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Production, Analysis and Optimization of Low Cost Briquettes from Biomass Residues

Ajit Kaur, Arvind Kumar, Puneetpal Singh & Krishnendu Kundu · Advances in Research · 2017

Biomass is the alternative source for generation of energy for the masses. Biomass residues from our common surroundings and other fields mainly agriculture are produced in abundance in continuation. Such a large quantity needs to be managed in order to refrain from solid waste p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37630

Effect of Cultivars and Sowing Dates on Nutrient Uptake and Yield of Chickpea under Aberrant Climatic Conditions in Black Soils of Central India

S. Neenu, K. Ramesh, S. Ramana & J. Somasundaram · Advances in Research · 2017

Field experiments were carried out in Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, India to identify         the most suitable variety, appropriate sowing time and their subsequent interaction on            nutrient uptake and yield performance in chickpea under rainfed conditions i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37624

Influence of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria’s on Productivity of Crop Plants

Amit M. Pujar, Mallikarjun G. Handiganoor & Raghavendra Hadora · Advances in Research · 2017

Worldwide growth in population, increase in demand of global food production and environmental damage causing problems in agriculture yield are major concerns. These problems may soon cause insufficiency to feed all of the world population. Adding up in to the above mentioned con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37479

Determination of mtDNA Sequences by Using Novel Primers to Establish Intraspecific and Phylogenetic Relations of Hungarian Isophya (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae) Species

E. Vadkerti, P. Putnoky, G. Hoffmann, F. Antal, M. Boros, K. Götzer, P. Kisfali, I. Mészáros, K. Nyárády, S. Stranczinger, A. Szloboda, S. Farkas, T. Karches, I. Matrai, Z. Varga & K. Pecsenye · Advances in Research · 2017

Novel gene specific primers were designed for coding sequences of a part of 16S ribosomal RNA encoding gene and a piece of ND1 gene, separated by a short stretch of DNA that encodes a tRNA-Leu gene for Isophya species.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37016

The Predicted Genetic Architecture for Number of Pods per Plant in Cowpea in Phosphorus Environments

Maureen Fonji Atemkeng, Gonne Sobda, Ousmane Bouka, Mitchell R. Lucas, Cisse Ndiaga & Pangirayi Bernard Tongoona · Advances in Research · 2017

Aims: The aim of the study was to analyze quantitative trait loci for pod number per plant in cowpea under different phosphorus environments. Study Design: On the field, the experimental design was a split-plot with two replicates. The main plots were two phosphate levels: 0 P an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37672

Organic Minerals in Poultry

Vinus, Nancy Sheoran · Advances in Research · 2017

Poultry is one of the most important source of animal protein for humans and now a days poultry production system is highly advanced and in context of nutritional advances a number of feed additives are now used to improve the efficiency of birds e.g. prebiotics, probiotics, orga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37878

Response Surface Optimization of Bath Type Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) of Native Starch from Fresh Cassava Tubers

T. Krishnakumar & M. S. Sajeev · Advances in Research · 2017

The objective of this study was to calculate the optimum conditions for extraction of starch from fresh cassava tubers using response surface methodology (RSM). In this study, Box-Behnken response surface design (BBD) was used to optimize the extraction process conditions (3 inde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37317

Vermicompost and Trichocompost in Combination with Inorganic Fertilizers Increased Growth, Flowering and Yield of Gladiolus Cultivar (GL-031) (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.)

N. Akter, K. A. Ara, M. H. Akand & M. K. Alam · Advances in Research · 2017

The yield and quality of flower is greatly influenced by the quantity and type of fertilizers used. Because of the hazards of long-term chemical fertilizer, more and more farmers all over the world are shifting to organic fertilizers for ensuring sustainable flower production. Ke...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37034

Vascularised Free Fibular Graft for Reconstruction of Extensive Bone Defect in Nigeria Using Simple Basic Tools: How Feasible and Review of the Literature

S. E. B. Ibeanusi & F. Orupabo · Advances in Research · 2017

Background: Segmental defects in long bones from any cause often present significant challenge to trauma reconstruction and orthopaedic surgeons. Various options for bridging extensive segmental bone defects have been tried in attempt to find the best method to achieve that. In d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/34728

Selection of Genotype/Mutant through Mutation Breeding Approach for Establishment of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) Tilling Population

Anusheela Varadaraju, Bharathi Raja Ramadoss, John Joel, Kulandaivelu Ganesamurthy & Sundaram Ganesh Ram · Advances in Research · 2017

The present study investigated the effects of EMS on crop phenotypes on four mungbean varieties viz., Co (6), Co (7), VRM and VBM. The germination percentage was affected by EMS treatment with increase in dose or concentration of mutagen. The doses can be determined by establishi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/37248

Management of Increasing Soil Pollution in the Ecosystem

Deepranjan Sarkar, Shikha ., S. Rakesh, Sabuj Ganguly & Amitava Rakshit · Advances in Research · 2017

The present paper is a mini review of the increasing soil pollution in the environment and the possible handy options available, to curb its rate. Soil being a non-renewable resource, must be protected from all types of pollutants. The health of all life forms is associated with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/36622

Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Wound Healing Properties of Different Solvent Fractions of Adina cordifolia Leaves in Experimental Animals

Shikha Kumari, S. M. Verma, Hemant Kumar & Chandan Kumar Kyal · Advances in Research · 2017

Aims: This study was conducted to investigate the antioxidant potential, antimicrobial activity and wound healing activity of ethyl acetate, butanol, and aqueous fractions of methanolic extract of leaves of Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) a locally used leave in Jharkhand, India. Place...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/36610

Breastfeeding Self-efficacy and Breastfeeding Outcomes among Tunisian Mothers Delivering in a University Hospital in Sousse (Tunisia)

Jihène Sahli, Mallouli Manel, Kaouthar Dahmène, Chekib Zedini, Ali Mtiraoui & Thouraya Nabli Ajmi · Advances in Research · 2017

Introduction: Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, neither its duration, nor its exclusivity are respected by the majority of mothers. Among the modifiable factors and sensitive to the interventions of health professionals, the self-efficacy has been recognized as the most infl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/35717