Vol 49 (2011)

Table of Contents

Review/Synthesis

Quarter century of agroforestry research in Kerala: an overview Abstract PDF
B. Mohan Kumar 1-18
Natural nitrification inhibitors for higher nitrogen use efficiency, crop yield, and for curtailing global warming Abstract PDF
Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay, S. K. Tewari, D. D. Patra 19-24

Regular papers

Phosphorus effects on growth and yield of groundnut varieties in the tropical savannas of northeast Nigeria Abstract PDF
Alpha Yaya Kamara, F. Ekeleme, J.D. Kwari, L.O. Omoigui, D. Chikoye 25-30
Performance of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) based cropping systems and associated soil quality changes in the degraded tropical uplands of East Java, Indonesia Abstract PDF
Titiek Islami, Bambang Guritno, Wani Hadi Utomo 31-39
Biochar for sustaining productivity of cassava based cropping systems in the degraded lands of East Java, Indonesia Abstract PDF
Titiek Islami, Bambang Guritno, Nur Basuki, Agus Suryanto 40-46
Soil fertility status, nutrient uptake, and maize (Zea mays L.) yield following biochar and cattle manure application on sandy soils of Lombok, Indonesia Abstract PDF
Sukartono , Wani Hadi Utomo, Zaenal Kusuma, Waego Hadi Nugroho 47-52
Growth and early yield of cashew intercropped with food crops in northern Ghana Abstract PDF
Kwabena Opoku-Ameyaw, F.K. Oppong, F.M. Amoah, S. Osei-Akoto, E. Swatson 53-57
Economic analysis of fungicide and fertilizer applications on huckleberry (Solanum scabrum Mill.) fresh shoot yield Abstract PDF
Nfor Divine Tarla, Fon Dorothy Engwali, Ajong Dominic Fontem 58-63
Comparison of the system of rice intensification (SRI), recommended practices, and farmers’ methods of rice (Oryza sativa L.) production in the humid tropics of Kerala, India Abstract PDF
Anitha Sarala, Mani Chellappan 64-71
Breeding for combining yield and fibre quality in white jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) accessions Abstract PDF
Dinabandhu Kumar, Arpita Das, Sanjoy Shil 72-77
Scientific rationality and perceived effectiveness of indigenous technical knowledge on coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivation in Kerala Abstract PDF
A. Sakeer Husain, M. Sundaramari 78-87

Short communications

Effect of chitinase and thaumatin on mycelial growth of five sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] grain molding fungi under in vitro conditions Abstract PDF
Louis Prom, Jonathan Egilla 88-90
Leaf gas exchange and fluorescence of two teosinte species: Zea mays ssp. parviglumis and Z. diploperennis Abstract PDF
M.A. Sobrado 91-94
Major chemical constituents of Leucaena leucocephala and Salix babylonica leaf extracts Abstract PDF
Abdel-Fattah Zeidan Salem, Mohamed Zeidan Salem, M. Gonzalez-Ronquillo, L.M. Camacho, M. Cipriano 95-98
Gluconic acid production as the principal mechanism of mineral phosphate solubilization by Burkholderia sp. (MTCC 8369) Abstract PDF
J. Stephen, M.S. Jisha 99-103
Evaluation of mango genotypes for morpho-physiological attributes under hotarid zone of Rajasthan Abstract PDF
Sanjay Kumar Singh, R. Bhargava 104-106
Gene effects of fruit yield and leaf curl virus resistance in interspecific crosses of chilli (Capsicum annuum L. and C. frutescens L.) Abstract PDF
K. Anandhi, K.M. Abdul Khader 107-109
Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) with Cry1Ac gene for resistance against fruit borer Abstract PDF
Rizwan Rashid, Sarbjot Singh 110-113
RAPD profile based grouping of garlic Allium sativum germplasm with respect to photoperiodism Abstract PDF
S. R. Singh, Javid Mir, Nazeer Ahmed, Rizwan Rashid, Shabir Wani, M. Sheikh, H. Mohidin, Wajida Shafi, Nusrat Jan, H. Mir 114-117
In vitro clonal shoot morphogenesis of commercial Dendrobium orchid cultivars in polyamines supplemented medium Abstract PDF
I. Priya Kumari, T. Sabina George 118-120
Environmental conditions and type of cuttings on rooting and growth of vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Andrews) Abstract PDF
K. Umesha, G. Murthy, G.R. Smitha 121-123
Effect of sludge based compost on bhindi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and amaranth (Amaranthus dubius Mart.) and soil fertility Abstract PDF
T. Pradeepkumar, P. Sureshkumar, K.V. Sureshbabu, K. Krishnakumary 124-127
Characterization of sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.) seed oil Abstract PDF
Gloria N. Elemo, Babajide O. Elemo, Ochuko L. Erukainure 128-130
Genetic characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria of two prominent leguminous trees in western Rajasthan Abstract PDF
Anjly Pancholy, Sunil Kumar Singh, S. K. Jindal, Rakesh Pathak 131-134

Book review(s)

Elhadi M. Yahia (ed.). Post harvest biology and technology of tropical and subtropical fruits, Volume 1: Fundamental issues PDF
P. Jacob John 135
Elhadi M. Yahia (ed.). Post harvest biology and technology of tropical and subtropical fruits, Volume 2: Acai to citrus PDF
P.K. Rajeevan 136
Elhadi M. Yahia (ed.). Post harvest biology and technology of tropical and subtropical fruits, Volume 3: Cocona to mango PDF
P.K. Valsalakumari 137
Elhadi M. Yahia (ed.). Post Harvest biology and technology of tropical and subtropical fruits. Volume 4: Mangosteen to white sapote PDF
K. Lila Mathew 138


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