Impact of Variety and Variable Rates of Cow Dung on Growth Characters of Groundnut in Abraka, Nigeria

A study was carried out in Teaching and Research Farm of Delta State, Abraka in 2022 and repeated in 2023 farming seasons to assess the impact of variety and variable rates of cow dung on growth characters of groundnut in Abraka, Nigeria. It was a 2 x 5 factorial experiment in randomized complete block design with three replications. Seven parameters were investigated to achieve the objectives of the study, including initial soil physico-chemical properties of the experimental site before planting, percentage emergence of the varieties after 10 days of planting based on different rates of cow dung applied, plant height, number of branches per stand, number of leaves per stand, leaf area and chemical properties of the cow dung used for the study. The results of the study showed that Samnut-21 was superior in all the parameters assessed, while manure application rate of 20 tha-1 was outstanding in performance of the growth characters. It was therefore recommended that farmers in the study area adopt Samnut-21 and 20 tha-1 of cow dung for groundnut production in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.

Production, Value Addition and Entrepreneurship Development of White Grained Variety Finger Millet KMR 340

One of the significant millets that is widely grown in diverse regions of India and Africa is finger millet. In terms of raw fibre and minerals like calcium and phosphorus, it is more nutrient-dense and even superior to wheat and rice. For a considerable portion of the population and at least one meal a day for families living in producing catchments, it provides a significant source of dietary carbs. Unfortunately, it is referred to as "poor men's food," and because people are unaware of its benefits and limitations, its use is restricted in the areas where it is grown. The white Finger millet cultivar KMR 340, specifically developed for confectionery use, is resistant to blast and blight diseases and is tolerable to stem borer and aphids. The main cause of finger millet's limited use is the lack of processed millet products. By setting up businesses on finger millet with the aid of Self-Help Groups in rural regions, efforts have been made to transform the millet grains into practical forms like Multi-grain Flour and Ragi Malt and provide the products to the consumers. For farm women and SHGs, starting rural businesses using finger millet has proven to be a profitable venture. This has increased demand for finger millet, which is resistant to blast and blight diseases and tolerant of stem borer and aphids, as well as increased employment opportunities and revenue for the group members. This is closely connected to the rise in nutrient-dense food consumption, which is moving society closer to greater health.

Telangana Jonna 1(CSV 41): A High Yielding, Dual Purpose, Potential Sorghum Variety

Aims: The aim of this study was popularize the developed high yielding, dual purpose, potential sorghum variety and its acceptability by the farming community.Study of Design: Randomized Block Design.Place and Duration of Study: The Present study was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem, Nagarkurnool and evaluated across fifteen AICRP centers at national level from 2010 to 2019.Methodology: A high yielding, dual purpose sorghum variety was derived from a cross between SPV-86 x ICSR-89064 through Pedigree method of breeding and subsequently it was evaluated at station level from 2013 – 2015 and also at AICRP system from fifteen centers during 2016 – 2018 for its grain and fodder yield and resistance to pests and diseases and showed superior performance over the three nation checks.Results: Sorghum culture SPV 2437 recorded highest grain and fodder yield of 3179.8 kg ha-1 and15900.2 kg ha-1and yielded +39.25%, +3.86% and +14.88% higher grain yield and +92.48, +13.59, and +8.46 higher fodder yield superiority than checks CSV 17, CSV 20 and CSV-27 and shown 3.67 mean field grade and 4.37 mean threshed grade showing resistant reaction to grain mold disease.Conclusion: The sorghum variety SPV 2437 with higher grain and fodder yield, resistance to pest and disease and good cooking quality as compared to the check varieties was released through central varietal release committee during 2020 for Zone I (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Gujarat states) on the name of Telangana Jonna 1/CSV 41 and gaining its importance across the states for its high potential yield.

Efecto del termofosfato sobre el crecimiento y producción de papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) / Effect of thermophosphate on the growth and production of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.)

