83 research outputs found

    PERFORMANCE OF INBRED AND HYBRID RICE VARIETIES TO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PHOSPHORUS

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    A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Horticulture Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN AGRONOMYThe experiment was carried out at the Agronomy Field of the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during the period from December, 2006 to June, 2007 study the relative peribunance of inbred and hybrid rice varieties at difThrent levels of phosphorus. Three varieties of inbred and hybrid rice (BRRI dhan 29, Moron and Hira-2) and five levels of phosphoms(O. 24. 48. 72 and 96 Kg PnOs h15 were the treatment variables. The experiment was laid out fellowing spilt plot design with three replications having varieties in the main plot and phosphorus rate in the sub-plot. Plant height, number of tillers bill 4 , fresh weight of plant, thy matter partitioning, total grains panicl& ' -grain weight, . spikelt sterility, 1000 grain yield, straw yield and harvest index varied significantly due to the variations of .fihled grains panicle, unfilled grains panicle 4 variety. Hybrid variety Hira-2 produced the maximum number of filled grains panicleT' (106.00) and minimum in BRRI dhan 29. Variety Hira-2 (7.50 t ha d ) and Aloron (7.41 ha') produced the highest grain yields which were significantly different from BRRI dhan 29 (6.86 t ha'). The yield increase due to variety Hira-2 and Moron was 0.64 and 0.55 t hi'. which was 9.32% and 8.0 l% respectively over BRRI dhan 29. All the studied parameters of rice varieties except harvest index also differed significantly with the application of phosphorus fertilizer. An application of 72 kg P205 hn' showed to produced better yield attributes. Phosphorus level at 72 kg hi' (P3) produced the highest grain yield (7.23 t haT') of rice. Plants grown without added phosphorus gore the lowest grain yield (4.99 rhi'). A significant interaction between varieties and phosphorus levels in respect of yield and yield attributes of rice was observed. Plants grown at any varieties without P fertilizer produced lowest grain yield. Highest grain yield (7.68 t hi') was recorded variety Hira-2 with 72 kg P 2 05 hi'. Number of efThctive tillers hilt', panicle length, number of filled grains hill" and 1000-grain weight had a significant correlation with grain yield t ha"

    BIO-CONTROL AGENTSANDBOTANICAL PRODUCTS FOR THE ECO-FRIENDLY MANAGEMENT OF STEM BORER ON HYBRID RICE

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    A thesis Submitted to theFaculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University,Dhaka in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENTOMOLOGY SEMESTER:JULY-DECEMBER, 2009The experiment was conducted at the experimental field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from June to November, 2009 to find out the most effective management practice(s) among Trichogramma evanescens egg parasitoid @ 0.25 gm and 0.50 gm plot-1, Bacillus thuriengiensis bacterium suspension @ 0.1% and 0.2%, SafeClean @ 0.05%, SafeMax @ 0.05%, Neem oil @ 0.3% and chemical insecticide Furadan 5G @ 6 gm plot-1 for the eco-friendly management of rice stem borer on hybrid rice (Hira-2). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Considering the dead heart and white head infestation, among the treatments chemical insecticide Furadan 5G (T8) performed as the most effective practice in reducing the dead heart (81.47%) and white head (91.44%) infestation over control followed by Trichogramma egg parasitoid @ 0.50% (T2) treatment (73.64% and 82.34%, respectively). T8also gave the maximum yield contribution characters of the rice plants as well as produced the highest grain yield (7.67 ton ha-1) followed by T2 (7.23 ton ha-1). Economically the most effective treatment was T2, through which the highest benefit cost ratio (5.04) was achieved as compared with other treatments including Furadan 5G (3.80). Considering the ecological point of view, the T2 comprising Trichogramma evanescens egg parasitoid @ 0.50 gm plot-1 was the most ecologically sound management practice applied against rice stem borer

    VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF POTATO IN SOME SELECTED AREAS OF PANCHAGARH DISTRICT IN BANGLADESH

