PANCHAYATI RAJ AND EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN INDIA

India after attainment of independence, granted the right to franchise to all her adult population irrespective of caste, creed, religion and sex. No country can progress if the ?fty percent of its population remains alienated from political activities and vis-a-vis con?ned themselves to the household drudgery and kitchen. It is true that reservation for women in Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) have opened up huge vistas for their empowerment. The political scenario is changing at grass root level i.e., panchayati raj institutions having 33 per cent of women reservation which will increase up to 50 percent in future in the country. The present study was an effort to assess the role of Panchayats in participation as well as empowerment of women and also suggest some effective measures to achieve that goal. The present study reveals that some of the southern and western states are far more advanced than the northern and some of the eastern states. Bihar, otherwise not so impressive on other parameters, has provided for 50% reservation for women in PRIs and has given a huge impetus to their empowerment

Covid-19: Catalyst for a comprehensive law to combat potential pandemics in India

Despite the relative decline in communicable diseases, India witnesses hundreds of outbreaks every year. Including the current Covid-19 pandemic, India has suffered through several major pandemics and large-scale epidemics since 1900s. However, the response to most of the epidemics has been inadequate. The Epidemic Diseases Act, enacted in 1897 (EDA 1897), has been in action since and is based on the science and the socio-political environment of the country in the nineteenth century. India has several legal mechanisms to help contain and control the spread of epidemics, but on different platforms. There has been a paradigm shift in the socio-political milieu as well as scientific advancements in the prevention and control of epidemics. The century-old EDA 1897 has not been effective in containing and controlling such epidemics/pandemics, as has been witnessed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, it needs to be revised to define an appropriate structural scalar chain, provide clear-cut and unambiguous terms/definitions and guidelines, delineate ethics and human rights, determine the duties and responsibilities of the affected population/community, determine the role of the private health sector, and provide for appropriate punitive measures to deter repeated violations.

Brazil: the institutional changes in the recent period and the new government / Brasil: as alterações institucionais no período recente e o novo governo

This text discusses the institutional changes that were made in the recent period in Brazil. If they are not reversed in a future government, they will have, on the one hand, redefined the place of the state in the economy and society, resulting, among other consequences, in the shrinking of public policies in general, and especially of social policies; on the other hand, they will have substantially altered the country's labor market, expanding the presence of the already important and structural segment of informal workers. They are: Constitutional Amendment 95 (EC 95) and the set of articles and provisions of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) that were amended by the labor reform. In its first section, some aspects of the conditions inherited by the new government are analyzed; In the second, we discuss Constitutional Amendment 95, and in the next, we see labor reform and the labor market, both inherited from Michel Temer's government. In section four, we detail some of the ongoing measures of the new government.

Este texto discute as alterações institucionais que foram realizadas no período recente no Brasil. Caso elas não sejam revertidas em um futuro governo, terão, de um lado, redefinido o lugar do Estado na economia e na sociedade, resultando, entre outras consequências, no encolhimento das políticas públicas em geral e, especialmente, das políticas sociais; de outro, terão alterado substancialmente o mercado de trabalho do país, ampliando a presença do já importante e estrutural segmento de trabalhadores informais. São elas: a Emenda Constitucional 95 (EC 95) e o conjunto de artigos e dispositivos da Consolidação das Leis Trabalhistas (CLT) que foram alterados pela reforma trabalhista. Em sua primeira seção, são analisados alguns aspectos das condições herdadas pelo novo governo; na segunda, discutimos a Emenda Constitucional 95 e, na seguinte, vemos a reforma trabalhista e o mercado de trabalho, ambas herdadas do governo de Michel Temer. Na seção quatro, detalhamos algumas das medidas em curso do novo governo.

The amended standardization law and its influence to forensic identification / 中国法医学杂志

The Standardization Law carried out almost 30 years, and it is amended recently. The amended Standardization Law mainly focus on following aspects: enlarge the range of application into social undertakings;define the compulsory standards strictly in case of they are overmuch; add the supply effectively to meet the social needs; establish a well-organized and unified standardization system and make sure each standards can be linked up and matched. Also, the Standardization Law requires the development of standards; compulsory standards and with the enforcement of standards must be carried out; relevant organizations should disclose their standards; and some organizations shouldn't utilize their advantage to do unfair competition and so on. Those regulations may effect the forensic appraisal activities. At present, accrediting bodies in China exist many problems. For example, the standards are not scientific and not updated in time. They are unfamiliar with standards, low sense of executing identification standards,not disclose their standards. And their standards are lower with government's standards. Thus, this essay aim to analyze those problems and put forward related solutions.

