Issue 25

Volume 7, Issue 25, 2018 (January – March)

Issue Completed – Full Text Available

Review Article

Methylotrophic Bacteria and Their Role in Sustainable Agriculture System

Umang Ahlawat, Rekha, Priyanka, Shashank Bardwaj and Leela Wati

Keywords: 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase (ACC), Biological nitrogen fixation Methylotrophic bacteria, Phosphate solubilization, Siderophore production, Sustainable agricultural

Article CS112048122 • PDF

Research Article

Performance Evaluation of Solid State Digester for Biogas Production from Banana Wastes

R Divyabharathi, R Angeeswaran, S Pugalendhi and K Jagadeeshkumar

Keywords: Banana wastes, anaerobic digestion, specific biogas production, solid state digester

Article CS122048121 • PDF

Research Article

Determination of Antinutritional Changes in Elephant Foot Yam (Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius Dennst- Nicolson) Cultivars during Storage

Amit Kumar Singh, Arvind Kumar Chaurasiya and Surajit Mitra

Keywords: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, Cultivar, Antinutritional, Storage

Article CS122048122 • PDF

Research Article

Development and Sensory Evaluation of Value Added Products Incorporating Partially Defatted Peanut Cake Flour and Powdered Greens

T Bindhya Dhanesh and Anita Kochhar

Keywords: Partially defatted peanut cake flour, High protein, Green leafy vegetables, Organoleptic evaluation, Proximate composition

Article CS182048121 • PDF

Research Article

Effect of Major Biotic Factors and Percent Disease Incidence on Different Genotypes of Mung bean leaf curl disease

Lubna Masoodi, Sajad H Wani, Manoj Kumar, Megna Rashid and Alima shabir

Keywords: Mungbean leaf curl disease, biotic factors, Genotypes

Article CS222048121 • PDF

Research Article

A Study on Interactions Present in Aqueous Acetic Acid Solution; Viscometric Study at 293K

Kailash Tamta, N.D. Kandpal and Bhuwan Chandra

Keywords: Acetic Acid, Jone-Dole equation, interaction parameter, viscosity

Article CS262048121 • PDF

Review Article

Traditional Health Boosters: Onion, Ginger and Garlic

Priya Singla and Gurdeep Kaur

Keywords: Allicin, Antioxidative, Gingerol, Quercetin

Article CS092048111 • PDF

Research Article

Effect of Zinc oxide on the structure-properties of (35-x)Li2O–xZnO–15PbO–50P2O5 glasses

Mohammed Abid, Khadija Bougrine, Mustapha Hafid and M’hamed Taibi

Keywords: Phosphate glasses, Zinc oxide, DSC, density, Molar volume, Infrared spectroscopy

Article CS142048121 • PDF

Research Article

Media Optimization for Primary Screening of β-Glucosidase Producing Yeast Strains

Ajay Kumar Sharma, A. Dudhane, Ahammed Shabeer TP and Pratiksha Kadam

Keywords: Screening, beta glucosidase, arbutin, media optimization, ONPG

Article CS282048112 • PDF

Review Article

Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables in India: A Review

Suman Bala and Jitender Kumar

Keywords: Packaging, cardboard boxes, characteristics, paper and mesh bag

Article CS172049021 • PDF

Research Article

Study on Some Genetic Parameters for Yield and Related Traits in Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millspaugh] Genotypes

S.K. Verma, Charu Bisht, Amit Kumar Gaur and Deepanshu Chandra

Keywords: Pigeonpea, Variability, Heritability, Genetic Advance, Correlation and Path analysis

Article CS272048121 • PDF

Research Article

Bioefficacy of Herbicides in Relation to Planting Techniques in Wheat

Sudesh Devi, Virender Singh Hooda, Navish Kumar Kamboj and Jagdev Singh

Keywords: Planting Techniques, Herbicide treatments, weed control, wheat productivity, LAD, NAR

