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KNOWLEDGE OF TEACHERS OF JORHAT DISTRICT OF ASSAM REGARDING DIABETES MELLITUS
(2017) Tatak, Lalak; Sarmah, Juliana
The present research study entitled ‘Knowledge of teachers of Jorhat district of Assam regarding diabetes mellitus’ was conducted in Jorhat district of Assam. The objectives of the study were i) to study the back ground profile of respondents, ii) to assess the knowledge of respondents regarding some facts of diabetes and iii) to gather information on indigenous remedial measures for diabetes. All the provincialised colleges of Jorhat sub-division were considered for the study. Fifty per cent of the total teachers of each college were the respondents of the present study, thus, totalling 204 teachers. Nearly 34 per cent of respondents belonged to age group 47-57 years. Majority of respondents (58.80 per cent) were female. Large majority of respondents (78.43 per cent) were married. Majority of respondents (58.80 per cent) belonged to arts discipline. Large majority (74.00 per cent) of respondents belonged to nuclear family. Large majority (71.60 per cent) of respondents belonged to small family. Nearly 42 per cent respondents had working experience of 1-10 years. Nearly 95 per cent respondents did not suffer from diabetes mellitus. Nearly 77 per cent of respondents checked their blood sugar level. Majority (66.18 per cent) of respondents did not have family member suffering from diabetes mellitus. Majority of respondents did not have doctor (63.20 per cent), nutritionist and dietician (91.20 per cent) in their family, friends and relatives. The study also reveals that 71.60 per cent of respondents did not attend any talk or discussion on diabetes mellitus and 83.30 per cent did not have membership in any organization. Majority of the respondents that is 64 per cent had medium level of mass media exposure. More than 69 per cent of respondents had medium level of knowledge on each aspect namely basic of diabetes, its causative factors and symptoms, diet and habits to be maintained in diabetes mellitus with higher percentage in high level on diet in diabetes mellitus. On college wise distribution of knowledge, more than 70 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. More than 65 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on basic of diabetes mellitus. More than 55 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on causative factors and symptom of diabetes mellitus. More than 55 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on diet in diabetes mellitus. More than 50 per cent of respondents from all the colleges had medium level of knowledge on habits to be maintained in diabetes mellitus. Both male and female respondents had nearly equal percentage in all the level that is low, medium and high level of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. According to discipline (that is Science, Arts and Commerce) more than 70 per cent of respondents had medium level of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. Respondents from science discipline had higher percentage of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. Highest percentage of respondents had medium level of knowledge on diabetes as a whole. It was also evident from the findings that there were significant association between knowledge of the respondents with age, checking of blood sugar level and presence of nutritionist/dietician in their family, friends and relatives. There was also highly significant association between knowledge of respondents with their mass media exposure. The respondents under study suggested some plants sources as remedial measures for diabetes mellitus. Higher percentage of respondents suggested neem, methi, nayantara and chirata as remedial measures for diabetes mellitus. Respondents also suggested some healthy lifestyle to be followed as remedial measures of diabetes mellitus. Higher percentage of respondents suggested ‘cutting down of sugar intake’, ‘physical exercise’, ‘checking of blood sugar level’ and walking as remedial measures for diabetes mellitus.
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INVOLVEMENT OF RURAL WOMEN IN SELECTED FARM AND NON FARM ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD LIVELIHOOD SECURITY
(2017) CHETIA, QUEEN; Dutta Das, Manju
The present study entitled “Involvement of rural women in selected farm and non farm activities for their household livelihood security” was conducted in the Jorhat district of Assam. Eight (8) villages were selected from Jorhat and Titabor sub division using purposive sampling method. A total of 120 rural women were selected randomly using simple random sampling method. Personal interview method was applied for the collection of primary data. Data were analysed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of correlation. It has been observed that rural women were found to be performed in both the farm and non farm activities as well as domestic activities. Cent per cent of the rural women involved in the farm activities such as transplanting, harvesting, winnowing and non farm activities like traditional snacks preparations (94.16%), in weaving (60.00%), pickle making (55.00%). The study also showed that very less number of rural women in the sampled villages took decision independently in different farm and non farm activities. The rural women spent most of their time in family food preparation and farm related activities. When they performed various farm and non farm activities they faced some problems such as lack of scientific knowledge, attack crops by pests/ insects, high cost of inputs. The role of women extends way to beyond home and bringing up children. Women have to perform the dual role of housewife and wage earner. Both roles made heavy demands on women’s time and energy. Economic pressure is forcing them to break away their traditional roles of housewives into farm and non-farm labourers. In this present study women contributions in selected farm and non farm activities is more prominent. The findings of the study suggested that there is a need to impart training to these women in order to strengthen the knowledge about farm and non farm activities. In order to improve women’s work efficiency, Govt. and Extension worker should plan and execute need based training programmes. Rural women have increased their participation in economic activities. Through involvement in farm and non farm activities rural women have been able to increase their consciousness and economic levels, and thereby making a significant contribution to the well-being of the family. Ultimately, they have been able to break the cycle of poverty. Therefore, involvement of rural women in farm and non farm activities has been a key factor for poverty reduction in rural areas of India.
