Vol 39, No 2 (2001)

Journal of Tropical Agriculture

Table of Contents

Regular papers

Combining ability for biological nitrogen fixation traits and yield components in black gram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] Abstract PDF
Beena Thomas, S.G. Sreekumar 93-97
Combining ability in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) Abstract PDF
B. Rajani, P. Manju, P. Manikantan Nair, P. Saraswathy 98-101
Hairy root induction in adapathiyan (Holostemma ada-kodien K. Schum.) Abstract PDF
S.H. Karmarkar, R. Keshavachandran, P.A. Nazeem, D. Girija 102-107
Biochemical evaluation of root tubers and in vitro induced callus of adapathiyan (Holostemma ada-kodien K. Schum.) Abstract PDF
S.H. Karmarkar, R. Keshavachandran, A. Augustin 108-110
Response of vegetable cowpea to nitrogen and potassium under varying methods of irrigation Abstract PDF
V. Geetha, Kuruvilla Varughese 111-113
Analysis of growth and yield in Plumbago spp. Abstract PDF
Jalaja S. Menon, S. Prasannakumari Amma, E.V. Nybe 114-119
Soil acidity parameters of laterite soils under rubber Abstract PDF
G. Byju, Thomas Varghese 120-123
Influence of land uses on soil acidity parameters in a typical laterite terrain from Kerala Abstract PDF
G. Byju, Thomas Varghese 124-127
Efficacy of seed treatment on storability of cotton seeds and seedling vigour Abstract PDF
K. Rathinavel, C. Dharmalingam 128-133
Allelopathic effects of four eucalyptus species on redgram (Cajanus cajan L.) Abstract PDF
K. Sasikumar, C. Vijayalakshmi, K.T. Parthiban 134-138
Entry, movement and infection of 32P labelled Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al. in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Abstract PDF
Baby Lissy Markose, M. Abdul Vahab, K.V. Peter, N.V. Kamalam, James Mathew 139-141
Joint action of microbial and chemical insecticides on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) Abstract PDF
P.D. Kamala Jayanthi, K. Padmavathamma 142-144
Evaluation of the chemosterilant effect of Acorus calamus L. extracts on melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Coq. Abstract PDF
Shakunthala Nair, Jim Thomas 145-148
Oviposition deterrence of Acorus calamus L. on melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Coq. Abstract PDF
Shakunthala Nair, Jim Thomas 149-150
Adoption of sustainable agricultural practices by traditional rice growers Abstract PDF
Binoo P. Bonny, K. Vijayaragavan 151-156

Short communications

Genetic variation in tomato for yield and resistance to bacterial wilt PDF
T. Pradeepkumar, Dijee Bastian, N.V. Radhakrishnan, K.C. Aipe 157-158
Variability and genetic parameters of mother palm characters in coconut types PDF
P. Manju, R. Gopimony 159-161
A promising triploid of little gourd PDF
K.V. Suresh Babu, S. Rajan 162-163
Quality evaluation of winged bean genotypes PDF
Anju M. Neeliyara, V. Indira, K.P. Prasanna 164-166
Genetic analysis in F2 generation of irradiated interspecific hybrids in okra (Abelmoschus spp.) PDF
Sophia John, P. Manju, L. Rajamony 167-169
Rice varieties suited for low fertilizer management PDF
K.E. Usha, V.K. Muraleedharan, T.F. Kuriakose, K.T. Prasannakumari 170-171
Effect of in situ green manuring on weeds in rice PDF
K. Musthafa, N.N. Potty 172-174
Standardisation of procedure for residue analysis of 2, 4-D in soil PDF
K.M. Durga Devi, C.T. Abraham, N.P. Chinnamma 175-177
Dryback - a successful method to prolong the storage period of sprouted seeds in rice PDF
S. Leena Kumary, G. Valarmathi, N.K. Nayar 178-179
Stimulation of seed germination in white flowered leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica L.) PDF
Jalaja S. Menon, S. Prasannakumari Amma, E.V. Nybe 180-181
Quality of mango-ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) as influenced by mineral nutrition PDF
K. R. Mridula, B. K. Jayachandran 182-183
Effect of organic and inorganic amendmends on CO2 evolution and rate of decomposition of coir dust PDF
Datta Amlan, L. Suseela Devi 184-185
Seasonal variation in elemental composition of cocoa litter under shaded and open conditions PDF
N.V. Sreekala, Mercy George, P.S. John, R. Vikraman Nair 186-189
Decomposition dynamics of cocoa litter under humid tropical conditions PDF
N.V. Sreekala, Mercy George, V.K.G. Unnithan, P.S. John, R. Vikraman Nair 190-192
Nutritional evaluation of Canarwm schweinfurthii Engl. Seeds PDF
L.C. Eromosel, M. Idu, C.O. Eromosel 193-193
Incidence of pests and diseases in rice as influenced by fertilizer application and in situ green manuring PDF
K. Musthafa, N.N. Potty 194-196
Status of pheromone trap captured female red palm weevils from date gardens in Saudi Arabia PDF
V.A. Abraham, J.R. Faleiro, M.A. Al Shuaibi, Saad AI Abdan 197-199
Measurement of knowledge of farmwomen on post-harvest Technologies PDF
S. Parvathi, K. Chandrakandan, C. Karthikeyan 200-202


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