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    A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Agribusiness Management, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in Partial fulfillment of the requirementsfor the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN AGRIBUSINESS AND MARKETINGPotato is one of the most important cash crops in Bangladesh, and the district of Panchagarh is one of the major potato producing areas in the country. The objective of this study was to analyze the value chain of potato in some selected areas of Panchagarh district, including the profitability, value addition, marketing cost, and net marketing margin of different actors in the chain. To achieve these objectives, a structured questionnaire was used to interview 25 farmers, 65 middlemen, and 5 cold storage owners from February to April 2023. The data collected were analyzed using profitability analysis, regression analysis, and moving average method. The findings of this study revealed that the sales price of potato varied significantly between different actors in the value chain. The highest sales price per 100kg of potato was received by the retailer at Tk.2225.00, while the lowest sales price was received by the farmer at Tk.1625.55. The value addition by different actors in the chain varied from 9.25% to 25.70%, with the wholesaler having the highest value addition. The marketing cost of the value chain actors varied from 4.51% to 45.90%, with the wholesaler incurring the highest marketing cost. The net marketing margin of different actors in the chain also varied significantly, ranging from 6.65% to 47.45%, with the retailer having the highest net marketing margin. In addition, the seasonal price fluctuation analysis showed that the price of potato was significantly lower during the peak harvesting period, while it was much higher before the planting period. Moreover, the study found that proper credit facilities should be ensured for the value chain actors, as this was mentioned by the highest number of respondents. The study provides valuable insights into the value chain of potato in Panchagarh district, and highlights the need for policies and interventions to improve the profitability and efficiency of the value chain

    New distribution record and an updated map of Eutropis multifasciata (Kuhl, 1820) (Squamata, Scincidae) from Dhaka division, Bangladesh

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    The Many-lined Sun Skink, Eutropis multifasciata (Kuhl, 1820), has so far been reported from seven localities in Bangladesh. We present the first record of this species from Faridpur district of the country. Our new record extends the distribution of the species by nearly 123 km from its nearest previously known record at Jahangiragar University, Dhaka district, and updates the distribution of this poorly known species in Bangladesh

    First record of Uperodon globulosus (Günther, 1864) (Anura, Microhylidae) in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh

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    Uperodon globulosus (Günther, 1864) has so far been recorded from 6 localities in Bangladesh over the past 3 decades. In June 2017, we found an adult female in a courtyard of a house in Jonail village (Natore district, Rajshahi division, Bangladesh), which is approximately 102 km southwest of the previous nearest previously known occurrence of this species

    New distribution record and an updated map of Eutropis multifasciata (Kuhl, 1820) (Squamata, Scincidae) from Dhaka division, Bangladesh

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    The Many-lined Sun Skink, Eutropis multifasciata (Kuhl, 1820), has so far been reported from seven localities in Bangladesh. We present the first record of this species from Faridpur district of the country. Our new record extends the distribution of the species by nearly 123 km from its nearest previously known record at Jahangiragar University, Dhaka district, and updates the distribution of this poorly known species in Bangladesh

    Unlocking the potential of pomegranate peels as a valuable source of bioactive compounds through effective drying strategies

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    Pomegranate peels are a great resource of bioactive compounds that have potential for various applications, including functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. However, the drying process is an important consideration that can affect the quality and properties of pomegranate peels. This investigation sought to assess the results of different drying procedures that affect the physicochemical, functional, and antioxidant properties of pomegranate peels. Four alternative drying techniques were used such as freeze drying, microwave drying at 900 W, oven drying at 50 °C, and sun drying. According to the findings, the freeze-drying method exhibited the highest total phenolic content (186.24 mg GAE/g DM), DPPH radical scavenging activity (77.86 %), vitamin C (77.5 mg AA/100 g DM), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (31.1 mg AAE/g DM). The sun-drying technique, on the other hand, had the lowest level of quality parameters. The oven and microwave drying methods exhibited comparable results. These findings provide essential information for the optimization of pomegranate peel drying conditions, enhancing its potential to use as a significant source of bioactive compounds for a range of industrial applications. The freeze-drying method is recommended for preserving the quality of pomegranate peels and can be applied in various industries to produce high-quality products
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