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ATTRIBUTES DEVELOPED AMONG STUDENTS THROUGH HOME SCIENCE EDUCATION AND THEIR EXPECTATIONS FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
(AAU, Jorhat, 2017) Sangma, Nikrachi Ch.; Hazarika, Daisy
The present investigation was conducted to study the “Attributes developed among students through Home Science education and their expectations for gainful employment” was undertaken during the period 2016-2017. The study was undertaken with the following objectives: (1) To study the background profile of the respondents, (2) To explore acquired attributes perceived by the respondents, (3) To identify the expectations of the respondents for gainful employment. The study was conducted in College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. College of Home Science was purposively selected for the present study. The respondents were selected from both under graduate and post graduate classes. Barring the first year and second year students a total 135 students were found, from which fifteen students were excluded for pre-testing. Thus a total of 120 students were the population of the present study. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire prepared by the researcher. Collected data were analyzed by applying frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi square test. The findings of the study revealed that a large percentage (51.66%) of the respondents belonged to age group of 23-26 years and 87.50 per cent of the respondents were female. Majority (96.66%) of the respondents were from North East region and large percentage (43.33%) of the respondents was from B.Sc. degree programme. Large percentage (45.00%) of the respondents was secured marks between 55-68 per cent in 10th standard and large percentage (72.50%) of the respondents secured marks between 62-75 per cent in 12th standard whereas large percentage (47.05%) of the respondents secured marks between 78-87 per cent in B.Sc and large percentage (40.90%) of the respondents secured marks between 79-87 per cent in M.Sc. Entire respondents belonged to nuclear family and large percentage (63.33%) of the respondents were from small family. Large percentage (50.00%) of the respondents’ father was graduated whereas large percentage (50.83%) of the respondents’ mother was HSLC/HS passed. Large percentage (77.50%) of the respondents’ father occupation was government service whereas large percentage (55.00%) of the respondents’ mother was mainly engaged in household activity. A large percentage (45.00%) of the respondents’ family income was Rs 36001 – 50000. Majority (95.00%) of the respondents were unmarried and small percentage (5.00%) of the respondents was married. Majority (40.83%) of the respondents belonged to general caste and large percentage (70.00%) of the respondents belonged to Hindu religion. Large percentage (48.33%) of the respondents was brought up in urban areas and majority (56.66%) of the respondents went to English medium school. Large percentage (54.16%) of the respondents had leadership position in various capacities during their school days of which huge percentage (47.69%) had were member of union body. It is envy to know that large percentage (80.83%) of the respondents is aware of job prospectus in Home Science discipline. Majority (92.50%) of the respondents were access to internet and library facilities. Entire respondents of Home Science College seek help when they need for any circumstances and also entire respondents had some or other kind of involvement in group activities whether it’s a small or big issue. It is encouraging that large percentage (62.50%) of the respondents would like to become an entrepreneur after their graduation in Home Science education whereas entire respondents had perceived several qualities through their course of study in Home Science education like psychological, knowledge and skills, management, social, abilities and some special skills. It is observed from the ranking of findings of the present study that the attributes perceived by the respondents were responsible for the work, deep thinking on the subjects, thorough awareness of the subjects in Home Science, skill of writing report after a field visit, emphasizing concept learning before memorising, planning and organising work systematically, behaving properly with teachers, seniors, friends and strangers, respecting and valuing different cultures, customs of various region, motivation skill, listening skill, ability to manage own work, ability to work in team, ability to obtain and process data in computer. It is very encouraging to see that overall acquired attributes perceived by the respondents was medium (65.00%). After attaining multiple of qualities, skills, knowledge and abilities respondents had rank their expectation for gainful employment were more number of job opportunities in Home Science education like other field of professional courses and graduating students should be exposed to world class lecture series to develop their soft skills, Home Science subjects should be eligible in every competitive examination, college authority should link with successful company to take up their students for internship programme, college authority should act as strong motivational force to inspire students for various enterprises. A significant association was found between personal qualities with sex, percentage secured in 10th standard, percentage secured in 12th standard, place of brought up. Association was also found between special skills with sex, percentage secured in 10th standard, percentage secured in 12th standard, place of brought up.
