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Study on the Significance of Water Treatment Using Activated Carbon from Palm Bunch Fiber
Abstract: Activated carbon produced from palm bunch fibers was investigated for water treatment with the aim to improve water quality for industrial consumption and not for humans and animal consumption. Dominantly the activated carbon produced from palm bunch fiber was used for treatment of industrial effluent water and the application is environmental friendly. The high alkali concentration in the activated carbon improved the pH level of the treated water from 4.03 …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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Bio-Fertilizer in Forest Nursery-A Review
Abstract: Many micro-organisms like bacteria, fungi, algae possess plant growth promoting mechanisms. These micro-organisms may be implemented as biofertilizers in agriculture and forestry, improving crop yields. These Biofertilizers can enhance plant increase through numerous different mechanisms. The synthesis of plant nutrients or phytohormones, which may be absorbed with the aid of using plants, mobilization of soil compounds, making them to be available for the plant for use as nutrients, the safety …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–14 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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Bioplastics: A Review
Abstract: Plastics made from renewable biomass sources and some have been produced by processing natural biopolymers. Biodegradable bioplastics can be used to reduce the problem of plastic waste materials, which is choking the planet and damaging the ecology. The advantage of bioplastics is that they are not dependent on fossil fuels as a source of raw material. With regard to oil production, fossil fuels are a finite and irregularly divided resource …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Nanotechnology in Pesticide Management: A Revolutionary Approach in Plant Protection
Abstract: Large extents of Pesticides are lost in huge quantities owing to photo degradation, rain wash out and by other means after application over the target. This will not only result in loss of pesticides form the applied target as well as environmental pollution apart from loss / reduction in effectiveness. If they are formulated using carriers, their efficacy can be sustained for longer period of time.The potential applications of “Nanotechnology” …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Botanicals Insecticides – A Source of Weapons against Pests and Insects of Plants
Abstract: In agricultural crop production, the synthetic pesticides and insecticides are used which has got occasionally carcinogenic and residual toxic effects. The disproportionate use of it also causes severe health risks to human life, livestocks, fishes, birds, wild life and animals. Therefore, there is an immediate requirement for unconventional nontoxic pesticides. The tropical plants are natural rich source of phytochemicals having antimicrobial and biological properties. Green plants are natural biochemical factories. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Health Allegation of Unnecessary Use and Misuse of Pesticides by the Rural People: The Necessity for Alertness
Abstract: Pesticides are chemicals basically required for food safety and health intention, adding that most of the time; they are being mistakenly applied and mistreated mainly by the rural occupiers in developing countries. The health allegation of abuse and mishandling of pesticides were assessed and ways forward suggested. This review will provide the payback of pesticide use, knowledge of the risks caused to people, wildlife and ecosystems. The paper looks into …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes: Sustainable Approach for Managing Phosphorus Deficiency in Agricultural Soils
Abstract: As compared to many other major nutrients, phosphorus is by far the least mobile and accessible to plants in almost all type of soil conditions. Phosphorus occurs in abundant quantity in soils in both organic and inorganic forms; still it is frequently a prime limiting factor for plant growth. The bioavailability of inorganic phosphorus in the soil rhizosphere varies with factors that include: type of plant species, nutritional status of …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture: An Overview
Abstract: Several soil bacteria participate in the growth and development of plants, and are usually termed as plant growth promoting rhizobacteria. These bacteria colonize on or near plant roots and play vital role either directly or indirectly in health and productivity of different plant species. The plant growth promoting rhizobacteria facilitate plant growth by assisting in acquisition of essential nutrients and minerals, modulating plant hormone levels and by acting as biocontrol …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Natural Disinfectant from Gomutra
Abstract: The modern research aimed at creating compounds to prevent infections from micro-organisms has been unsuccessful largely. This disinfectant is made of cow urine as a main ingredient and is 100% natural. Cow urine is considered to have immense disinfecting and healing properties, according to Ayurveda. Use of Tulsi extract, neem extract and Gulab Jal is made to make the product. Keywords: gomutra (Cow Urine), Gulab Jal (Rose Water), Neem, Tulsi
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Hydrogels Based on Guar Gum: A Review
Abstract: Polysaccharide-based hydrogels are potential materials for wide range of medical applications i.e., tissue engineering, controlled drug delivery and local therapy etc. An interesting fact related to hydrogels is their ability to be injected without any modification in their chemical, mechanical and/or biological properties, due to their thixotropic behavior. It is also feasible to alter the rheological and chemical-physical properties of polysaccharide hydrogels by modifying the cross-linking agents and exploiting their …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Comparative Study of Fatty Acid Profile of Fresh and Canned Tuna
Abstract: Marine fish provides important constituents for the human diet, such as lipid-soluble vitamins, microelements and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Omega-3-PUFA are essential for normal human growth and development, and may play an important role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, arthritis as well as other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, and cancer. Fatty acid composition of fish depends on the species, individual, the catching season and …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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INDUCEMENT OF PGR INTO SEED TO ENHANCE NATURAL GROWTH
Abstract: The first genetic modified crop plant was produced in 1982, an antibiotic resistant tobacco plant. GM crops are the need of hour where our world faces highly disastrous climate change and whooping malnutrition among people. Still 1.2 billion people in which large part of infancy & adolescences facing mass malnutrition. According to numbers from world food programme approximately 790 million people don’t have enough food to live healthy life. Appreciate …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR INDUSTRIAL RESIN (PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE, MELAMINE FORMALDEHYDE AND UREA FORMALDEHYDE)
Abstract: Resins manufacturing plants designed technically based on high-yield reactors and a fine process control system. The paints and coatings segment is the largest application. The resin plants are basically used for the production of a wide range of solvent-based and water-based emulsion or resin. Here, we have presented the manufacturing process along with the mass balance of three important industrial resins i.e. Phenol Formaldehyde, Melamine Formaldehyde and Urea Formaldehyde. Keywords: …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Basics of anti-erosion protection of cultivated soils of mountain and Foothill areas of Azerbaijan
Abstract: Abstract : The article deals with the problem of protection of soil from erosion soil erosion Problems. There is an urgent task of national importance, a decision that deepens year by year. Admittedly, it is associated with both the knowledge of the outstanding role of the soil in the life of the biosphere, and recognizing that allowing 43.3% of the whole territory of Azerbaijan have experienced any type of erosion. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–22 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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Extraction, Characterization and Tissue Culture of Plant Derived Indigo From Indigofera tinctoria-Preliminary Studies
Abstract: Indigo is the most preferable of all natural dyes for its high demand worldwide because of the blue denim. Natural Indigo dye is eco friendly, non carcinogenic and do not pose hazard to the environment as compared to synthetic dyes. Although a growing demand for naturally derived indigo dye exists, with increased use of synthetic dyes the plant species is now on the verge of being endangered. Plant tissue culture …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 53–58 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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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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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