Construction of Harmonious Doctor-patient Relationship under the Background of the New Criminal Law Amendment / 中国医学伦理学

Under the background of current strained doctor-patient relationship,the new Criminal law Amendment stipulates that people who makes medical troubles shall be persecuted for their criminal liability in order to reconstruct harmonious doctor-patient relationship.Through questionnaire survey,this paper investigated the cognitive status,cognitive channel,and improvement measures of doctor-patient relationship after the new Criminal law Amendment in college students in Nanjing,analyzed the causes,and discussed the possible path to construct harmonious doctor-patient relationship.Doctor-patient communication should be enhanced;patients should seek medicine service rationally;hospitals should effectively deal with complaints and disputes and vigorously strengthen the enforcement strength of the new Criminal law Amendment.

Effect of organic amendment on stem canker and black scurf disease of potato (Solanum tuberosum) / Efeito da alteração orgânica sobre o cancro da haste e doença dos tuberculos pretos da batata (Solanum tuberosum)

An experiment was conducted at Tuber Crops Research Centre, BARI, Bogra during 2008-2009 to evaluate the organic amendment for controlling the stem canker and black scurf of potato. The different kinds of organic amendments were: T1 =Poultry refuse (PR) at 4 t ha-1, T2 =PR at 5 t ha-1, T3 =PR at 6 t ha-1, T4 =Mustard oil cake (MOC) at 300kg ha-1, T5 =MOC at 500kg ha-1, T6 =Neem oil cake (NOC) at 300kg ha-1, T7 =NOC at 500kg ha-1, T8 =Sawdust burning and T9 = Control. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. The organic amendment significantly influenced the disease incidence, yield attributes and yield of potato. The lowest disease incidence (17.5%) and per cent disease index (9.99) were found in T3 (poultry waste at 6 t ha-1). The minimum russet, deformed and Sclerotia infected tubers were also recorded in poultry waste at 6 t ha-1. The highest healthy tubers and tuber yield were found in the same treatment. Therefore, poultry manure 6 t ha-1 along with recommended dose of chemical fertilizer can be recommended to produce healthy tubers and maximum tuber yield of potato.

O experimento foi conduzido no (Centro de Pesquisa em Tubérculos ) Tuber Crops Research Centre, Bari, Bogra durante 2008-2009 para avaliar a alteração orgânica e controlar o cancro da haste e Black Scurf da batata. Os diferentes tipos de alterações orgânicas foram: T1 = Poultry recusar (PR) a 4 t ha-1, T2 = PR a 5 t ha-1, T3 = PR em 6 t ha-1, T4 = bolo de óleo de mostarda (MOC) em 300 kg ha-1, T5 = MOC em 500 kg ha-1, T6 = bolo de óleo de Neem (NOC) em 300 kg ha-1, T7 = NOC em 500 kg ha-1, T8 = queima de serragem e T9 = Controle. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados (RCBD) com quatro repetições. A alteração orgânica influenciou significativamente a incidência da doença, os atributos de rendimento e produtividade da batata. A menor incidência da doença (17,5%) por cento do índice de doença (9,99) foram encontrados em T3 (resíduos de aves a 6 t ha-1). O russet mínimo, deformado e Sclerotia tubérculos infectados também foram registrados em resíduos de aves a 6 t ha-1. O rendimento mais elevado tubérculos saudáveis e tubérculos foram encontrados no mesmo tratamento. Portanto, aviário 6 t ha-1, juntamente com a dose recomendada de fertilizante químico pode ser recomendado para a produção de tubérculos saudáveis e rendimento máximo dos tubérculos de batata.

