B. A. Jerard
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View article: First report on dwarf x dwarf coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) hybrids at cyclonic east coastal region of India
First report on dwarf x dwarf coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) hybrids at cyclonic east coastal region of India Open
Coconut, an important commercial plantation crop of India, is extensively grown from the state of Gujarat in the West Coast to West Bengal in the East Coast along the coastal lines of Peninsular India and is spreading inland over the non-t…
View article: Yield potential of oil palm Tenera hybrids in the Cauvery Delta Region of Tamil Nadu
Yield potential of oil palm Tenera hybrids in the Cauvery Delta Region of Tamil Nadu Open
The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a major oil-bearing crop cultivated worldwide, remowed for its highest oil yield per unit area among all oil seeds crops. This study was conducted at the Agricultural Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricul…
View article: Novel fungicidal management for basal stem rot disease of coconut: In vitro and in vivo perspectives
Novel fungicidal management for basal stem rot disease of coconut: In vitro and in vivo perspectives Open
Basal stem rot (BSR) disease, a lethal disease of coconut crop, induced by Ganoderma lucidum is prevalent and endemic in the East Coast region of the Tamil Nadu. The prolonged use of a single fungicide and the emerging issue of fungicide r…
View article: Integrated Pest Management of Coconut Rugose Spiraling Whitefly <i>Aleurodicus rugioperculatus</i> Martin
Integrated Pest Management of Coconut Rugose Spiraling Whitefly <i>Aleurodicus rugioperculatus</i> Martin Open
Studies on the effect of ecofriendly IPM practices (yellow sticky traps, three rounds of neem oil spray@ 5ml/ l at 15 days interval, three rounds of jet water spray 10 days after spraying neem oil on the incidence, intensity, infestation g…
View article: Phytochemical and anti-oxidant analysis in Pandanus tectorius of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Phytochemical and anti-oxidant analysis in Pandanus tectorius of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Open
Pandanus tectorius belongs to Pandanaceae family distributed all around benefitting the life of people nearby which could be well picturized among the tribals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the way that the plant parts have outstanding …
View article: Field evaluation of fungicides for management of Lasiodiplodia leaf blight of coconut
Field evaluation of fungicides for management of Lasiodiplodia leaf blight of coconut Open
Various fungal and phytoplasma diseases are adversely impacting coconut yield. Among them, leaf blight, primarily attributed to Lasiodiplodia theobromae, has emerged as a significant contributor to yield losses ranging between 10 to 25 per…
View article: Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L) Tuber in India: Present Status and Scope
Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L) Tuber in India: Present Status and Scope Open
Palmyrah palm, is also an important multipurpose tree having great utility of each part of it have economic value right from fruit to root and hence the palm is equated to the “Kalpa Vriksha” in the Indian mythology meaning the tree that g…
View article: Performance of coconut hybrids and varieties in the East coast of Andhra Pradesh
Performance of coconut hybrids and varieties in the East coast of Andhra Pradesh Open
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is one of the plantation crops with more life span, so suitability of a variety or hybrid for particular region may improve the productivity of the coconut. An experiment was carried out with seven hybrids and t…
View article: Ganoderma wilt – A Lethal Disease of Coconut in Tamil Nadu Research Accomplishments and Future Thrust
Ganoderma wilt – A Lethal Disease of Coconut in Tamil Nadu Research Accomplishments and Future Thrust Open
Ganoderma wilt or Thanjavur wilt disease is the most lethal one, is caused by the fungus Ganoderma lucidum (leys) Karst and it is of major limiting factor in coconut production in nine coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. The high alarming of …
View article: Tri-Model Therapy: Combining Macrocyclic Lactone, Piperazine Derivative and Herbal Preparation in Treating Humpsore in Cattle
Tri-Model Therapy: Combining Macrocyclic Lactone, Piperazine Derivative and Herbal Preparation in Treating Humpsore in Cattle Open
Stephanofilariasis or humpsore is a chronic parasitic dermatitis of cattle. Various treatment regimens were attempted in the past but were found to be partially effective. Here, we claim a successful treatment regime using an FDA-approved …
View article: Enhancing tribal farmers’ income through technological intervention: A case study from car Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Enhancing tribal farmers’ income through technological intervention: A case study from car Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Open
This study demonstrates the impact of customized technological intervention on the income, livelihood and dietary pattern of tribal households of Car Nicobar Island. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nicobar District has adopted a Nicobari tribal …
View article: Seed Microstructures of The Andaman Padauk (<i>Pterocarpus dalbergoides</i>)
Seed Microstructures of The Andaman Padauk (<i>Pterocarpus dalbergoides</i>) Open
Andaman padauk (Pterocarpus dalbergioides Roxb.) is an important endemic tree species of the Andaman Islands, India, belonging to the family Fabaceae.We studied the seed microstructures which provide information on the physiological featur…
View article: Seed germination and storage studies in seed-fertile Musa indandamanensis and its conservation
Seed germination and storage studies in seed-fertile Musa indandamanensis and its conservation Open
The quest for prospecting crop wild relatives in search of traits of economic importance has been gaining importance worldwide. Endemic species of such significance need to be given urgent attention for conservation, not only for their fut…
View article: Accelerating regeneration of threatened wild banana (Musa paramjitiana L.J. Singh) endemic to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Accelerating regeneration of threatened wild banana (Musa paramjitiana L.J. Singh) endemic to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India Open
Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands in the Bay of Bengal are known to harbour 2426 species of angiosperms, of which about 300 are endemic to these islands 1 . This diversity includes taxa of ecological and economic importance. The wealth of …
View article: Analysis of genetic diversity among Indian Ocean coconut accessions through microsatellite markers
Analysis of genetic diversity among Indian Ocean coconut accessions through microsatellite markers Open
The extent of genetic diversity among nineteen coconut accessions comprising collections from the Indian Ocean Islands were characterized with eight polymorphic microsatellite primers. The fixation index (Fst) was found to be higher (0.78)…