International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, Oct 30, 2023
(M.P) to assess the impact of different growing media, and varieties of capsicum in the soilless ... more (M.P) to assess the impact of different growing media, and varieties of capsicum in the soilless culture. The experiment was performed in a factorial completely randomized design consisting of three growing media viz. cocopeat (M1), vermicompost (M2), 1:1 mixture of cocopeat and vermicompost (M3) and three varieties Indrani, Mahabharath, and california wonder and replicated thrice. The results revealed that the all growth parameters expect numbers of branches were significantly (p<0.05) higher in M3. Among different varieties Indrani recorded the tallest plant height and numbers of leaves while, California wonder had greater number of branches on main stem, and leaf area than the remaining variety. However, the yield parameters viz. numbers of Original Research Article
International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research
Capsicum frutescens L. belongs to the Solanaceae family, which is also known as the nightshade fa... more Capsicum frutescens L. belongs to the Solanaceae family, which is also known as the nightshade family. It originated in Mexico and was naturalized by ancient peoples in various regions of Southern, Central, and Northern America more than five times. In recent years, climate change has had an impact on farming, establishing previously unrecognized limitations and goals. Bio stimulants are ecologically friendly compounds that help plants. Plant bio stimulants, also known as agricultural bio stimulants, are a diverse group of substances that can be applied to the environment of a plant to promote plant growth, nutrition, and abiotic and biotic stress tolerance. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Block -Design with three replications throughout the Rabi season of 2022-2023 to evaluate the performance of three bio stimulants (Neem, Moringa, and Hibiscus) with Boron from T0 to T7. The tests found that the number of primary branches per plant ranged from 2.60 to 4.35, with T7 (Neem+ Moringa+ Hibiscus Leaves Extract 0.25%+ Boric acid 0.50%) achieving the highest result of 4.35. Based on data that showed the plant's height ranged from 55.24 to 58.29 cm, we discovered that T7 performed the best of all treatments, measuring 58.29 cm. T7 was shown to be the most successful treatment overall, with a fruit per plant range of 8.25 to 10.40. According to data ranging from 0.264 to 0.496 gm, T7 produced the most fruit per plant, with an average weight of 0.496 gm.
International journal of advanced biochemistry research, 2024
It has been found that nanoparticles can improve the shelf life and sustain the quality of fruits... more It has been found that nanoparticles can improve the shelf life and sustain the quality of fruits. They can be used as coatings to form a barrier that prevents the growth of microorganisms, oxygen, and moisture. The antibacterial and antioxidant qualities of many nanoparticle forms, including zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, have been examined. Because these nanoparticles reduce oxidative damage and stop the growth of pathogenic microorganisms that cause deterioration, they can help increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Review in this fascinating field may have implications for food preservation. A variety of techniques can be employed to preserve edible quality and extend the shelf life of nanoparticles. Making a coating of nanoparticles to put on the fruits surface is one such method. Through acting as a barrier, this coating contributes in the suppression of oxidation, microbial growth, and moisture loss. A different approach that potentially offer similar advantages is to directly incorporate nanoparticles into the packaging materials. The particular application procedure may change based on the kind of nanoparticles being applied and the goal of the application. Fruits and vegetables are able to maintain their quality by using nanostructured matter integrated versatile coverings. Fruits can have a much longer shelf life due to edible nanocoating which keeps the fruits moist and fresh. This is because the fruit's colour and texture are preserved as coating serves as a barrier, maintaining molecules and water vapor away from the fruit and keeping it in.
The present research work entitled "Varietal Evaluation of miniature Rose cultivars under the pla... more The present research work entitled "Varietal Evaluation of miniature Rose cultivars under the plains of West Bengal, India". The Experiment was laid out in completely Randomized Design with 10 cultivars at Mondouri horticulture research station, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Nadia, WB. Studies revealed that cultivar Sweet Chariot (T8) recorded highest number of primary branches (4.02), and maximum secondary shoots were observed in Red Flush (T2) (8.27). The cultivar Red Flush (T2) registered maximum plant spread [E-W spread-(24.62) and N-S spread-(19.82)], minimum days for FBE (Flower Bud Emergence) recorded by Cindy (T1) with(7.08 days). Maximum number of days to retain its flower freshness, highest number of flowers per plant and maximum number of flower bunches per plant was observed in Red Flush (T2) with 7.33 days, 24.39 and 5.53 respectively.