Assessment of indicators of fecal contamination in soils treated with biosolids for growing grasses / Evaluación de los indicadores de contaminación fecal en suelos tratados con biosólidos para el cultivo de pasto / Avaliação dos indicadores de contaminação fecal em solos tratados com biosólidos para o cultivo do pasto

Developing countries currently face challenges related to the management and disposal of biosolids that result from wastewater treatment. One of the most important issues they must deal with involves the maximum level of pathogens permitted and the effect they may have on the environment and human health once they are used for agricultural purposes. In order to learn about the risk generated by these kinds of practices, we assessed the behavior of indicators of fecal contamination in grasses used to feed dairy cattle. The study area was divided into two plots: an experimental plot in which diluted biosolids were applied and a control plot without the application of biosolids. We collected samples from soil, grass, surface water and groundwater and analyzed the presence of fecal coliforms, Salmonella spp., somatic phages and helminth eggs. Experimental and control plots showed a decrease in the concentration of bacterial indicators assessed in soil, and low concentrations in surface water, groundwater and grass. Concentrations of viral and parasite indicators tend to decrease more slowly. Our results show that this way of biosolid management allows a better use of its benefits as an organic amendment by lowering the sanitary risk due to the presence of pathogens.

Los países en vías de desarrollo enfrentan el reto de la gestión y disposición de los biosólidos resultantes del tratamiento de aguas residuales. Uno de los más importantes temas está relacionado con el máximo nivel de patógenos permitidos y el efecto que puedan causar en el ambiente y en la salud humana cuando este material es utilizado para uso agrícola. Con el objetivo de conocer el riesgo generado por este tipo de prácticas, evaluamos el comportamiento de los indicadores de contaminación fecal en un cultivo de pasto usado como alimento para ganado lechero. El área de estudio se dividió en dos parcelas: una experimental en la cual se aplicaron lodos diluidos y otra control sin aplicación de biosólidos. Se recolectaron muestras de suelo, pasto, aguas superficiales y subterráneas y se analizó la presencia de coliformes fecales, Salmonella spp., fagos somáticos y huevos de helminto. Las concentraciones encontradas tanto en la parcela experimental como en la control, presentan disminución de los indicadores bacterianos evaluados en suelo y bajas concentraciones en el agua superficial, subterránea y en pasto; mientras que los indicadores virales y parasitarios tienden a disminuir más lentamente. Los resultados muestran como este tipo de gestión del biosólido permite aprovechar sus beneficios como enmienda orgánica, disminuyendo el riesgo sanitario generado por la presencia de patógenos.

Os países em vias de desenvolvimento enfrentam o desafio da gestão e disposição dos biosólidos resultantes do tratamento de águas residuais. Um dos mais importantes temas se relaciona com o nivel máximo de patogénicos permitidos e o efeito que podem causar no ambiente e na saúde humana, quando este material é utilizado para o uso agrícola. Com o objetivo de conhecer o risco gerado por este tipo de praticas, avaliamos o comportamiento dos indicadores de contaminação fecal num cultivo de pasto utilizado como alimento para o gado leiteiro. A área de estudo dividiu-se em duas partes: uma experimental, na qual se aplicaram lodos diluídos e outra sem aplicação de biosólidos. Se recolheram amostras de solo, pasto, águas superficiais e superficiais e subterráneas, e se analisou a presença de coliformes fecais, Salmonella spp., fagos somáticos e ovos de helminto. As concentrações encontradas tanto na parte experimental como na de controlo, apresentam diminuição dos indicadores bacterianos avaliados no solo e baixas concentrações na água superficial, subterránea e em pasto; enquanto os indicadores virais e parasitários tendem a diminuir mais lentamente. Os resultados mostram como este tipo de gestão de biosólidos permite aproveitar os benefícios como emenda orgánica, diminuindo o risco sanitário gerado pela presença de patogénicos.

Compensation for Occupational Neurological and Mental Disorders

Standards for the recognition of occupational diseases (ODs) in Korea were established in 1954 and have been amended several times. In 2013, there was a significant change in these standards. On the basis of scientific evidence and causality, the International Labour Organization list, European Commission schedule, and compensated cases in Korea were reviewed to revise the previous standards for the recognition of ODs in Korea. A disease-based approach using the International Classification of Diseases (10th version) was added on the previous standards, which were agent-specific approaches. The amended compensable occupational neurological disorders and occupational mental disorders (OMDs) in Korea are acute and chronic central nervous system (CNS) disorders, toxic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, manganese-related disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Several agents including trichloroethylene (TCE), benzene, vinyl chloride, organotin, methyl bromide, and carbon monoxide (CO) were newly included as acute CNS disorders. TCE, lead, and mercury were newly included as chronic CNS disorders. Mercury, TCE, methyl n-butyl ketone, acrylamide, and arsenic were newly included in peripheral neuropathy. Post-traumatic stress disorders were newly included as the first OMD. This amendment makes the standard more comprehensive and practical. However, this amendment does not perfectly reflect the recent scientific progress and social concerns. Ongoing effort, research, and expert consensus are needed to improve the standard.

