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View article: A Study on Association Between Passive Smoking and Childhood Tuberculosis in Surat City: A Case Control Study
A Study on Association Between Passive Smoking and Childhood Tuberculosis in Surat City: A Case Control Study Open
Background: Factors contributing to the high burden of childhood TB in the country are not yet fully understood. Hence the present study was undertaken to determine the risk factors, including passive smoking, for TB in children between 0-…
View article: A Study on Socio-Demographic and Clinical Profile of Patients on Second Line Anti-Retroviral Therapy Registered at ART Centre in Surat City
A Study on Socio-Demographic and Clinical Profile of Patients on Second Line Anti-Retroviral Therapy Registered at ART Centre in Surat City Open
Background: There is a need to develop concrete data in India about the number of people who need to switch to second-line HIV drugs and widespread emergence of drug resistance threatens the sustainability of the national programme. This s…
View article: Formulation and Stability Analysis of Pre-Biotic Carambola-Guava Blended Nectar
Formulation and Stability Analysis of Pre-Biotic Carambola-Guava Blended Nectar Open
The current experiment was designed to prepare a pre-biotic carambola-guava blended nectar with standardizing blending levels and fiber concentration using twenty different treatment combinations. These combinations comprised of five diffe…
View article: Natural Farming: A Study of Farmers' Perceptions and Practices
Natural Farming: A Study of Farmers' Perceptions and Practices Open
The growing concerns regarding chemical fertilisers and their health risks have shifted the policy focus and made Natural Farming a viable alternative. Natural Farming has proven useful in increasing crop yield, decreasing the utilisation …
View article: Effect of adjuvants on growth and spore attributes of <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> (Metsch.) Sorokin
Effect of adjuvants on growth and spore attributes of <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> (Metsch.) Sorokin Open
The pathogenicity of the fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae, commonly referred to as the green muscardine fungus, has been demonstrated against numerous insect species inhabiting various habitats. Laboratory experiments were carried out to inv…
View article: Analysis of Heterosis and Stability in Brinjal at Multi-locations of Gujarat for Yield and its Attributing Traits
Analysis of Heterosis and Stability in Brinjal at Multi-locations of Gujarat for Yield and its Attributing Traits Open
Background: Brinjal is the important vegetable crop. The extensive use of heterosis in vegetable crops has led to the creation of numerous high-yielding hybrid cultivars. Newly developed hybrids should also be tested across environments to…
View article: Qualitative and Quantitative Aspects of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck.) Influenced by Plant Spacing and Varieties
Qualitative and Quantitative Aspects of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck.) Influenced by Plant Spacing and Varieties Open
Optimum plant spacing and availability of suitable high yielding cultivars may help the farmers to achieve more returns per unit area by efficient absorption of nutrients and trapping of solar energy. The effect of growing different variet…
View article: Pre-Calving Management Practices Adopted by Dairy Farmers in Buffalo Calf Rearing: A Study in the Tapi District of South Gujarat, India
Pre-Calving Management Practices Adopted by Dairy Farmers in Buffalo Calf Rearing: A Study in the Tapi District of South Gujarat, India Open
This research paper aims to investigate the pre-calving care practices implemented by dairy farmers in the rearing of buffalo calves in the Tapi district of South Gujarat. The study focuses on understanding the various pre-calving manageme…
View article: Stability of Brinjal hybrids against fruit borer infestation in Gujarat
Stability of Brinjal hybrids against fruit borer infestation in Gujarat Open
Forty-eight Brinjal hybrids were evaluated along with their fourteen parents for fruit borer infestation at three different locations (environments) of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University; located in three different distric…
View article: A Review on Entomopathogenic Facet of Fusarium verticillioides
A Review on Entomopathogenic Facet of Fusarium verticillioides Open
Entomopathogenic fungi are a group of fungi infecting insects by penetrating their cuticle, growing inside their bodies and feeding on them which eventually kill insects. Insects become more important competitors of human food damaging or …
View article: Report on the Occurrence of Cicada, Platypleura octoguttata (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) on Eucalyptus in Gujarat
Report on the Occurrence of Cicada, Platypleura octoguttata (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) on Eucalyptus in Gujarat Open
In order to determine the cicadas spotted on the Eucalyptus plants grown nearby to the college, Anand Agricultural University, Jabugam, between April and June 2022, an investigation was conducted. Adults were brought to the Department of E…
View article: Expression of parlour behaviour, temperament, welfare and approach test in postpartum Surti buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
Expression of parlour behaviour, temperament, welfare and approach test in postpartum Surti buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) Open
The present study was carried out at Livestock Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat to investigate the effect of parity on milking parlour behaviour, temperament and welfare of postpartum Surti buffaloes. Fou…
View article: Exploitation of gene action and combining ability for high yielding and good fruit quality characters of brinjal in different environments of Gujarat
Exploitation of gene action and combining ability for high yielding and good fruit quality characters of brinjal in different environments of Gujarat Open
Hybrids of the brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) are gaining popularity in the past few decades. Meanwhile, heterosis breeding provides much scope to obtain such hybrids with great yielding potential and outstanding fruit quality (size-shape,…
View article: Bio-efficacy of different biocontrol agents against shoot and fruit borer, <i>Earias vittella</i> (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in okra
