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  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    SEASONAL INCIDENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF RICE EARHEAD BUG, Leptocorisa acuta (THUNBERG) (HEMIPTERA : ALYDIDAE)
    (Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-09) RAKSHITH K P; Jalgonkar V. N.; Mule R. S.; Rajemahadik V. A.
    The field experiments entitled "SEASONAL INCIDENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF RICE EARHEAD BUG, Leptocorisa acuta (THUNBERG) (HEMIPTERA : ALYDIDAE)" were carried out at Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri, during Kharif 2022-23
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    Study on the nutritional status of Apple spur growing soils of Kiri panchayt of Mehla Block in Chamba District
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Dr YSP UHF, Neri, Hamirpur(H.P.), 2024-03-19) Pathania, Shubham; Dhiman, Sushil
    In the present investigation soil and leaf samples were collected from 42 apple spur orchards in kiri panchayat of Chamba District in Himachal Pradesh. These were analysed for different soil properties such as soil texture, bulk density, pH, electrical conductivity, soil organic carbon, available N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, DTPA-extractable Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn, soil respiration rate, microbial biomass carbon and microbial biomass nitrogen. The leaf samples were also analysed for nutrient contents such as N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn. The majority of soils in orchards were found to be sandy loam and the bulk density was < 1.6 g cm-3, hence the soils were less compact and do not interfere with root growth. The soils were slightly acidic to neutral in soil reaction. The soils were in safe limits of electrical conductivity as the values were less than 0.8 dS m-1. Organic carbon content was found medium to high in status. The available N and P content were medium in the majority of soils of study area. The available K was high in most of the soils. Secondary nutrients were present in sufficient amount while DTPA-extractable Fe, Cu, Mn and Zn were medium to high in nutrient status. Soil biological properties such as SR, MBC and MBN were in high concentration. Correlation studies showed that the organic carbon content had significant and positive correlations with all the soil macro and micronutrients. The leaf contents (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn) had a highly significant and positive correlation with their respective concentration in soil. For moderately and highly variable soil parameters, site specific nutrient management strategies should be developed and adopted for enhancing the productivity of the crop in the region. The results emerged from the present investigation may be helpful for formulating tentative fertilizer recommendation.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Studies on ultrasonic therapy for induced traumatic arthritis in canines and bovines
    (Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, 1990) Bhatia, Rajiv; Dr. V.K. Sobti
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    SEASONAL INCIDENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF OKRA FLEA BEETLE, Podagrica bowringi (Baly.) (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE)
    (Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-10) Lakshana R.; Desai V. S.; Desai S. D.; Parulekar Y. R.
    The Present study experimentally investigated the seasonal incidence and management of the okra flea beetle. Regarding the seasonal incidence, data on the mean number of shot holes per five plants were recorded at weekly intervals. On tracking the incidence, it was found that the 32nd SMW recorded the peak incidence.
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    Studies on uterine adhesions following caesarean operation in buffaloes
    (Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, 1996) Singh, Jasbir; Dr. G.S. Dhaliwal
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    Study on genotoxicity induced by lindane and deltamethrin in mice model and its public health significance
    (Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, 2016) Sharma, Anupama; Dr. J.P.S. Gill
    Present study was conducted to determine the genotoxic effect of lindane and deltamethrin and associated histopathological alterations and accumulation of pesticide residues in vital organs using mice as a model for human toxicological studies. A total of 192 Swiss Albino male mice were exposed orally to deltamethrin and lindane for 15, 30 and 60 days to see the subacute and subchronic effects. The three doses of deltamethrin were 1.5, 1 and 0.5 mg/kg body weight and for lindane the three doses were 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25 mg/kg body weight. Lindane and deltamethrin both resulted in a significant genotoxicity in a dose and time dependent manner as revealed by increased mean tail DNA%, mean tail length and mean olive moment in treatment group as compared to control through comet assay. Both of the pesticides induced significantly higher number of micronuclei in normochromatic and polychromatic erythrocytes in treatment group than the negative control which is another test conducted to measure genotoxicity. The lowest dose of both of the pesticides produced significant genotoxicity even at 15 days of exposure. Exposure to combination of pesticide showed synergism in terms of genotoxicity as compared to the exposure to single pesticide. Histopathological examination of liver, kidneys and testes indicated mild to severe damage to these organs in a time and dose dependent manner. Gas chromatography analysis of pesticide residues revealed that mean residue levels of deltamethrin in liver, kidney and testes were in the range of 0.11-0.15, 0.08-0.12 and 0.19-0.28 ppm, respectively. Similarly, mean residue levels of lindane in liver, kidney and testes were in the range of 0.04-0.06, 0.06-0.08 and 0.08-0.12 ppm, respectively. The mean residues levels of lindane, deltamethrin, permethrin, cypermethrin and λ-cyhalothrin detected in the human blood were 0.336, 0.039, 0.369, 0.027 and 0.192 ppm, respectively. Significant genotoxic association with pesticides residues was observed in human population. In conclusion, it is indicated that pesticides are slow poison and even a low dose of pesticide can cause genotoxicity and other biological effects if exposed to pesticide for longer duration.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Study on histgenesis of skin in Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