O protagonismo dos gestores locais de saúde diante da Emenda Constitucional nº 29: algumas reflexões / Constitutional Amendment n. 29: reflections about local healthcare managers' protagonism

O presente artigo objetiva apresentar algumas reflexões sobre a Emenda Constitucional nº 29 à luz do protagonismo dos gestores locais de saúde, em relação à contrapartida de recursos para o financiamento do setor. Trata-se de um estudo de natureza qualitativa, cujo recurso metodológico foi a pesquisa documental de fontes oficiais e os relatos dos gestores de saúde obtidos através da aplicação de questionário com perguntas abertas. Os resultados desvelam uma interface entre o cumprimento da Emenda Constitucional nº 29 pelos municípios com o protagonismo dos gestores locais de saúde. A Emenda é avaliada por eles como um dispositivo legal que deve ser cumprido, sem, contudo, levar ao aprofundamento da discussão sobre a sua importância para a consolidação do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). A aprovação da Emenda Constitucional nº 29 e a sua consequente regulamentação não serão objeto de estudo do artigo, tendo em vista que o enfoque do trabalho, que é atemporal, é a concepção que os gestores têm em relação a ela, isto é, trata-se de uma observação sobre a apropriação desses em relação ao dispositivo e o seu papel no SUS.

Controle de Meloidogyne javanica com Pochonia chlamydosporia e esterco bovino / Control of Meloidogyne javanica with Pochonia chlamydosporia and cow manure

A aplicação conjunta de agentes de controle biológico e matéria orgânica pode potencializar o controle do nematoide das galhas em hortaliças. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da aplicação de Pochonia chlamydosporia (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) (PC) e esterco bovino na redução populacional de Meloidogyne javanica (Tylenchida: Heteroderidae) em tomateiro. Os tratamentos foram constituídos da incorporação ao solo de 20g de canjiquinha colonizada pelo fungo (PC), 20g de canjiquinha não-colonizada (CNC), 70g de esterco bovino + 20g de canjiquinha colonizada (EBPC) e apenas 70g de esterco bovino (EB). Ao solo de cada vaso foi adicionado o respectivo tratamento e 5.000 ovos de M. javanica, seguido pelo transplantio das mudas. A incorporação ao solo de EBPC, seguido de EB, aumentou a biomassa da parte aérea e das raízes de tomateiros. A maior redução no número de galhas e de ovos de M. javanica foi observada após a aplicação de EB, seguido por EBPC. Não houve diferença significativa na aplicação apenas do fungo em relação à testemunha considerando a avaliação do número de galhas e de ovos.

Concomitant application of biological control agents and organic amendment can enhance the control of the root-knot nematode on vegetables. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the application of Pochonia chlamydosporia (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) (PC) and cow manure on the reduction of the Meloidogyne javanica (Tylenchida: Heteroderidae) on tomato. The treatments were: 20 g of milled corn colonized by the fungus (PC), 20 g of non-colonized milled corn (NCMC), 70g of cow manure + 20g of PC-colonized milled corn (CMPC) and 70g of cow manure alone (CM). Into the soil of each pot was added the respective treatment and 5,000 eggs of M. incognita and M. javanica, separately, followed by the transplanting of the seedlings. Soil amendment with CMPC, followed by CM, increased the tomato aboveground and root system biomass. Highest reduction on the number of galls and eggs was observed after soil amendment with CM, followed by CMPC. No significant reduction on the number of galls and eggs was observed by the application of PC.

