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481 articles for “Planting”
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Gamma Ray Induced Polygenic Variability Studies in M1 and M2 Generations of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern and Coss)
Abstract: The experiment was carried out to study induced variability in three Indian mustard genotypes (i.e. CAULC-1, CAULC-2 and PM-25) using five gamma ray doses. Observations were recorded for 14 characters to test the biological effects of gamma ray in M1 generation. Out of the 14 characters studied, the characters seedling survival and pollen fertility were, in general, reduced with the increase gamma ray doses. While random effects of gamma rays …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Biofertilizers: A Review
Abstract: One of the significant in today's world is the pollution and contamination of soil. The utilization of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has caused gigantic harm to the environment. An answer to this is the biofertilizer, an Eco Friendly fertilizer now used in most countries. Biofertilizers are organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of soil. The main sources of biofertilizers are bacteria, fungi, and Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). The most marked relationship …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Waste to evaluate from paper mill
Abstract: Inorganic and organic substances generated in pulp and paper mills have been ashes, green liquor dregs, slacker grits, lime mud, and pulp mill sludge of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). These wastes have impacted on environment, polluting water, soil, and air, if disposed of casually. Pollution has increased organic matter content in wastewater, heavy metals in soil, and emission of incinerated gaseous produce in air. Pollution by waste has been studied …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 40–43 Read article
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Hevea Brasiliensis Wild. Ex. A. de. Juss. Müell-Arg. Rubber Crop of Tropical Origin Significant Features
Abstract: Economic botany is branches of the botanical sciences which is concerned with the utilization of the plant parts for their significance values , in this branches we usually refers the economic values plants for their betterment and for goods of economic values with their best breeding objectives with values addition according to the times .Rubber is the crop of the great values, they are of the tropical origin,latex of the …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Studies on TPC and TTC analysis from Syzygium cumini seeds through extraction and fermentation
Abstract: Syzygium cumini is the scientific name for the Java plum, a kind of medicinal plant. The plant can be found all over the plains of India, all the way to its southernmost point. This plant contains phenolic compounds, tannins, glucoside, myrecetin, ellagic acid, anthocyanins, kaemferol, and isoquercetin among other phytochemicals. It shows various pharmacological activities like Anti- inflammatory activity, Anti- Oxidant activity, Anti-microbial activity, Hepatoprotective activity and Anti Ulcer/colitis activities …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Antioxidant Activities in Selected Citrus Fruits and Herbal Spices
Abstract: The compound which can suppress the free radicals generated in our body is known as antioxidant. Antioxidants are must for defense system of the body. Various types of foods taken by the body play an important role in body protection. Scientific evidence suggests that antioxidants reduce the risk for chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease. Primary sources of naturally occurring antioxidants are whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Plant sourced …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Utilization of rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas trivialis (L) and Earthworm, Eudrilus eugenae (L) for the qualitative and quantitative yield in the crop of radish, Raphanus sativus) (L).
Abstract: The specific density of soil microorganisms and earthworms in soil serve to orchestrate the crop growth progression. There is fruitful interactions among soil microorganisms with earthworms and crop in the field that can change the response of growth and development. The rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas trivialis (L) is a deleterious rhizobacteria (DRB) or a plant growth promoting rhi-zobacteria (PGPR) depending on the plant species. It is well known to produce Indole Acetic …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–42 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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Advancement of Agricultural Biotechnology in USA
Abstract: Biotechnology affords farmers with equipment that can make manufacturing more cost-effective and greater manageable. For instance, certain biotechnology plants can be modified to withstand particular herbicides, which simplifies and improves the effectiveness of weed control. Other plants have been engineered to be resistant to unique plant ailments and insect pests, which can make pest,manage extra dependable and effective, and/or can minimize the use of artificial pesticides. These crop manufacturing selections …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Enhancing Yield and Yield Components of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties by Integrated Blended NPS and Bio-fertilizer in Misrak Meskan District, Central Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: Low available phosphorus, total nitrogen, sulfur, and lack of selected cultivars are the main obstacles to the production of common beans in the research area. An experiment was conducted at Misrak Meskan in 2022 to determine the optimal combination of parameters for maximum yield in common bean types. The study evaluated three levels of NPS fertilizer (0, 100, and 200 kg/ha), two levels of Rhizobium (with and without), and four …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Ayurveda as an alternative Medicine for SARS-CoV