RESUMEN El cultivo de papa es uno de los más representativos de los Andes colombianos. El cultivo tiene altos costos de producción, entre los cuales, la fertilización representa un 36% del total. Los avances tecnológicos en nutrición vegetal han permitido el desarrollo de nuevos compuestos, que generan una mayor asimilación y disponibilidad de los elementos nutritivos, durante los periodos productivos. Dentro de las diferentes fuentes de fósforo empleadas en Colombia, está como alternativa, el termofosfato o fosfato térmico. Por esto, el objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar la aplicación del termofosfato en el cultivo de papa variedad 'Superior', en condiciones de campo, en el municipio de Villa Pinzón, Cundinamarca. Se empleó un diseño completamente al azar, con 4 tratamientos, que correspondieron a diferentes porcentajes de fosfato térmico 100% fosfato diamónico (DAP) (manejo convencional); 80% DAP, 20% fosfato térmico (FT); 40% DAP, 60% FT y 20% DAP, 80% FT, (0, 300, 600 y 900kg ha-1), con tres réplicas, para un total de 12 unidades experimentales. Las variables evaluadas fueron pesos fresco y seco, de parte área y raíz, concentración de fósforo en tejido y rendimiento por calidades y total. Se observó que la aplicación de termofosfato en diferentes concentraciones generó un efecto positivo con diferencias estadísticas (P≤0,05), en todas las variables evaluadas. El tratamiento de 600kg ha-1 de termofosfato, se muestra como una alternativa para el aporte de fósforo dentro de los planes de fertilización, en busca de una mejor respuesta fisiológica y productiva del cultivo de papa.

ABSTRACT Potato cultivation is one of the most representative activities of the Colombian Andes. The crop has high production costs, among which fertilization represents 36% of the total Technological advances in plant nutrition have allowed the development of new compounds that generate greater assimilation and availability of nutritional elements during productive periods. Within the different phosphorus sources available in Colombia, thermophosphate exists as an alternative. For this reason, the objective of this research was to evaluate the application of thermophosphate in the potato crop, Superior 'variety, under field conditions in the municipality of Villa Pinzón-Cundinamarca. A completely randomized design was used with 4 treatments that corresponded to different percentages of thermal phosphate: 100% diammonium phosphate (DAP) (conventional management); 80% DAP, 20% thermal phosphate (TF); 40% DAP, 60% TF and 20% DAP, 80% TF (0, 300, 600 y 900kg ha-1), with three replicas for a total of 12 experimental units. The variables evaluated were fresh and dry weights of areal and root part, phosphorus concentration in tissue and yield by qualities and the total. It was observed that the application of thermophosphate at different concentrations generated a positive effect, statistically different (P≤0.05) in all the variables evaluated. Thermophosphate, at 600kg ha-1 was found to be an alternative for the contribution of phosphorus within the fertilization plans, in search of a better physiological and productive response of the potato crop.

Variation Pattern of Rhizospheric Soil Nutrient for Fritillaria taipaiensis / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective: To study the variation patterns of rhizospheric soil nutrient and the content of nutrient elements for Fritillaria taipaiensis,in order to provide the theoretical base for the soil improvement and balanced fertilization during the artificial cultivation. Method: Totally 14 samples of rhizospheric soil of Fritillaria taipaiensis from different origins and years were taken as the research objects. Total N,available N,total P,available P,total K,available K,organic matter,pH and 7 nutrient element contents (Ca,Mg,Na,Mn,Zn,Cu and Ni) were analyzed by the soil agrochemical analysis method combined with the atomic absorption spectrophotometry. SPSS 22.0 software was applied for data multiple comparison and correlation analysis. Result: The all results showed significant differences (PF. taipaiensis. The content of total N,available N,total P,available P and organic matter of rhizospheric soil collected from cultivated varieties decreased with the increase of years,and the content of total K,available K and pH decreased first and then increased. However,the soil physical and chemical properties of wild varieties had no obvious change with the increase of years. The content of Ca,Mg,Na and Cu of soil from cultivated varieties decreased with the increase of years,while the content of Mn decreased first and then increased. And Zn and Ni showed no significant change with the increase of years. Compared with cultivated varieties,the content of Ca,Mg,Na,Mn and Cu increased first and then decreased. The content of Zn and Ni showed no obvious change. In general,the rhizospheric soil nutrient and the content of nutrient elements for wild F. taipaiensis were superior to those of cultivated varieties. Conclusion: The third year is the turning point of F. taipaiensis growth. The rhizospheric soil nutrient and the content of nutrient elements decreased obviously after three years. Attention shall be given to the balanced fertilization,the improvement of soil quality and the prevention of the cropping during cultivation of F. taipaiensis.