Water pollution is a big concern in today's world, and it is particularly acute in a few Indian s... more Water pollution is a big concern in today's world, and it is particularly acute in a few Indian states. Water pollution causes serious health problems as well as a loss of output and crop/soil production. A study was conducted in the village of Kala Sanghian in Jalandhar, Punjab, where residents are exposed to numerous health risks as a result of contaminated water. To address the problem, an experiment based on the floating garden concept was set up to reduce wastewater pollution. The research is primarily focused on the phytoremediation efficacy of vetiver grass. Concentrations of various elements such as Al 3+ , Cr 6+ , Fe 3+ , Zn 2+ , and Pb 2+ were measured in the control and experimental plots. The root of the vetiver grass has the following uptake ability: Fe 3+ > Al 3+ > Cr 6+ > Zn 2+ > Pb 2+. The bioconcentration factor value of the experimental plot for Pb 2+ (2.2826) and Cr 6+ (108.72) is significantly higher than the control (0.4651 and 40.711, respectively). Translocation factors (TF) greater than one indicate that the plant is effective at transporting that particular metal from root to shoot tissue. The range of TF in control plot is (1.5 to 0.19) and for experimental plot it is 0.09-0.7. The presented results could be compared to "rhizofiltration", which is the removal of aqueous pollutants by the plant root system.
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 2020
The conventional system of medicine plays a noteworthy role in our health care system for the tre... more The conventional system of medicine plays a noteworthy role in our health care system for the treatment of mankind. Thuja occidentalis called the tree of life is an endemic plant in eastern North America and cultivated in northern Europe and as ornamental tree in many other parts of the world. Thuja occidentalis is commonly used herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Recently, preclinical studies have identified the presence of polysaccharides, flavonoids, tannins and proteins in the ethanol fraction, which showed antioxidant, antidiabetic and antiulcerative activity. From the clinical studies of various researchers proving its immune-stimulant and action against warts, however no need to isolate the constituents responsible for the therapeutic action and to establish of quality parameters for plant drug and its derivatives, capable of ensuring the effectiveness, safety and quality of products from T. occidentalis. This plant is having ornamental value and also used in landscape architecture. This plant is also become the part of some famous world cuisine.
An experiment was carried to evaluate the effect of combined application of seaweed and neem cake... more An experiment was carried to evaluate the effect of combined application of seaweed and neem cake on growth and flowering of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)cv. Prajwal. The study was laid out under Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eleven treatments and three replications where different combinations of neem cake and seaweed were compared with control. The result of the experiment revealed that the application of neem cake and seaweed significantly affected the quantitative and qualitative characters of tuberose. Among all the treatments, treatment T11 (Seaweed 4g/m2 + Neem cake 0.4 kg/m2 ) was found most effective regarding the growth and flowering attributes in comparison to control. The treatment T11 (Seaweed 4g/m2 + Neem cake 0.4 kg/m2 ) also gave most promising result regarding vase life and spike yield.
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 2014
As we know that earth surface is covered with 75% of water and out of that only 2.5% of water is ... more As we know that earth surface is covered with 75% of water and out of that only 2.5% of water is fresh, from that we use 70 % of fresh water for irrigation. From research we came to know that maximum amount of water is getting loss in agricultural field, water withdrawal rate in 2050 is 50 % in developing countries like India. To solve the problem of water scarcity, we need proper water management and water efficient irrigation system.Clay pipe irrigation system is the one of the most water efficient, eco-friendly and cheapest method. In this system we use clay pipes which are buried into the sub surface of the soil and by the capillary action water sweeps out from the unglazed wall of the clay pipes due to which soil get moisturize. By this method only optimum amount of water is provided to the crops.As in this system there is no water logging on the soil surface, hence we can also solve the weed management issue and proper salt distribution in the soil. This method is so easy to manage as no high-tech work is required and it is eco-friendly also because no toxic and residual waste is used in this system. Initial cost for this system is 40,000 rupee per acre (aprox) and it is multi seasonal (this system can be use for more than 10 seasons). This is suitable for those regions where the rainfall is less than 500 mm per year. Clay pipes will have proper composition of clay and ash so that it has proper water permeability and maintained porosity. All the fibrous root crops like fibrous root vegetables can be practice by this method and they will give good yield and quality. Water saving rate from this method is 50-70% in vegetable crops. It is more viable in intensive agriculture.
