Aims: Market integration is an indicator that explains how different markets are related to each other. The main aim of the paper is to examine the market integration of groundnut seed and oil markets in India. Study Design: This paper examines the market integration in six majo...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830767
A survey was conducted in selected villages of Prayagraj district to evaluate the disease incidence of Fusarium (Fusarium udum) wilt and cyst nematode (Heterodera cajani) of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Soil and roots were collected from the rhizosphere of infested pigeonpea plant...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830768
Fourteen genotypes of fodder oat (Avena sativa L.) were evaluated to assess the genetic variability and association analysis during Rabi 2018-19. The character dry matter yield (q/ha/day) had the highest heritability. GCV and PCV estimate was recorded for the days to 50% flowerin...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730762
Brassica vegetables are diverse and widely consumed in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the world. Although exotic in Southern Africa brassicas are now relatively important vegetables produced and consumed in the region all year round. In their production, postharve...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730758
The combining ability studies assist in choosing the desirable parents for crossing in hybrid development. Forty derived hybrids generated by crossing ten F5 lines to the four testers for assessing combining ability. Hybrids along with the parents were planted in randomized block...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730759
Aedes aegypti (Culicidae) is the main vector for dengue which is endemic in Nigeria and Africa at large. Use of synthetic materials for the control of this vector has always proven abortive. The introduction of plant metabolites which is biodegradable maybe successful and safer t...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730760
Aim: To assess the levels of OTA in stored cocoa beans in southwest Nigeria. Study Design: The cocoa beans samples for this study were collected randomly from seemingly healthy cocoa beans in six cocoa producing states. Methodology: A solid phase direct enzyme immunoassay in Heli...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730756
The present investigation on “Soil characterization, leaf nutritional status and fruit quality of Acid Lime orchards in Patur block of Akola district” was undertaken during the year 2018-19. Twenty healthy lime orchards were selected on the basis of their yield performance and vi...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730757
The elimination of residual free water and Basic Sediments (BS&W) after field demulsification process and characterization is being investigated with a diluent, to enhance field treatment for quality assurance and crude oil custody transfer. The American Standard for Testing...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730754
Aims: To know the effect of harvesting dates on yield, color and quality of raisins prepared from seedless varieties of grapes viz., Thompson Seedless (TS), 2A Clone (2AC), Sonaka (SO), Manik Chaman (MC) and Merbein Seedless (MS). Study Design: Factorial completely randomized des...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730755
Background: This study was an assessment of educators’ levels of concern on the adoption of Education 5.0: A case of a State University in Zimbabwe. Education 5.0 being a new curriculum reform in Zimbabwe which focuses on five pillars namely, research, teaching, community service...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730749
This work is devoted to the study of the fatigue behaviour of a cement matrix composite reinforced by sugar cane bagasse short fibers. The objective is analysis of the fatigue behaviour in order to assess its ability to withstand use on wall structures, in bracing, false ceiling...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730750
Textile effluent contains dye and harmful chemicals which are difficult to remove. This study was conducted to find out the cost effective and efficient textile effluent treatment process. In this regard, coagulation-flocculation and Fenton treatment process were applied in which...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730751
The present investigation was conducted during Kharif, 2019 at Regional Sugarcane and Rice Research Station, Rudrur, Nizamabad. Twenty rice genotypes were studied to assess genetic diversity analysis for days to fifty percent flowering, plant height (cm), ear bearing tillers per...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730752
The study was conducted during 2017-2019 in Ganjam district with the objective to find out the effectiveness of training programme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ganjam-I, on knowledge and adoption level of trainee farmwomen regarding fruit and vegetables preservation technologie...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1730753