Standardization of packaging material, storage durations and chemical treatments on vase life of soft shield fern Polystichum squarrosum (D. Don)

Polystichum species, native to warm-temperate and montane-tropical environments (including some alpine regions), are terrestrial or rock-dwelling ferns. These plants exhibit dark green, leather-like, and lustrous fronds, which are highly valued in floral arrangements due to their aesthetic elegance and longevity. Polystichum squarrosum is not being cultivated commercially but collected from forests for its use as cut green in the florist industry. Hence the collected material should be handled carefully to utilize every frond. Therefore, the present study aimed to develop suitable post-harvest handling procedures for this valued cut green. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) Factorial layout with 19 treatment modules (M0 to M18) was employed. Treatment modules included packaging material as poly mesh net bags and packing materials as corrugated fiberboard boxes , two storage durations (3 and 6 days) and chemical treatments [glycerol (4%) and Benzyl adenine (25mg L-1)]. Results revealed that spraying cut fronds with 4% glycerol, wrapping them in cellophane sheets and storing them for three days (M9) resulted in significant improvements in appearance, weight change, vase life and water uptake. Fronds from Season-II (March-April 2020) exhibited excellent performance over Season-I (August-September 2019). The interaction between M9 and Season-II further enhanced the postharvest parameters. The combination of glycerol treatment and cellophane wrapping for three-day storage proved most effective in preserving the quality of cut fronds.

Influence of NPK fertigation and foliar application on flower quality, media physico-chemical properties and foliar nutrient content in carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) cv. Master

Sixteen different fertilizer treatments were accessed in a completely randomized block design for their effects on cut- flower grades, media physicochemical properties and foliar nutrient content in carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) cv. Master plants grown under naturally ventilated greenhouse conditions at the Research Farm of Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India during 2010 and 2011. Rooted cuttings were planted in a sterilized growing media comprising of soil: FYM: coco peat (2:1:1, v/v). Carnation cultivar Master plants fertilized with treatment comprising of 250 ppm N and K fertigation through urea and MOP + 250 ppm NPK (19:19:19) foliar spray once a week showed significant increase in quality parameters (i.e. percentage of A, B and C - grade flowers based on stem strength) in comparison to the recommended practices. Highest available NPK content in the media (371.03, 37.09, 276.87 kg/ ha) as well as in foliage (2.867, 0.364, 3.954 %) were also recorded with the same treatment

TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN DAN KEDOKTERAN TENTANG INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DI UNIVERSITAS SYIAH KUALA

Interprofessional Education (IPE) merupakan metode pembelajaran yang terjadi antara dua atau lebih mahasiswa dari jurusan profesi kesehatan yang berbeda. IPE merupakan pembelajaran yang sangat penting terutama bagi mahasiswa Keperawatan dan Kedokteran upaya persiapan dalam praktik kolaborasi kedepannya. Pengetahuan mengenai IPE harus terlebih dahulu diketahui mahasiswa sebelum mengikuti pembelajaran yang memungkinkan mahasiswa memiliki pengetahuan lebih baik dan lebih siap mengikuti pembelajaran dikarenakan sudah mengenal IPE dengan baik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan mahasiswa Keperawatan dan Kedokteran Tentang Interprofessional Education di Universitas Syiah Kuala. Desain penelitian deskriptif dan teknik pengambilan sampel secara porpotionated stratified random sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 244 responden yang terdiri dari 111 responden dari Fakultas Keperawatan dan 133 responden dari Fakultas Kedokteran. Alat pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner tingkat pengetahuan IPE. Metode analisa menggunakan analisa univariat. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan tentang Interprofessional Education mahasiswa Keperawatan sebagian besar berada pada kategori baik sebanyak 92 (82,9%) dan mahasiswa Kedokteran sebagian besar berada pada kategori baik sebanyak 110 (82,7%). Kesimpulan dari penelitian adalah mahasiswa Keperawatan dan Kedokteran mempunyai pengetahuan yang baik terhadap IPE. Direkomendasikan kepada Program Studi Keperawatan dan Pendidikan Dokter untuk siap menjalankan serta mengembangkan IPE sebagai kurikulum kedepannya untuk menunjang pendidikan pada tahap akademik

ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMASARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN DAYA SAING PADA USAHA PRODUK TAS LIMBAH MASKER (TALIMA)

The significant increase in business units has resulted in every business actor competing to attract the interest of potential consumers and maintain confidence in the goods offered. One of the efforts in realizing this is by implementing various marketing management strategies so that the target market is able to answer the objectives of the marketing. This research has the aim of getting an overview of the marketing strategy to increase competitiveness and to find out how effective the marketing strategy has been by the TALIMA Product business. This study uses a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. The location of the research was carried out at the TALIMA Sales Outlet at BUMG Gampoeng Pasie Pinang, Mereubo District, West Aceh Regency in July- August 2021. Data collection techniques were through documentation, interviews and observations. The data analysis technique used content analysis (documentation research) and descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis of the effectiveness of marketing strategies show that there is an increase in sales from the previous month and can be used as a reference in developing more complex marketing strategies.Keywords: Marketing Strategy, Competitiveness, TALIM

Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Flashcard terhadap Motivasi Belajar dan Penguasaan Kosakata pada Anak

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan kartu huruf tehadap motivasi belajar dan penguasaan kosakata pada anak  usia 5-6 tahun. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi experimental design atau eksperimen semu. Proses dari penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan melakukan pengamatan dalam 2 kelompok pembelajaran yaitu kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 60 anak usia 5-6 tahun dimana untuk kelompok eksperimen sebanyak 30 anak dan kelompok kontrol sebanyak 30 anak. Pemilihan Sekolah menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data memakai observasi dan dokumentasi dalam bentuk data angka deskriptif (nilai maksimal, minimal, range, median, mean, modus, standar devisiasi. Sedangkan Pengujian hipotesis data menggunakan Uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji paired sample test. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan kartu huruf terhadap motivasi belajar dan penguasaan kosakata pada anak 5-6 tahun

Seed Coating Treatments and Foliar Spray of Micronutrients Enhance Quality of Harvested Seeds in Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.)

To study the effect of different seed coating treatments and foliar application of micronutrients on quality seed production in pea, analysis of harvested seed was done at laboratory of the Department of Seed Science and Technology, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP). Seeds from field experiment were harvested and were evaluated in the laboratory conditions based on the different parameters. In field experiment, there were seven different treatments comprising, seed coating with Rhizobium, Phosphate solubilizing bacteria, iron, zinc, carbendazim along with control and foliar application of micronutrients. From the investigation, it was observed that seed coating with Rhizobium @ 30 g + PSB @ 30 ml kg-1 seed and two foliar sprays of ZnSO4 @ 0.3 % + FeSO4 @ 0.3 % at 50 per cent flowering and 15 days later, significantly improved the germination (96.00 %), seedling length (19.29 cm), seedling dry weight (34.80 mg), SVI-I (1851.62), SVI-II (3341.38), germination in accelerated ageing test and in cold test (77.75 % and 80 %, respectively) and resulted in the lowest EC (16.75 μS cm-1) of harvested seeds. Hence, it was concluded that seed coating with Rhizobium @ 30 g + PSB @ 30 ml kg-1 seed and two foliar sprays of ZnSO4 @ 0.3 % + FeSO4 @ 0.3 % performed best among all the treatments tested for quality seed production and it could be recommended for getting quality seeds in garden pea

Effect of Foliar Application of Gibberellic Acid on Plant Growth, Flowering and Yield Attributes in Pansy (Viola × wittrockiana Gams.)

An investigation was carried out to study the effect of foliar application GA3 on plant growth and quality attributes in Pansy (Viola × wittrockiana Gams.) during 2019-2020. The field experiment was laid out at randomized complete block design (RCBD). The 18 treatment combinations including 6 doses of GA3 i.e., 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 ppm were applied at 3 durations i.e., 30, 40 and 50 DAT along with a non-factorial control. Of them, GA3 @ 300 ppm at 40 DAT showed significant increment in plant height (34%), plant spread (32%), number of flowers per plant (25%), number of flowers per plot (25%), size of flowers (35%), flowering duration (25%), seed yield per plant (68%), seed yield per plot ( 68%) and seed yield per hectare ( 68%), number of seeds per capsule (48%), number of capsules per plant (38%) as compared to control checks whereas earliest flowering was observed due to GA3 @ 300 ppm when applied at 30 DAT

Effect of Different Treatment Modules on Seed Yield and Quality in African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)

The present investigation was carried out at the experimental farm of Department of Seed Science and Technology, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP)-173 230 during 2018 and 2019. The treatment modules comprising different doses of Jeevamrit applied as drench (25ml/m2, 50ml/m2, 75ml/m2 and 100 ml/m2) and as foliar spray (5%, 10%, 15% & 20%) at 15 days interval, alternatively + Brahmastra @ 2.5 % and Neemastra @ 2.5 %  at 7 days interval, alternatively along with RDF, untreated control and an organic module based on Trichoderma viride. The field experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 19 treatments replicated thrice. Although, maximum values for number of seeds per capitulum (268.12), seed yield per plant (14.74 g), seed yield per plot (176.90 g), seed yield per hectare (327.59 kg), 1000 seed weight (2.56 g), seed germination (85.13 %), seedling length (12.66 cm), seedling fresh weight (0.55 g), seedling dry weight (7.78 mg), SVI-I (1077.68), SVI-II (662.55) were recorded in M18 (RDF (100% NPK) + FYM @ 5 kg/m2) it was found to be statistically at par with the treatment module M16 (Drenching with Jeevamrit @ 100 ml/m2 + Foliar application of Jeevamrit @ 20 % at 15 days interval, alternatively + Neemastra @ 2.5 % and Brahmastra @ 2.5 % at 7 days intervals, alternatively) which had highest speed of germination (33.36)