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View article: Effect of postharvest treatment of chitosan coating on fruit skin color and flesh color of Guava cv. Lucknow 49 (Psidium guajava L.)
Effect of postharvest treatment of chitosan coating on fruit skin color and flesh color of Guava cv. Lucknow 49 (Psidium guajava L.) Open
View article: Augmenting phyto-chemical and phyto-mineral profiling of moringa leaf extract: A contrastive study of solid-liquid extraction methodologies
Augmenting phyto-chemical and phyto-mineral profiling of moringa leaf extract: A contrastive study of solid-liquid extraction methodologies Open
View article: Physiological and enzyme dynamics of tomato under drought stress
Physiological and enzyme dynamics of tomato under drought stress Open
Climate change leads to an increase in the frequency and severity of droughts, which have a negative impact on agriculture by altering plant growth and lowering water availability, placing food production systems at risk of sustainability.…
View article: Exploring genetic diversity of yellow-berried night shade (Solanum virginianum L.) using genetic divergence and molecular markers
Exploring genetic diversity of yellow-berried night shade (Solanum virginianum L.) using genetic divergence and molecular markers Open
The rationale of this research was to explore the genetic divergence of 54 kantakari accessions (Solanum virginianum L. syn. S. surattense Burm. f.), to identify their significant traits, and unravel their genetic variations. Kantakari is …
View article: Optimization of ultrasound-assisted phytomolecules extraction from moringa leaves ( <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Lam) using response surface methodology
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted phytomolecules extraction from moringa leaves ( <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Lam) using response surface methodology Open
The rising interest in bioactive phyto-compounds, known for their antioxidant, phenolic, and flavonoid properties, has focused attention on Moringa oleifera. With its abundant phyto-molecules, Moringa is a promising source for biomolecule …
View article: Microwave-assisted extraction of biomolecules from moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) leaves var. PKM 1: A optimization study by response surface methodology (RSM)
Microwave-assisted extraction of biomolecules from moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) leaves var. PKM 1: A optimization study by response surface methodology (RSM) Open
Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) is an incredible plant with a storehouse of essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals such as tannins and flavonoids. From the qualitative screening, phytochemical was highly pr…
View article: Active compound analysis of ethanolic extract of roselle calyces (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
Active compound analysis of ethanolic extract of roselle calyces (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Open
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is a comestible plant known for its fleshy red calyces that are used in making a wide range of foods such as wine, juice, jam, syrup, pudding, cakes, ice cream, and herbal tea. The anti- bacterial, diuretic…
View article: Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Extraction Method for Increased Extraction Yield and Total Phenol Content from Moringa Leaves (Moringa oleifera Lam.) var. PKM 1
Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Extraction Method for Increased Extraction Yield and Total Phenol Content from Moringa Leaves (Moringa oleifera Lam.) var. PKM 1 Open
Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) is an incredible plant with a storehouse of essential nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals such as phenols, flavonoids, glycosides, and sterioids. From the qualitative screening…
View article: Genetic Analysis of Avocado (Persea americana L.) Genotypes for Fruit and Nutritive Traits
Genetic Analysis of Avocado (Persea americana L.) Genotypes for Fruit and Nutritive Traits Open
Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) or butter fruit is one the important nutritious sub tropical fruit native to Central America. Fruits are rich in nutrients, vitamins and phytochemicals. Fruit pulp is rich in fat and low in sugar content. A…
View article: Genetic divergence among Ramnad mundu chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for yield and quality
Genetic divergence among Ramnad mundu chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for yield and quality Open
Genetic diversity among forty-seven genotypes of Mundu chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) was assessed for fifteen yield and quality characters during kharif 2018. The analysis of variance disclosed that significant difference present for most of…
View article: Correlation and path-coefficient analysis in Ramnad Mundu chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) for yield and quality traits
Correlation and path-coefficient analysis in Ramnad Mundu chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) for yield and quality traits Open
The present investigation was conducted to find the correlation and path-coefficient analysis for yield and yield contributing characters in Ramnad Mundu chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) during Kharif 2018-19. The experiment was conducted on Fo…
View article: Genetic variability studies in cherry tomato [Solanum lycopersicum (L.) var. cerasiforme Mill.] for growth, yield and quality
Genetic variability studies in cherry tomato [Solanum lycopersicum (L.) var. cerasiforme Mill.] for growth, yield and quality Open
The material of the present study consisted of twenty four genotypes of cherry tomato to study the genetic components for growth, yield and quality at university orchard, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India. The genetic v…
View article: Heading Back and Pinching Affects the Biochemical and Physiological Parameters of Annual Moringa cv. PKM-1 Leaves
Heading Back and Pinching Affects the Biochemical and Physiological Parameters of Annual Moringa cv. PKM-1 Leaves Open
A trial was conducted to assess the physiological and biochemical changes in M. oleifera (L.) Millsp.cv. PKM 1 induced by heading back and pinching treatments. Chlorophyll content, nitrate reductase content, soluble protein content and tot…
View article: Standardization of Propagation Techniques in Manila Tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.) var. PKM 1
Standardization of Propagation Techniques in Manila Tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.) var. PKM 1 Open
The present investigation on the standardization of propagation techniques in Manila tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.) was conducted at the Department of Fruit Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam…
View article: Validation of Organic Farming Technologies in Greater Yam (Dioscorea alata)
Validation of Organic Farming Technologies in Greater Yam (Dioscorea alata) Open
Global consciousness of food safety, health and environmental issues has stimulated interest in alternative agricultural systems like organic farming. Since information on organic farming of tuber crops is meagre, a field experiment was co…
