Constraints Faced by the Farmers in Adaptation Activities in Response to Climate Change and their Suggestions to Minimize the Constraints

This paper examines the constraints faced by the farmers in adaptation activities in response to climate change and their suggestions to minimize the constraints. The investigation was carried out in all three districts of the North Konkan Zone i.e. Raigad, Thane and Palghar. Two tahasils from each district and five villages from each tahasil were randomly selected to conduct the study. Majority of the respondents reported ‘no information on weather forecast’ and irregularity of extension services’.  More than sixty per cent (63.33 percent) respondents mentioned ‘lack of information about ill effects of climate change’ followed by ‘inadequate knowledge about recommended mitigation strategies’ and ‘lack of believe on current weather forecast system. Whereas, mitigating to climate change in agriculture as majority of the respondents suggested ‘need of weekly metrological data’, and demand ‘regular and effective extension services’, ‘proper advisory system on climate change’ followed by ‘awareness among the people about ill effects of climate change and its consequences’, and need ‘proper government policy support during natural calamities’

Constraints Faced by the Vegetable Growers in Marketing of Vegetables and Suggestions to Overcome these Constraints

This study was conducted in Dahanu and Palghar tahasils of Palghar district of Konkan region. The sample constituted of 120 vegetable growers from 10 villages. The respondents were interviewed with the help of specially designed schedule. The specific aspectwise study of marketing behaviour revealed the constraints such as fluctuation in market price, high commission charges, High cost of transportation, absence of storage facilities, lack of market information, Inadequate physical facilities in the market, prolonged transaction, faulty system of weighment, no grading facilities, illegal deduction while selling, lack of processing facilities and markets are far away are faced by the vegetable growers of the Palghar district and suggestions like providing access to market information, display of prices at each market place, fixing minimum price for the produce, fixing minimum labour charges, more procurement at nearby places, providing lodging and boarding facilities at market place, establishing separate market for major produce were provided to overcome the constraints faced.&nbsp

Simultaneous Determination of Amlodipine and Valsartan

A spectrophotometric method was developed for simultaneous determination of amlodipine (Aml) and valsartan (Val) without previous separation. In this method amlodipine in methanolic solution was determined using zero order UV spectrophotometry by measuring its absorbency at 360.5 nm without any interference from valsartan

Impaired health-related quality of life in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a cross-sectional analysis from the COVAD-2 e-survey

Objectives To investigate health-related quality of life in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) compared with those with non-IIM autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs), non-rheumatic autoimmune diseases (nrAIDs) and without autoimmune diseases (controls) using Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) instrument data obtained from the second COVID-19 vaccination in autoimmune disease (COVAD-2) e-survey database. Methods Demographics, diagnosis, comorbidities, disease activity, treatments and PROMIS instrument data were analysed. Primary outcomes were PROMIS Global Physical Health (GPH) and Global Mental Health (GMH) scores. Factors affecting GPH and GMH scores in IIMs were identified using multivariable regression analysis. Results We analysed responses from 1582 IIM, 4700 non-IIM AIRD and 545 nrAID patients and 3675 controls gathered through 23 May 2022. The median GPH scores were the lowest in IIM and non-IIM AIRD patients {13 [interquartile range (IQR) 10–15] IIMs vs 13 [11–15] non-IIM AIRDs vs 15 [13–17] nrAIDs vs 17 [15–18] controls, P < 0.001}. The median GMH scores in IIM patients were also significantly lower compared with those without autoimmune diseases [13 (IQR 10–15) IIMs vs 15 (13–17) controls, P < 0.001]. Inclusion body myositis, comorbidities, active disease and glucocorticoid use were the determinants of lower GPH scores, whereas overlap myositis, interstitial lung disease, depression, active disease, lower PROMIS Physical Function 10a and higher PROMIS Fatigue 4a scores were associated with lower GMH scores in IIM patients. Conclusion Both physical and mental health are significantly impaired in IIM patients, particularly in those with comorbidities and increased fatigue, emphasizing the importance of patient-reported experiences and optimized multidisciplinary care to enhance well-being in people with IIMs

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Not AvailableA multilocation testing of 15 promising safflower genotypes against Fusarium wilt in the wilt sick plots of different AICRP centres viz., Solapur (M.S.), Tandur (A.P.) and Phaltan (M.S.) was carried out during rabi 2007-08 for identifying resistant sources. Out of 15 safflower genotypes, GMU-3771 recorded immune reaction (0% wilting) to Furasium wilt at all the three locations, whereas six other genotypes viz., GMU-llS6, GMU-1199, GMU-1S03, GMU-3547, GMU-3661 and GMU-4983 were found free from wilt at Solapur and Tandur location. Among the different promising safflower genotypes, GMU-3992 recorded highest seed yield (1066 kg/ha) followed by GMU3900 (1022 kglha) and GMU-3342 (993 kglha). The data regarding per cent seed hull and seed oil content indicated that GMU-1199 recorded the minimum seed hull content (36.4%) coupled with highest seed oil content (30%).Not Availabl