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Seasonal Incidence and Relationship between Lunar Phases and the Emergence of C. maculipennis
Get PDFThe blossom midge Contarinia maculipennis, a serious pest in orchids which infests blooms and mainly hampered the cut flower production. The blossom midge Contarinia maculipennis, a serious pest in orchids which infests blooms and mainly hampered the cut flower production. Studies on seasonal incidence showed that C. maculipennis incidence was maximum during first fortnight of April 2018 (46.74 %) had positive correlation with maximum temperature and sunlight intensity under different shade net conditions and negative correlation with rainfall. Adult emergence in relation to lunar phases revealed that peak emergence was noticed during full moon (216.66 adults) and a day after (142.38 adults) which had positive correlation with per cent illuminatio
AN OVERVIEW OF CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR TOWARDS AROMA MILK PRODUCTS IN COIMBATORE DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU
Get PDF India is the largest producer and consumer of milk and milk products in the world. The production and consumption pattern has been showing a tremendous increase over these 40 years. Despite the availability of loose milk and traditional method of milk products, large number of people especially in urban areas, still prefer to go for packaged milk products available in the marketplace. This paper is a result of research work conducted to determine the buying behavior of Aroma Milk products. The research was conducted in Coimbatore district with the sample size of 120 respondents‘ selected using stratified simple random sampling methodology. Primary data was collected through well-structured, pre-tested interview schedule. Analysis of data, using SPSS software, revealed that most of the Aroma consumers are satisfied with the product and consider quality as the most important criteria for making purchase decisions. Further, it was found that marital status, age, education status influences the purchasing behavior of consumers. As per the findings, suggestions are given to the company to take initiation to fulfill the consumer needs. 
Effect of Crop Geometry, Fertilizer Levels and Foliar Nutrition on Growth, Growth Analysis and Yield of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) under Irrigated Condition
Get PDFField experiment was conducted at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam (TNAU) during Puratassipattam (September – December, 2017) to study the effect of crop geometry, fertilizer levels and foliar nutrition on the growth, growth analysis and yield of irrigated blackgram. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design and replicated thrice with twelve treatments. The treatment consists of two spacings, two fertilizer levels and spraying of foliar nutrients and growth regulators. The results revealed that plant spacing of 30 × 15 cm with 100 % RDF coupled with foliar spray of TNAU Pulse Wonder @ 1.125% at 50 % flowering favoured higher growth characters (plant height, number of branches plant-1,dry matter production ), growth analysis (leaf area index, crop growth rate, specific leaf area) and yield (seed and haulm). The grain yield increases with 29 % over the adoption of crop spacing of 30 x 10 cm with 100 % RDF without any foliar nutrition. 
IMPACT OF SOCIO ECONOMIC VARIABLES ON KNOWLEDGE OF WHEAT PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Get PDFThe study was carried out during the year 2015-2016 in Rasoolabad and Rajpur block from Kanpur Dehat, Mohanlalganj and Chinhat block from Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh. The total sample size was of 160 wheat growers for the present study. The responses of farmers were collected through a comprehensive schedule developed by the researcher in consultation with the experts. An interview schedule was prepared on the basis of pilot study with the help of concerned scientists and later interview schedule was revised in the suggestions made by them. There is a non- significant association between the education and knowledge level of the respondents. significant at 4 degree of freedom, hence it can be said that there is a significant association between socio-economic with knowledge level of farmers It may be concluded on the basis of finding that the statistical analysis about the association between ages with knowledge level of respondents shows significant association and significant association between land holding and knowledge level of farmers about wheat production technology. 