View article: Site specific nutrient management in elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson)
Site specific nutrient management in elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson) Open
Efforts were made to study the soil test based site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) practices in Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson). Among the different treatments, application of nutrients based on soi…
View article: Association of biochemical constituents with anthracnose resistance in chilli
Association of biochemical constituents with anthracnose resistance in chilli Open
Colletotrichum species is considered as amajor fungal pathogen that can cause economic damage in commercial chilli production because of its ability to infect fruits both at pre- and post-harvest stages. Results obtained from the Fourier t…
View article: Assessment of chilli genotypes for anthracnose resistance under field conditions
Assessment of chilli genotypes for anthracnose resistance under field conditions Open
Anthracnose caused by complex of Colletotrichum species is an economically important disease of chilli. The study involved 132 genotypes grown under field conditions. Among the genotypes evaluated, fifteen genotypes were moderately resista…
View article: Exploitation of heterosis for yield and yield related traits in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)
Exploitation of heterosis for yield and yield related traits in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) Open
The present study was conducted in okra to estimate the magnitude of heterosis and to identify superior cross combinations for yield and its component traits. Thirty six F1s were developed by crossing 6 lines viz., Pusa Sawani (L1), Parbha…
View article: Combining ability study for yield and quality traits in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
Combining ability study for yield and quality traits in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Open
Seven cucumber (Cucumissativus L.) genotypes (3 lines and 4 testers) were crossed in a line × tester mating design. The resultant 12 hybrids and their parents were evaluated using Randomised Block Design with two replications during Kharif…
View article: Line × Tester Analysis in Chilli(Capsicum Annuum L.): Identification of Superior Parents and Hybrids for Yield and Quality Attributing Traits
Line × Tester Analysis in Chilli(Capsicum Annuum L.): Identification of Superior Parents and Hybrids for Yield and Quality Attributing Traits Open
Hybrid vigour is a direct property of heterozygosity and is due to superior gene content possible in a hybrid contributed by both the parents.Hybrid vigour, the phenomenon of heterosis, is the basis for improvement in crop yields achieved …
View article: Estimation of nutritive composition of Sauropus androgynus (Multivitamin plant) at different growth stages and position of leaves
Estimation of nutritive composition of Sauropus androgynus (Multivitamin plant) at different growth stages and position of leaves Open
A study was designed to estimate the nutritive composition of Chekkurmanis (Katuk) leaves on two different growth stages viz., 60 & 120 days after planting and two different positions viz., terminal and basal whorls in plants. Utilization …
View article: Characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum Causing Bacterial Wilt Disease of Tomato in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India
Characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum Causing Bacterial Wilt Disease of Tomato in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India Open
Ralstonia solanacearum isolates collected from wilt affected tomato plants in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu were characterized by morphological, biochemical and race analysis. The isolates produced typical irregular, whitish fluidal si…
View article: Screening of Capsicum annuum and its related species for drought tolerance
Screening of Capsicum annuum and its related species for drought tolerance Open
Chilli is an inevitable vegetable cum spice crop and its production is taken up both under rainfed and irrigated conditions. At present the local types available in a particular region are grown under rainfed conditions traditionally and t…
View article: Histological study of anomalous growth in the stem of Momordica charantia infested with Lasioptera bryoniae Schiner
Histological study of anomalous growth in the stem of Momordica charantia infested with Lasioptera bryoniae Schiner Open
Gall formation due to attack of the larvae of Lasioptera bryoniae Schiner is common on the stem of Momordica charantia. Histological changes have been studied. Isolated patches of secondary meristematic centres develop throughout the proli…
View article: Correlation and path coefficient analysis studies in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)
Correlation and path coefficient analysis studies in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) Open
Correlation and path coefficient analysis studies were carried out in thirty six okra genotypes for fourteen traits viz., days to first flowering, days to 50 per cent flowering, plant height, number of branches per plant, internodal length…
View article: Effect of micronutrient application on the growth promotion of galled shoots caused by <i>Lasioptera bryoniae</i> Schiner (Cecidomyiidae: Diptera) in bitter gourd
Effect of micronutrient application on the growth promotion of galled shoots caused by <i>Lasioptera bryoniae</i> Schiner (Cecidomyiidae: Diptera) in bitter gourd Open
Momordica charantia is an important vegetable crop worldwide because of dietary values. It has been severely infested by the Lasioptera bryoniae in Coimbatore and Tirupur districts of Tamil Nadu. The growth retarded portions shown no growt…
View article: Evaluation of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) and its wild relatives for yield and drought tolerance
Evaluation of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) and its wild relatives for yield and drought tolerance Open
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), one of the most important vegetable cum spice crops belongs to the family Solanaceae. Drought is an important abiotic stress that causes reduction in plant growth and yield and also leads to decline in several …
View article: Heterosis and Gene Action for Yield and Quality Traits in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
Heterosis and Gene Action for Yield and Quality Traits in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Open
The present investigation were carried out understand heterosis and gene action for yield and quality traits in cucumber genotypes.The materials consist of three lines and four testers and the resultant 12 hybrids through Line x Tester mat…
View article: Growth and performance of different chilli genotypes for yield and yield attributing characters
Growth and performance of different chilli genotypes for yield and yield attributing characters Open
The field experiment was carried out in June 2018 to October 2018. Fifty-nine (59) genotypes were studied for seven (7) different characters using Randomized Block Design with two replications. All the genotypes showed significant differen…