Nanotechnology is a new and emerging technology with wealth of applications. It involves the synt... more Nanotechnology is a new and emerging technology with wealth of applications. It involves the synthesis and application of materials having one of the dimensions in the range of 1–100 nm. A wide variety of physico–chemical approaches are being used these days for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs). However, biogenic reduction of metal precursors to produce corresponding NPs is ecofriendly, less expensive, free of chemical contaminants for medical and biological applications where purity of NPs is of major concern. Plants materials or extracts contains lots of inherent phytochemicals, which will further act as reducing agents for the source chemical in nano particles production chain. Present review focuses on plants based green synthesis of Ag, Au, Cu, Fe, Pd, Ru, PbS, CdS, CuO, CeO2, Fe3O4, TiO2, and ZnO NPs and their potential applications. Nano particles are very useful in the field of food industries and pharmaceutical industries, lots of green synthesied nano materials are use...
The CO2 efflux from forest soil (FCO2) is one of the largest components of the global carbon cycl... more The CO2 efflux from forest soil (FCO2) is one of the largest components of the global carbon cycle. Accurate estimation of FCO2 can help us better understand the carbon cycle in forested areas and precisely predict future climate change. However, the scarcity of field-measured FCO2 data in the subtropical forested area greatly limits our understanding of FCO2 dynamics at regional and global scales. This study used an automatic cavity ring-down spectrophotometer (CRDS) analyzer to measure FCO2 in a typical subtropical forest of southern China in the dry season. We found that the measured FCO2 at two experimental areas experienced similar temporal trends in the dry season and reached the minima around December, whereas the mean FCO2 differed apparently across the two areas (9.05 vs. 5.03 g C m−2 day−1) during the dry season. Moreover, we found that both abiotic (soil temperature and moisture) and biotic (vegetation productivity) factors are significantly and positively correlated, res...
International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, Oct 30, 2023
(M.P) to assess the impact of different growing media, and varieties of capsicum in the soilless ... more (M.P) to assess the impact of different growing media, and varieties of capsicum in the soilless culture. The experiment was performed in a factorial completely randomized design consisting of three growing media viz. cocopeat (M1), vermicompost (M2), 1:1 mixture of cocopeat and vermicompost (M3) and three varieties Indrani, Mahabharath, and california wonder and replicated thrice. The results revealed that the all growth parameters expect numbers of branches were significantly (p<0.05) higher in M3. Among different varieties Indrani recorded the tallest plant height and numbers of leaves while, California wonder had greater number of branches on main stem, and leaf area than the remaining variety. However, the yield parameters viz. numbers of Original Research Article
International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research
Capsicum frutescens L. belongs to the Solanaceae family, which is also known as the nightshade fa... more Capsicum frutescens L. belongs to the Solanaceae family, which is also known as the nightshade family. It originated in Mexico and was naturalized by ancient peoples in various regions of Southern, Central, and Northern America more than five times. In recent years, climate change has had an impact on farming, establishing previously unrecognized limitations and goals. Bio stimulants are ecologically friendly compounds that help plants. Plant bio stimulants, also known as agricultural bio stimulants, are a diverse group of substances that can be applied to the environment of a plant to promote plant growth, nutrition, and abiotic and biotic stress tolerance. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Block -Design with three replications throughout the Rabi season of 2022-2023 to evaluate the performance of three bio stimulants (Neem, Moringa, and Hibiscus) with Boron from T0 to T7. The tests found that the number of primary branches per plant ranged from 2.60 to 4.35, with T7 (Neem+ Moringa+ Hibiscus Leaves Extract 0.25%+ Boric acid 0.50%) achieving the highest result of 4.35. Based on data that showed the plant's height ranged from 55.24 to 58.29 cm, we discovered that T7 performed the best of all treatments, measuring 58.29 cm. T7 was shown to be the most successful treatment overall, with a fruit per plant range of 8.25 to 10.40. According to data ranging from 0.264 to 0.496 gm, T7 produced the most fruit per plant, with an average weight of 0.496 gm.