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EFFECT OF FOLIAR SUPPLEMENTATION OF ASCORBIC ACID ON LARVAL GROWTH AND ECONOMIC TRAITS OF MUGA SILKWORM (Antheraea assamensis Helfer.)
(AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) Deori, Manas Jyoti; Dutta, L. C.
Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea assamensis Helfer. endemic to North Eastern India which is prevalent in the Brahmaputra valley and adjoining hills by virtue of its typical agro-climatic condition. Muga silkworm is polyphagous and feeds on the leaves of different plant species. The silkworm is semi-domesticated and multivoltine in nature having 5 to 6 generation in a year. Supplementation or fortification of silkworm host plant leaves is a technique of recent application in sericulture research. A variety of fortification agents such as, proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, sugars, vitamins, minerals, sterols, hormones, antibiotics, salts and other chemicals have been tested on silkworm larvae (Sundar Raj et al., 2000). The dietary supplements like proteins, vitamins, lipids etc. evincing their specificity at specific dose for various metabolic activities of silkworm (Horie and Watanabe, 1980). Ascorbic acid has many important functions in the animal body (Balasundaram et al., 2013 ). The present investigation is aimed to study the effect of foliar supplementation of ascorbic acid on larval growth and economic parameters of muga silkworm, Antheraea assamensis Helfer. in the Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat during the year 2016-17. The study revealed that supplementation of som leaves with ascorbic acid does not have much impact on the larval growth and cocoon characters of muga silkworm. Application of ascorbic acid in 4th instar larval period with 1.5 % to 3.0% concentration of ascorbic acid increases the larval weight with decrease of larval duration compared to control, while effective rate of rearing was found to be more in 3.0-4.5% concentration of ascorbic acid supplementation during 3rd, 4th and 5th instar larval period. The silk gland weight was 1.8g in control batch and at variation from 1.75g to 2.10g in the treated batches of the silkworm with different concentration of ascorbic acid. The cocoon weight, shell weight, shell ratio, length and size (denier) of cocoon filament found to be increases with application of ascorbic acid with 1.5% concentration at 4th instar larval growth period. Thus, from the present investigation it could be inferred that fortification of host leaves with ascorbic acid does not have much impact on larval growth and economic characters of muga silkworm. However, supplementation of host leaves with lower concentrations of ascorbic acid during 3rd and 4th instar rearing period may be effective at certain levels, for improvement of larval growth and economic traits of muga silkworm.
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BIO PRIMING FOR UPLAND DIRECT SEEDED RICE IN ORGANIC CONDITION
(AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) Koch, Bijit; Deka, Sharmila Dutta
Rice is the world’s most important crop and is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Worldwide, rice is grown on 161 million hectares, with an annual production of about 744.4 million tons of paddy (FAO, 2014). Rice production and consumption in India have increased during the last quarter of century. In the last two decades, seed priming an effective seed invigoration method has become a common seed treatment to increase the rate and uniformity of emergence and crop establishment in most crops. Bio-priming is a process of biological seed treatment that refers to the combination of seed priming and inoculation of seed with beneficial organism to protect seed and improve the quality. Experimental findings revealed that field emergence percentage significantly varied in response to seed treatment with different bio agents and highest field emergence was observed in T7 (hydration) and least was observed in (T8) control. Effect of seed treatment was non-significant for seedling/m2, but it shows significant variation in growth parameters like seedling height and seedling biomass. Among the vigour indicators root length and shoot length varied significantly in response to different treatments. Plant growth response was found to be non-significant for different seed treatment except total biomass production which varied significantly among the treatments. The total biomass production was found to be higher in treatment with consortium (T6) and Bacillus cereus (T4) .Total biomass production was found to be significantly higher in treatments with 10% reduced seed rate. All the recorded yield and yield attributes were found to be non-responsive to seed priming with bio agents except harvest index. Highest harvest index was observed in treatment (T2) T. harzianum followed by (T8) control and (T7) hydration. The treatment effects of reduced seed rate (10 %) were found to be at par with normal seed rate, it may be because of less competition for inputs in the early vegetative stage. Weed density is found to be affected by the treatment variation at early stage. The highest weed density was observed in treatment T8 (control) and least was observed in treatment T4 (Bacillus cereus) .The laboratory test indicates high positive correlation between field emergence and few vigour indicators viz seed vigour index I, seed vigour index II and seedling dry weight. The present study of seed treatment has significant positive effect on field emergence, hence can be successfully employed for better field emergence in organic condition.
