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View article: Antifungal activity of moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extracts against major plant pathogens
Antifungal activity of moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extracts against major plant pathogens Open
Widespread use of chemical pesticides leads to soil and water pollution with harvest detrimental to human health. A viable alternative is to use environment-friendly substitutes that do not possess residue problems. Moringa is popularly kn…
View article: Efficacy of blanching in removing bitter aftertaste, nutrient retention, and saponins of Asparagus racemosus (Willd.) root powder
Efficacy of blanching in removing bitter aftertaste, nutrient retention, and saponins of Asparagus racemosus (Willd.) root powder Open
Asparagus racemosus (Willd.)has excellent galactogogue and antioxidant activity, and hence has been found very effective in improving lactation performance and being a natural preservative in extending the shelf-life of food products.Howev…
View article: Advanced Therapeutic Interventions Targeting Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Advanced Therapeutic Interventions Targeting Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Open
Tuberculosis infection (TBI), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) antigens, presents with or without clinical signs of active TB disease and is a persistent global threat despite efforts to eradicate it. The emergence of HIV/AIDS h…
View article: Analysis of soil compaction induced beneath the working depth due to tilling action of different active tillage machinery
Analysis of soil compaction induced beneath the working depth due to tilling action of different active tillage machinery Open
Aim of study: To quantify the data regarding soil compaction induced beneath the tillage working depth purely due to the tilling action of the different active tillage machinery in sandy loam soil. Area of study: Research Farm, CCS Haryana…
View article: EVALUATION OF NON-STRUCTURAL CARBOHYDRATES OF RICE STRAW CULTIVARS IN AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES OF HARYANA
EVALUATION OF NON-STRUCTURAL CARBOHYDRATES OF RICE STRAW CULTIVARS IN AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES OF HARYANA Open
In most of India, rice is an important staple crop.After harvesting, the waste rice straw is frequently burned in the open fields because there is insufficient time before planting the next crop to remove and dispose of it in a more contro…
View article: Paddy straw management practices in Northern India for improved efficiency and techno-economic feasibility
Paddy straw management practices in Northern India for improved efficiency and techno-economic feasibility Open
The study deals with the optimization of paddy residue management technologies for the management of paddy straw in combine harvested fields. The study emphasizes paddy straw management under different techniques (Retention, Incorporation …
View article: Plant Secondary Metabolites as Defense Tools against Herbivores for Sustainable Crop Protection
Plant Secondary Metabolites as Defense Tools against Herbivores for Sustainable Crop Protection Open
Plants have evolved several adaptive strategies through physiological changes in response to herbivore attacks. Plant secondary metabolites (PSMs) are synthesized to provide defensive functions and regulate defense signaling pathways to sa…
View article: Biostimulation of Anaerobic Digestion Using Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs) for Increasing Biogas Production from Cattle Manure
Biostimulation of Anaerobic Digestion Using Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs) for Increasing Biogas Production from Cattle Manure Open
The effect of synthesised IONPs employing a nontoxic leaf extract of Azadirachta indica as a reducing, capping, and stabilizing agent for increasing biogas and methane output from cattle manure during anaerobic digestion (AD) was investiga…
View article: Effect of Conventional Tillage and Zero Tillage on Different Soil and Yield Parameters
Effect of Conventional Tillage and Zero Tillage on Different Soil and Yield Parameters Open
Conservation and conventional tillage directly affects soil environment for crop production. Conservation tillage provides a layer of crop residue which increases soil fertility, soil erosion, leaching of fertilizer, pesticides and herbici…
View article: Performance and economical evaluation of two row self-propelled narrow crop rotary weeder for managing weeds in mustard crop
Performance and economical evaluation of two row self-propelled narrow crop rotary weeder for managing weeds in mustard crop Open
The conventional manual weed management is one of the labour intensive and expensive operation in crop production as it involves low efficiency, time consuming, human drudgery and higher cost of operation. The use of self-propelled rotary …
View article: Methane oxidizing-plant growth-promoting yeast isolated from Indian rice fields
Methane oxidizing-plant growth-promoting yeast isolated from Indian rice fields Open
