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Here, a method of construction of Trend Free Partially Balanced Incomplete Block (TF-PBIB) Designs Useful in Agricultural Experiments has been discussed. The developed construction method provides linearly TF-PBIB designs for any number of v and designs are equireplicated, proper, connected and&#...

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A 12-week feeding trial was conducted to quantify the dietary lysine requirement of juvenile silver pompano with an initial average weight of 6.28 g reared in indoor recirculatory system. Six treatment diets were designed with isonitrogenous, isolipidic and isoenergetic diets were...

The present study was conducted to evaluate the biochemical and trace mineral profile in post parturient dromedary camel. The serum iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), total protein (TP) and cholesterol were 35.95±1.49 µg/ml,&...

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In this study a total of forty semen ejaculates were collected during the breeding season from eight different stud camels using artificial vagina. All ejaculates were spilt into 3 equal parts of aliquots. One aliquots was kept as control (A1) and two of these were dilute...

Pheromones are defined as chemical signals that are released from one individual and induce specific endocrine or behavioural reactions in another individual of the same species. Odours play a significant role in signalling the stage of reproduction of the cow, and the bull can...

The climate change is worsening the problems of arsenic poisoning in aquatic ecosystem in India and other parts of the world. The arsenic poisoning mainly spread through groundwater and other means. The cultivated fish are prime contamination of arsenic poisoning and subsequently ...

The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.), also known as the Japanese plum tree and the yellow plum tree, is a plant of the Rosaceae family and Pomoideas subfamily, and with its origin in southwest China. The loquat fruits are spread in worldwide, as observed in various reg...

The indigenous arid flora such as Khejri, Rohira, Kumath, Pilu, Neem, Shisham, Lasoda, Bael, Nerium, Hop bush, Karonda, Ker, Phog, Bui, Kheemp etc. can tolerate harsh climatic condition and remains in presentable form during intense summer heat (50 degree C temperature) and during ...

The major challenges in 21 century are food security, environmental quality and soil health. Besides, shrinking land holding and increasing cost of inputs in India, merit adoption of scientific use of plant nutrient for higher crop productivity. The fertilizer recommendations based on q...

The rainfall data of Ludhiana for a period of 32 years of covering 1981 to 2012 have been collected from School of Climate Change and Agricultural Meteorology. the study was planned to find the rainfall variability and amount of rainfall at different probability levels for...

The present work was taken up, to understand the rainfall situation and its characteristics over the dry Periyar Vaigai Command (PVC) area located over the southern parts of Tamil Nadu. Data from 19 rain gauge stations over PVC area were utilized. Periyar Vaigai Command...

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The huge genetic resources among all the crop species is still underutilized in meeting the worldwide challenges of agriculture production systems. In maize only 5% of world’s maize germplasm has been used. The utilization of the maize genetic resources, which hold the answers to&#...

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The greatest crisis ever faced by humankind is global warming and as a result the climate change. The climate change-led global warming mainly occurs due to increasing concentration of atmosphere emissions like carbon dioxide, CFCs (Chloro Flaoro Carbons), helons, methane and&#x...

Indian economy is mainly dependent on agriculture, which contributes 21 per cent of the country’s GDP and 60 per cent of the employment. Rainfed agriculture occupies 67 percent net sown area, contributing 44 percent of food grains and supporting 40 percent of the ...

Indian economy is mainly dependent on agriculture, which contributes 21 per cent of the country’s GDP and 60 per cent of the employment. Rainfed agriculture occupies 67 percent net sown area, contributing 44 percent of food grains and supporting 40 percent of the ...

The Cotton crop in India supports 60 million people directly and indirectly through the processes of production, processing, marketing and trade. Majority of the cotton producers (5.6 million, 88% of all cotton growers) are small holders with an average holding size of ...

The present publication entitled “Tools on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Rainfed Technologies and Development Programmes” is a result of collective efforts, experience and knowledge and wisdom of several authors. We wish to place on record the cooperation and s...

The present publication entitled “Efficient Watershed Management in Rainfed Agriculture” is a result of collective efforts, experience and knowledge and wisdom of several authors. We wish to place on record the cooperation and support received from all the authors and staff ...

The present publication entitled “Efficient Soil Management Techniques for Minimizing Climate Change Impacts in Rainfed Areas ” is a result of collective efforts, experience and knowledge and wisdom of a large number of authors. We wish to place on record the cooperation&#x...