Article CS292048121 • PDF

Review Article

Soil Micronutrient Status Assessment in North Western Himalayas of India

Ridham Kakar, Arshi Sultanpuri, Hardeep Singh Sheoran and Diwakar Tripathi

Keywords: Soil fertility, micronutrients’ status, Saproon Valley, Himachal Pradesh and sustainability

Article CS022049012 • PDF

Research Article

Chemical Analysis of Low Calorie Fiber enriched Herbal Gulabjamun

Manvendra Singh, D. C. Rai and Ashok Kumar Yadav

Keywords: Gulabjamun, Tulsi, Sorbitol, Oat flour, Herbal

Article CS032049011 • PDF

Research Article

Antioxidant and Catalytic Activity of Green Synthesized Gold Nanoparticles Using Gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis) Fruit Extract

G Bhagavanth Reddy, B Rajkumar, D Ramakrishna and Girija Mangatayaru Kotu

Keywords: Gold nanoparticles, gooseberry fruit extract, antioxidant, methylene blue

Article CS042049011 • PDF

Research Article

Storage and Aluminum Foil Packaging Dependent Physical Properties of Tomatoes

Tarun Kumar, Suresh Chandra, Samsher, Neelesh Chauhan, Jaivir Singh and Ankur M. Arya

Keywords: Physical properties, TSS, Aluminum Foil package, refrigerator, Shape factor

Article CS042049013 • PDF

Research Article

Biodiesel from Karanja (Pongamia Pinnata L.) Oil Using Non Specific Enzyme Candida Antarctica

Sumit Nandi and Rupa Bhattacharyya

Keywords: Biodiesel, Candia antarctica, Pongamia pinnata L., Karanja oil

Article CS052049011 • PDF

Research Article

Studies on Quality Evaluation of Underutilized Mulberry Fruit Juice Extracted by Five Different Methods

Hamid and N.S. Thakur

Keywords: Mulberry, juice, extraction method, anthocyanins, total phenols, sensory evaluation

Article CS062049012 • PDF

Research Article

Development of Multi Product Solar Dryer and its Evaluation for Fenugreek Leaves

Sukhmeet Singh, Manpreet Singh and V S Hans

Keywords: Solar drying, Multi product dryer, development, fenugreek, quality, economics

Article CS092049011 • PDF

Review Article

Assessing the Various Soil Properties Affecting Soil Fertility in North Western Himalayas of India

Ridham Kakar, Arshi Sultanpuri, Hardeep Singh Sheoran and Diwakar Tripathi

Keywords: Soil fertility, pH, EC, Saproon Valley, Himachal Pradesh and sustainability

Article CS072049011 • PDF

Research Article

Phytochemical Screening and Estimation of Flavonoids in Leaves, Roots and Stem of Martynia annua Linn.

Neelima Raipuria, Deepak Kori, Hari Om Saxena, Ganesh and S.K. Choubey

Keywords: Martynia annua, phytochemical screening, flavonoid content

Article CS242049021 • PDF

Research Article

Varietal resistance in various wheat varieties against wheat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi L)

S.D. Patil, A.P. Padhye, P.E. More, S.B. Kharbade and S.S. Dodake

Keywords: Wheat (Triticum astivum), Rhopalosiphum padi, earhead biomass, spikelength

Article CS062049022 • PDF

Research Article

DC-Ionic Conductivity and Dielectric Studies of PVP-CH3COOK Based Solid Polymer Electrolyte Films

M. Seshu Kumar, Sk. Shahenoor Basha and M.C. Rao

Keywords: Solid polymer electrolyte, Solution cast technique, DC-ionic conductivity and Dielectric studies

Article CS062049023 • PDF

Research Article

Value Addition of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) cv. Calcutta Double Cut Flower by Colouring with Edible Dyes

Sweta Kumari, Deepika, B Raghupathi, K Sarika and Prahlad Deb

Keywords: Artificial colouring, Calcutta double, Value Addition, Vase life

Article CS282049011 • PDF

Research Article

Variability in Polyphenols, Antioxidants and Mineral Composition in Different Genotypes of Pigeonpea (Cajanus Cajan) Grown in India

Chetna Chugh and Ritu

Keywords: Antioxidants, 2,2- diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, Polyphenols, Total flavonoid content, Total phenolic content

Article CS182048071 • PDF

Research Article

Comparative Efficacy of Herbicides for Weed Management in Soybean (Glycine max L.)

