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Methods of Crop Breeding in Plants: A Review
Abstract: In mass selection, seeds are gathered from (as a rule a couple of dozen to a couple of hundred) desirable appearing individuals in a populace, and the cutting edge is sown from the supply of blended seed. This technique, some of the time alluded to as phenotypic selection, depends on how every individual looks. Mass selection has been used widely to improve old “land” varieties that have been passed down …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Biological Recovery of Soil Impacted by 30,000 ppm of Gasoline
Abstract: Gasoline is a mixture of low and high molecular weight hydrocarbons, which spilled on the soil due to fuel theft, causes environmental pollution. In consequence the Mexican standard, called NOM-138- SEMARNAT/SSA1-2012, establishes a maximum allowed limit of 4,400 ppm gasoline in soil. Therefore, the objectives of this research were i) biological recovery of the soil impacted by 30,000 ppm of gasoline, by biostimulation with commercial detergent 123® plus a mineral …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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Review of Biopolymers in Agriculture Application: An Eco-friendly Alternative
Abstract: The emergence of biopolymers as critical components in sustainable agricultural practices marks a significant shift towards environmentally friendly technologies. Biopolymers, naturally occurring macromolecules derived from renewable resources, offer numerous advantages over traditional synthetic polymers, including biodegradability and non-toxicity. The function of biopolymers for agriculture is investigated in this paper, with particular attention paid to their uses, benefits, and limitations, as well as any potential future developments. Biopolymers are utilized in …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 46–57 Read article
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Residue Management and Preceding Winter Crops on Root Characteristics, Weed Dynamics, Productivity, Nutrient Uptake and Profitability of Green Gram under Zero–till Semi-arid Condition
Abstract: Field experiments under zero-till rainfed conditions were conducted during 2010–11 and 2011–12 at New Delhi for evaluating the agronomic performance and economics of green gram influenced by residue management practices, viz. no-residue, crop residues and Leucaena twigs applied to three preceding winter-season crops, such as wheat, chickpea and mustard. All crops were grown under zero-tillage following recommended practices under rainfed conditions. Green gram showed higher root length density (RLD), root …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Algae-in-oil microbe to generate fuel efficiency
Abstract: AbstractAlgae can be converted into biodiesel, bioethanol, bio butanol, bio hydrogen, bio-jet fuel,green gasoline,bio oil and bio methane through bio-chemical and thermo chemical methods from algal biomass.Microbes grow in high quantities within a short period in dirty water, salt water and any unsuitable environments, lying wastages from power plants, and CO2 rich zones without affecting from changing climates. Nano-particle blend accessed higher combustion of bio-fuel. Waxy lipid of micro-algae made …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Effect of Some Physical Properties on the Swelling Behaviour of Biomass Membranes
Abstract: The membranes of Detarium microcarpum seeds (DMS) and Alfzelia africana seeds (AAS) were developed. The water uptake capacities for DMS and AAS were found to be 500% and 390% respectively. The percentage of water uptake by Detarium microcarpum membrane and Alfzelia africana membrane, both increased with increased in the concentration of DMS and AAS as well as pH. The effect of contact time on water uptake showed that the water …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A Detailed Lumped Model for Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization
Abstract: Abstract A mathematical model was developed to simulate emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer in isothermal, batch and semi-batch reactors. The recipe components included monomer (vinyl acetate), initiator (potassium persulfate), surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulfate) and water as the dispersion medium. The two important phenomena, particle nucleation and particle growth, were modeled in adequate detail. The mechanistic details included: particle formation via micellar nucleation; coupling of the radical concentration in the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Proximate Analysis and Functional Activities of African Pear Fruit (Dacryodes edulis) Grown in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria
Abstract: Dacryodes edulis (African Pear Fruit) is an indigenous edible fruit that is used for both food and medicine in North Central Nigeria. The nutritional composition and functional properties of Dacryodes edulis were studied using standard analytical techniques. The fruits were analyzed for Physico-chemical characteristics (pH, Titratable acidity and Total insoluble solids), proximate analysis (Crude protein, Ash content, dry matter content), Mineral analysis (Se, Mn) and antioxidant activity (TBARS). The analyzers …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Implications of Asphalt Plant Discharge Water on Agromorphological Parameters and Photosynthetic Processes of Edible Vegetables
Abstract: Untreated industrial waste discharges emitted into the environment have a negative impact on all components of the ecosystem, especially the soil properties. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of heavy metal concentrations present in asphalt plant discharges on the soil properties, photosynthetic activities and agromorphology of the vegetable plants. Soil samples used for the experiment were collected from Federal University of Technology Owerri Botanical Garden. The …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Response of Zea mays to Rhizophagus Intraradices with 50% Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Prevents the Release of N2O From the Soil
