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Association of serum uric acid and microalbuminuria in prehypertension: A cross sectional study
(Mrs Deepika Charan, 2013) C.L. Meena; R. Harsa; V.K. Meena; Anju Bharti; Rajani Nawal; L.P. Meena; Nilesh Kumar; R.N. Meena
Background: The relationship between uric acid and microalbuminuriain healthyadultswithoutother cardiovascular risk factors may help to clarify the role of uric acid in cardiovascular disease. Objective: To study and compare the association of serum uric acid levels with microalbuminuria in normotensive and pre-hypertensive subjects without a history of cardiovascular disease or renal dysfunction. Materials and Methods: 350 subjects were included in study. All the routine investigations along with serum uric acid and urinary albumin were conducted. Microalbuminuria was detected by immunoprecipitation in a random urine sample. Serum uric acid level was estimated by Spectrophotometry. Results: The overall prevalence of prehypertension was 38.06% (Males, 39.10% and females, 35.56%). The total prevalence of microalbuminuria was 11.61% (9.9% of normotensivesand14.4%ofpre-hypertensives). Hyperuricemia was seen in 10.32% of the total study population. Among normotensives, 9% of males and 8.6% of females and in pre-hypertensive subjects, 14% of males & 9.4% of females had hyperuricemia. Among the pre- hypertensives,thosewith microalbuminuriahada significantly higher (p<0.001) serum uric acid level (7.024 ± 1.023 mg/dl) as compared to those without microalbuminuria (5.089 ± 0.965 mg/dl). Conclusion: This study demonstrates a strong independent association between uric acid level and microalbuminuria in pre-hypertensive subjects without a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes decreased renal function.
Cropping geometry and nutrient management study on winter maize {Zea mays) + potato (Solatium tuberosum) intercropping
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research, 2021) V.K. Verma; R.N. Meena; D.N. Singh; P.K. Upadhyay; Rajesh Kumar Singh; Rajiv Kumar Singh
Field experiment was conducted during rabi during 2015-16 and 2016-17 at Varanasi (UP) to study the effect of cropping geometry and nutrient management on winter maize (Zea mays L.) + potato (Solatium tuberosum L.) •intercropping.Among the crop geometry, winter maize intercropped with potato (1:1) in replacement series showed significantly higher growth parameters of maize, viz.dry matter accumulation, crop growth rate and number of green leaves per plant as compared to additive series but it was found at par when winter maize grown with potato (1:2) in replacement series.However, growth parameters of potato differed interchangeably as compared to maize in winter maize + potato intercropping system during both the years.Significantly higher grain yield of winter maize and potato were found in intercropping with 1:1 and 1:2 in additive series, respectively.Assessment of intercropping indices and economics of maize and potato proved to be better in additive series as compared to replacement series during both the years of experimentation.Amongst nutrient management, growth parameters, yield attributes and yield, intercropping indices and economics of winter maize + potato were recorded significantly higher with the application of 100% RDF + 25% N through poultry manure followed by the application of 100% RDF + 25% N through vermicompost as compared to rest of the treatments during both Uie years.Thus, it may be concluded that the maize + potato intercropping in additive series with integration of poultry manure as N source gives better yield and economics of both the crops. © 2021 Indian Council of Agricultural Research. All rights reserved.
Effect of biovita-A seaweed extract from Ascophyllum nodosum on yield, yield attributes and nutrient uptake of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
(Ecological Society of India, 2013) Om Prakash; R.N. Meena; Lalji Yadav; A. Sen
[No abstract available]
Effect of crop diversification on growth and yield of pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) under custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) based rainfed agri-horti system
(Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2018) Jiut Lal; R.N. Meena; Sunil Kumar; R. Meena; V.K. Pal; Pramod Lawate
A field experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2016 to study the "Effect of crop diversification on growth and yield of pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) under custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) based rainfed agri-horti system.". The highest panicle length. (28.41cm), panicle girth (10.19cm), N. grain/panicle (1767.67) and test weight (15.47g) of pearlmillet and pod length (7.08cm), number of pod/plant (27.06) in pearlmillet + greengram 1:1 and number of grain/pod (33.88), in pearlmillet + sesame 1:2 test weight (285.33g) pearlmillet + groundnut 1:1of sole and intercrop were recorded under different treatment (1:1) and (1:2) in intercropping row ratio. Whereas grain yield (1190.00 kg/ha), straw yield (4209.33 kg/ha), harvest index % (25.55%) and mean pearlmillet grain equivalent yield (4766.49 kg/ha) of pearlmillet and grain yield (775.11 kg/ha), straw yield (1555kg/ha), harvest index % (30.34) sole groundnut treatment of sole or intercrop were highest under pearlmillet sole and other sole treatment as compared to intercropping row ratio. © 2018 Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. All rights reserved.