Harphool Meena, P.K.P. Meena, K.C. Nagar, B.L. Kumhar and B. S. Meena

Keywords: Herbicides, soybean, weed control efficiency and harvest index

Article CS152048072 • PDF

Research Article

Synthesis and Characterization of the mixed ligand complexes [M(acac)2(H2O)n] and [M(acac)2(caf)n]; n=1, M= Zn2+, n=2, M= Cu2+, Ni2+, Mn+2, Co2+; acac=acetylacetone; caf=caffeine

El M. Ahmami, M El Amane, N. El Fadili and M. Haddad

Keywords: UV-Visible, acetylacetonato complexes, caffeine, mixed ligand complexes, infrared, EPR spectroscopy, conductivity

Article CS122048092 • PDF

Research Article

Role of Microbial Biotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

Sonia Kumari, A.K Jha, Rakesh Kumar and Rajnikant

Keywords: Biotechnology, Microbial biotechnology, Genetic modified crops (GM), Bio fertilizer, Bio pesticides, Bioremediation

Article CS112049012 • PDF

Research Article

Individual and Combined Effect of Indoxacarb and Glyphosate on Biochemical Alterations in Japanese Quails (Cuturnix Cuturnix Japonica)

N.M. Bhojane, R.S. Ingole, S.W. Hajare, S.V. Kuralkar, S.P. Waghmare, P.R. Rathod, S.J. Manwar and M.V. Khodke

Keywords: Indoxacarb, Glyphosate, quails, biochemical alterations, withdrawal effect

Article CS152049012 • PDF

Research Article

Effective Utilization of Eichhornia Crassipes in Decolourisation of Cationic dyes from aqueous solution

S Kalai Selvi and N Suganthi

Keywords: Cationic dyes, Eichhornia Crassipes, Adsorption and Isotherm

Article CS192049011 • PDF

Review Article

The Role of Rhizosphere Microorganisms Containing the Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants

Panda Arun Kumar, R.V. Sujatha, K. Vennela and Anil kumar Jenna

Keywords: Rhizosphere, Microorganisms, Biofertilizers, Biocontrol agents, Cross-protection

Article CS192049031 • PDF

Research Article

Assessment of Quality of Compost Prepared From Paddy Straw and Distillery Effluent

Pankaj Kumari, Suman Chaudhary, Rinku Dhanker, Nisha Verma and Sneh Goyal

Keywords: Co-composting, Paddy straw, Distillery effluent, compost and Compost quality

Article CS042049031 • PDF

Research Article

Cultural and Morphological Variability of Colletotrichum sp Butler and Bisby causing anthracnose of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

V. Karthik Pandi, A. Kamalakannan, S. Nakkeeran, K.Venkatesan and D. Uma

Keywords: Colletotrichum species, Variability, Chilli Anthracnose

Article CS062049031 • PDF

Research Article

Integrated Management of Fungal Diseases in Strawberry

Ali Anwar, Mudasir Bhat, Ghulam Hassan Mir, M. Najeeb Mughal, Uzma Fayaz and Arif Hussain Bhat

Keywords: Strawberry, Diseases, Management, Cultural practices, Fungicides

Article CS052049012 • PDF

Research Article

Root Characteristics of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) in Different Soil-less Growing Systems under Protected Cultivation

