Influence of varieties, sheep manure and nitrogen on yield of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)

The performance of three varieties (Local, RZ-19 and RZ-209) of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) and the effect of sheep manure (0 and 5 t ha-1) and nitrogen levels (20 and 40 kg N ha-1) on the yield of the crop was evaluated at Jodhpur (Rajasthan). Growth and yield attributes, seed yield and net returns were significantly higher in improved varieties compared to local variety. Maximum seed yield (580 kg ha-1) and net returns (Rs 32,400 ha-1) were obtained with RZ-19. Application of sheep manure increased seed yield by 5.2% over no manure; however, net returns were not increased. Nitrogen @ 40 kg ha-1 significantly increased seed yield by 26 kg ha-1 and net returns by Rs 1850 ha-I with benefit-cost ratio of 2.19 over 15 kg N ha-1. &nbsp

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Technical Bulletin on "Wastelands in Bikaner District Rajasthan"Technical Bulletin on "Wastelands in Bikaner District Rajasthan"Not Availabl

Plant spacing and the yield of leaves and alkaloids in Duboisia myoporoides

A field experiment was conducted to determine the optimum inter-plant spacing for Duboisia myoporoides at Coorg, South India, where climatic conditions are cool and the natural water supply is suboptimal. Results indicate that the species should be grown at 1 m × 1 m spacing to maximize harvest of leaves and alkaloid. The alkaloid content in leaves varied in different seasons, being about 69 percent higher in leaves harvested in February as compared with those harvested in July or October

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Edited book on "Natural Resources Appraisal for Land Use Planning in Arid Agro Eco-System"Edited book on "Natural Resources Appraisal for Land Use Planning in Arid Agro Eco-System"Not Availabl

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Technical Bulletin on "Agro-Ecological Zones of North-Western Hot Arid Region of India"Technical Bulletin on "Agro-Ecological Zones of North-Western Hot Arid Region of India"Not Availabl

Evaluation of Resistance of Linseed Genotypes against Bud Fly, Dasyneura lini Barnes (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae): Implications for Sustainable Crop Improvement

Experiments were carried out at the Research Farm of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India during Rabi 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 to evaluate the resistance of linseed genotypes against bud fly, Dasyneura lini (Barnes) for sustainable crop improvement. A total of 77 genotypes screened out for resistance against bud fly, Dasyneura lini, and were categorized and replicated thrice in RBD. Out of 77 genotypes, 40 genotypes were resistant, 34 genotypes were moderately resistant and 03 genotypes moderately susceptible to bud fly infestation. The observed resistant genotypes are BRLS 128, BRLS 111-2, BRLS 129, BRLS 125, BRLS 126-2, BRLS 102, BRLS 127-2, BRLS 108-1, BRLS 111-1, BRLS 126-4, BRLS 126-1, BRLS 108-3, BRLS 106-1, BRLS 120-2, BRLS 127-1, BRLS 105-1, BRLS 130-1, BRLS 112-2, BRLS 10-8-1, BRLS 110-7, BRLS 103, BRLS 106-2, BRLS 126-5, BRLS 110-4, BRLS 107-1, BRLS 111-3, LCK 8682, NDL 2015-03, BRLS 102-1, BRLS 116, SLS 64, BRLS 112-3, BRLS 119, BRLS 107, BRLS 120-4, BRLS 120, BRLS 109-5, BRLS 124-2, Sabour Yellow and BRLS 121. The resistant genotypes observed against bud flies may be used as donor parents in the multiple resistance breeding programme of linseed

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Technical Bulletin on "Impact of Earthquake on Natural Resources in Kachchh Region"Technical Bulletin on "Impact of Earthquake on Natural Resources in Kachchh Region"Not Availabl

Production of Xylose from Pre-treated Husk of Areca Nut

Pre-treatment of biomass is a preordained phase for the fragmentation of lignocellulosic biomass to its basic constituents such as lignin and carbohydrate molecules. Existing pre-treatment technologies can extract the desirable chemicals from biomass, however, the choice of biomass is a challenge. The present study worked on husk generated after removing the nut from Areca fruit. The husks are the by-product resulting from the cultivation of Areca nut fruit. The present study focused on the comparison of biochemical characterization of this organic waste biomass before and after the acid and alkali pre-treatment process. Characterization includes thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), and quantitative analysis of extractives. The present study revealed that the Areca husk fiber contained 29.17% hemicellulose which can be explored as a low-cost source of xylose

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