Effect of cultural and chemical weed management practices on yield, economics and nutrient uptake under zero-till direct seeded rice (oryza sativa l.)
(Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2016) Gaurav; S.K. Verma; R.K. Meena; V.K. Verma; R.N. Meena
An field experiment was conducted during kharif seasons of 2013-14 at Varanasi, UP to evaluate the effect of weed management practices in zero-till direct seeded rice. Results revealed that weed free treatment resulted the highest yield; however, it was not economical due to high cost of cultivation. Pre-emergence application of pendimethalin (1.0 kg ha-1) fb (followed by) early post-emergence application of bispyribac (0.025 kg ha-1) at 18 days after sowing (DAS) was recorded significantly the highest number of effective tillers, grain yield (4290 kg ha-1) and straw yield (5750 kg ha-1), biological yield, harvest index (42.71 %) and NPK uptake as compared to Sesbania co-culture + residue incorporation, Sesbania co-culture fb 2, 4-D and pretilachlor fb hand weeding at 30 DAS and it were at par with the application of pendimethalin fb hand weeding at 30 DAS and pretilachlor fb bispyribac. Application of pretilachlor fb bispyribac at 18 DAS recorded maximum net returns ( 45586) and benefit cost ratio (2.7). None of the treatment as effective as weed free with respect to reduction of density and dry weight of weeds, crop growth, yield attributes and yield, and nutrients uptake.
Effect of different row ratios on growth, yield and quality of pearlmillet and clusterbean intercropping under agri-horti system of vindyan region
(Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2016) D. Singh; R.N. Meena; Y.K. Ghilotia; A.K. Gupta; R. Meena; V.K. Verma
An experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2011-12 at Agricultural research farm of RGSC, BHU, Barkachha (Utter Pradesh). The maximum plant height, number of leaves per plant and number of tillers of pearlmillet crop was observed 205.23, 26.64 and 3.37 cm at harvest under Pearlmillet+clusterbean (6:1) intercropping system. The maximum no. of grains ear-1, ear girth (cm), ear length (cm) and weight of ear were observed as 1416.75, 10.55 cm, 23.82 cm and 24.75 g under Pearlmillet+clusterbean (6:1) intercropping. The maximum test weight 9.89 g was observed under Pearlmillet + clusterbean (6:1) in intercropping. The maximum grain yield 1554.53 kg ha-1 recorded under pearlmillet sole was significantly higher over rest of the treatments. The maximum straw yield 5104.11 kg ha-1 recorded under pearlmillet sole was significantly superior over rest of the treatments. The maximum biological yield 6658.64 kg ha-1 recorded under pearlmillet sole was significantly superior over rest of the treatments. The highest value of harvest index was recorded under Pearlmillet+clusterbean (4:1) 23.47 (%) in intercropping.
Effect of nitrogen scheduling and weed management on weed density, growth and yield of direct-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.)
(Gaurav Publications, 2015) Santosh Kumar; R.K. Singh; R.N. Meena; S.P. Singh
A field experiment was conducted during rainy (kharif) seasons of 2012 and 2013 to study the effect of nitrogen scheduling and weed management in direct-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.) under irrigated condition. Nitrogen scheduling significantly reduced the total weed density and dry weight and increased the yield-attributing charactersand yield of crop. The results indicated that the minimum total weed density and dry weight, and maximum crop growth and yield attributing characters were recorded under four nitrogen splits : 1/4 2 WS+1/4 4 WS+1/4 6 WS+1/4 8 WS followed by 1/3 2 WS+1/3 4 WS+1/3 6 WS. Application of nitrogen scheduling at 1/4 basal+3/4 4 WS and 1/4 basal+1/2 4 WS+1/4 6 WS recorded higher weed density and dry weightat all stages of observation during both the years. The various weed management treatments significantly decreased the density and dry weight of weed and increased the weed control efficiency, growth and yield attributing characters compared with the weedy check. Application of pendimethalin 1.0 kg/ha fb bispyribac+carfentrazone (25+20 g)/ha and pendimethalin 1.0 kg/ha fb bispyribac+ethoxysulfuron (25+18 g)/ha recorded minimum weed density and dry weight of weed and increased the weed control efficiency, growth and yield attributing characters comparable to other treatments.
