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View article: Assessing stakeholder dynamics, livelihood security and vulnerability in live fish supply chain: study from Tripura, India
Assessing stakeholder dynamics, livelihood security and vulnerability in live fish supply chain: study from Tripura, India Open
The sustainability of local aquaculture supply chains is strongly influenced by livelihood security and dynamics of the stakeholders. This study investigates these aspects, along with different stakeholder’s livelihood vulnerability levels…
View article: Halotolerant bacteria isolated from the soils of Indian mangrove ecosystem for metal removal and NPK enhancement
Halotolerant bacteria isolated from the soils of Indian mangrove ecosystem for metal removal and NPK enhancement Open
Soil salinity surge, and accumulation of heavy metals in soil, due to agricultural malpractices and natural calamities, is a growing concern worldwide. The use of bacteria for bioremediation, and the potential of halotolerant bacteria have…
View article: Interaction between Different Sowing Methods and Levels of Mulching on Rainfed Lentil
Interaction between Different Sowing Methods and Levels of Mulching on Rainfed Lentil Open
Background: To find out the best combination of sowing method and level of mulching for growing rainfed lentil. Methods: The present study was carried out under Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati University, Sriniketan, West Bengal, I…
View article: <b>The first reported case of entropion and surgical correction in a snow leopard cub (<i>Panthera uncia</i>)</b>
<b>The first reported case of entropion and surgical correction in a snow leopard cub (<i>Panthera uncia</i>)</b> Open
Background: A 1-month-old female snow leopard cub at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park exhibited excessive tear production (lachrymation). Examination diagnosed primary entropion, a condition in which the eyelid margin folds inward d…
View article: Microbial Indicators for Monitoring Pollution and Bioremediation
Microbial Indicators for Monitoring Pollution and Bioremediation Open
A significant setback of our civilization's industrial and technical advancement is pollution. The results are still concerning, and the chosen techniques are still ineffective. Traditional methods for cleaning up environmental toxins typi…
View article: Energy Budgeting and Economic Analysis of Cowpea Varieties under Rainfed Condition
Energy Budgeting and Economic Analysis of Cowpea Varieties under Rainfed Condition Open
Background: Cowpea is a versatile leguminous pulse crop that exhibits resilience to drought and adapts well to various climates. It serves multiple purposes and can be enjoyed both in its raw form and as a grain pulse. Various studies esta…
View article: Roles of Hormone in Crop Production
Roles of Hormone in Crop Production Open
The crop production of our country has increased manifold since the sixties by using improved agricultural technology like seeds, fertilizers, agricultural pesticides. At present, special importance is given to gene-technology, hybrid seed…
View article: A Study on Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Associated Traits in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
A Study on Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Associated Traits in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Open
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the world's most important cereal grain which contains carbohydrate, protein, fat, minerals and significant amounts of vitamins. A study was conducted in Augmented Block Design with 105 genotypes of bread wh…
View article: A Case Study on an Unusual but Remediable Incident of Hyperlipidemia in a Female Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Housed at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling Category: Case Study
A Case Study on an Unusual but Remediable Incident of Hyperlipidemia in a Female Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Housed at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling Category: Case Study Open
The present case study reports a secondary case of hyperlipidemia during the routine blood examination in a female snow leopard aged eleven, weighing almost 31 Kgs, housed at the captive breeding center of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoologica…
View article: Crop Establishment Methods and Integrated Nutrient Management Improve: Part II. Nutrient Uptake and Use Efficiency and Soil Health in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Field in the Lower Indo-Gangetic Plain, India
Crop Establishment Methods and Integrated Nutrient Management Improve: Part II. Nutrient Uptake and Use Efficiency and Soil Health in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Field in the Lower Indo-Gangetic Plain, India Open
Rice, the predominant food crop in India, is being grown traditionally with improper plant nutrient management mostly under the flooded situation. Recent advancement in research on crop science focuses on water-saving rice technologies for…
View article: Crop Establishment Methods and Integrated Nutrient Management Improve: Part I. Crop Performance, Water Productivity and Profitability of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the Lower Indo-Gangetic Plain, India
Crop Establishment Methods and Integrated Nutrient Management Improve: Part I. Crop Performance, Water Productivity and Profitability of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the Lower Indo-Gangetic Plain, India Open
In the eastern part of India, rice as the most vital staple food crop supports as well the livelihood security of a vast population. Rice is mostly grown under conventional flooded culture without proper nutrient management. Crop performan…
View article: Methylene Blue Spot Test for Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) Estimation in Acid Soils of India
Methylene Blue Spot Test for Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) Estimation in Acid Soils of India Open
In order to establish a simple, rapid and cost effective method of estimating cation exchange capacity (CEC) of acidic soils, we tested the utility of methylene blue spot test (MBST) vis-à-vis commonly used neutral 1N ammonium acetate meth…
View article: Standardization of anesthetic dose for immobilization of captive-bred Red Panda in Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Standardization of anesthetic dose for immobilization of captive-bred Red Panda in Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Open
The present study was done to get a standard dose of xylazine/ketamine with minimum recovery time. Ten healthy red pandas were anesthetized for the blood collection for their blood biochemistry and hematological studies at the Padmaja Naid…
View article: Performance of Zero-till Bio-mulching on Different Pulses under Maize-legume Sequence
Performance of Zero-till Bio-mulching on Different Pulses under Maize-legume Sequence Open
Background: After harvesting of kharif crops, lack of sufficient soil moisture availability limit the cultivation of rabi crops in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. So a huge area remains fallow during the rabi season mainly because of …
View article: Nanotechnology and its Importance in Micronutrient Fertilization
Nanotechnology and its Importance in Micronutrient Fertilization Open
The increase in population and reduction of available land and water resources are major concern for agriculture to meet food requirement. The possible growth in agriculture can be achieved by increasing productivity through soil, water an…
View article: Effect of Population Proportion of Component Crops on Groth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Component Crops in Maize+Soybean Intercropping
Effect of Population Proportion of Component Crops on Groth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Component Crops in Maize+Soybean Intercropping Open
A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2016 at CPGS, CAU, Umiam, Meghalaya.The soil was sandy clay loam in texture, moderately acidic in reaction (pH 5.23), high in soil organic carbon (1.02 %) and medium in available N, P and K (3…
View article: Performance of potato cultivars under different irrigation regimes at North-Eastern Indian Plateau
Performance of potato cultivars under different irrigation regimes at North-Eastern Indian Plateau Open
Under hilly terrain of North-Eastern India (NEI), potato based cropping system is practiced but the productivity level is much lower. Being an exhaustive crop, water saving irrigation techniques need to be adopted to maximize potato produc…
View article: Folk Liquid Manures for Sustainable Horticulture
Folk Liquid Manures for Sustainable Horticulture Open
Folk liquid mannures are potent source for macro and micro nutrients, plant growth promoting factors and immunity enhancer. These possess pesticide and fungicidal properties. However, efficacy of these manures is influenced by inputs used …