Abstract: The healthy growth of Zea mays (maize) requires NH4NO3/PO4--3 fertilizers (ammonium nitrate and phosphates), are applied in unregulated doses, are associated to denitrification, generating greenhouse gases, causing global warming, loss of soil productivity, and pollution of surface water in case of phosphates. An alternative is to decrease and optimize the dose of NH4NO3/PO4--3 by applying arbuscular vesicle fungi (AVF), to optimize, the dose of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, AVF endosymbionts …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Fusarium sp. in Capsicum pubescens (Rocoto): Redefining Host-Pathogen Interaction
Abstract: Rocoto (Capsicum pubescens) is one of the most consumed pepper produce regionally and around the world. In Peruvian cuisine heritage Rocoto is highly appreciated for its flavor and pungency, its domestication and distribution in the Americas dates back to pre-Hispanic societies. Here, a new Fusarium specie is reported as having a putative positive effect on the germination of Capsicum pubescens seeds, similar Fusarium sp. in Capsicum pubescens (Rocoto): Redefining Host-Pathogen …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Plant Tissue Culture: Conservation Techniques
Abstract: Agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and plant breeding have all made extensive use of plant tissue culture. It's a type of applied biotechnology that's utilized for things like plant mass propagation, viral eradication, secondary metabolite manufacturing, and in-vitro cloning. Tissue culture has increasingly been employed for short to medium term conserving, also known as slow development, and cryogenics, also known as long term conservation, of vulnerable species of plants. These techniques had …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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INFLUENCE OF SPIRULINA PLATENSIS ON GROWTH OF CHINESE CABBAGE AS A BIOSTIMULANT
Abstract: In this article products derived from a blue-green microalgae filtrate of Spirulina platensis (used for seed soaking and foliar spray) were tested in the cultivation of microgreen Chinese cabbage or bok choy or Brassica rapa spp chinensis. The effect of shoot length, root length, multielemental composition was studied using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry, multielemental analyses of algal products and chinese cabbage were conducted inductive coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–30 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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Farmer’s Perception and Need of Awareness About IT
Abstract: The main purpose of the study was to understand the extent of awareness in farmers about the use of IT. As we know, In the 21st century various technologies are invented. Modern agricultural methods are followed by farmers to some extent but most farmers are still unaware of these technologies. Lack of awareness and lack of education is the problem so this is time to train and spread awareness in …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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A Study on the Properties of Methyl Esters of Camelina Sativa Oil
Abstract: The depletion of fossil fuel and the pollution created due to the combustion of fossil fuels created an awareness to find an alternative to fossil fuels. In this present work, the focus is on to utilize the camelina sativa seed to produce oil and the same is trans-esterified to biodiesel and in this connection a detailed analysis has been done. Biodiesel is produced by transesterification of neat Camelina Sativa oil. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Investigation on Synthesis and Evaluation of Nanopore NaA Zeolite Membranes
Abstract: Effects of synthesis parameters on the membrane structure and performance have been investigated for nanopore NaA zeolite membranes grown onto seeded mullite supports. Molar composition of the starting gel of nano NaA membranes was: SiO2/Al2O3=0.8–3.2, Na2O/Al2O3=1.6–4.6, and H2O/Al2O3=50–200. Also, effects of crystallization time and temperature on the membrane performance were studied. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of the membranes exhibited peaks corresponding to the support and the zeolite. The crystal species …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Mass Production and Isolation of Trichoderma harzianum from Different Media Using Liquid and Solid Fermentation Technique and Evolution against Fusarium oxysporum
Abstract: Mycelial growth conidal production and biomass yield of trichoderma species (Trichoderma harzianum) were examined on different culture media including potato dextrose media, waksman media, soyabean meal media, glucose peptone media, jaggery media, malt extract media, cornmeal media, czepaks media. A big factor in growth rate was the medium. The optimum medium in terms of growth spore generation and biomass output was soyabean meal media. For mycelial growth, biomass output, and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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PATrIoT: Precision Agriculture Through Internet of Things
Abstract: The paper report is on the design of the sensor network when connecting agriculture to the IoT. Reliability, management, interoperability, low-cost and commercialization are considered in the design. Finally, we share our experiences in both development and deployment. This paper developed the decision support system to forecast agricultural production using IoT sensors. This system was also a unified system that supports the processes sowing seeds through selling agricultural products to …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Identification of Plant Leaf Diseases Using CNN
Abstract: The proposed approach helps detect leaf withering and provides a treatment. Databases retrieved from the internet are strictly isolated; unique leaf seeds are recognized and renamed to create an acceptable database. Next, you will receive a test database consisting of a series of leaf rots that will be used to verify the accuracy and reliability stages of your project. Already used. Then use the coaching statistics to train the classifier …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article