Vikas Kumar Sharma, Anil Kumar Godara, Sandhya Bhat and A K Panda

Keywords: Growing system, root density, root diameter, root surface area, strawberry

Article CS292048091 • PDF

Research Article

Nutritional Assessment of Healthy Cakes Developed Using Partially Defatted Peanut Flour

Kripa Seth and Anita Kochhar

Keywords: Cupcakes, Eggless Cake, Multigrain Cake, Nutritional Composition, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Plain Cake, Sensory Evaluation

Article CS152049011 • PDF

Review Article

Nutritional and Health Attributes of Herbs

Gurpreet Kaur, Neerja Singla and Rohini Jain

Keywords: Nutrition, herbs, health, antioxidants, micronutrients

Article CS182049012 • PDF

Research Article

Assessment of Yield Attributes of Durum Wheat (Triticum Durum L.) Genotypes under Irrigated Conditions

Himani, Shashi Madan and S. K. Sethi

Keywords: Biomass, durum wheat, grains, genotypes, grain yield, productive tillers, quality, spikelets, yield attributes, yield

Article CS202049013 • PDF

Research Article

Effect of Different Blanching Treatments on Physicochemical, Phytochemical Constituents of Cabinet Dried Broccoli

Navneet Kaur, Poonam Aggarwal and Hradesh Rajput

Keywords: Blanching, broccoli, physicochemical, phytochemical and antioxidant activity

Article CS212049011 • PDF

Review Article

Review On a Probabilistic Exposure of Farmers and Biota to Diuron (Herbicide) Used In Santa, North-West Cameroon

Jean Sonchieu

Keywords: Diuron, health risks, physico-chemical properties, pollution, farmers, contamination

Article CS232049011 • PDF

Research Article

Theoretical Material Balance Analysis of Tomato Products Developed at Tomato processing Pilot Plant

Eresh Kumar Kuruba, Mohan Singh and V.K.Tiwari

Keywords: Processed tomato products, mass balance, yield, input and output

Article CS232049012 • PDF

Research Article

Effect of Subsoiling and Preparatory Tillage on Growth, Yield and Quality of Spring Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum L.)

P.M. Chaudhari, K.C. Ombase, S.K. Ghodke, D.S. Potdar, D.S. Bhoite and A.V. Solanke

Keywords: Subsoiling, Tillage, Brix, Commercial cane sugar, Juice quality

Article CS272049011 • PDF

Research Article

Evaluation of Vegetative and Floral Characteristics of Four New Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) Genotypes under Submontaneous Conditions of Punjab

Sukhjit Kaur

Keywords: Evaluation, vegetative and floral characteristics, loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.), submontaneous conditions

Article CS272049012 • PDF

Research Article

Effect of integrated crop management on seed storability in summer mungbean (Vigna radiata L.Wilczek)

Jitender, R.C. Punia, S.S. Jakhar, Pradeep, Hemender and V.S.Mor

Keywords: Mungbean, Seed quality, Germination, Storability, Electrical conductivity

Article CS032049011 • PDF

Research Article

Comparative Efficiency of Magnetized (Biotron) Water and Normal Tap Water on Various Seeds for Their Germination and Growth

Abhay Kumar V.K and Chandran Krishnaraj

Keywords: Aquaguard domestic water purifiers; Biotron; Magnetized water; Seed germination; Plant growth

Article CS042049012 • PDF

Research Article

Effect of Packaging and Storage Temperature on Storage Behaviour of Appetizer (Spiced Squash) Prepared from Wild Aonla (Phyllanthus Emblica L.) Fruits

NS Thakur, Nancy Thakur, Abhimanyu Thakur, Hamid and Pradeep Kumar

Keywords: Wild aonla, appetizer, spiced squash, packaging material, storage

Article CS022049021 • PDF

Research Article

Residual Soil Nutrient Status, Nutrient Uptake and Use Efficiency of Fenugreek as Influenced by Drip Irrigation and Fertigation on Under Semi-Arid Conditions