Effect of nutrient management practices on productivity and profitability of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) under irrigated condition
(Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2015) Rajesh Kumar Singh; R.N. Meena; Y.K. Ghilotia; V.K. Verma
A field experiment was carried out during the winter (rabi) seasons of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, to study the effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity and profitability of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Cosson] under irrigated condition. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design comprised eight treatment combinations in three replications. The study revealed that conjunctive use of Azotobacter + PSB seed treatment + 100% (N + P2O5) recorded maximum growth parameters viz. plant height, number of functional leaves, dry matter accumulation and number of branches, yield attributes viz. number of siliquae, length of siliqua, seeds/siliqua and 1000-seed weight and seed as well as stover yields remained at par with 50% (N + P2O5), Azotobacter + PSB seed treatment 75% (RDNP). The maximum gross return (‘29,680 and 43,282) and net return (‘15,717 and 25,600) were obtained with Azotobacter + PSB + 100% RDNP, however maximum output: input ratio (1.16 and 1.50) was recorded under Azotobacter + PSB + 75% RDNP. © 2015, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. All rights reserved.
Effect of organic nitrogen nutrition on yield, quality, nutrient uptake and economics of rice (Oryza sativa) - Table pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense) -onion (Allium cepa) cropping sequence
(2010) R.N. Meena; S.P. Singh; Kalyan Singh
A field experiment was conducted during 2003-05 to study the effect of various sources (farmyard manure, vermicompost and poultry manure) and rates of organic manures (100, 125 and 150% recommended nitrogen dose) on yield, quality of produce, soil quality and economics of rice (Oryza sativa L.) - table pea (Pisum sativum L. var. hortense) - onion (Allium cepa L.) cropping sequence. Poultry manure @ 150% recommended nitrogen dose gave higher grain yield (5.79 tonne/ha) of rice, green pod yield (7.07 tonne/ha) of table pea and bulb yield (27.08 tonne/ha) of onion. Application of poultry manure resulted improved values of soil organic carbon, NPK uptake and soil biological properties compared to varying doses of vermicompost and farmyard manure and over the control. Physical properties of soil, viz bulk density and water stable aggregates were not affected due to nitrogen management through organic sources. Economic analysis revealed that the highest rice equivalent yield and maximum net profit (Rs 130 799/ha) from rice-table pea-onion sequence were recorded with the application of 150% recommended nitrogen dose through poultry manure.
Effect of planting pattern and fertility level on hybrid maize (Zea mays) + legume intercropping system under dryland condition
(Indian Society of Agronomy, 2016) Chetan Singh Panwar; J.P. Singh; R.N. Meena; Pradeep Kumar
A field experiment was conducted in rainy (kharif) seasons of 2011 and 2012, to assess the effect of planting pattern and fertility level on maize (Zea mays L.) with blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merril]-based intercropping system under dryland conditions in alluvial soil of Vatanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Among the planting patterns tested, blackgram proved the best intercrops for maize-based planting pattern compared to soybean. In maize condition, maize paired row (50/100 cm) + blackgram (2:1) significantly increased growth, yield attributes and yield. However, intercropping of blackgram and soybean recorded the maximum yield with maize-paired row (50/100 cm) + intercrops (2:2), owing to higher plant population of intercrops compared to other planting pattern, except yield attributes. In case of fertility level, maize with 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) + intercrops with 100% RDF recorded the maximum growth, yield attributes and yield, during both the years of investigation. Finally, maize paired row with 2 rows of blackgram intercropping with 100% RDF of both main and intercrops, proved to be the best combination by recording the maximum land-equivalent ratio, maize-equivalent yield, net returns and benefit: cost ratio. Maize with positive aggresivity factor acted as a dominant crop component in overall treatments. © 2016, Indian Society of Agronomy. All rights reserved.