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EFFICACY OF SOME PLANT PRODUCTS AGAINST PULSE BEETLE, Callosobruchus chinensis (COLEOPTERA; BRUCHIDAE) ON STORED GREEN GRAM SEED
(AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) HANSEPI, JIRKA; Goswami, M. M.
An experiment was conducted during 2016-17 in the laboratory of National Seed Project (crops), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat to evaluate the efficacy of some plant products against pulsebeetle, Callosobruchuschinensisand their effects on seed viability and seedling vigour in green gram seed under laboratory storage conditions. Greengram seeds are infested by various storage pest among which Callosobruchuschinensis is the most important and common of all bruchid pest in India. Although, synthetic pesticides are effective in controlling the pest, environment and health hazards of these chemicals are of increasing concern. The study assessed efficacy ofnine botanical products namely Neem seed kernel powder, Basil leaf powder, Black pepper powder, Sweet flag rhizome powder, Turmeric powder, Ginger powder, Sesamum oil, Groundnut oil, Mustard oil were used in the experiment with malathion 5% dustas check. The different observations viz., per cent germination, seedling vigour index, per cent moisture content, per cent insect infestationwere evaluated at 0, 15, 30, 60, 120 and 180 days after treatment of the seeds stored in porous HDPE bags. The results revealed that most of the treatments were significantly superior to untreated check. The treated check i.e.malathion 5% dust(per cent germination; 93.33, seedling vigour index; 1404.60, per cent infestation; nil, per cent moisture content; 11.94) @ 2.5g per kgwas found to be the best treatment followed by sweet flag rhizome powder (per cent germination; 91.33, seedling vigour index; 1355.06, per cent infestation; 0.75, per cent moisture content; 11.99), vegetable oils such as mustard oil, groundnut oil, sesamum oiland black pepper powder after six months of storage. For evaluation of insecticidal activity of different plant products against pulse beetle,Callosobruchuschinensis in green gram seeds stored in glass jars, the different observations viz., per cent infestation, per cent weight loss, per cent germination, seedling vigour index were evaluated at 15, 30, 60 and 120 days after the release of insects. Here, also malathion 5% dust (per cent germination, 93.66), (seedling vigour index, 1528.96), (per cent infestation, nil), (per cent weight loss, 0.09)@ 2.5g per kg was found to be the best treatment as no infestation was recorded upto 120 days. The results were in conformity with the seeds stored in HDPE bag in case of other plant products. The present findings revealed that sweet flag rhizome powder, vegetable oils and black pepper powder can be used as an alternative to chemical insecticides against pulse beetle, Callosobruchuschinensis in stored green gram seed.
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EFFECT OF DRYING TEMPERATURES ON SEED QUALITY OF GREENGRAM
(AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) Gautam, Girija; Borah, Abhijit
Green gram(Vignaradiata) is one of the most important and most widely cultivated pulse crops in India. The knowledge of seed drying and storage mechanism of green gram crop is essential to minimize the loss and quality standards of the seed. The present study is a preliminary step for identification of storage potential of green gram variety Pratap. A laboratory experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of drying temperatures on various seed quality parameters and evaluation of these quality parameters over subsequent storage period. The experiment was carried out in the Seed Technology and Research Laboratory of Assam Agricultural University. In the present study four different drying temperatures were used viz. 35°C, 40°C,45°C and 50°C and sun drying was taken as control. After a particular drying period (for each treatment different drying period), when it reaches the desired moisture content (8%, wet basis), the seeds were removed from the hot air oven and stored in HDPE (high density poly ethylene) interwoven bags.. Observations were taken at bimonthly interval and the final observations were taken at the nine months of storage. Based on the results it was found that drying at 50°C decreased the drying time by almost 50% compared to drying at 35°C but it was detrimental to embryo viability and germination. The highest germination, seed vigour index, seed viability and field emergence were found in the samples dried at 35°C which was at par with sun drying. The lowest pest incidence was observed in the samples dried at 50°C, whereas the highest pest incidence percentage was found in samples dried under sun and it was statistically different with all other treatments. However, with the increase in storage duration, the seed quality parameters were found to be decreased except pest infestation which was found to be increased. Although in most of the cases drying temperature 35°C was found at par with sun drying but due to unpredictability and inherent disadvantages along with resultant high pest infestation during storage it cannot be recommended. Thus, from the present study drying temperature of 35°C is recommended for drying and subsequent safe storage of green gram seeds.