Komal Kanwar, C.B. Harisha, Honnappa Asangi, Aadityendra and Anil Kumar Tanwar

Keywords: Fenugreek, fertigation, uptake, nutrient use efficiency

Article CS032049022 • PDF

Research Article

Inter-relationship and Path Coefficient Analysis in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Ishita Walia, Sanjay Chadha and Nitish Kumar

Keywords: Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, correlation, path coefficient

Article CS052049022 • PDF

Research Article

One-pot synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles by using aqueous NaPTS as reusable catalyst at ambient condition

Anil Pawar, Ananda Mane, Rajashri Salunkhe

Keywords: Multicomponent reactions, aq. NaPTS, pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles

Article CS072049021 • PDF

Research Article

Pymetrozine: A Pyridine Azomethine insecticide for management of rice brown planthopper in India

K. Deekshita and C.V. Ramarao

Keywords: Brown planthopper, Green miridbugs, Spiders, PD Ratio, Pymetrozine

Article CS092049021 • PDF

Research Article

A Comparative Study on Synthesis, Structural, Thermal and Magnetic Behaviour of K2.72[Fe(C2O4)3].3H2O and K3[Fe(C2O4)3].3H2O

M. Narsimhulu and K.A. Hussain

Keywords: Inorganic materials, Fe(III) complex, structure, Raman spectra, magnetic behaviour

Article CS132049022 • PDF

Research Article

Synthesis and Characterisation of 8-(5-methylpyridin-2-yl)-3,5-bis (Substituted Phenyl)-2,3,3a,4,4a,5,6,8-octahydro dipyrazolo [3,4-b:4′,3′-e] Pyridine

Shankarsing S. Rajput, Sureshbhai N. Patel and Sandip B. Chaudhari

Keywords: Glutaric anhydride, 5-methyl 2-amino pyridine, cyclic imides, Bis-chalcone

Article CS142049022 • PDF

Research Article

Agrobacterium Mediated Genetic Transformation of Tomato using Cry2A Gene

K. Deepa, N. Balakrishnan, Ameena Premnath, S. Jeyarajan Nelson, D. Sudhakar and V. Udayasuriyan

Keywords: Tomato transformation, cry2A gene, Helicoverpa armigera

Article CS152049021 • PDF

Research Article

Inventorization of Briquetting Units and Utilization of Raw Materials for Biomass Briquette Production in Tamil Nadu

N. Kanagaraj, C. Sekhar, P. Rathiesh and M. Tilak

Keywords: Raw material, Biomass Briquette

Article CS162049021 • PDF

Research Article

Comparison of Proximate Composition and Mineral Concentration of Allium ampeloprasum (elephant garlic) and Allium sativum (garlic)

Ph Vivekanandini Devi and Dr. Jaswinder K Brar

Keywords: Allium sativum; Allium ampeloprasum; proximate composition; heavy metals

Article CS202049021 • PDF

Research Article

Facile synthesis of Salts of Valganciclovir using Organic acids

Pranaya P. Dhawle and Anita S.Goswami-Giri

Keywords: Valganciclovir, anti-inflammatory, pharmaceutical salts, polymorphs, XRD

Article CS202049022 • PDF

Research Article

Consumer Acceptance of Lactic Acid Fermented Elephant Foot Yam Pickle

Amit Kumar Singh, Arvind Kumar Chaurasiya and Surajit Mitra

Keywords: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, Cultivar; Organoleptic Value, Pickle, Nutrition

Article CS262049021 • PDF

Research Article

Estimates of Genetic Components of Variation for Earliness and Yield Traits in Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.)

Hanuman Ram, Shri Dhar, H. Choudhary, R. K. Sharma, Lakshman Prasad, Amolkumar U. Solanke and B. S. Tomar

Keywords: Gene action, Pisum sativum, earliness, yield

Article CS282049021 • PDF