    (Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, 2006) Singh, Rajdeep; Dr. Opinder Singh
    The present study was conducted on 18 Indian buffalo foetuses ranging from 55 cm to 62 cm crown rump length (CRL) to elucidate histomorphological and histochemical development of buffalo foetal skin. The study revealed that thickness of epidermis decreased with increase in CRL, whereas thickness of dermis and total skin thickness increased. The histomorphological observations revealed the initiation of hair follicles as follicular plugs in the forehead region at 10 cm CRL (74 days). The primordia of sweat gland appeared as solid buds from developing follicles at 22.5 cm CRL (124 days). The sebaceous glands started differentiating between hair follicle and primordia of sweat gland at 34.5 cm CRL (151 days). The strands of arrector pili muscle started differentiating in the papillary layer of dermis at 34.5 cm CRL (151 days). The dermal papilla started differentiating at 28 cm CRL (174 days). The developing hair cone was observed at 48 cm CRL (182 days). The sebaceous and sweat glands were fully differentiated at 45.5 cm CRL (175 days). The eruption of hair from hair canal was observed at 62 cm (213 days). Histochemically, epidermis was positive for neutral mucopolysaccharides in early and late gestation. The acid mucopolysaccharides were mainly localized in the papillary layer of dermis. A variable distribution of total lipids was observed in different skin layers.
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    Diversity and bio-ecology of trichogrammatids in coastal Odisha
    (Department of Entomology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, 2021-12-29) Balabantaray, Suchismita; Mandal, S. M. A.; Sarangi, P. K.; Mukherjee, S. K.; Samal, K. C.
    Field surveys were carried out in eight coastal districts of Odisha to study the diversity of trichogrammatids. Bio-ecology of trichogrammatids were studied in the Bio-control Laboratory, Department of Entomology, CA, OUAT, Bhubaneswar in addition to the Central Instrumentation Facility, OUAT, Bhubaneswar and the Experimental Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, CA, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. The studies were carried out during 2018-2021. Detailed morphological studies were carried out using stereo zoom trinocular microscope and scanning electron microscope. The morphological data and photographs were compared with the identification keys and four species of trichogrammatids i.e., Trichogramma chilonis (Ishii), Trichogramma japonicum Ashmead, Trichogramma pretiosum Riley and Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja were identified. T. chilonis and T. japonicum were the predominant species among the four species recorded. T. chilonis was dominant in brinjal and sugarcane ecosystems while T. japonicum was dominant in rice ecosystem. Storage of egg of factitious host (Corcyra cephalonica Stainton) was found most suitable at 5°C for 5 and 10 days and at 7.5°C for 5 days on the basis of parasitization (86.67, 83.00 and 84.17 %, respectively by T. chilonis and 89.83, 88.33 and 87.50 %, respectively by T. japonicum) and adult emergence (96.53, 92.97 and 93.25 %, respectively of T. chilonis and 94.24, 90.00 and 91.24 %, respectively of T. japonicum). There were significant reductions in surface area, pH, water content, protein content and total carbohydrate content beyond 20 days of storage at 5°C and 10 days of storage at 7.5°C. These parameters contributed towards the significant reduction in pasitization and adult emergence beyond 20 days of storage at 5°C and 10 days of storage at 7.5°C. The food mixer, water: honey=20:80 was adjudged as the best in providing nutrition to the parasitoids recording the highest adult male longevity of 10.00 and 9.75 days, adult female longevity of 11.50 and 11.00 days, parasitization of host eggs registering 94.13 and 93 %, emergence of F1 adults of 93.97 and 92.26 % and sex ratio (F1 female: F1 male) of 3.70: I and 3.26:1 for T. chilonis and T. japonicum, respectively. This treatment was closely followed by water : honey : castor pollen =40:40:20 with the respective values of 9.75 and 9.50 days , 11.25 and 10.75 days, 92.88 and 91.13%, 90.01and 90.48 % and 3.69:1 and 3.15:1. The study on the effect of storage of parasitoid pupae on the adult emergence and parasitization revealed that the highest adult emergence of 94.27 % in T. chilonis and 93.07% in T. japonicum were observed at 7.5°C after 5 days of storage. The highest parasitization of 93.52 % in T. chilonis and 91.56% in T. japonicum were also observed at 7.5°C stored for 5 days. The adult emergence and parasitization gradually decreased with the increase ordecrease in storage temperature and increase in storage duration. However, the pupae of T. chilonis and T. japonicum stored at 7.5, 10 or 5°C up to 30 days exhibited higher rate of adult emergence (77.03,72.67, 70.32% and 76.48,71.65, 70.21%, respectively) and parasitization (73.76, 71.78, 70.35 % and 71.74, 70.22, 70.06%, respectively).