A STUDY ON MARKETING OF SWEET ORANGE IN NALGONDA DISTRICT OF TELANGANA STATE
No full textSweet orange is one of the most important fruit crop in Nalgonda District of Telangana State. The study aimed to identifythe marketing channels, price spread, Marketing cost, marketing margin and marketing efficiency for sweet orange. About 90farmers were selected from five Mandalas of Nalgonda district of Telangana state to form the sample, 40 market intermediariesincluding commission agents, pre-harvest contractors, wholesalers and retailers. Four marketing channels were identified. Fifty oneper cent of the farmers sold their produce to wholesalers and pre-harvest contractors. Marketing cost was low in channel-I comparedto all other channels and channel-I was more efficient than other channels
THE INFLUENCE DENSITY OF POPULATION AND SEX OF FATTENED CHICKENS ON THE KALO IN THE TRANSPORT AND RANDMAN OF SLOUGHTERED
Get PDF: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the influence of population density and sex ofchickens on transport kalo and slaughter yield chicken hybrids Cobb 500. The study was carried out on 225 dayold chicks Cobb 500, which were placed in 3-square-foot boxed cubicles with five different population density.The control group (K₀ ) was populated in a density of 15 chickens / m² which is a technological standard, and theexperimental groups K₁ , K₂ , K₃ and K₄ were populated with density of 13 chickens / m², 14 chickens / m², 16chickens / m² and 17 chickens / m² of floor pads. When choosing chickens, it was considered that the chickens ofthe experimental groups were approximately the same mass. Selected chicken specimens of the same sex ratio50:50 (ten male and ten female) were scattered with rings, with the number of records attached to their legs. Therings are made of modified plastic resistant to water and high temperature, avoiding the possibility of damage tothe numbers and the determination of the number of sample chickens. Before slaughter, chickens were rehearsedfor the purpose of determining the kalo in the carriage, after which they were chained to, a chain conveyor, thuscommencing the slaughter process. After slaughtering, we tested the slaughter of slaughtered chickens for thepurpose of establishing the randman slaughter. Nutrition and environmental conditions were the same for allchickens. For the purpose of questioning the production parameters after a completed 42-day fattening period, 10male and 10 female chicks of each sample group were selected by the random sample method. The data wereanalyzed by statistical program SPSS 15.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA)
KNOWLEDGE OF RURAL WOMEN ABOUT DRUDGERY REDUCTION
Get PDFThe objective of the present study was to find out the knowledge of rural womenabout homestead technologies in Chittorgarh district. The study was conducted in Bhadesar andBassi panchayat samities of Chittorgrarh district of Rajasthan state. From each panchayat samiti,two villages where the homestead technologies have been promoted by the KVK since last fiveyears were included in the study. The sample consisted of randomly selected 100 rural women,25 from each village. Personal interview method was used for data collection. Mean per centscore were used for analysis of data. The knowledge of the respondents about drudgery reductioncomponent revealed that majority of the respondents (82.03%) possessed good knowledg
Hypolipidemic Actions of Oat, Legumes, Barley and Rice Bran
Get PDFHyperlipidaemia is the disorders of lipoprotein metabolism in which the elevation ofplasma cholesterol, triglyceride takes place. That includes a low level high density lipoproteinlevel. Hyperlipidaemia associates the development of atherosclerosis, due to the formation ofplaques in the arteries which can lead to atherosclerosis, such as coronary heart disease,Peripheral artery disease etc. sedentary lifestyle, eating habits such as -consumption of friedand processed food, red meat etc has shown the rapid effect on lipid profile. A ‘heart healthydiet’ recommends the less consumption of trans fatty acids, and dietary cholesterol, saturatedfats, consumption of omega 3 fatty acid, encourage low to moderate intake of fats high dietaryfibre intake and antioxidant rich foods, such as Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Oats, Wholegrains and legumes are considered good sources of soluble fibres, antioxidants and someother components which gives rise to Hypolipidemic properties
Assessment of Factors Affecting Female Customers’ Preference of E-Banking
Get PDFInformation technology has a vital role to play in the financial sector. The internal facility has emerged as a blessing to thefinancial sector specifically to banking industry. Banking sector has taken the pioneer step in adaptation of technology toprovide newest medium for banking transactions. Bank has altered itself and providing services online. Banks have enrichedits value chain with the adaptation of computers, adding ATMs as delivery mechanism and e-banking. After demonetisationtook place in 2016 it was a new boom in internet banking in order to proceed toward cashless economy. The paper dealsfactors affecting female customers’ preference of E-Banking system with special reference to Udaipur District of Rajasthan.Through non -probability sampling total 50 Female respondents were surveyed. The data collected from the primary sourcewere analysed with the help of various statistical measures such as simple percentage analysis, averages were used. Meanweighted score was calculated to analyse the level of satisfaction from various aspects of E-banking. The data was collectedduring the months between June to July, 2017. According to the study, the researcher concludes that the most of the femalebank customers are aware about all the banking services in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Factors those were affecting thechoice of E- banking of respondents were time saving, accuracy, ubiquity etc. further report states that the banks will have totake necessary steps to educate the customers regarding the new technology and other services offered by the banks
Influence of Allelochemicals Substances in Eucalyptus Species on Agricultural Crops: A Review
Get PDFThis paper aimed at compilling literatures on the effects of allelochemical ofeucalyptus species on agricultural crops .Eucalyptus species releases many bioactivechemicals from its various parts such as leaves, stem, root and sometimes decomposed bodythrough different mechanism into its surrounding environment. These bioactive chemicals areoften termed as allelochemicals because they interact with the surrounding environment.Effects of allelochemicals to the agricultural crops are well documented. Many researchersfound that this allelochemicals have detrimental effects on the successive crops productionwhich causes ecological and economic threat such as decline in total crop yield .This paperreview shows that, agricultural crops should not be interface with Eucalyptus speciesespecially during the seed germination and early growth of seedlings and also, soilunderneath eucalyptus plantation should not use in raising agricultural seeds.