Effect of seed rate and integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and economics of direct seeded hybrid rice (Oryza sativa)
(Indian Society of Agronomy, 2019) Hemraj Meena; M.K. Singh; Meena Rani; R.N. Meena
A field experiment was conducted during the rainy seasons of 2016 and 2017 at Agricultural Research Farm, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to evaluate the effect of integrated nutrient management and seed rate on growth, yield and economics of direct-seeded hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.). The treatments comprised 3 seed rates (16 kg, 20 kg and 24 kg/ha) and 5 nutrient management, i.e. 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) through inorganic fertilizer, 100% RDF through inorganic fertilizer + ZnSO4.7H2O 25 kg/ha followed by (fb) 0.2% FeSO4 and 0.2% Borax foliar spray at 20 and 40 days after sowing (DAS), 75% recommended dose of nitrogen (RDN) through inorganic fertilizer + 25% N through FYM, 50% RDN through inorganic fertilizer + 50% N through FYM, and 75% RDN through inorganic fertilizer + 25% N through vermicompost. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with 3 replications. Rice hybrid sown at seed rate of 20 kg/ha showed superior performance in respect of tillers/m2, dry-matter accumulation, leaf-area index (LAI), soil plant analysis development (SPAD) value and yield parameters, i.e. grain and straw yields, net returns and benefit–cost ratio as compared to seed rate of 16 and 24 kg/ha. Amongst the integrated nutrient management options, an application of 50% RDN by urea + 50% N by FYM resulted in better performance, being comparable with those of 75% RDN through inorganic fertilizer + 25 % N through FYM. However, 100% RDF through inorganic fertilizer recorded the lowest growth and yield parameters. Seed rate of 20 kg/ha along with 50% RDN through inorganic fertilizer + 50% N through FYM was found to be a better option for obtaining optimum crop plants and nutrient-management practices in direct-seeded hybrid rice. © 2019, Indian Society of Agronomy. All rights reserved.
Effect of sowing date and inter-row annual legume green-manuring on growth, yield and quality of desi cotton (Gossypium arboreum)
(Indian Society of Agronomy, 2022) Balwant Singh; R.N. Meena; Ashvin Kumar Meena; Kamlesh Meena; A. Akash; R. Meena; Sanjay Kumar
A field experiment was conducted during the rainy (kharif) season of 2018 at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to study the effect of sowing date and inter-row annual legume green-manuring on desi cotton (Gossypium arboreum L). The experiment comprised 5 sowing dates, viz. 20 April, 5 May, 20 May, 5 June, 20 June, in main plot and 4 inter-row legume green-manuring, viz. dhaincha [Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) Wight], sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea L.), clusterbean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] and cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] in subplot. The results indicated that, growth parameters, yield attributes and quality parameters were found maximum in desi cotton when sown on 20 April and minimum when sown on 20 June. Amongst inter-row legume green-manuring, sunnhemp resulted in significantly maximum growth, yield and quality parameters. Thus, desi cotton sown on 20 April with inter-row legume green-manuring of sunnhemp was found better for improving the growth, yield and quality. © 2022, Indian Society of Agronomy. All rights reserved.
EFFECTS OF CROP GEOMETRY AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND QUALITY PARAMETERS OF POTATO UNDER WINTER MAIZE + POTATO INTERCROPPING SYSTEM
(Bangladesh Botanical Society, 2021) V.K. Verma; R.N. Meena; Gaurav; M.K. Singh
Effects of crop geometry and nutrient management on nutrient uptake and quality parameters of potato under winter maize + potato intercropping system were studied during two consecutive years (2015-2016 and 2016-17) at BHU, Varanasi, India. Results revealed that under different crop geometry the nutrient uptake (NPK kg/ha) were obtained significantly higher with 1: 2 row ratio in additive series as compared to other row ratio due to maximum plant population. The minimum nutrient uptake (NPK kg/ha) were obtained with 1:1 row ratio in replacement series. However, quality parameters (protein and starch) did not vary significantly by different crop geometry during both the years of investigation. Amongst nutrient management, the highest nutrient uptake (NPK kg/ha) and quality parameters (protein and starch) were obtained significantly with the application of 100% RDF + 25% N through poultry manure followed by the application of 100% RDF + 25% N through vermicompost. Thus, the results suggest that 1:2 row ratio (crop geometry) in additive series with 100% RDF + 25% N through poultry manure (nutrient management) followed by 100% RDF + 25 % N through vermicompost were feasible and practicable during both the years of investigations. © 2021 Bangladesh Botanical Society. All rights reserved.