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EFFECT OF PRE-SOWING SEED TREATMENTS AND SOWING DATES ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF GREENGRAM SEEDS IN SUMMER AND KHARIF SEASON
(AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) Devi, Krishna; Barua, Purna K.
Greengram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) is an important pulse crop of India. A study was conducted in 2016 in the laboratory and experimental farm of the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat to evaluate the effect of pre-sowing seed treatments and sowing dates on yield and quality of greengram seeds in summer and kharif season. Ten different seed treatments namely water soaking for overnight, MnSO4 100 ppm, neem extract 1%, GA3 @ 5 ppm, KCl 1%, linseed oil @ 10 ml per kg of seed, rhizobium, neem+rhizobium, linseed oil+ rhizobium, trichoderma, were used along with a control. In laboratory experiment before sowing highest germination percent, lowest hard seed, highest seedling length, highest vigour index and highest seedling dry weight were observed in gibberellic acid treated seed, while neem treated seed showed lowest dead seed and KCl treated seed showed lowest fresh ungerminated seed. In laboratory experiment summer season was better than kharif for all the seed traits except for fresh ungerminated seed which was not affected by season. In field experiment gibberellic acid treated seed outperformed then other treatments showing highest seedling emergence and highest shoot and root length at 20 DAS, lowest days to 50% flowering and maturity, highest raw and graded seed yield, highest pure live seed, highest hundred seed weight. Untreated control performed very poorly followed by linseed oil coated seed. Most of the characters studied were found to be unaffected by season except for raw and graded seed yield as well as hundred seed weight for which summer crop performed better than kharif. In laboratory experiment after harvest highest germination percentage, seedling length, seed vigour index, seedling dry weight and lowest hard seed and fresh ungerminated seed was found in gibberellic acid treated seed. Summer season was better than kharif for seed yield and quality. Pre-sowing seed treatment considerably enhanced seed yield and quality where priming with 5 ppm gibberellic acid outperformed all other treatments.
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GENETIC VARIABILITY, CHARACTER ASSOCIATION AND PATH ANALYSIS IN WHITE JUTE (Corchorus capsularis L.)
(AAU, Jorhat, 2017-07) GAYARY, KHWMDWN; Das, P. K.
Jute Corchorus species is a natural fiber cash crop and is second in the world after cotton in terms of global production, consumption and availability. Jute plays a vital role in Indian economy in general, and the eastern region in particular. In India jute is cultivated mainly in the eastern states like West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Bihar, Orissa and to some extent in Uttar Pradesh. The present investigation was conducted for estimation of genetic variability, character association and path analysis of fibre yield and its attributes were studied on 50 genotypes of white jute including two check varieties JRC-517 and Apeswaree. The study was conducted in randomized block design experiment with 2 replications. The seeds were sown in kharif season (April, 2016) with plot size 2 m x 0.75 m and spacing 25 cm row to row and 6 cm plant to plant spacing. Analysis of variance revealed presence of significant amount of variation among all the genotypes for all the characters. Estimates of GCV and PCV were found to be high and had close agreements in plant height, reed length, effective reed length, basal diameter and fibre yield per plant, indicating less influence of environmental effects. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was recorded for quantitative traits. Correlation studies revealed highly significant genotypic and phenotypic association between fibre yield per plant and its components, like reed length, stick weight per plant and plant height. Therefore, it is concluded that these traits can be used as primary selection criteria for improving jute fibre yield stability. Variability among the genotypes may be utilized by the breeders in future for breeding programme. Also, the results of this study suggest that plant height, reed length, effective reed length, green weight and stick weight per plant should be used as selection parameters.

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