International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology
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EVALUATION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEM AND IMPROVING ITS EFFICIENCY FOR DEVELOPING AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE
Get PDFAn electricity demand in India is now at an all-time high. Agriculture accounts for 21.5 percent of total electricity use; according to sectoral demand patterns. Technology is becoming increasingly popular. PV cells are utilized to power electrical equipment because of their high energy output. Solar energy is a clean and inexpensive energy source. Solar powered water pumping is an important technology for conserving vital resources such as water and electricity. This experiment is to calculate the efficiency of solar pump and panel. It is evaluated by calculating the input and output energy of the pump and panel. By comparing the efficiencies of pump and panel we can be able to estimate the amount of loss of energy. For conserving the energy, we can also install battery and charge controller for the use of pump in dark without solar energy. It conserves energy even while the pump is working. At the time of 2-3pm the efficiency of solar panel is about 55-60% and for the pump is 50-55%. By installing the storage device, we can save 2-5% of the energy wastage. This proves to be a better implementation for conserving the energy and the use of pump at any time. 
Advances in Biology: Investigating the Health Effects of Microwave-Heated Meals
Get PDFWith the increase in the use of microwave technology in the workplace, it has piqued the attention of many researchers, leading to an increase in the number of articles addressing the health hazards connected with microwave exposure. With this study, the researchers sought to determine the physiologic effects of microwave-heated food on the blood and organs of experimental mice, and the results were encouraging. This study sought to examine the effects of feeding on microwave-heated meals with the goal of improving their nutritional value. These experiments were carried out on male Swiss albino mice at two distinct ages: one month before (before puberty) and three months after (after puberty). The results of all of the albumin and bilirubin tests indicated that the levels of both parameters had increased, although the protein concentration had decreased in all of the tests. Following exposure to oxidative stress, glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase levels considerably decreased, but malondahyde levels significantly increased. [*] It was discovered that physiological anomalies were caused by the oxidative stress that occurred. A recent study found that microwave radiation has a deleterious influence on liver functioning, resulting in histological and physiological abnormalities of the organ
A Study of Cloud Computing Techniques for Securing Data and Managing Security Parameters
Get PDFThe term "cloud computing" refers to a relatively new computing paradigm that transforms traditional IT and computer solutions into more conventional utilities such as public water and power. Understanding the security dangers and determining the proper security measures utilized to minimize them in Cloud Computing is the primary goal of this study. One of the biggest problems with Cloud Computing is how to keep user data safe while it's being stored and processed
Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Plant Growth and Yield in Greenhouse Environments
Get PDFFor greenhouse growers and farmers in general, accurate forecasts of plant development and productivity are critical. Growers can enhance environmental control, match supply with demand, and minimise costs by developing models that accurately forecast growth and output. Powerful new analytical tools may be gained from recent advances in Machine Learning and in particular, Deep Learning (DL). Tomato yield forecasting and Ficus benjamina stem development will be predicted using ML and DL approaches in a controlled greenhouse setting in the proposed project. In the prediction formulations, we use a novel deep recurrent neural network (RNN) based on the LSTM neuron model. The RNN architecture models the intended growth parameters using the previous yield, growth, and stem diameter measurements, as well as microclimate circumstances. Support vector regression and random forest regression are compared in a researchutilising the mean square error criteria in order to assess the effectiveness of the various approaches. Results from the EU Interreg SMARTGREEN project (2017-2021) in two greenhouses in Belgium and the UK have shown great promise, according to the statistics given
Mushroom: A Review on Multipurpose Fungi and its Commercial Utilization
Get PDFThis paper reviews multifunctional nature of mushrooms. Besides being an essential source of nutrition, they are being extensively exploited by man in various ways. Not only are they admired for their exceptional flavor and texture but this fungus can replace a number of resources that we are currently utilizing. Higher mushrooms contain bioactive components that show antibacterial, antitumor, immunostimulator, antiparasitic, antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic properties. Simultaneously they are useful for people and woodlands by recycling nutrients, managing plastic waste and agricultural residues as they can act as natural decomposers . Mushroom farming is the best method to meet sustainable development goals set up by UNO. Mushrooms play an important role in biofuel generation, textile, footwear, furniture, dying and tanning industries. It is hoped that this paper would add to existing information on versatile attributes of mushrooms to make it feasible for humans to utilize mushrooms to a more prominent extent other than just a food ingredient, which makes them not just edible but a multi-functional fungi. 