Epigenetic Changes in Carcinogenesis of Gallbladder
(2013) Mallika Tewari; Amit Agarwal; R.R. Mishra; R.N. Meena; Hari S. Shukla
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a lethal and a common malignancy affecting mostly females. There are restricted high incidence pockets across the world and in northern India highest incidence of GBC is reported from the Gangetic belt. The etiology of this disease remains largely unknown though several risk factors have been stated. The genetic aberrations in GBC involving mutations in tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes have been reported in literature. However, there is scarcity of data regarding epigenetic changes that may also be involved in gallbladder carcinogenesis. This review attempts to summarize our current understanding of the epigenetic changes in GBC. © 2013 Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.
Ground water quality assessment of different villages of chikkamagalur block in chikkamagalur district of Karnataka
(Indian journals, 2021) H.E. Sachin; Y.V. Singh; K.R. Bindu; D. Sai Pavan; R.N. Meena
Quality of the irrigation water is one of the important aspects for plant growth and it has been a major global concern in developing and developed countries. There has been a regular increase in the irrigated area in the country in the last decade that led to a higher yield potential. If poor quality of irrigation water is used it results in decreased yield. So there is a need to assess quality of the irrigation water before its use on the crops. An attempt was made to assess the ground water quality of different villages in Chikkamagalur block of Chikkamagalur district in Karnataka using various water quality parameters. The values of pH ranged from 6.3 to 8.0, while electrical conductivity ranged from 0.10 to 1.10 dS m-1. Sodium and potassium content in the irrigation water ranged from 0.13 to 3.83 and 0.10 to 5.12 meq L-1, respectively. Calcium and magnesium contents which indicate the hardness of the water and are the important cations was recorded between 0.60 and 5.85 meq L-1. Chloride concentration varied from 4.40 to 11.2 meq L-1, while bicarbonate ranged from 0.4 to 8.8 meq L-1. Based on irrigation water quality index (IWQI), it was found that 87.5% of the water samples of the study area was poor in quality and slightly unsustainable for irrigation, while 8.3% was very poor and only ~4.2% was good in quality for irrigation. © 2021, Indian journals. All rights reserved.
Influence of different sowing dates and varieties on seed quality of soybean in coastal Andhra Pradesh
(Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2016) Mukesh Kumar Sheshama; M. Sree Rekha; Sunil Kumar; R.N. Meena; Vikram Kumar
A field experiment was conducted during early rabi season of 2014-15 on clay loam soil at Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, to study the influence of sowing dates and varieties on seed quality of soybean in Coastal AP' Early sowing of soybean on 15th September recorded the highest protein content of 34.9 per cent which was on a par with 15th October sowing of soybean and it was significantly superior over 15th November and 15th December sowing. Among the varieties, highest protein content of soybean was recorded with the variety JS-93-05 (35.2 %) which was significantly superior over the other two varieties JS-335 (32.5%) and Local (44.1%). The highest seed quality (Germination %, Seed viability, and seed vigour) of soybean was recorded with soybean sown on 15th September with variety JS-93-05 both at harvest and 30 days after harvest.
Influence of irrigation regimes and weed management practices on water use and nutrient uptake in wheat (Triticum aestivum L. Emend. Fiori and Paol.)
(Bangladesh Botanical Society, 2015) S.K. Verma; S.B. Singh; S.K. Prasad; R.N. Meena; R.S. Meena
A field experiment was conducted in sandy clay loam soil during winter season of 2012-13. The lowest weed dry weight and the highest nutrient content were recorded under 80 mm CPE. Significantly the highest grain and straw yield, total nutrients uptake, and the highest consumptive use of water (57.8 cm), rate of water use (4.52 mm/day), water use efficiency (87.3 kg/ha-cm) and soil profile moisture was extracted with irrigation at 40 mm CPE. Application of sulfosulfuron recorded significantly lowest weed biomass and the highest nutrient content and their uptake, grain and straw yield, and maximum consumptive use of water (51.5 cm), rate of water use (4.02 mm/day), water use efficiency (91.3 kg/ha-cm) and soil profile moisture extraction over metribuzin and it was at par with metsulfuron-methyl. Grain (6.57 kg/ha) and straw yield (12.3 kg/ha) will be reduced by an increased in unit dry matter production in weeds. © 2015 Bangladesh Botanical Society. All rights reserved.