Bio-efficacy of different biocontrol agents against shoot and fruit borer, <i>Earias vittella</i> (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in okra Open
Experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of different biocontrol agents against shoot and fruit borer, Earias vittella (Fabricius) infesting okra at Biological Control farm, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat) during …
View article: First Report of New Invasive Thrips, Thrips parvispinus (Karny) (Thripidae: Thysanoptera) in Chilli Fields of Umreth in Anand District of Gujarat State
First Report of New Invasive Thrips, Thrips parvispinus (Karny) (Thripidae: Thysanoptera) in Chilli Fields of Umreth in Anand District of Gujarat State Open
During November 2021, a new invasive thrips Thrips parvispinus was recorded in chilli growing areas of Telangana state. In India, this pest was first reported on papaya (Carica papaya L.) and later on Brugmansia sp. (Solanaceae) and Dahlia…
View article: Assessment of Heterosis for Root Yield and Attributing Traits in Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal]
Assessment of Heterosis for Root Yield and Attributing Traits in Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal] Open
A study was conducted was conducted to estimate the extent of heterosis for root yield and attributing traits in ashwagandha at the Botanical Garden, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, C. P. C. A, S. D. Agricultural University, Sar…
View article: Effect of Time and Amount of Colostrum Feeding on Physiological Parameters and Health Scores in Surti Buffalo Calves
Effect of Time and Amount of Colostrum Feeding on Physiological Parameters and Health Scores in Surti Buffalo Calves Open
Background: Timely feeding of adequate colostrum to new born calf is important to ensure transfer of passive immunity to prevent several infections. Present study has evaluated effect of time and amount of colostrum feeding on physiologica…
View article: Application of growth substances through tree injection in banana for increasing yield and fruiting characters
Application of growth substances through tree injection in banana for increasing yield and fruiting characters Open
The present investigation was carried out on banana cv. Grand Naine, trated with nine chemical treatments viz., control (T1), GA3@ 10 ppm (T2), GA3@ 20 ppm (T3), GA3@ 30 ppm (T4), BA @ 2.5 ppm (T5), BA @ 5.0 ppm (T6), NOVEL+ @ 0.5% (T7), N…
View article: Survey and surveillance of fall armyworm, <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (J. E. Smith) and its associated natural enemies (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize in Anand district of Gujarat
Survey and surveillance of fall armyworm, <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (J. E. Smith) and its associated natural enemies (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize in Anand district of Gujarat Open
Field surveys were conducted during kharif, 2019 and rabi, 2019-20 to document the fall armyworm (FAW) incidence and damage in maize fields of Anand district of Gujarat. The highest pest incidence and damage was recorded in maize fields of…
View article: Effect of dietary inclusion of vegetable oils on nutrient utilization and ruminal fermentation in Surti goats
Effect of dietary inclusion of vegetable oils on nutrient utilization and ruminal fermentation in Surti goats Open
With an objective to study vegetable oils supplementation on nutrient utilization and ruminal fermentation, 24 multiparous lactating Surti goats were divided into four groups as basal diet supplemented with no oil (CON), 3% of DMI soybean …
View article: Deciphering the combining ability and gene action for root yield and related traits in ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal]
Deciphering the combining ability and gene action for root yield and related traits in ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal] Open
Genetics and crop improvement aspects of medicinal plants in Ashwagandha should be taken consideration to meet the accelerating pharmaceutical demands. For a better understanding of the genetic basis of root yield and related traits, a 9 ×…
View article: Interactive Effects of Silicic Acid and NOVEL on Tomato Performance under Protected Conditions
Interactive Effects of Silicic Acid and NOVEL on Tomato Performance under Protected Conditions Open
Aims: The present investigation was carried out in tomato under protected culture to find out the effect of silicic acid (0.0%, 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%) and Novel organic liquid nutrient (NOVEL) [0.0%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0%] spray on tomato perf…
View article: Effect of foliar spray of plant growth regulators on growth of potted hibiscus
Effect of foliar spray of plant growth regulators on growth of potted hibiscus Open
Investigation was done to study the effect of foliar spray of plant growth regulators on growth and flowering of potted hibiscus plants grown in pot during 2017-18 and 2018-19. Application of gibberellic acid, benzyl adenine and salicylic …
View article: Determination of Economic Injury and Threshold Level of Maruca vitrata (Geyer) in Green Gram
Determination of Economic Injury and Threshold Level of Maruca vitrata (Geyer) in Green Gram Open
In order to assess Maruca vitrata (Geyer) damage in green gram and the initiation of control measure with the concept of economic injury level, the experiment was carried out during kharif season of 2012 and 2013 at Anand Agricultural Univ…
View article: Efficacy of Different Entomopathogenic Fungi against Mango Hoppers in Middle Gujarat
Efficacy of Different Entomopathogenic Fungi against Mango Hoppers in Middle Gujarat Open
Mango hopper is one of the most destructive pests of mango globally which causes considerable monetary loss. An attempt was made to evaluate different entomopathogenic fungi against mango hoppers at Horticulture farm, Anand Agricultural Un…
View article: Pruned side shoots as planting material: Opening new dimensions for sustainable greenhouse cucumber production system
Pruned side shoots as planting material: Opening new dimensions for sustainable greenhouse cucumber production system Open
The study was conceptualized to use pruned side shoots as planting material in greenhouse cucumber production system with 2 sets of experiments, 1st was to study the response of different cultivars to establish plants from side shoot cutti…