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Assessment of knowledge and buying behaviour of consumers towards organic food products
    (MPUAT, Udaipur, 2023) Soniya Khinchi; Sarla Lakhawat
    Organic food is defined as having been produced, cultivated, stored, or processed without the use of synthetically produced fertilizers, hormones, regulators, or other general changes. Organic farming practices are becoming popular among producers and are considered an alternative for small farms. Organic foods are becoming more important in today’s culture as individuals become more conscious of their health. Consumers are aware of the food they eat and more focused on quality than price. Organic food products are promoted differently by farmers and retailers than non-organic food products because they are healthier and better for the environment. Numerous scientific studies have shown the benefits of antioxidant content, particularly when it comes to organic foods, which are free of foreign chemicals that frequently interact with vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds and lessen the necessary significant impact of antioxidants in food. The present study was planned with the objectives to study the knowledge of the consumers towards organic food products, to find out buying behaviour of consumers towards organic food products, to analyse factors affecting the consumer buying behaviour of organic food products. Five organic food shops were selected purposively for the study from five zones of Udaipur city. A total of 150 respondents between 20 to 50 years of age were selected, from each zone, 30 respondents were chosen for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was developed and collect data from the respondents Interview technique was employed for gathering information from the subjects. The data were analyzed by using the statistical analysis frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi-square test. The result regarding personal information most of the respondents were age group of 35 to 45 years. 42.67 percent of respondents were female and 57.33 percent were men. 82.67 percent were married, had nuclear family (59.33 %) and 56.67 percent of respondents belong to small-sized family (2-4 members). Most of the participants 38.67 percent were in the category of 6-12 lakh. The majority of the respondents were vegetarian (82%). Results revealed that the majority of the consumers had good knowledge (64%) regarding organic food products. Whereas 23.33 percent of the consumers had average knowledge and Only 12.66 percent showed poor knowledge about organic foods. Most of the consumers had knowledge (100%) regarding the difference between organic and non-organic foods. Around 32 percent of respondents to get updated knowledge and information about organic foods are showing high interest in Internet sources. Using the chi-square test found that there was a significant association in consumers knowledge level between age groups, educational qualifications and annual income. Data regarding the reason for purchasing organic foods revealed that 99.33% of respondents recognize that organic food is produced without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals. The majority of respondents (74%) said they purchase their organic food from organic food stores. The majority (55.33%) stated that they seek the word “organic” on the cover before choosing an organic product. The majority of the respondents (42%) opined that they purchase organic food products on a monthly basis. 54.67 percent of respondents purchase organic goods over 3 years. According to data on the purchase of different types of organic foods, 92.67% of respondents always purchase cereals, 89.33% of respondents purchase pulses always and 86% of respondents always purchase Sugar/Jaggery. Opinions of price affordability revealed that 61.33% of respondents want to need modification. The findings revealed that the respondents buying behaviour towards organic food products is influenced by various factors, health consciousness (93.33%) and the quality and safety of organic food products (73.33%) were highly affecting factors. The satisfaction level towards organic food products factors is measured by respondents are highly satisfied with the factor of healthy life (90.67%), beneficial to the environment (88.67%) and safe (86%). Overall, among the problems faced by respondents in buying organic food products, the cost factor was a major issue for 61.33% of the respondents and limited availability (44.67%). Hence, the Price is likely to come down when the farmers completely change the conversion process from conventional to organic production process thus result output will increase. To be more effective in the marketing of organic food items, marketers should concentrate on growing the number of stores in the research region, developing promotional activities, and increasing availability in terms of amounts (volume) as well as a wider range of types
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