Efecto del follaje de Tagetes minuta sobre la nodulación radicular de Meloidogyne incognita en Capsicum annuum, en invernadero

Se investigó el efecto del follaje del "huacatay" Tagetes minuta sobre la nodulación radicular producida por el nematodo Meloidogyne incognita que parasita el "pimiento páprika" Capsicum annuum cultivado en invernadero, con la finalidad de obtener una alternativa de control de este nematodo. Se utilizaron tres grupos experimentales y un testigo, con 12 macetas cada uno, las cuales contenían suelo y arena estériles (1:1). A este substrato se adicionó el follaje de T. minuta al 20, 35 y 50% (v/v) según grupo experimental, y el testigo no recibió esta enmienda. En cada maceta se sembró una plántula de C. annuum, y a la semana postsiembra se inoculó 5000 huevos de M. incognita. A las ocho semanas, se evaluaron los nódulos en sus raíces. Todas las plantas presentaron nódulos; aunque, en aquellas de los grupos experimentales el número de éstos fue menor que en las plantas testigo, con diferencia estadística significativa (p 0,05). Se concluye que el follaje de T. minuta adicionado como enmienda orgánica al 20, 35 y 50% al suelo de cultivo de plantas de C. annuum limita la nodulación radicular ocasionada por M. incognita. Lo cual sugiere su uso potencial en el control de este nematodo

The effect of the foliage of Tagetes minuta "huacatay" on Meloidogyne incognita root-galling on Capsicum annuum "paprika pepper" cultured in a greenhouse was researched, to obtain a control strategy for this nematode. Three experimental groups and one control with 12 pots each were used, which contained sterilized soil and sand (1:1). To this substrate was added cut foliage of T. minuta at 20, 35 and 50% (v/v) according to the experimental group, and the control group remained without this amendment. In each pot a seedling of C. annuum was sown, and one week post-seeding was inoculated with 5000 eggs of M. incognita. Eight weeks later the root galling was evaluated. All the plants had root galling; although the number of galls in plants of the experimental groups was less than those in the control group with statistical significant difference (p 0.05). It is concluded that the foliage of T. minuta added as organic amendment at 20, 35 and 50% to the culture soil for C. annuum plants limits the M. incognita root galling. That suggests its potential use in the control of this nematode

Soil amendment with chopped or ground dry leaves of six species of plants for the control of Meloidogyne javanica in tomato under greenhouse conditions / Incorporação ao solo de folhas secas picadas ou moídas de seis espécies de plantas para o controle de Meloidogyne javanica em tomateiro em casa de vegetação

Greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of soil amendment with chopped (1cm²) or ground (1mm sieve) dry leaves of assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), lemon-grass (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora), castor (Ricinus communis), mango (Mangifera indica) or neem (Azadirachta indica) for the control Meloidogyne javanica. Into the soil (Yellow red oxisol) of each pot were added leaves (5g kg-1 of soil) and 5,000 eggs of the nematode. After seven days, one tomato seedling "Santa Cruz Kada" was transplanted to each pot. The tomato root weight, galls and eggs/root system were determined 60 days after transplant. None of the soil amendments reduced gall or eggs, when applied as leaf pieces. However, all tested plant species reduced the gall number, when they were incorporated into the soil as powder, and maximum nematode suppression occurred in soil amended with neem leaves (61 percent). The amendment with ground leaves of castor, neem, eucalyptus and lemon-grass reduced the number of eggs, with maximum reduction occurring in soil amended with ground castor leaves (69 percent), evidencing that these organic amendments can be an alternative for M. javanica control in tomato. Further studies are required under field conditions to confirm the potential of these organic amendments on the control of M. javanica.

Experimentos em casa de vegetação foram conduzidos com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da adição ao solo de folhas secas picadas (1cm²) ou trituradas (peneira de 1mm) de assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), capim-limão (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalipto (Eucalyptus citriodora), mamona (Ricinus communis), manga (Mangifera indica) ou nim (Azadirachta indica) para o controle de Meloidogyne javanica. Ao solo de cada vaso (latossolo vermelho-amarelo), foram adicionadas folhas (5g kg-1 de solo) e 5.000 ovos do nematoide. Após sete dias, uma muda de tomateiro "Santa Cruz Kada" foi transplantada em cada vaso. O peso das raízes e os números de galhas e de ovos foram avaliados 60 dias após o transplantio. As folhas picadas de nenhuma planta reduziram o número de galhas e de ovos. Entretanto, as folhas de todas as plantas estudadas reduziram o número de galhas quando foram incorporadas ao solo na forma de pó e a máxima supressão foi obtida com as folhas de nim (61 por cento). A adição ao solo de folhas trituradas de mamona, nim, eucalipto e capim-cidreira reduziu o número de ovos, com redução máxima após aplicação de folhas de mamona (69 por cento), indicando que esses materiais orgânicos podem ser uma alternativa de controle de M. javanica em tomateiro. Novos estudos devem ser realizados em condições de campo para confirmar o potencial desses materiais orgânicos no controle de M. javanica.