Potential methane-oxidizing-plant growth-promoting yeast was isolated and characterized during 2017-18 at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Yeast isolates belonging to the genus Meyerozyma guilliermondii were isol…
View article: Optimization of variables of a digger for digging of carrot crops
Optimization of variables of a digger for digging of carrot crops Open
In India, most of root crop is harvested manually and it consumes high labour and time for harvesting. The optimization of a tractor operated digger was evaluated at farmer’s field for the carrot crop. The digger was optimized for forward …
View article: Mathematical Modelling for Power Requirement of Power Take-Off of Rotary Tiller
Mathematical Modelling for Power Requirement of Power Take-Off of Rotary Tiller Open
For better performance and durability of tractor and machinery during field operations, it is necessary to select a proper matching machine/implement. The purpose of the study was to analyse the effect on parameters affecting to power requ…
View article: Characterization on Physical, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Indian Wheat Crop
Characterization on Physical, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Indian Wheat Crop Open
The absence of scalable and economically viable alternatives for managing residues coupled with shorter planting window and growing labour shortages and energy prices requires a sustainable solution for the crop residue management in north…
View article: Potential aspects of robotics in Indian agriculture : Scope and future
Potential aspects of robotics in Indian agriculture : Scope and future Open
Robotics can play a very important role in Indian agriculture as far as the constantly decreasing size of farming fields is concerned.In comparison to foreign countries where the size of farm is large and heavy machinery can be used advant…
View article: Optimization of performance parameters of digger for carrot crop at farmers field
Optimization of performance parameters of digger for carrot crop at farmers field Open
In India, the carrot crop was digged manually and it required high labour and time for digging.Keeping in view, the performance of a tractor operated digger was evaluated at farmers field for the carrot crop.The digger was evaluated at for…
View article: Optimization of Performance Parameters of Root Crop Digger for Potato Crop
Optimization of Performance Parameters of Root Crop Digger for Potato Crop Open
This study aimed to evaluate the root crop digger for digging of the potato crop at the farmer’s field. The digger was tested at three levels of forward speeds (2.3, 2.8 and 3.3 kmh-1) and three levels of rake angles (170, 200, and 230). T…
View article: Design of 'Anjul' Seed Metering Mechanism for Round Seeds and its Seed Pattern Characteristics
Design of 'Anjul' Seed Metering Mechanism for Round Seeds and its Seed Pattern Characteristics Open
Seed metering mechanism is the core functional component of any planter. A new seed metering mechanism was developed for round seeds with the cell design termed 'Anjul' aimed to eliminate seed damage and obtain better seed singulation of s…
View article: Plant Growth and Yield Response of Tillage in Wheat Crop with Rotavator and Subsoiler Combination and No Tillage
Plant Growth and Yield Response of Tillage in Wheat Crop with Rotavator and Subsoiler Combination and No Tillage Open
Following the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century, agricultural machinery and tractors became available for tillage operations. Different types of tillage systems have different tillage depths and capacity to change soil physic…
View article: Effect of Various Tillage Practices on Soil Physical Properties
Effect of Various Tillage Practices on Soil Physical Properties Open
Different types of tillage systems have different tillage depths and capacity to change soil physical properties that affect the crop yield and quality. Important soil physical properties such as bulk density, penetration resistance, water…
View article: Parameters Optimization of 'Anjul' Seed Metering Mechanism for Okra Seeds
Parameters Optimization of 'Anjul' Seed Metering Mechanism for Okra Seeds Open
Seed metering mechanism is an integral part of any planter.A seed metering mechanism was developed aimed to meter spherical seeds of okra.It consisted of cells termed 'Anjul' (a double handful) on its periphery, seed box, feeding chute, cl…
View article: Performance Evaluation of Vegetable Washer for Carrot Crop
Performance Evaluation of Vegetable Washer for Carrot Crop Open
The vegetable crop especially root crop must be washed before the transportation from field to market. For a small scale farmer, it is a labour consuming process. A vegetable washing machine was evaluated for carrot crop. The performance p…
View article: Performance Evaluation of Water Application Attachment in Seed Drill for Mungbean (Vigna radiate L) Crop in Dryland
Performance Evaluation of Water Application Attachment in Seed Drill for Mungbean (Vigna radiate L) Crop in Dryland Open
The performance of water application attachment on seed drill was evaluated at dryland research farm area of CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, in kharif, 2012 and compared to conventional method. Due to dependency on rai…