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View article: Sheath rot in rice: Morphological, molecular characterization - Sarocladium oryzae (Sawada) and genotypic response
Sheath rot in rice: Morphological, molecular characterization - Sarocladium oryzae (Sawada) and genotypic response Open
Rice is one of the vital staple food crops worldwide and it is affected by many fungal diseases. Among these, sheath rot disease caused by Sarocladium oryzae is emerging as a severe threat, leading to yield losses ranging from 10–85 %. She…
View article: GGE biplot analysis in rice landraces grown under rainfed ecosystem
GGE biplot analysis in rice landraces grown under rainfed ecosystem Open
Plant breeders across the world frequently employ GGE Biplot analysis. Purpose of this study was to evaluate the GXE interaction and stable yield performance of 15 rice (Oryza sativa L.) landraces of southern India grown under rainfed ecos…
View article: Study of endophytic and rhizobacteria against root rot pathogen Macrophomina phaseolina in sesame
Study of endophytic and rhizobacteria against root rot pathogen Macrophomina phaseolina in sesame Open
Macrophomina phaseolina is one of destructive soil borne pathogens causing significant yield losses in oilseed crops such as groundnut, soybean and sesame. Bacterial endophytes isolated from sesame wild species were tested for their antago…
View article: Sustainable insect pest management in groundnut using organic amendments and bio-fertilizers: A field-based evaluation
Sustainable insect pest management in groundnut using organic amendments and bio-fertilizers: A field-based evaluation Open
Groundnut cultivation is significantly affected by insect pests such as thrips, leafhoppers, Spodoptera litura, Helicoverpa armigera and Aproaerema modicella, leading to yield losses. Excessive reliance on chemical insecticides has led to …
View article: Genetic variability and principal component analysis of sesame genotypes using morphological traits
Genetic variability and principal component analysis of sesame genotypes using morphological traits Open
Sesame is one major oilseed crop cultivated in India. The demand for the sesame oil is increasing but the productivity of sesame in India is around 537 kg/ha. Selection based on the yield along with the other yield component traits is esse…
View article: Unshackle Pseudomonas putida GN1 and organic amendments against root rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) and stem rot (Sclerotium rolfsii) control by plant growth promotion in groundnut
Unshackle Pseudomonas putida GN1 and organic amendments against root rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) and stem rot (Sclerotium rolfsii) control by plant growth promotion in groundnut Open
The efficacy of Pseudomonas putida (GN1) and Burholderia cepacia (KKM1) as seed treatment and soil application along with neem cake against groundnut root rot and stem rot disease was evaluated under rainfed conditions during the years 202…
View article: Management of Leaf Blight and Node Blight Diseases Indian Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb)
Management of Leaf Blight and Node Blight Diseases Indian Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb) Open
A study on the management of important diseases of rainfed kuthiraivali was carried out through biological control and fungicides in combination with seed treatment and foliar application methods and different intervals of diseases inciden…
View article: EFFECT OF N, P, K, Zn AND B NUTRIENTS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L.) AND FERTILITY STATUS OF SOIL IN ALFISOLS OF SOUTHERN TAMIL NADU, INDIA
EFFECT OF N, P, K, Zn AND B NUTRIENTS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L.) AND FERTILITY STATUS OF SOIL IN ALFISOLS OF SOUTHERN TAMIL NADU, INDIA Open
View article: SEARCHING EFFICIENCY AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSE OF AUSTRALIAN LADY BIRD BEETLE (CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI) ON GUAVA MEALYBUG (PLANOCOCCUS CITRI), A PREY-PREDATOR INTERACTION IN A HORTICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM OF COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
SEARCHING EFFICIENCY AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSE OF AUSTRALIAN LADY BIRD BEETLE (CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI) ON GUAVA MEALYBUG (PLANOCOCCUS CITRI), A PREY-PREDATOR INTERACTION IN A HORTICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM OF COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA Open
View article: GENETIC VARIABILITY STUDIES USING PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS AND SINGLE LINKAGE CLUSTER ANALYSIS FOR GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY IN STRAWBERRY (FRAGARIA × ANANASSA) AT UPPER PULNEY HILLS OF SOUTHERN INDIA
GENETIC VARIABILITY STUDIES USING PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS AND SINGLE LINKAGE CLUSTER ANALYSIS FOR GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY IN STRAWBERRY (FRAGARIA × ANANASSA) AT UPPER PULNEY HILLS OF SOUTHERN INDIA Open
View article: Effect of organic amendments on growth and yield of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and physico–chemical properties of Alfisols of Tamirabarani tract
