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The present investigation was conducted during rabi season 2016-17 at ICARDA, Amlaha farm, Sehore to study the supplementation of Mo along with Rhizobium + PSB inoculation in chickpea cultivars on biological nitrogen fixation and productivity. Research title “Response of Kabuli Chickpea (Cicer kabulinum L.) Varieties to Seed Inoculation with Biofertilizers and Supplementation with Molybdenum”. Six inoculants, with two kabuli chickpea varieties evaluated in Factorial randomized block design (FRBD) with three replications. The results of present study revealed The seed inoculation, I6Rh.+ PSB + Mo@1 g AMkg-1 seed was found best among other inoculants with respect to productivity and profitability in chickpea, and Variety Phule G 0517 produced higher values of growth and yield attributing .
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A comprehensive analysis of millets, small-seeded Poaceae family grains that have been traditionally cultivated in semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia. The primary objective is to elucidate the multi-faceted advantages of millets, encompassing nutritional, metabolic, and immunological benefits, in addition to their significance in sustainable agriculture and ethical trade. Millets are rich in essential macronutrients and micronutrients, including but not limited to, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and antioxidants. The ethical dimensions of millet cultivation are emphasized, focusing on fair trade protocols that could significantly elevate the socio-economic status of marginalized farmers. Millets also hold distinct cultural and traditional relevance in various indigenous communities, thus positing a loss in millet agriculture as a loss of cultural heritage. A critical gap in current literature is identified in the domains of farming practices, climate adaptability, and socio-economic implications of millet cultivation. Although millets have been evaluated for their nutritional profile, research is scant in areas like optimal agronomic practices, the potential impact of climatic variations, and social-economic ramifications of millet-based agriculture. Future research paradigms could profitably focus on the utility of millets in managing chronic lifestyle disorders and their integrative role in sustainable agricultural frameworks.
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Background: Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia, all are the risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MS). Various studies have shown that each risk factor is associated with increased inflammation. hsCRP is a non-specific, sensitive inflammatory marker that is raised in various inflammatory conditions. Similarly, glutathione is an antioxidant which binds with ROS produced during inflammation and reduces damage caused by ROS. Aims and Objectives: This study has been planned to find the correlation between oxidative stress and metabolic risk factors in apparently healthy adults. Materials and Methods: We recruited apparently healthy adults (n = 120) and measured waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid profile, Fasting blood sugar, serum GSH, and hsCRP in all the subjects. Seventy-seven subjects were found to have at least one or more metabolic risk factors (Group A) according to NCEP ATP III criteria with waist circumference >90 cm for male and >80 cm for female and 43 were without any metabolic risk factors (Group B). Thereafter, we compared the serum levels of hsCRP and serum GSH with persons having one or more risk factors for MS. Results: In this study, we observed that subjects with metabolic risk factors were having more oxidative stress indicated by increased hsCRP (4783.1 ± 2060.21) and low serum GSH (3.17 ± 0.81) in comparison to controls (1640.5 ± 547.47 and 4.79 ± 0.77, respectively). This increase in hsCRP and decrease in GSH in case group was statistically significant. We also found the higher basal hsCRP levels in control group as per AHA/CDC study. Conclusion: We observed in this study that Indians without any risk factors for MS have relatively higher CRP levels and are at intermediate risk for cardiovascular disease. It was also observed that as the number of metabolic risk factors increases, the levels of hsCRP increases, and serum GSH decreases. This indicates that more risk factors are associated with higher oxidative stress.