Influence of fresh, composted and vermicomposted Parthenium and poultry manure on growth characters of sesame (Sesamum indicum),”

Abstract A goal of sustainable agriculture is to maintain a non-negative trend in productivity while maintaining soil quality. The objective of the present study was to determine the sustainability of organic cropping systems and utilisation of the weed Parthenium hysterophorus and an organic product poultry manure. The influence of fresh, composted and vermicomposted Parthenium and poultry manure on the growth characters of sesame (Sesamum indicum) were observed. Manures were mixed with pot soil at the rate of 35.0g/pot of fresh manures, 26.25, 35.0 and 43.75g/pot composted and vermicomposted Parthenium and poultry manure individually. The recommended dose of NPK/hectare was calculated and added to pots. The impact of fresh, composted and vermicomposted Parthenium and poultry manure were assessed on 30, 60 and 90 days after sowing (DAS) in terms of growth attributes and compared with control soil without manures and NPK. The germination percent of sesame was more in composted and vermicomposted manures applied pots compared to the control and NPK. The longest roots of sesame were in composted poultry manure (T11 and T9) on 30 and 60 DAS and in composted Parthenium (T3) on 90 DAS. Shoot length was more in T12 (vermicomposted poultry manure) on 30 DAS, T9 composted poultry manure on 60 DAS, T5 (vermicomposted Parthenium) on 90 DAS. Maximum fresh and dry weights were in T7 (vermicomposted Parthenium) on 30 and 90 DAS and in T9 (composted poultry manure) on 60 DAS. Maximum vigour index was observed to be more in composted poultry manure T10 on 30 and 90 DAS and in T11 on 60 DAS. The growth attributes of sesame were improved by manure application compared to the control. The significant differences in biometric parameters might be due to different treatments. The difference in the release of nutrients from different manures might have influenced the plant biometric characters. The observed parameters were improved by the treatments which could be attributed to the positive effects of composts and vermicomposts on physical, chemical and biological properties of soil which in turn influence the crop. Organic matter resources need to be evaluated to meet plant nutrient requirements. Recycling of wastes can transform them to useful composts for plant growth and soil health. In the present study, the use of weed biomass and poultry manure in compost was beneficial for the growth of sesame

Influence of Fresh, Composted and Vermicomposted Parthenium hysterphorus and Poultry Droppings on Quality Parametres of Radish

A pot culture experiment was carried out to assess the influence of fresh, composted and vermicomposted Parthenium and poultry droppings on the quality parameters of radish like protein, carbohydrates, phenolics, reducing sugar, total soluble sugars and chlorophylls on 45 and 60 DAS (Days After Sowing). The maximum protein content of radish was in T6 on 45 DAS. T2 and T7 had highest carbohydrates content on 45 and 60 DAS respectively. The reducing sugar was more in T11. Increased phenol content was found in T14 on 45 DAS and T7 on 60 DAS .Total soluble sugar was more in T13 on 45 DAS and T4 on 60 DAS .The Total chlorophylls was increased in T1 on 45 and T13 on 60 DAS.Chlorophyll "b" was more in T13 on 60 DAS. @ JASE

Diverse definitions of the early course of schizophrenia - a targeted literature review

Schizophrenia is a debilitating psychiatric disorder and patients experience significant comorbidity, especially cognitive and psychosocial deficits, already at the onset of disease. Previous research suggests that treatment during the earlier stages of disease reduces disease burden, and that a longer time of untreated psychosis has a negative impact on treatment outcomes. A targeted literature review was conducted to gain insight into the definitions currently used to describe patients with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia in the early course of disease ('early' schizophrenia). A total of 483 relevant English-language publications of clinical guidelines and studies were identified for inclusion after searches of MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, relevant clinical trial databases and Google for records published between January 2005 and October 2015. The extracted data revealed a wide variety of terminology and definitions used to describe patients with 'early' or 'recent-onset' schizophrenia, with no apparent consensus. The most commonly used criteria to define patients with early schizophrenia included experience of their first episode of schizophrenia or disease duration of less than 1, 2 or 5 years. These varied definitions likely result in substantial disparities of patient populations between studies and variable population heterogeneity. Better agreement on the definition of early schizophrenia could aid interpretation and comparison of studies in this patient population and consensus on definitions should allow for better identification and management of schizophrenia patients in the early course of their disease

A simple and efficient continuous culture system for Helicobacter pylori.

Microbios7630659-6

The Impact of the 2018 Kerala Floods on Butterfly Diversity and Abundance in the Kollam District of India

Kerala experienced flooding in August 2018 as actual rainfall there exceeded expected rainfall. The current study was carried out in Kerala, India's Kollam district, between September 2018 and August 2019. The survey was carried out at four sites, namely hilly areas, wetlands, plains and homestead vegetation. In the current study, 72 butterfly species from five families were identified. The family Nymphalidae is the dominant butterfly family with 38 species, followed by Lycaenidae with 12 species, Papilionidae with 10 species, Pieridae with eight species and Hespiridae with four species. Of these, six butterfly species were very common, 23 species were common and 21 species were occasional, 19 species were rare and three species were very rare. Various diversity indices such as the Berger-Parker index, Margalef index, Simpson index -λ, Simpson index -D, Simpson index -Dr, Shannon index and Pielou index are calculated. Environmental impoverishment will greatly affect the survival of these beautiful creatures as they are very sensitive to changes in the environment

Utilization of Biodynamic Farming to Improve Quality Attributes of Soybean (Glycine max L. var. Co. Soy)

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PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND ANATOMICAL EVALUATION OF THE SELECTED PARTS OF Strychnos potatorum L.f.

published quarterly. The aim of IJPBS is to publish. peer reviewed research and review articles rapidly without delay in the developing field of pharmaceutical and biological science

The pathogenic role of the coccoid form of Helicobacter pylori.

Cytobios82331251-26

Influence of Fresh, Composted and Vermicomposted Parthenium hysterphorus and Poultry Droppings on Quality Parametres of Radish

A pot culture experiment was carried out to assess the influence of fresh, composted and vermicomposted Parthenium and poultry droppings on the quality parameters of radish like protein, carbohydrates, phenolics, reducing sugar, total soluble sugars and chlorophylls on 45 and 60 DAS (Days After Sowing). The maximum protein content of radish was in T6 on 45 DAS. T2 and T7 had highest carbohydrates content on 45 and 60 DAS respectively. The reducing sugar was more in T11. Increased phenol content was found in T14 on 45 DAS and T7 on 60 DAS .Total soluble sugar was more in T13 on 45 DAS and T4 on 60 DAS .The Total chlorophylls was increased in T1 on 45 and T13 on 60 DAS.Chlorophyll "b" was more in T13 on 60 DAS. @ JASE

Influence of Selected Organic Manures on the Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba(L.) Taub)

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