International journal of advanced biochemistry research, 2024
It has been found that nanoparticles can improve the shelf life and sustain the quality of fruits... more It has been found that nanoparticles can improve the shelf life and sustain the quality of fruits. They can be used as coatings to form a barrier that prevents the growth of microorganisms, oxygen, and moisture. The antibacterial and antioxidant qualities of many nanoparticle forms, including zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, have been examined. Because these nanoparticles reduce oxidative damage and stop the growth of pathogenic microorganisms that cause deterioration, they can help increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Review in this fascinating field may have implications for food preservation. A variety of techniques can be employed to preserve edible quality and extend the shelf life of nanoparticles. Making a coating of nanoparticles to put on the fruits surface is one such method. Through acting as a barrier, this coating contributes in the suppression of oxidation, microbial growth, and moisture loss. A different approach that potentially offer similar advantages is to directly incorporate nanoparticles into the packaging materials. The particular application procedure may change based on the kind of nanoparticles being applied and the goal of the application. Fruits and vegetables are able to maintain their quality by using nanostructured matter integrated versatile coverings. Fruits can have a much longer shelf life due to edible nanocoating which keeps the fruits moist and fresh. This is because the fruit's colour and texture are preserved as coating serves as a barrier, maintaining molecules and water vapor away from the fruit and keeping it in.
The present research work entitled "Varietal Evaluation of miniature Rose cultivars under the pla... more The present research work entitled "Varietal Evaluation of miniature Rose cultivars under the plains of West Bengal, India". The Experiment was laid out in completely Randomized Design with 10 cultivars at Mondouri horticulture research station, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Nadia, WB. Studies revealed that cultivar Sweet Chariot (T8) recorded highest number of primary branches (4.02), and maximum secondary shoots were observed in Red Flush (T2) (8.27). The cultivar Red Flush (T2) registered maximum plant spread [E-W spread-(24.62) and N-S spread-(19.82)], minimum days for FBE (Flower Bud Emergence) recorded by Cindy (T1) with(7.08 days). Maximum number of days to retain its flower freshness, highest number of flowers per plant and maximum number of flower bunches per plant was observed in Red Flush (T2) with 7.33 days, 24.39 and 5.53 respectively.
Water pollution is a big concern in today's world, and it is particularly acute in a few Indian s... more Water pollution is a big concern in today's world, and it is particularly acute in a few Indian states. Water pollution causes serious health problems as well as a loss of output and crop/soil production. A study was conducted in the village of Kala Sanghian in Jalandhar, Punjab, where residents are exposed to numerous health risks as a result of contaminated water. To address the problem, an experiment based on the floating garden concept was set up to reduce wastewater pollution. The research is primarily focused on the phytoremediation efficacy of vetiver grass. Concentrations of various elements such as Al 3+ , Cr 6+ , Fe 3+ , Zn 2+ , and Pb 2+ were measured in the control and experimental plots. The root of the vetiver grass has the following uptake ability: Fe 3+ > Al 3+ > Cr 6+ > Zn 2+ > Pb 2+. The bioconcentration factor value of the experimental plot for Pb 2+ (2.2826) and Cr 6+ (108.72) is significantly higher than the control (0.4651 and 40.711, respectively). Translocation factors (TF) greater than one indicate that the plant is effective at transporting that particular metal from root to shoot tissue. The range of TF in control plot is (1.5 to 0.19) and for experimental plot it is 0.09-0.7. The presented results could be compared to "rhizofiltration", which is the removal of aqueous pollutants by the plant root system.
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 2020
The conventional system of medicine plays a noteworthy role in our health care system for the tre... more The conventional system of medicine plays a noteworthy role in our health care system for the treatment of mankind. Thuja occidentalis called the tree of life is an endemic plant in eastern North America and cultivated in northern Europe and as ornamental tree in many other parts of the world. Thuja occidentalis is commonly used herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Recently, preclinical studies have identified the presence of polysaccharides, flavonoids, tannins and proteins in the ethanol fraction, which showed antioxidant, antidiabetic and antiulcerative activity. From the clinical studies of various researchers proving its immune-stimulant and action against warts, however no need to isolate the constituents responsible for the therapeutic action and to establish of quality parameters for plant drug and its derivatives, capable of ensuring the effectiveness, safety and quality of products from T. occidentalis. This plant is having ornamental value and also used in landscape architecture. This plant is also become the part of some famous world cuisine.
