{"title":"Climate change and its impact on agriculture","authors":"C. Vijai, Worakamol Wisetsri, M. Elayaraja","doi":"10.25303/1104ijasvm0108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1104ijasvm0108","url":null,"abstract":"Climate change is a global phenomenon that poses significant challenges to various sectors including agriculture. As the Earth's climate undergoes unprecedented changes due to human activities, the implications for agricultural systems and food production are profound. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns and more frequent extreme weather events are transforming the agricultural landscape and posing risks to global food security. In this context, this discussion will delve into the impact of climate change on agriculture, focusing on how changing climatic conditions affect crop production, food availability and the livelihoods of farming communities. We will explore the specific challenges posed by climate change, the vulnerabilities of agricultural systems and the measures needed to build resilience and ensure sustainable food production in the face of a changing climate. By comprehending the intricacies of climate change and its impact on agriculture, we can foster awareness, drive policy changes and promote practices that promote the long-term sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems. Through collective action and innovative approaches, it is possible to navigate the challenges posed by climate change and secure a future where agriculture can thrive amidst a changing climate.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139316113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spirulina-based poultry feed: opportunities, challenges and future prospects","authors":"Faten Khalil, Vinod Kumar","doi":"10.25303/1104ijasvm017027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1104ijasvm017027","url":null,"abstract":"There is a concerted effort to find newer sources of feed additives that are not only economically viable but superior in nutritional composition and less dependent on agricultural crop sources that are primarily intended for human use. Furthermore, as a commercial enterprise, it is essential for the development of the poultry sector to maximize earnings in a sustainable manner. Meat and egg prices are highly volatile, being determined mostly by market forces at the expense of feed. Many problems in the poultry business could be addressed by exploring the potential of microalgae as an animal feed ingredient. Typically, the protein content of the substituted feed component should be high, have a well-balanced amino acid profile, be easily digested and not pose any nutritional risks to the bird. Green technology is introduced into the poultry sector value chain through the use of microalgae-based feed supplements which provide sustainability and carbon-capturing potential during the algae production phase. Microalgae such as Spirulina (Arthrospira sp.) can be used as a feed resource for chickens because of their high nutritional value. Animals fed with a diet consisting of spirulina showed improved growth and development, resistance to diseases, improved fertility and enhanced aesthetic and nutritional quality of their products. However, there is a significant gap in our understanding of how animals respond to Spirulina in the diet. Thus, this study examines the history and present state of knowledge concerning the use of Spirulina as a poultry feed additive, as well as the industry's current and future opportunities, challenges and prospects.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"27 4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139316353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characterization and development of Novel Whey-based Fermented Fruit Beverages","authors":"Aparna Kumar Perumal, J. R. Chunduri","doi":"10.25303/1104ijasvm09016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1104ijasvm09016","url":null,"abstract":"Fermented beverages are developed from fruits or cereals or nuts. The development of the beverage changes with the composition of the ingredient, the inoculum and the fermentation conditions. Milk-based fermented beverages are also available commercially. Whey is one of the waste milk products rich in proteins and can be considered for the development of beverages using fruits with rich medicinal value. The current study aims at developing a whey-based fruit-mixed fermented beverage (WFFB). Blueberry, kokum and pomegranate fruit pulps have been considered to prepare whey-based fermented beverages. The characteristic parameters are assessed prior to and post-development of beverages including organoleptic analysis. The results indicated concentration and type of the fruit mixture influence the beverage characteristics and richness with phytochemical composition. The organoleptic studies indicated that whey-based plum and pomegranate beverages are in consumer demand. These novel beverages with increased nutritional value, attractive colors, fruity smells, low alcoholic concentration, eco-friendly and best from waste play a significant role for preferred start-ups.