Accelerating Agriculture and Rural Development for Inclusive Growth: Policy Implications for Developing Asia
Get PDF Developing Asia stands witness to the impact of economic growth on poverty reduction. The incomes and quality of life for many people have improved and poverty levels are falling. But results vary with rural growth lagging behind urban growth in many countries and subregions. Two thirds of the region’s 3 billion people live in rural areas, and in India, for example, 74 percent of people classified as poor are in rural areas (ADB 2004). The difference in urban and rural growth and poverty outcomes is socially and politically untenable, as witnessed in the recent election in India. Rural poverty problems in many cases become urban poverty problems through rising pressure on cities to absorb rural migrants needing jobs, homes, and services. Pre-1980s, the rural economic problem was commonly seen as undersupply of affordable food and raw materials to support industrialization as the engine of rapid growth. The strategy greatly influenced the design and choice of public policies. Overvalued exchange rates were intended to help new industries establish domestic markets and lower costs of imported materials, but lowered the domestic currency earnings for farmers in export markets. Administered food prices lowered consumer prices but lowered returns to farmers as well. Agricultural commodities and land were heavily taxed to force the transfer of resources out of rural areas. Farm input subsidies encourage production of food crops but lead to resource wastage, and often benefit well-to-do farmers. Such policy biases lower agriculture’s terms of trade, distort market signals, and undermine agricultural growth (Krueger 1992).In the above back setting. An attempt is made to briefly outlines the potential for agriculture and rural development as a critical force for inclusive growth and sustained poverty reduction and reviews experiences in the Asian region with agriculture in economic transformation. It highlights major policy challenges for accelerating agriculture and rural development
Impact of Climate Change on Crop-Pathogen Interaction: A Review
Get PDF Crop response to climatic variation is critical criterion not only in yield and productivity but also, its interaction with pathogens. Disease triangle happens under a favourable weather, virulent pathogen and a susceptible host. Climate change influences both host plant and pathogens leading to altered interaction and disease cycle. Carbon dioxide is a major contributor in the green house gas phenomenon. The consequent influence of GHG effect on temperature due to warming and erratic seasonal weather has an impact on both plant and pathogen development. Physiological changes in plants impact pathogenicity and disease development. Altered crop physiology under climate change is more susceptible to biotic stress. Hence, it is essential to understand impact of climate change on host plants to know the disease dynamics.  
Seed Treatment Improved Heat Stress Tolerance During Seed Germination
Get PDFHeat stress is a major problem raised in agriculture sector due to increasing temperature in temperature. Due to Increase in temperature plant en counter physiological and biochemical changes which directly affect plant growth and production. There are multiples method of seed treatment for improving heat stress tolerance during seed germination for better growth and production. There are different biotic and abiotic stresses throughout plant ontogeny. To overcome these stresses different approaches have been made and practiced, there are few methods that are still in research in different research institute. The negative effects of heat stress can be reduced by developing plant extracts through the development of thermo tolerance using a variety of genetic methods. For this purpose, however, a complete understanding of plant life responses to high temperatures, heat tolerance methods and possible techniques for improving plant heat tolerance is essential. Some treatment can be particularly time consuming, while other treatment are denied by countries in the world. 
ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF JHUM CULTIVATORS TOWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE IN MOKOKCHUNG DISTRICT, NAGALAND
Get PDF In the recent years, the impact of climate change for Jhum cultivators has been very apparent as jhum cultivation is purely a rain-fed agricultural system and crop production can be extremely sensitive to year-to-year weather fluctuations. The present investigation was conducted in Ongpangkong block of Mokokchung district of Nagaland. A total number of 120 respondents from 4 villages were selected using proportionate random sampling procedure. Data was collected through pre structured interview schedule and processed through primary and secondary tables and statistical analysis. The study revealed that the overall adaptation practices towards climate change were medium. Age, farming experience, extension contacts, mass media exposure and social contact were positively significant with the adaptation level towards climate change. 
The Effective Role of Microbes in Sustainable Soil Health
Get PDF Microorganisms are omnipresent they are everywhere; The microorganisms are minute and invisible with naked eyes But helping mankind in many ways. Not all microorganisms causing diseases or causing contaminations they are also helping us in many ways. The microbes helping in our fields and farms worldwide. How they are helping us in improving soil health and structure .The integrated approach towards using microbes along with organic growth enhancers can bring the revolution. Agricultural inputs from fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other fossil fuels have increased agricultural production. However, growing awareness and concern about adverse effects on soil and the environment cannot be ignored. So the world is shifting towards organic approach in farming for sustainable soil health and human health benefits. Microbes causing nitrogen fixing, Soil bioremediation, Mineral absorption, Hormonal absorption.