Exploring potato seed research: a bibliometric approach towards sustainable food security

IntroductionPotato is considered to be complete food that will not only ensure food security but also alleviate poverty. Seed production of potato requires specific temperatures and conditions. In response to the growing emphasis on sustainable production, there has been an increasing focus on research on tuber seed production.MethodsIn our study, we have employed bibliometric analysis to investigate the trends in potato seed research and assess its correlation with sustainable development. Tabular analysis and network analysis are employed in the study to understand the prominent authors and institutions and research trends across time. For this purpose, Biblioshiny and Vosviewer software were used. The steps of bibliometric analysis were used, which included data retrieval from Dimensions software. Owing to its limitations, a major analysis was conducted without affecting the results.Result and discussionIt was found from the analysis that it was SDG 2 that was mostly linked with the theme of potato seed production. The results depicted an increasing trend of publications and citations. Co-authorship analysis of authors showed high linkage among groups of authors that formed clusters while other authors remained disconnected. Among countries United States, China and the United Kingdom had a higher impact on publications and citations. Our analysis showed that there is still scope for collaboration among countries as there is no evidence of multidisciplinary interlinkages. By understanding the current research landscape, identifying influential works and authors, and uncovering collaboration patterns, we can pave the way for future advancements in potato seed production. Ultimately, this research contributes to achieving sustainable agriculture and ensuring food security for future generations

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Not AvailablePeanut is one of the most important oilseed crops in India. Peanut is used as food ingredient and also for edible oil extraction. More than 100 insects have been reported from peanut mainly belonging to the orders Viz., Lepidoptera (Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)), Spodoptera litura (Fab), Aproaerema modicella (Deventer), Amsacta albistriga (Walker) , Spilosom aobliqua (Walker), Coleoptera (Holotrichia consanguinea, H Serrata, Myllocerus sp), Hemiptera (Aphis craccivora Koch, Empoascakerri Pruthi, Empoasca fabae Harris, Empoasca litchi Paoli, Empoasca facialis Jacobi), Dermaptera (Anisolabis stali (Dohrn)), Isoptera (Microtermes sp. Odontotermes sp. Macrotermes sp) and Thysanoptera (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood., Thrips palmi Karny., Frankliniella schultzei (Trybom), Caliothrips indices (Bagnall)) .Insect-pests of peanut mainly belong to Lepidoptera and Coleopteran orders, causing economic losses and can be managed using egg parasitoids. Thrips acts as a vector for viral diseases viz., Peanut bud necrosis and Peanut stem necrosis - Hemiptera comprising of leafhoppers and aphids also cause significant damage. Isoptera comprising of termites cause damage in peanuts grown in loose sandy soil. To manage these insect pests in an eco-friendly manner we have to conserve natural enemies mainly, Ladybird beetles which predate on soft-bodied insects like leafhoppers and aphids. Cheilomenus sexmaculata (Fab.) is the most common ladybird beetle found in peanut -. Growing green gram or black gram as an intercrop with peanut crop not only helps in attracting ladybird beetles but also provide refuge to these insects. Both adults and grubs of ladybird beetle feed on sucking pests hence, we can manage to suck pests effectively. Conservation of natural enemies not only helps in managing insect pests but also helps in rescuing the environment from the ill effects of hazardous pesticides which otherwise are used to manage the insect pests.Not Availabl

Influence of intramolecular interactions on carbon dioxide gas adsorption capacity in Mesoporous Imine polymers

Covalent organic Imine polymers with intrinsic meso-porosity were synthesized by condensation reaction between 4,4-diamino diphenyl methane and (para/meta/ortho)-phthaladehyde. Even though these polymers were synthesized from precursors of bis-bis covalent link mode, the bulk materials were micrometer size particles with intrinsic mesoporous enables nitrogen as well as carbon dioxide adsorption in the void spaces. These polymers were showed stability up to 260o centigrade. Nitrogen gas adsorption capacity up to 250 cc/g in the ambient pressure was observed with type III adsorption characteristic nature. Carbon dioxide adsorption experiments reveal the possible terminal amine functional group to carbamate with CO2 gas molecule to the polymers. One of the imine polymers, COP-3 showed more carbon dioxide sorption capacity and isosteric heat of adsorption (Qst) than COP-1 and COP-2 at 273 K even though COP-3 had lower porosity for nitrogen gas than COP-1 and COP-2. We explained the trends in gas adsorption capacities and Qst values as a consequence of the intra molecular interactions confirmed by Density Functional Theory computational experiments on small molecular fragments.</p

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Influence of intramolecular interactions on carbon dioxide gas adsorption capacity in Mesoporous Imine polymers

<p>Covalent organic Imine polymers with intrinsic meso-porosity were synthesized by condensation reaction between 4,4-diamino diphenyl methane and (para/meta/ortho)-phthaladehyde. Even though these polymers were synthesized from precursors of bis-bis covalent link mode, the bulk materials were micrometer size particles with intrinsic mesoporous enables nitrogen as well as carbon dioxide adsorption in the void spaces. These polymers were showed stability up to 260^o centigrade. Nitrogen gas adsorption capacity up to 250 cc/g in the ambient pressure was observed with type III adsorption characteristic nature. Carbon dioxide adsorption experiments reveal the possible terminal amine functional group to carbamate with CO₂ gas molecule to the polymers. One of the imine polymers, COP-3 showed more carbon dioxide sorption capacity and isosteric heat of adsorption (Q_st) than COP-1 and COP-2 at 273 K even though COP-3 had lower porosity for nitrogen gas than COP-1 and COP-2. We explained the trends in gas adsorption capacities and Qst values as a consequence of the intra molecular interactions confirmed by Density Functional Theory computational experiments on small molecular fragments.</p