The Response of Water Stress on the Membrane Stability Index and Seed Yield of Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum L.) Genotypes

A field experiment was carried out using five genotypes at Agronomyfarm, S.K.N. Collage of Agriculture, Jobner during Rabi season 2014-2015 to investigate “The response of water stress at two stages viz. 40 DAS and 65 DAS on the physiological indices and seed yield of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.) genotypes”. The proposed investigation was conducted in randomised block design with four replication of five genotypes in three sets.The seeds of five genotypes (UM-100,UM-112,UM-124,UM-134,UM-140) were procured from Incharge, AICRP on spices, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, SKN College of agriculture,Jobner. The present investigation resulted that an overall reduction in membrane stability index values was observed at both stages in all the genotypes. However, UM-100 at 40 DAS exhibit bettermembrane stability under water stress condition.The genotype UM-112 was found high yielder under control (Non stressed) condition but it was highly susceptible to water stress followed by genotype UM-140

The Response of Water Stress on the Membrane Stability Index and Seed Yield of Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum L.) Genotypes

A field experiment was carried out using five genotypes at Agronomyfarm, S.K.N. Collage of Agriculture, Jobner during Rabi season 2014-2015 to investigate “The response of water stress at two stages viz. 40 DAS and 65 DAS on the physiological indices and seed yield of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.) genotypes”. The proposed investigation was conducted in randomised block design with four replication of five genotypes in three sets.The seeds of five genotypes (UM-100,UM-112,UM-124,UM-134,UM-140) were procured from Incharge, AICRP on spices, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, SKN College of agriculture,Jobner. The present investigation resulted that an overall reduction in membrane stability index values was observed at both stages in all the genotypes. However, UM-100 at 40 DAS exhibit bettermembrane stability under water stress condition.The genotype UM-112 was found high yielder under control (Non stressed) condition but it was highly susceptible to water stress followed by genotype UM-140

Effect of Different Phosphorus Sources on Soil Physico-Chemical Property Dynamics under Chickpea Crop

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2021-2022 to study the effect of rock phosphate (RP), poultry manure (PM) and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) on soil properties. The experiment was laid out in three replications with 9 treatments in Randomized Block design (RBD). Results revealed that the combined application of 50% P through RP + 50% P through PM + PSB (T9) significantly decrease the bulk density but, higher soil porosity was observed with application of 100% P through PM (T5) and 100% P through PM + PSB (T8) were at par. Whereas, improved in soil pH and organic carbon were reported with the application of T8. Also, the maximum available nitrogen (294.95 kg ha-1) was acquired under T8. However, the highest available phosphorus, potassium and available Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn content in soil were observed with T9. Similarly, higher PSB population and acid phosphatase activity was recorded with application of T9. Dehydrogenase activity was observed to be higher underT8 at harvest of chickpea crop. It was concluded that application of phosphate, poultry manure and phosphate solubilizing bacteria improve the soil properties

Carotid, aorta and renal arteries intima-media thickness in patients with sporadic idiopathic hypoparathyroidism

Background: Alteration in homeostasis of calcium, phosphate and parathyroid hormone (PTH) predispose to vascular calcification that increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The data on this aspect are scarce in patients with sporadic idiopathic hypoparathyroidism (SIH). Objective: The aim was to assess the effect of altered calcium, phosphate and PTH homeostasis in patients with SIH on intima media thickness (IMT), a surrogate marker of increased vascular risk. Methods: In this case-control study, we measured carotid IMT (CIMT), aortic IMT (AIMT) and renal arteries IMT (RIMT) in 30 consecutive patients with SIH, and compared with healthy subjects. IMT was measured by ultrasound by a single operator blinded to subject′s details. Results: CIMT, AIMT, RIMT values in patients with SIH were significantly more than healthy subjects (0.60 ± 0.08 mm vs. 0.52 ± 0.09 mm, P = 0.001; 0.73 ± 0.09 mm vs. 0.65 ± 0.10, P = 0.004; and 0.34 ± 0.04 mm vs. 0.30 ± 0.05, P = 0.003, respectively). Clinical or biochemical parameters did not correlate with CIMT, AIMT and RIMT in patients with SIH. Conclusion: The vascular risk is increased in patients with SIH as assessed by CIMT, AIMT, and RIMT

Impact of Foliar Application of Nano Nitrogen and Nano Zinc on Soil Properties of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Crop

The utilization of nano-sized nitrogen (N) and zinc (Zn) fertilizers through foliar application has gained considerable attention in agricultural research. This study focuses on investigating the effects of such foliar applications on soil properties, including both chemical and biological aspects, after the harvest of mustard (Brassica juncea L.). The field experiment was carried out during October to March 2022 season at Instructional Farm, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur which lies in agro-climatic zone IV-A of Rajasthan, India. The field was designed in a randomized block design having 10 treatments which were replicated thrice. The treatments include the various combination RDF and nano fertilizers of N and Zn. The application treatment T6 (100% NPK Zn +1st spray of Nano N and Zn at 30 DAS +2nd spray of Nano N and Zn at 45 DAS) has significantly increased the availability of macronutrients (N, P, K), micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn), microbial population (bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes) as well as the dehydrogenase and acid phosphatase enzyme activity in post-harvest soil of mustard over control