An experiment was carried to evaluate the effect of combined application of seaweed and neem cake... more An experiment was carried to evaluate the effect of combined application of seaweed and neem cake on growth and flowering of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)cv. Prajwal. The study was laid out under Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eleven treatments and three replications where different combinations of neem cake and seaweed were compared with control. The result of the experiment revealed that the application of neem cake and seaweed significantly affected the quantitative and qualitative characters of tuberose. Among all the treatments, treatment T11 (Seaweed 4g/m2 + Neem cake 0.4 kg/m2 ) was found most effective regarding the growth and flowering attributes in comparison to control. The treatment T11 (Seaweed 4g/m2 + Neem cake 0.4 kg/m2 ) also gave most promising result regarding vase life and spike yield.
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 2014
As we know that earth surface is covered with 75% of water and out of that only 2.5% of water is ... more As we know that earth surface is covered with 75% of water and out of that only 2.5% of water is fresh, from that we use 70 % of fresh water for irrigation. From research we came to know that maximum amount of water is getting loss in agricultural field, water withdrawal rate in 2050 is 50 % in developing countries like India. To solve the problem of water scarcity, we need proper water management and water efficient irrigation system.Clay pipe irrigation system is the one of the most water efficient, eco-friendly and cheapest method. In this system we use clay pipes which are buried into the sub surface of the soil and by the capillary action water sweeps out from the unglazed wall of the clay pipes due to which soil get moisturize. By this method only optimum amount of water is provided to the crops.As in this system there is no water logging on the soil surface, hence we can also solve the weed management issue and proper salt distribution in the soil. This method is so easy to manage as no high-tech work is required and it is eco-friendly also because no toxic and residual waste is used in this system. Initial cost for this system is 40,000 rupee per acre (aprox) and it is multi seasonal (this system can be use for more than 10 seasons). This is suitable for those regions where the rainfall is less than 500 mm per year. Clay pipes will have proper composition of clay and ash so that it has proper water permeability and maintained porosity. All the fibrous root crops like fibrous root vegetables can be practice by this method and they will give good yield and quality. Water saving rate from this method is 50-70% in vegetable crops. It is more viable in intensive agriculture.
Nanotechnology is a new and emerging technology with wealth of applications. It involves the synt... more Nanotechnology is a new and emerging technology with wealth of applications. It involves the synthesis and application of materials having one of the dimensions in the range of 1–100 nm. A wide variety of physico–chemical approaches are being used these days for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs). However, biogenic reduction of metal precursors to produce corresponding NPs is ecofriendly, less expensive, free of chemical contaminants for medical and biological applications where purity of NPs is of major concern. Plants materials or extracts contains lots of inherent phytochemicals, which will further act as reducing agents for the source chemical in nano particles production chain. Present review focuses on plants based green synthesis of Ag, Au, Cu, Fe, Pd, Ru, PbS, CdS, CuO, CeO2, Fe3O4, TiO2, and ZnO NPs and their potential applications. Nano particles are very useful in the field of food industries and pharmaceutical industries, lots of green synthesied nano materials are use...
The CO2 efflux from forest soil (FCO2) is one of the largest components of the global carbon cycl... more The CO2 efflux from forest soil (FCO2) is one of the largest components of the global carbon cycle. Accurate estimation of FCO2 can help us better understand the carbon cycle in forested areas and precisely predict future climate change. However, the scarcity of field-measured FCO2 data in the subtropical forested area greatly limits our understanding of FCO2 dynamics at regional and global scales. This study used an automatic cavity ring-down spectrophotometer (CRDS) analyzer to measure FCO2 in a typical subtropical forest of southern China in the dry season. We found that the measured FCO2 at two experimental areas experienced similar temporal trends in the dry season and reached the minima around December, whereas the mean FCO2 differed apparently across the two areas (9.05 vs. 5.03 g C m−2 day−1) during the dry season. Moreover, we found that both abiotic (soil temperature and moisture) and biotic (vegetation productivity) factors are significantly and positively correlated, res...
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