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139316300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diversity, Indigenousness and Global Conservation Status of Leguminous Plants of Gujarat State, India","authors":"Rajkumar Yadav, R. K. Sugoor","doi":"10.25303/1103ijasvm08023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1103ijasvm08023","url":null,"abstract":"Gujarat State has tremendous diversity of leguminous plants revealed as per secondary information received from literature during the study. The current study showed that Gujarat State harbored 368 taxa (339 species, 12 subspecies and 17 varieties) of Leguminous plant which are represented in 105 genera and these all taxa belong to three sub families i.e. Caesalpiniaceae, Mimosaceae and Papilionaceae. All these Legumes are ranging from herbaceous vegetation to woody vegetation in which herbaceous vegetation comprised of 158 taxa, trees with 92 taxa, shrubs or under shrubs with 69 taxa and climbers with 49 taxa. The study also revealed that out of 368 taxa of leguminous plants, a total of 6 species have been categorized into threatened plants species (CR, EN and VU), 2 species in NT (n=2) and 360 species as LC, NE and DD (n=360) as per IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants. Among all leguminous plants of Gujarat, a total of 273 species have been considered indigenous plants, 93 leguminous plants as non-indigenous plants, remaining 2 species have been considered as hybrid plants.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"89 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139358980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of Adoption of Improved Cassava Varieties among Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria","authors":"P.I. Idode, E. N. Mbah, A. Aveuya","doi":"10.25303/1103ijasvm0107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1103ijasvm0107","url":null,"abstract":"The study assessed determinants of adoption of improved varieties of cassava among farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. A sample size of 321 respondents was used for the study. Primary data were generated through the use of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean score and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Results of the study indicated that about 72% of the respondents were male, married (78.7%), most (56.3%) of them were within the age bracket of 31–40 years, 25.3% were within the age bracket of 41–50 years, 13.8% were within the age bracket of 21-30 years while only 4.0% were aged 51 years and above. Findings also showed that 39.3% of the respondents adopted TME 419 (farmer’s delight) while 34.9% adopted NR 8082 and TMS 30572 (BNARDA or AGRIC) respectively. Other varieties such as TMS 98/0505 (fine face), TMS 01/1363 (sunshine or vitamin A), TMS 98/0581 (Dixon) and TMS 98/0510 had a low percentage adoption of 18.7%, 12.5% and 11.2% respectively. The study revealed that the major determinants of improved cassava varieties in the study area include diseases and pests resistance (×̅=2.57), high yielding ((×̅=2.57), marketability (×̅=2.54), adaptability to harsh environment (×̅=2.48), high dry content (×̅=2.47), marketability/profitability (×̅=2.42), taste (×̅=2.27) and yield stability (×̅=2.22). The study inferred that there is a significant relationship between farmer’s level of education, farm size and farming experience and use of improved varieties of cassava in the study area. The study recommends that research institutions, extension agents, Government and non-governmental organizations should take the determinants of adoption of improved cassava varieties into consideration in policy discussions in order to increase the productivity of cassava in the study area.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"176 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139358990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic Potential of Encapsulated Nanoparticles synthesized from plants or green route in Fish","authors":"P. Pathak, S. Verma","doi":"10.25303/1102ijasvm028036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1102ijasvm028036","url":null,"abstract":"This review is centered to get outlined glance of metallic nano-particles (NPs) obtained with the help of plant resources and their specificities regarding fisheries. A number of dominant applications of metallic nanoparticles in various sectors have been explored with major problems regarding heavy metal toxicity. Nanogranules and nanodrugs delivery systems were considerably related terms but rapidly used in research, in field of science and technology. Metallic nanoparticles were employed as diagnostic appliances or to carry medicinal agents at particular points in supervised manner. Nanotechnology offers multifunctional techniques to treat chronic disorders through particularly pointed carriage of precised medicinal agents. In present scenario, there are enormous uses of nanotechnology opted as biodegradable nanocompounds, chemotherapeutic agents, biological devices, specific vaccines, drug conjugates and immunotherapeutic adjuants. The review throws light on innovative steps of progressive phenomena in field of nanomaterial based drug transportation system and comprehensive study on nanomaterials.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123124796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative long-term protection provided against cowpea beetle by Acacia auriculiformis fractions and a chemical insecticide","authors":"O. C. Ogungbite, P. O. Tedela","doi":"10.25303/1102ijasvm07017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1102ijasvm07017","url":null,"abstract":"The long-term protection of different fractions of Acacia auriculiformis was evaluated in the laboratory over the cause of six months at ambient temperature and humidity. Oil of the plant was fractionated into different fractions and fractions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 were used at 50μl to treat cowpea seeds. Adult Callosobruchus maculatus was introduced at 2, 4 and 6 months of treatment and the effect of the fractions was observed on the oviposition rate and adult emergence of the insect as well as its ability to cause seed damage and weight loss. The result showed that the fractions of the plant were able to reduce or prevent adult emergence and the ability of the insects to cause seed damage and weight loss over the cause of 6 months. It was however, noted that the potency of the fractions reduced over period with the use of chemical insecticides. Fraction 1 which appeared to be most effective among the fractions of the plant, could be used for long-term protection of cowpea seeds as it offers similar result with the DDVP.