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Heterosis Studies in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

The estimation of heterosis in 72 hybrids for yield and other 13 yield related component traits were studied following Line x tester design in chilli. Maximum heterosis (49.09%) for dry fruit yield per plant and fruit weight (21.70%) over standard check was observed in the cross Co-1x Byadagi dab... (21 Apr., 2014)

Tolerance of a Strandline Plant, Alternanthera maritima (mart.) A.ST.-HIL to Foliar Salt Spray: Suitable for Beach Landscaping

Salt spray tolerant plants are important to landscapers due to high mortality and low aesthetic value of ornamental plants in coastal communities. Alternanthera maritima (Mart.) A.St.-Hil. a widely distributed strandline plant in West Africa, was treated with salt spray to investigate its respo... (15 Apr., 2014)

Ethnobotanical Studies on Plant Resources of Sheikh Maltoon, District Mardan, Pakistan

This paper reports an ethnobotanical study conducted in the year 2008 in the Sheikh Maltoon Towan and adjoining area, District Mardan. The most significant plants are cited in this paper, along with their local names, the parts of them used, popular uses. Among overall plants, 73 were medicinal ... (18 Mar., 2014)

Studies on Intercropping with Leguminous and Non-leguminous Crops on Yield, Leaf Nutrient Status and Relative Economic Yield of Apple cv. Red Delicious

Effect of intercrops viz., maize, pea, strawberry, cabbage, red clover, french bean, oats and clean cultivation (control) on productivity, quality, leaf nutrient status and relative economic yield of apple cv. Red Delicious was studied during the years 2008 and 2009 Flowering, per cent fruit set... (24 Mar., 2014)

Insecticidal Efficacy Mitrocarpus villosus and Momordica charantia Extracts for the Control of Flea Beetles Podagrica spp. Jacq. (Coleoptera: Chysomelidae) on Okra Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

Okra is one of the most important vegetables in terms of consumption and production in Nigeria. However, a number of insects are known to attack both the leaves and fruits. In light of recent increased interest in developing plant based secondary chemistry into products suitable for integra... (17 Jan., 2014)

Comparative Bio-Efficacy of Aqueous Extracts of Loncarpous cyanescens and Trema orientalis Against Flea Beetle (Podagrica Spp) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Infestation And Yeild of Okra

In Nigeria, Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) is attacked by two flea beetle species, Podagrica uniforma (Jaq.) and Nisotra dilecta (Jaq.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) which are responsible for heavy defoliation and causes significant yield losses and synthetic insecticides with its attendant p... (03 Jan., 2014)

Black Tea Magic: Overview of Global Research on Human Health and Therapeutic Potentialities

Tea is the second most frequently consumed cheapest non-alcoholic beverage worldwide, black tea is the most produced type, followed by green and Oolong tea. The venture of this paper is to focus on the latest research efforts regarding the health effects related to consumption of blac... (02 Jan., 2014)

Effect of Drip irrigation System on Physiology of Papaya

The Field experiment was conducted at College Orchard, HC&RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Coimbatore. The variety Pusa Dwarf was subjected to various levels of 100%, 80%, 60%, 40% evaporation replenishment at different growth stages of the crop. Higher content of relative water con... (02 Jan., 2014)

In vitro and in vivo Antiviral Potential of Hot Aqueous Extract of Ocimum sanctum and Argemone mexicana Leaves

The present study was undertaken to explore the in vitro antiviral potential of hot aqueous extract (HAE) of Ocimum sanctum (OS) and Argemone mexicana (AM) leaves against Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and Infectious bursal disease virus(IBDV) in chicken embryo fibroblast (CEF) cell culture.... (30 Sep., 2013)

Protected Vegetable Cultivation Technology for Cold Arid Agro-ecosystem of Ladakh

Ladakh region is a high altitude cold arid desert with special agro-climatic features. The region is one of the driest and coldest inhabited places on the earth. Due to harsh climatic features, short growing season is unable to offer sufficient food particularly vegetables. To supplement, f... (16 Sep., 2013)

Working Performance of HOPCOMS- in Karnataka an Analysis

Horticulture sector encompasses a wide range of crops e.g., fruit crops, vegetable crops, potato and tuber crops, ornamental crops, medicinal and aromatic crops, spices and plantation crops. India, with its wide variability of climate and soil, is highly favourable for growing a large number of h... (18 Oct., 2013)

Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Potential of Terminalia arjuna L.