Effect of organic amendments on growth and yield of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and physico–chemical properties of Alfisols of Tamirabarani tract Open
A field experiment was conducted during February–May of 2023–2024 at V.O. Chidambaranar Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, to evaluate and study the effect of organic amendments with the combination of soil test crop …
View article: Enhancing Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) Productivity through Good Agricultural Practices in Tamil Nadu, India
Enhancing Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) Productivity through Good Agricultural Practices in Tamil Nadu, India Open
Large scale pulse seed production demonstrations on black gram under the TN IAMP scheme conducted by Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Vazhavachanur, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India…
View article: Harnessing Biocontrol Potential of <i>Streptomyces rochei</i> Against <i>Pythium aphanidermatum</i>: Efficacy and Mechanisms
Harnessing Biocontrol Potential of <i>Streptomyces rochei</i> Against <i>Pythium aphanidermatum</i>: Efficacy and Mechanisms Open
Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) and chilli ( Capsicum annuum ) are globally significant vegetable crops susceptible to damping‐off disease caused by Pythium aphanidermatum , leading to substantial yield losses. The study aimed to document …
View article: Outlook on nutritional importance and breeding strategies for oil and quality improvement in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Outlook on nutritional importance and breeding strategies for oil and quality improvement in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Open
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), is a pivotal crop in global agriculture due to its high oil content (50-60 %), rich in quality unsaturated fatty acids and an array of bioactive compounds like sesamin and sesamol. This review is a compilation …
View article: EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON GROWTH, YIELD, QUALITY OF GROUNDNUT (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L.), NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND SOIL FERTILITY IN SEMIARID TRACT OF SOUTHERN TAMIL NADU OF INDIA
EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON GROWTH, YIELD, QUALITY OF GROUNDNUT (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L.), NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND SOIL FERTILITY IN SEMIARID TRACT OF SOUTHERN TAMIL NADU OF INDIA Open
A field experiment was conducted to study the integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) during Rabi season of (September to December) 2019 and 2020 at Agricultural College and Research Institute,…
View article: Curvularia lunata causing leaf blight barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb.) link in India and its management by botanicals
Curvularia lunata causing leaf blight barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb.) link in India and its management by botanicals Open
The management of leaf blight pathogen with nineteen plant extracts tested under in vitro conditions. Among twenty plant extracts the 5v (Vilvum, Vembu, Vanni, Vagai and Vengai) plants extracts (10%) effectively inhibited mycelium growth (…
View article: Outcome of Sulphur and Zinc on Yield Attributes of Hybrid Sunflower in an Alfisol of Tamiraparani Tract
Outcome of Sulphur and Zinc on Yield Attributes of Hybrid Sunflower in an Alfisol of Tamiraparani Tract Open
In India, oil seed production is not available to meet domestic requirements. India has been facing a recurring shortage of edible oils for many years. Presently, about 23% of sunflower oil being consumed in India has to be imported. To im…
View article: Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management Practices on Growth and Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in an Alfisols of Tamiraparani Tract
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management Practices on Growth and Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in an Alfisols of Tamiraparani Tract Open
Background: Groundnut, an important oilseed crop, has been losing its area on the cropping map of the state agriculture, owing to favourable production and marketing environment for other crops like maize. The trends in area, production an…
View article: Soil: Chemical characteristics of Vallanadu series in Tamiraparani river basin of southern Tamil Nadu, India
Soil: Chemical characteristics of Vallanadu series in Tamiraparani river basin of southern Tamil Nadu, India Open
The soils of Vallanadu were characterized based on morphological, physico-chemical properties for land evaluation and classification. The soils were very shallow to deep, red to yellowish in colour, sandy loam to sandy clay in texture and …
View article: Culture-dependent analysis of seed bacterial endophyte, Pseudomonas spp. EGN 1 against the stem rot disease (Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.) in groundnut
Culture-dependent analysis of seed bacterial endophyte, Pseudomonas spp. EGN 1 against the stem rot disease (Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.) in groundnut Open
