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Agriculture University, Jodhpur

Agriculture University, Jodhpur was established on 14th September, 2013 by Government of Rajasthan under Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 21 of 2013 to focus on holistic development of arid and semi-arid regions of the state covering 6 districts (Jodhpur, Barmer, Nagaur, Pali, Jalore and Sirohi), constituting 28% of total geographical area which is sustaining 20.8% human and 28.4% animal population of the state. The districts under jurisdiction of the university cover 3 agro-ecological zones of the state. These are Arid Western Plain Zone Ia (Jodhpur and Barmer districts), Transitional plain of Luni Basin Zone IIb (Jalore, Pali, and Sirohi districts) and part of Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage Zone IIa (Nagaur district). The university has 1 institute of diploma and 3 colleges to produce highly competent educated human resources in agriculture and allied sciences besides 2 agricultural research stations, one each in zone Ia & IIb and 3 agricultural research sub stations, one in each zone to prepare, plan and perform highly need based research in this acute water scarce but naturally rich bio-diversified zone of the country. The third most important part in tri-pillar (Teaching, Research & Extension) of agricultural development, the extension for transfer of technologies are reached to doorsteps of the farming community by 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (K-V-Ks), 2 in Nagaur district and 1 each in Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore & Sirohi districts under the umbrella of the university. The different units of teaching, research and extension are coordinating to systematically run by the headquarter situated at Mandor, Jodhpur.

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    Effect of Different Drying Techniques on Quality of Dried Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaves
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2021-08-25) Mansion, Maninder; Chaudhary, Nisha
    An experiment entitled “Effect of different drying techniques on quality of dried moringa (Moringaoleifera) leaves” was carried out at College of Agriculture, Nagaur, Agriculture University, Jodhpur (Rajasthan). Moringa (Moringaoleifera) is known as the functional food, provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition and may play a vital role in reducing and minimizing the risk of certain diseases and other health conditions.It has a great significance as an important food commodity and ‘natural nutrition of the tropics’. It is considered as a highly nutritive vegetable in many countries especially in India, Pakistan, Philippines, Hawaii and many parts of Africa due to its enriched leaves, fruits, flowers and immature. The present investigation was focused on the evaluation of the study of different drying techniques on quality of dried moringa leaves using different drying methods namely sun drying, shade drying and solar tunnel drying. Also analysis of the proximate composition such as moisture, fat, protein, ash, acid insoluble ash, fiber and carbohydrate. Also, the nutritional determination of calcium, ascorbic acid and riboflavin were estimated. The weighted moringa leaves were taken and dried in different drying methods and conditions. The weight reduction of the samples as measured periodically until the constant weights were observed. From the experiment, the initial moisture content of the fresh moringa leaves was found to be 75.12g per 100g and 6.76g per 100g. The final moisture content of the different drying methods drying sample was found 6.73g in sun drying, 6.91g in shade drying and 6.65g in solar tunnel drying respectively. Total drying time required for moisture removal to very low level or negligible weight reduction of samples were found to be as 48hr, 7hr, 3hr for shade, sun and solar tunnel drying respectively.