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132432831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of agronomic and grain yield of elite hybrids maize in south-western Nigeria","authors":"Bukola Abigail Osasona, B. Amujoyegbe","doi":"10.25303/1102ijasvm023027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1102ijasvm023027","url":null,"abstract":"The poor grain yield of maize obtained among Nigeria small holder farmers has been an issue leading to the continuous development of maize genotypes with the aim of improving yield in the farmers’ in order to improve the household income. Evaluation of the agronomic and grain yield of some of th4 elite hybrids maize was conducted with the aim to determine their performance in order to ascertain their suitability for the south-western agro-ecology of Nigeria. Three elites hybrid maize genotypes groups made up of 30 entries of early white and yellow maize (Elite 1), 36 entries of early white maize, 36 entries of late/intermediate maturing (Elite 3) and 24 entries of open pollinated (OPV) were evaluated at the teaching and research farm of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in two late cropping seasons of 2019 to 2020. The treatments were laid out in a randomized incomplete block design (lattice design) with three replications in each season. Data were obtained on agronomic (plant height, ear height, stem lodge, root lodge plant aspect, ear aspect and husk cover), grain yield and yield components (ear length, ear girth, number of kernel rows per ear and number of kernels per row). It was noted that 6 entries from early maturing white and yellow elites (Elite 1), two from early maturing white elites (Elite 2), one from late/ intermediate elites (Elite 3) and one from the open pollinated varieties (OPV) genotypes showed superior agronomic character while one of Elite 1 and 9 of Elite 2 genotypes showed most superior yield character across seasons. Genotypes EWH114(E1), EWH110(E1), EYTWH-9(E2) were observed to be stable and showed superior performance in agronomic character and grain yield. These genotypes are to be advocated for growth and grain yield.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114963521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biological Control of sheath blight disease in rice using Marine Actinomycetes (Streptomycetes rochei) AMET A311 strain","authors":"M. Venkatramani, M. Jayaprakashvel","doi":"10.25303/1102ijasvm018022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1102ijasvm018022","url":null,"abstract":"The soil samples were taken from the rhizome soil of coastal sand dune plants along the Hare islands, Tuticorin, East Coast of Tamil Nadu, in order to isolate an efficient antifungal marine actinomycetes. A total of 70 actinomycetes were isolated from the samples collected. Based on colony morphology, aerial mass color, melanoid pigments, reverse side pigments, soluble pigments, spore chain morphology and spore surface, 62 of the 70 isolates were identified as distinct. Fifty isolates from the 62 distinct colony were chosen for the antifungal activity based on their capacity to endure salt concentrations over 1M. Rhizoctonia solani, a fungus pathogen, was tested against each of the 50 identified strains. Rhizoctonia solani, a fungus, was resistant to about 36% of the isolates. AMET 307, AMET 308 and AMET 307, AMET 311 and AMET 315 exhibited the highest level of antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia solani. Using 16s rRNA sequencing, this effective antifungal strain was further identified as the Streptomycetes rochei AMET 311 strain (KT334600).","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123959287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of phytotoxic effect of plant dry leaf based vermicompost on seed germination, growth and yield of fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum Graecum)","authors":"J. Divya, Ranjan Vasudha, A. Vrinda","doi":"10.25303/1102ijasvm0106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25303/1102ijasvm0106","url":null,"abstract":"Phytotoxicity is one of the most critical factors for determining whether any type of compost is suitable for agricultural use and in avoiding environmental hazards until it is recycled back to agricultural land. Composting is one of the best economic and environmentally sustainable means of managing different kind of wastes from different origins. The present study involves plant bioassay test conducted by using different amounts of soil and vermicompost. The treatments prepared are 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% including one control. For each trail, three replicates were maintained in order to get the accurate results. The seeds used for the study are fenugreek seeds. The mean values were calculated and used for interpretation of the results. From the plant bioassay experiments, various parameters like total seeds germinated, number of leaves, number of flowers, pods, seeds in pods, length of roots and shoots were counted and measured. From the experimental results, it was found that overall growth of plants was observed in 25% and 50% treatments compared to the other treatments and control. The plant bioassay tests clearly showed that soil with 25% to 50% of vermicompost mixing will be found beneficial for the growth and development of fenugreek plants.","PeriodicalId":280756,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine","volume":"79 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121665359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}