged from 62.75-156.30mg/100g and from 13.94-78.31mg/100g, respectively. While the carotenoids content ranged from 1.0-7.38mg/kg. The antioxidant activities of Libyan honey samples were also investigated, based on free radical …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Preceding winter season crops and residue management practices on root: shoot characters,yield and economics of succeeding pearlmillet under no-ill tilled semi-arid ecosystem
Abstract: Conservation agriculture practices,such as no-tillage with residue recycling is a very popular feasible approach to increase the productivity and resource-use efficiency under rainfed ecosystem. A field experiment wasaccomplished at IARI, Pusa, NewDelhi toidentify suitable pearl millet based cropping systems mainly with wheat, chickpea and mustardalongwith the organic mulches,viz.no residues, crop residues and Leucaenatwigs applied to both summer and winter season crops grown in sequence during 2010–2011 and 2011-2012. Both rainy- …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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Isolation and Stability Studies of Dried Protein Fractions from Three Leguminous Seeds: Glycine max, Vignaunguiculata and Parkiabiglobasa
Abstract: Soya bean (Glycine max), Cowpea (Vignaunguiculata) and Locust bean (Parkiabiglobosa), three of Nigeria’s widely eating foods were exploited for their protein content. Dried protein isolates using aqueous NaOH were obtained, dried and subjected to DPPH stabilty antioxidant analysis at different pH. The % crude protein, by proximate analysis was high, which indicates that all the seeds can support the isolation of dried protein powder needed for the experiment. Soya seed …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS OF MAIZE IN KATHMANDU VALLEY
Abstract: Monitoring study was carried out through survey in Kathmandu valley (Ramkot -5 Kathmandu district, Katunje -5, Bhaktapur district and Bungmati -25 Lalitpur district). Both qualitative and quantitative research approach was use with an objective to find the insect pests of maize in Kathmandu valley. Survey information was collected from 100 households randomly; 33 households from Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts and 34 households from Bhaktapur district during mid - June 2017 …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Participatory Varietal Selection on Drought Tolerant Rice at Sundarbazar, Lamjung
Abstract: A Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS) trial was conducted in rainfed lowland at Sundarbazar, Lamjung with the objective to assess the performance of drought tolerant rice (DTR) genotypes on phenological, biometric, yield and yield attributing characters during rainy season 2017. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications and ten treatments consisting IR-14L635 (T1), IR-15L1043 (T2), IR-14L363 (T3), IR-15L1077 (T4), IR-14L613 (T5), IR-15L1091 (T6), IR-15L1018 (T7), …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Nano Composite based on Agro-Industrial waste and removal of pollutants from Waste Water
Abstract: India’s economy is largely dependent on Agriculture. A lot of agricultural waste is generated and most of the waste is burnt by the farmers in India, due to which economy is lost as well as environmental problem is created.In this study an effort has been made on green synthesis of nano-composites using agricultural waste like bagasee,rice husk and industrial waste like flyash material. Nano-technology is is being used in almost …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Removal of Colour and Heavy Metals from Waste Water Using Nano-composite based on Rice Husk (Agro-Waste)
Abstract: Agriculture is prominent sector in India which affects largely our economy. A large quantity of agricultural waste is burnt by the farmers in India, which creates environmental problem as well as loss of economy. Nano-technology is very important emerging technology which is being used in almost every field. Nano composites by using agri-residues like bagasse and industrial waste like flyash have been used in this study for reduction of environmental …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article