INTRODUCTION Pigeonpea is an important pulse crop of the country. In Karnataka, it is extensively grown in the northern part of the state, particularly in the Kalaburagi district and is popularly known as the “Pigeonpea bowl of Karnataka”. Any adverse effect on pigeonpea in this district will affect the state production and productivity. In Karnataka …
Introduction Sorghum is one of the major cereal crops consumed in India after rice and wheat.Sorghum forms an important dietary staple for millions of population in the world, especially in the subtropical and semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa. It is an important source of food and fodder, mostly in the traditional, smallholder farming sector …
INTRODUCTION Sorghum forms an important dietary staple for millions of population in the world, especially in the subtropical and semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa. It is an important source of food and fodder, mostly in the traditional, smallholder farming sector [10]. Recently, it holds a significant place in the commercial farming sector as a …
1. INTRODUCTION The limited available water resources in the India demand its economic use which will be achievable only by adopting advanced technology of irrigation like micro irrigation. Water is the critical natural resource, which is often costly and limiting input particularly in arid and semi arid regions, hence needs judicious use to reap the …
INTRODUCTION Soil erosion is an important essential, environmental and social disaster [1. Soil erosion is described as detachment and removal of surface particles from the soil due to wind or rainfall. Soil loss is a worldwide concern, threatening soil and water resources [2]. As the most critical of an ecosystem, soil can secure food production, …
Introduction Cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. cerasiforme Mill.) is a cultivated type of tomato grown for its edible fruits. It is generally considered similar but not identical to the wild relatives of the domestic tomato [5]. It is believed to be an intermediate genetic admixture between wild currant-type tomato and domesticated garden tomato. …
Introduction Cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme Mill., 2n=2x=24.) regarded as botanical variety of cultivated tomato has become more popular all over the world because of its good taste with low calories and fruit set even at high temperatures [12]. The popularity and demand for cherry tomatoes are increasing due to their nutritional and medicinal …
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Introduction Ethylene hormone has been known to play a crucial role in senescence of flowers. The sensitivity of this varies depending on the flower species [1]. Ethylene reduces the longevity of some flowers causing rapid wilting of petals (e.g. carnations), shedding or shattering of petals (e.g. snapdragons, delphiniums) or other changes to petal tissues, such …
INTRODUCTION Pigeonpea [Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millspaugh] is a prime food legume crop mostly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It was globally grown in about 85 million hectares. The Indian sub continent alone contributes nearly 92% of the total pigeonpea production globally. Our national production of 4.87 lakh tones is realized from an area of …
Introduction Goats provide a dependable source of income to 40% of the rural population below the poverty line in India and to many who do not possess any land. Kalaburagi district has highest goat population ( 4,73,800) in Karnataka state as per 20th livestock census [11]. The vast majority of the poorer section of the …