Background Groundnut, Arachis hypogaea L., crop is an important oil seed crop in India and is prone to attack by numerous fungal and viral diseases, among the soil-borne diseases, stem rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. is economically…
View article: Weather factor and chemical management against late leaf spot (LLB) and rust diseases under rainfed groundnut conditions
Weather factor and chemical management against late leaf spot (LLB) and rust diseases under rainfed groundnut conditions Open
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is most growing under rainfed conditions, the important disease of late leaf spot and rust reduction of yield in rainfed condition. Experiments were conducted 2012, 2013 and 2014. The temperature for three y…
View article: Effect of organic amendments and fertigation on growth, yield of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and soil of physico-chemical properties of Theri land (Red sand dune) of southern Tamil Nadu
Effect of organic amendments and fertigation on growth, yield of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and soil of physico-chemical properties of Theri land (Red sand dune) of southern Tamil Nadu Open
The present investigation was carried out at Thirumaraiyur village, Sattankulam taluk, Thoothukudi district to study the effect of organic amendments with recommended dose of fertilizers on growth and yield of watermelon and physic-chemica…
View article: Mutagenic effect of ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) on barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentaceae) variety CO(KV)2
Mutagenic effect of ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) on barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentaceae) variety CO(KV)2 Open
Barnyard millet variety CO (KV) 2 was treated with 2 different doses of EMS (Ethyl Methane Sulfonate) (ie. 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8% and 1.0%). Six days after treatment germination percentage was calculated and LD50 value were fixed as 0.51%E…
View article: Evaluation of Different Decontamination Studies of Imidacloprid 17.8 SL on Okra
Evaluation of Different Decontamination Studies of Imidacloprid 17.8 SL on Okra Open
View article: Influence of organic supplements on growth and yield of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.)
Influence of organic supplements on growth and yield of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) Open
A field experiment was conducted at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam during rabi season (2019-2020) to study the impact of various solid and liquid organic supplements on growth and yield of transplanted finger mille…
View article: Survival ability of Trichoderma spp and Pseudomonas in Different carrier Materials
Survival ability of Trichoderma spp and Pseudomonas in Different carrier Materials Open
The investigation is carried about talc based biocontrol agents for formulation and delivery system for microorganism that enable them for efficient disease control in Soilborne disease. In the present investigation, the carrier materials …
View article: Effect of organic amendments and fertigation on growth, yield of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) grown in and soil fertility of Theri land (Red sand dune) of southern Tamil Nadu
Effect of organic amendments and fertigation on growth, yield of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) grown in and soil fertility of Theri land (Red sand dune) of southern Tamil Nadu Open
The present investigation was carried out at Thirumaraiyur village, Sattankulam taluk, Thoothukudi district to study the effect of organic amendments with recommended dose of fertilizers on growth and yield of watermelon in Theri soil (red…
View article: Effect of zinc and boron on yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) in alifisols of Tamirabarni tract
Effect of zinc and boron on yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) in alifisols of Tamirabarni tract Open
A field experiment was conducted at Agriculture College and Research Institute, Killikulam, Tamil Nadu during Rabi season crop, 2017-18 to determine the effect of zinc and boron as well as soil test crop response (STCR) application of N, P…
View article: Productivity, water use efficiency and economics of system of rice intensification (SRI) in Nichabanadhi sub basin of southern Tamil Nadu
Productivity, water use efficiency and economics of system of rice intensification (SRI) in Nichabanadhi sub basin of southern Tamil Nadu Open
Four hundred and sixteen on-farm demonstrations on system of rice intensification (SRI) were carried out in 350 hectares of farmer’s fields in Sankarankovil, Vasudevanallur and Kuruvikulam blocks of Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu from …
View article: Response of Improved Production Technologies (IPT) on productivity and economics of black gram (Vigna mungo l.) in Nichabanadhi sub-basin of Tamil Nadu
Response of Improved Production Technologies (IPT) on productivity and economics of black gram (Vigna mungo l.) in Nichabanadhi sub-basin of Tamil Nadu Open
One hundred and twenty eight (128) on-farm demonstrations on Improved Production Technology (IPT) for black gram were carried out in eighty (80) hectares of farmer’s fields in Sankarankovil, Vasudevanallur and Kuruvikulam blocks of Tirunel…