Production situation and corresponding development strategy of Chinese materia medica injections in Shanxi Province / 中草药

Shanxi is a major province of the Chinese materia medica injections (CMMIs) industry in China. There are 18 manufacturers of CMMIs in Shanxi Province, which can manufacture 30 different kinds of CMMIs. In this paper, the superior manufacturing enterprises, the exclusive and the competitive CMMIs products, as well as their quality control and scientific research situation were summarized and analyzed. In combination with the policies for CMMIs in China, the challenges as well as the further research ideas and strategies for the development of CMMIs industry in China has been put forward.

Avaliação de híbridos intervarietais de milho por meio de cruzamento dialélico parcial, considerando quatro ambientes / Evaluation of intervarietal maize hybrids through partial diallel cross, considering four environments

Foram avaliados 12 híbridos intervarietais de milho (Zea mays L.), cruzados em esquema dialélico parcial 3 x 4 mais as sete populações parentais e 3 testemunhas. Os ensaios foram implantados nas estações experimentais do Iapar em Londrina, Pato Branco, Ponta grossa e Guarapuava. O objetivo foi avaliar um conjunto de sete populações no sentido de se estimar parãmetros que venham a auxiliar na escolha de materiais para posteriores trabalhos com seleção recorrente, extração de linhagens e síntese de compostos. Para a fonte Heterose as diferenças foram constatadas (P<0,01) para as variáveis produtividade de grãos e florescimento feminino, indicando que os cruzamentos foram superiores aos pais. Em relação aos valores de capacidade geral de combinação para rendimento, os parentais do grupo-1, PC 9407 e BR 106, obtiveram como valores 36,7 e 171, 1 kh.ha-1, respectivamente, e os parentais do grupos-2, PC 9701 e PC 9502, apresentaram valores de 131, 1 e 56,8 kg.ha-1, respectivamente. Para a capacidade específica de combinação, os maiores valores foram para PC 9701 x BR 106 (205,4 kg.ha-1) e PC 9502 x PC 9407 (135,3 kg.ha-1), assim como as maiores médias de produtividade de grãos dos cruzamentos avaliados (9.297 e 9.018 kg.ha-1, respectivamente). As populações PC 9701, BR 106, PC 9502 e PC 9407 são promissoras Fontes para a extração de linhagens visando desenvolvimento de híbridos, síntese de compostos e trabalhos com relação recorrente

In the summer season of 2004/2005, 12 intervarietal maize hybrids, crossed by the partial diallel scheme3 x 4, the seven parental populations and three checks were evaluated at Iapar Experimental Stations inLondrina, Pato Branco, Ponta Grossa e Guarapuava. The objective was to identify crosses for futurework with recurrent selection, inbred lines extraction and composite synthesis. For Heterosis variationcause, the differences were determined (P<0.01) for traits grain yield and female flowering, indicating thatcrosses were superior in relation to parentals. Regarding General Combining Ability values for yield, theparentals from Group-1, PC 9407 and BR 106, showed values of 36.7 kg.ha-1 and 171.1 kg.ha-1, respectively,and the parentals from Group-2 presented values of 131.1 kg.ha-1 and 56.8 kg.ha-1, respectively,. ForSpecific Combining Ability, the largest values were from PC 9701 x BR 106 (205.4 kg.ha-1) e PC 9502 x PC9407 (135.3 kg.ha-1) and, the largest values of grain yield average (9297 e 9018 kg.ha-1, respectively). Thepopulations PC 9701, BR 106, PC 9502 and PC 9407 are promising sources for inbred lines extractionaiming to superior maize hybrids development, composite synthesis and recurrent selection