Influence of planting pattern and sulphur levels on yield and quality of castor (Ricinus communis) under eastern uttar pradesh condition
(Indian Society of Agronomy, 2019) R.N. Meena; Y.K. Ghilotia; Sunil Kumar
A field experiment was conducted during the rainy (kharif) season of 2012 and 2013 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to study the growth, yield and quality parameters of castor (Ricinus communis L.) as influenced by planting pattern and sulphur levels under eastern Uttar Pradesh condition. The soil was clay loam, having pH 7.35, organic carbon 0.37%, available nitrogen 205.1 kg/N/ha, phosphorus 25.2 kg P2 O5 /ha and potash 216.2 kg K2 O/ha. The treatments consisting of 5 intercropping system, viz. castor + mung bean [(Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] (1: 1), castor + mung bean (1: 2), castor + mung bean (1: 3), castor + mung bean (2: 2 paired row) and castor + mung bean (2: 3 paired row), and 4 levels of sulphur, viz. 0, 20, 40 and 60 kg S/ha were taken in strip design with 3 replications. Intercropping system (castor: mung bean, 1:1 ratio) produced taller plants (49.59 cm) and higher dry-matter (112.27 g/plant) which was at par with castor + mung bean 1:2 ratio, being 44.07 cm and 108.21 g/ plant, respectively, in case of only castor as compared to the other intercropping systems. The sulphur level S60 and S40 resulted in statistically similar plant height and dry-matter production but significantly higher than S0 and S20 treatments. Intercropping system (castor: mung bean in 1:1 ratio) resulted in higher yield attributes of castor and mung bean which was at par with castor + mung bean in 1:2 ratio in case of only castor as compared to other intercropping systems. The sulphur level S60 and S40 showed statistically similar values of yield attributes, but significantly higher than S0 and S20 . The highest yield of castor (1,718.5 kg/ha) and mung bean (1,234.5 kg/ha) was recorded with treatment castor + mung bean (1:1) and 1544 and 1123 kg/ha in castor + mung bean (1:2) respectively. The maximum grain yield of castor and mung bean were recorded with S60 (1,670.5 and 1,204.5 kg/ha), which was statistically similar to S40 during both the years. Maximum quality parameters of castor and mung bean were recorded with castor + mung bean (1: 1) which was statistically similar to castor + mung bean (1: 2) during both the years. In case of sulphur, the maximum quality parameters were observed when sulphur was applied 60 kg/ha in both of castor and mung bean. © 2019, Indian Society of Agronomy. All rights reserved.
Performance of aromatic rice (Oryza sativa) genotypes as influenced by integrated nitrogen management
(Indian Society of Agronomy, 2014) Lalji Yadav; R.N. Meena
A field experiment was conducted during the rainy (kharif) season of 2010 and 2011 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to study the performance of aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes as influenced by integrated nitrogen management (INM). The experiment was laid out in split-plot design with 3 replications. The treatments comprised 3 aromatic rice genotypes (‘Pusa Basmati 1’, ‘PRH 10’ and ‘HUR 105’) in main plots and 7 INM practices [100% recommended nitrogen dose (RND), 75% RND + 25% RND as farmyard manure/vermicompost (FYM/VC), 75% RND + 25% RND as FYM/VC] along with biofertilizer blue green algae (BGA)/Azospirillum in subplots. The genotype ‘PRH 10’ recorded significantly higher dry matter (DM) (36.8 g/hill), panicles/m2 (306.9), grains/panicle (133.0), 1,000-grain weight (22.4 g), grain yield (5.19 tonnes/ha), straw yield (7.55 tonnes/ha), total N uptake (103.0 kg/ha), N-use efficiency (57.6 kg/kg) and net returns ((formula presented)53,518/ha) than ‘Pusa Basmati 1’ but were at par with ‘HUR 105’. Among the INM, application of 75% RND + 25% RND as VC + BGA gave significantly highest plant height (105.8 cm), DM (39.5 g/hill), panicle/m2 (321.1), grains/panicle (138.2), 1,000-grain weight (22.7 g), grain yield (5.16 tonnes/ha), straw yield (7.77 tonnes/ha), total N uptake (105.7 kg/ha), N-use efficiency (57.3 kg/kg), net returns ((formula presented)54,376/ha) and benefit: cost ratio (2.0) over other treatments and remained at par with application of 75% RND + 25% RND as FYM + BGA. © 2014, Indian Journal of Agronomy. All right reserved.
Productivity and nutrient content of greengram (Vigna radiata) as influenced by rock phosphate enriched compost
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research, 2017) Ramawatar Meena; Raj Kumar Meena; R.N. Meena; Rajesh Kumar Singh; Balu Ram; L.K. Jat
[No abstract available]