Analysis of Medicine-related Issues in New "Patent Law" / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To facilitate Chinese pharmaceutical industry's understanding and application of the new "Patent Law".METHODS:The amendment of the "Patent Law" related to 3 aspects of medicine,i.e.specifying regulations on the information disclosure in the utilization of genetic resources,adding the clause of forced permission for the patent drugs for the purpose of public health,and introducing the Bolar exception clause was analyzed using law hermeneutic.RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS:The medicine-related amendment of the new "Patent Law" generally reflects an international tendency of restricting pharmaceutical patents so as to maintain public interests,which is in line with the status quo of low technological level of pharmaceutical industry in China.

Alterações pós-colheita em raízes de mandioquinha-salsa (Arracacia xanthorrhiza Bancroft): atividade enzimática, identificação de contaminante e caracterização parcial do amido / Alterations after harvest in peruvian carotovora (arracacia santhorrhiza bancroft) roots: enzymatic activity, pollutant identification and partial characterization of the starch

Este trabalho teve como principais objetivos verificar as alterções na atividade de enzimas amilolíticas, pectinolíticas e celulásicas em raízes de mandioquinha-salsa durante o período pós-colheita, sob diferentes condições de armazenamento, visando avaliar os mecanismos de deterioração das raízes, bem como identificar o microrganismo possivelmente responsável pela alta perecibilidade das raízes. Além disso, foram estudadas características físico-químicas e reológicas do amido de mandioquinha extraído em laboratório. Para a detecção de atividade pectinesterásica (PE) e poligalacturonásica (PG) nas raízes, os parâmetros de extração destas enzimas foram otimizados através de metodologia de superfície de resposta (MSR)...

The aim of this work was to verify the changes in amylolytic, pectinolytic and cellulasic activity in Peruvian carrot roots after harvest, under different storage conditions, in order to evaluate the deteriorative mechanisms of the roots, as well as to identify the microorganism possible responsible to its low conservation time. In addition, physico-chemical and rheological characteristics of Peruvian carrot starch were studied. For pectinesterase (PE) and poligalacturonase (PG) detection on the roots, the extraction parameters of both enzymes were optimized by response surface methodology. The enzymes presented the optimum pH values at 7.5 and 4.0 for PE and PG, respectively. Extraction time and NaCI concentration were considered non-significant by the model. Pectic enzymes seams to be related to the deterioration process of Peruvian carrot, that is associated to the root softening. Considering the high volume of gas under specific packing and temperature, the presence of microorganisms soft rot promoters could be the main cause of the high perecibility of the roots. The amylolytic enzymes present an important role on Peruvian carrot deterioration related to the starch hydrolysis and the releasing of reducing sugars, substrate for opportunistic microorganisms. The cellulasic activity was not significant during storage time. Best conditions for roots conservation occurred at 4°C and under vacuum package. The bacteria isolated from the roots were identified by biochemical reactions as Erwinia carotovora subsp. odorifera. Peruvian carrot...

Biocontrol Effect of Gliocladium virens G1 and Soil Amendment on Astragal Stem Rot Caused by Rhizoctonia solani

In order to find an environment-friendly method to suppress astragal stem rot caused by the isolates of Rhizoctonia solani AG 1 and AG 4, we tested an antagonistic fungus Gliocladium virens G1 was evaluated as a biocontrol agent and estimated inorganic compounds and organic materials were tested for their effect of the disease suppression. G. virens G1 effectively inhibited mycelial growth in a dual culture and caused mycelial lysis in the culture filtrate. No adverse effect was observed when examined for seed germination and seedling growth. Promoted seedling growth was observed with the seed treatment. Seeds of astragal plant were germinated higher in the sterile soil than the natural soil. Of 14 inorganics tested, alum, aluminum sulfate and calcium oxide significantly suppressed the mycelial growth and sclerotial germination. Milled pine bark and oak sawdust also suppressed the mycelial growth. Soil amended with 1% of G. virens G1 composted with pine bark (w/v) significantly controlled astragal stem rot in the glasshouse experiments.