Abstract: The goal of this study was to look at the clinical evidence for complementary and alternative medicine treatments for major depressive disorder. The phrase depressive disorder was combined with St John’s wort, S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e), exercise, acupuncture, omega-3 fatty acids, and folate in a PubMed search from January 1966 to February 2010. Only relevant human trials were selected. COVID-19, the current global health emergency, is not the first-time coronaviruses have posed …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Extraction of Bioflavonoid from Peel of Citrus sinensis
Abstract: Citrus sinensis is belongs to the Rutaceae family. This is also known as orange fruit and it contains several phytochemicals like phenolic compounds, phenolic acids, bioflavonoids (quercetin, rutin and kaempferol), saponins, carotenoids, citric acid and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It shows various pharmacological activities like antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-diabetic activity, anti-cancer activity, wound healing activity etc. This plant control the various disorders in the society. Bioflavonoids also assist in …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Comparative analysis of low and high pressure water electrolysis using nuclear waste heat for sustainable hydrogen production in India
Abstract: Hydrogen has been proposed as a clean and sustainable vector of the decarbonized energy system of the near future. Generation of hydrogen gas from a relatively easily available resource like water through low temperature water electrolysis is a simple, technologically mature alternative for realizing the vision of hydrogen economy. This work examines the techno-economic feasibility aspects of a water electrolysis based hydrogen production plant when coupled with typical nuclear power …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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A Review on Potential Uses and Characterization of Okra Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The environment, ecology, and new rules from the government agencies are major concerns in the quick-paced society. As a result, scientists and researchers are searching for natural fiber reinforced composites that are biodegradable and renewable. Natural fibers have undeniable advantages over synthetic fibers, including low density, equivalent strength, non-toxicity, low cost, and minimal waste disposal issues. The possible uses of natural fibers have been thoroughly investigated by researchers. But in …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Evaluation of Soil Reinforcement Potential of Grass Variety
Abstract: Reinforcement potential of plant root is studied by many researches across the globe. This work aims to analyze the effect of grass root in the improvement of engineering properties of soil. Plant roots being a natural material help in enhancing the shear strength of soil. Field and laboratory studies were conducted on a grass variety (Co-4) and the soil reinforcement potential of the plant is studied. It is found that …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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A Low-Carbon Economic-Load Dispatching Using PSO Technique
Abstract: This paper presents the solution of economic-load dispatch problem with quadratic cost function by using particle swarm optimization (PSO). PSO technique is useful at solving optimization problems with both single- and multiple-objective functions with non-convex, discontinuous, noisy and non-differentiable solution. The results show that PSO has the ability of minimizing the cost of productions in power system operations. Carbon emission characteristics of all kinds of power units are analysed against …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photogenic Iron Nanoparticles Against Xanthomonas campestris
Abstract: This study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of photogenic iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) against Xanthomonas campestris, a notorious plant pathogen causing bacterial spot disease in various crops. The synthesis of FeNPs was achieved through a facile and eco-friendly green synthesis approach, utilizing a plant extract as a reducing and capping agent. The resulting photogenic FeNPs were characterized using various analytical techniques, confirming their size, morphology, and composition. The antimicrobial activity of the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 37–54 Read article
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Demonstration of Adsorbent Morphology of Different Particle Size for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Treatment in Packed Bed
Abstract: The choice of plantain stem, banana stem and palm oil fibre prepared for treatment of water medium polluted with petroleum hydrocarbon was monitored in a packed bed unit. The raw materials (plantain and banana stem as well as palm oil fibre) were room and sun dried and processed to obtained different particle size of 50, 150 µm and 200 µm. The raw material after processed was used as an adsorbent …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Cellulose: A Natural Polymer on the Earth
Abstract: Cellulose is the substance that makes up most of a plant's cell walls. Since it is made by all plants, it is probably the most abundant organic compound on Earth. Aside from being the primary building material for plants, cellulose has many others uses. According to how it is treated, cellulose can be used to make paper, film, explosives, and plastics, in addition to having many other industrial uses. The …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Importance of Fiber in Human Health
Abstract: Fiber is an essential component in modern science and daily life, contributing significantly to both human health and technological advancement. In Dietary fiber is an essential component of nutrition that contributes significantly to overall health and disease prevention. It is mainly derived from plant-based sources including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Fiber supports healthy digestion, enhances bowel regularity, prevents constipation, and promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal microorganisms. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article