To cure human diseases, medicinal plants have been a major source of therapeutic agents since ancient time. Terminalia arjuna is one kind of widely used medicinal plant throughout Bangladesh and used in various indigenous system of medicine like Ayurveda, Sidda and Unani. This plant has been ... (15 Aug., 2013)

In vitro and in vivo Antibacterial Effects of Leaf Extracts of Ocimum sanctum and Argemone mexicana

The present study was undertaken to explore the in vitro antibacterial effects of four different leaves extracts of Ocimum sanctum (OS) and Argemone mexicana (AM) against Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and Escherichia coli O26. Besides in vivo antibacterial effects of the ho... (31 Jul., 2013)

Physiological Effects of Pseudomonas fluorescens on Tomato

Tomato plants were grown in green house conditions and were studied under biological control of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici and Pythium aphanidermatum causing wilt and damping off in order to evaluate the relative water content, soluble protein content, total phenolic content and yield c... (24 May, 2013)

Water Stress Affects Plant Relative Water Content, Soluble Protein, Total Chlorophyll Content and Yield of Ratoon Banana

Twelve cultivars of banana plants were grown in field conditions and were studied under two irrigation regimes under ratoon season in order to evaluate the relative water content, soluble protein content, total chlorophyll content and yield changes induced by water deficit. Irrigation was applied... (28 Apr., 2013)

Role of Growth Regulators and Chemicals on Growth, Yield and Quality Traits of Ginger (Zingiber officinalis Rosc.)

Investigations were undertaken in ginger ( Zingiber officinale Rosc.) to assess the influence of growth regulators and chemicals on yield and quality under Lower Pulney Hills condition at Horticultural Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Thadiyankudisai, India. The variety Rio-... (27 Apr., 2013)

Intercropping Systems in Mango Orchard for Rainfed Area of Central India

The experiment was conducted to assess the effect of intercrops on growth characters (plant height, girth and canopy area) and yield of main crop mango and vise-versa. The intercrops influenced the growth of main plants and increase in plant height and canopy area of the mango and it was found m... (22 Apr., 2013)

Effect of Water Deficit on Bunch Yielad and Antioxidants Content in Ratoon Banana Cultivars and Hybrids

The field experiment was conducted at national research centre for banana to screen the ratoon banana cultivars and hybrids for water deficit tolerance and to elucidate information on growth attribute mechanism of banana cultivars and hybrids. Stress was imposed at different critical stages viz.... (15 Apr., 2013)

Evaluation of Phytochemical Screening and Analgesic Activity of Aqueous Extract of The Leaves of Microtrichia perotitii Dc (Asteraceae) in Mice using Hotplate Method

Currently, available drugs for the management of pains, fever and inflammation conditions presents with it many known adverse effects, hence the search for new drugs from plants which hitherto may be harmless to humans. To this end, Microtrichia perotitii (Asteraceae) was screened for its phyto c... (12 Mar., 2013)

Soil Carbon Sequestration and Rhizospheric Microbial Population in Apricot Orchards Following Plastic Film Mulching Under Cold Arid Region

The study of agricultural management practices on rhizospheric microbial population and phytomass carbon sequestration in apricot orchard in cold arid region is conducted. Plastic mulching conserved the soil moisture and stabilized rhizospheric temperature of apricot which enhanced the microbi... (18 Feb., 2013)