Life Sciences

Studies were initiated to evaluate the influence of seed priming technique (Humic acid 20%, Carbendazim 2%, Imidachlobrid 3% and hydro priming technique) in conjunction with crop management techniques along with NPK application in Maize COHM 6. Seeds primed with Humic acid 20%, maintained the germination above the seed certification standard with higher seedling quality characters and lesser deteriorative observations compared to unprimed seed of COHM 6.

An investigation was carried out in JF-55 (Male parent) & Pusa Sawani (Female parent) to find out the effect of emasculation and bud pollination in comparison with emasculation and conventional pollination technique. The Crossing Techniques (CT) were evaluated for the crossing period of seven weeks and analysed for fruit set, seed yield and seed quality characters at weekly intervals. The results revealed that irrespective of the crossing period, bud pollination recorded 6% higher fruit set than conventional pollination.

Post-COVID conditions are wide range of new, returning or ongoing health problems that people experience after being infected with the virus during epidemic [COVID-19]. Most people with COVID-19 presented with different health problems noted in different opd clinics. Anyone who as infected can experience post-COVID conditions. Most people with post-COVID conditions experience symptoms days after first learning they had COVID-19, but some people who later experienced post-COVID conditions didnot know when they got infected.

Ageing is a normal process in all living organisms including human. With the progress of ageing physiological functions of different organs of the body become slower leading to many age-related diseases that are responsible for shortening of longevity. But this reduction of ageing varies from individual to individual. This diversity of changes in ageing process has come to the mind of scientists to find out some factors that regulate ageing both at the cellular and genetic levels.

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This study was undertaken to generate useful information regarding the physical properties of parboiled rice. Under this study, three parboiled rice varieties, namely IR1010, Mahamaya and Swarna were selected, which are commonly used for the preparation of puffed rice in the Chhattisgarh state of India.

Asan Barrage has become first wetland from Uttarakhand, which is included in the prestigious Ramsar site list. This wetland is well known as a home of migratory birds and the present communication deals with some important of them.

Aloe vera is a plant that resembles a cactus but is actually a member of the lily family. The Aloe plant comes in more than 300 different types, but Aloe barbadensis has the finest medical qualities. It possesses potent antibacterial, fungicidal, virucidal, and antiseptic effects. It stimulates cell development, calms the nervous system, and detoxifies the body. Others offer nutritional assistance, others boost tissues' capacity for regeneration, while yet others have anti-inflammatory effects.

Kinnow fruit grown in Punjab and is having maximum area of orchard in Punjab therefore it becomes necessary to study the impact of different maturity or harvesting stages on fruit quality and its marketing. Keeping this view studies was conducted at four different stages of fruit harvesting viz., 1st – 15th January, 16th – 31st January, 1st – 15th February, 16th – 28th February. The month of February is best for fruit quality and for fruit processing also.

The field trials of the present experiment were conducted to study the response of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on the onion growth and yield during the Rabi season 2021-22 at the Vegetable Farm of College of Agriculture of Guru Kashi University at Bathinda. The plant material comprised onion (Allium cepa L.) variety “N-53” which has been recommended by PAU, Ludhiana for cultivation in the state during rabi season. The field experiments were laid out in split plot design.