Effect of Ethephon and Packaging Practices On Ripening of Mango cv. Maldah

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-163
Author(s):  
S Sapkota ◽  
D Kc ◽  
H Giri ◽  
M Saud ◽  
M Basnet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Plastic Packaging ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Ethephon Treatment ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Juice Content

The present research was conducted on two factor Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with eight treatments and three replications. A set of experiments were carried out to evaluate the effect of postharvest ethephon treatment and packaging on ripening of mango cv. Maldah. The treatments consisted of ripening agent i.e., ethephon and control treatment under different packaging condition i.e., fiber with hole, fiber without hole, plastic with hole and plastic without hole. The result revealed that different packaging condition and ripening agents influenced the ripening behavior of mango. The highest TSS (15.26), sugar-acid ratio (23.66) and juice content (126.05) were recorded with fiber (without hole) and the lowest TSS (12.60), sugar-acid ratio (9.01) and juice content (116.05) with plastic (without hole). The highest TA (1.44) was recorded with plastic (without hole) and the lowest (0.66) with fiber (without hole). Similarly, the highest BT (2.83) was recorded with fiber (with hole) and the lowest (1.66) with plastic (without hole). Firmness, sweetness, TSS and juice content were the highest with the interaction effect of fiber bag (without hole) and ethephon treatment. In conclusion, mango fruits with ethephon treatment packed in fiber bag (without hole) enhances quality and ripening of mango whereas under controlled condition and without hole plastic packaging mangoes had low quality performance in terms of physio-chemical properties. SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 155-163 (2021)

Effect of different selenium sources and concentrations on glutathione peroxidase activity and cholesterol metabolism of beef cattle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janaina S da Silva ◽  
Alessandra F Rosa ◽  
Cristina T Moncau ◽  
Bárbara Silva Vignato ◽  
Silvana Marina P Pugine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Cholesterol Metabolism ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase Activity ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Liver Concentration ◽  
Total Meat ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Different Sources

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different Se sources and concentrations on glutathione forms and cholesterol metabolism in beef cattle. Sixty-three Nellore bulls (412 ± 19 kg BW; 24 months old) were randomly assigned to a completely randomized design in a 2×3 + 1 factorial arrangement (63 pens; one animal/pen) with two Se sources (sodium selenite, ING and Se-yeast, ORG), three concentrations (0.3, 0.9 and 2.7 mg supplemental Se/kg DM), and control treatment (without Se supplementation) fed for 90 days. Blood samples were collected on d 0, 28, 56, and 84. Muscle and liver samples were collected at harvest. Hepatic GSSG (P = 0.004), GSH/GSSG ratio (P = 0.030), and GSH-Px (P = 0.004) were affected by Se source x concentration interaction. Oxidized glutathione was higher in the ORG group vs. ING at concentration 2.7 mg supplemental Se/kg DM, but at 0.3 mg supplemental Se/kg DM the ING group was higher than ORG. The liver GSH-Px activity was higher in the ORG group vs. ING at concentration 0.9 and 2.7 mg supplemental Se/kg DM. The GSH/GSSG ratio was the highest in animals fed 0.3 mg supplemental Se/kg DM of ORG. Selenium liver concentration increased linearly with the supplemental Se concentration in the diet (y = 0.0583 + 0.4254x, R 2 = 0.92, P < 0.0001), regardless of source. Total meat cholesterol was greater (P < 0.001) in CON (control) vs. SUP (supplemented, regardless source) group. The muscle GSH-Px activity was higher (P < 0.001) in SUP vs. CON and increased (P < 0.004) with increasing supplemental Se concentrations. There was an increase on VLDL, glucose, and triglycerides in ORG vs. ING (P ≤ 0.035). In general, serum Se was higher (P < 0.001) in SUP vs. CON and increased with increasing supplemental Se concentration. Lastly, the HMGCR concentration was lower (P = 0.002) in SUP (0.39 ng/mL) vs. CON (0.55 ng/mL). Selenium supplementation with different sources and concentrations has the potential to affect cholesterol metabolism by affecting GSH/GSSG ratio, GSH-Px, and the HMGCR.

scholarly journals Water Quality as Affected by Quarry Activities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odera Chukwumaijem Okafor ◽  
Chima Njoku
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control

Abstract The study was done in 2018, 2019 and 2020, during which quarry activities effects was determined on water qualities in Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria. The following locations were selected: 0 – 50 m from quarry locations at Ishiagu, Umuoghara and Ngbo were selected with Non quarry location situated 3 km away from each location as control. Collected water samples were analysed for selected physical properties, chemical properties and heavy metal concentrations. The experimental design was carried out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with F-LSD at (p < 0.05). The results obtained were compared with the established standards. Physical parameters studied in the sites within 0 – 50 m from quarry sites were higher than that of control and are within the recommended standards. Similarly, chemical parameters were higher the sites within 0 – 50 m from quarry sites than that of control and are within the standard, except pH in 2018 at Ishiagu and Umuoghara and pH of control in the three years of studied. Lead, cadmium and iron recorded values in sites within 0 – 50 m which were higher than that of control and the recommended standards whereas zinc observed in Ishiagu in 2018, 2019, 2019 were above standard and control. Zinc observed in Umuoghara and Ngbo were within standard but some values are either higher or lower than control. Based on the results water bodies in quarry sites should be subjected to treatment processes before domestic use to avoid ailments associated with water polluted with quarry activities.

scholarly journals Kajian Penggunaan Debu Limbah Tembakau dan Pemberian Vermikompos Terhadap Populasi Ditilenchus pada Bawang Merah

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Yanuar Mahir Hermawan ◽  
Subagiya Subagiya ◽  
Ato Sulistyo
Keyword(s):  
Plant Tissue ◽  
Nematode Population ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Variance Test ◽  
F Test ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Treatment Data ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control

<p>Shallot is a high value commodity for Indonesian people. The rate of shallot production is considered quite slow considering of the increasing population, income, and the area of shallot cultivation. On the cultivation of shallots common obstacle of Ditylenchus that cause damage to the stems and shallot bulb. The dust of tobacco and vermicompost waste is known to suppress the development of nematodes. This study aims to examine the use of tobacco ash waste and vermicompost on the population of Ditylenchus nematodes as well as the growth and yield of shallot. This research was conducted at Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Surakata in August to December 2016. The study was performed using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with treatments in the form of tobacco dust, vermicompost, combined tobacco dust and vermicompost and control treatment. Data were analyzed using variance test (F test) with 5% level. If the result shows significant effect then followed by DMRT of 5% level. The result of this research showed that the use of combination of tobacco ash waste and vermicompost could decrease nematode ditylenchus population in the soil. The use of tobacco ash waste could decrease total of parasite nematode population on plant tissue. The treatment didn’t give any effect to shallot’s yield. Shallot’s yield was not influenced by the existence of nematode ditylenchus and another on plant tissue.</p>

scholarly journals Effect of Nitrogen and Variety on Quality Performance of Rhodes Grass (Chloris gayana Kunth) in the Sudan

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Hussein H. A. M ◽  
Dagash Y. M. I ◽  
Maarouf I. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Neutral Detergent Fiber ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Rhodes Grass ◽  
Nitrogen Levels ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Chloris Gayana ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Chloris Gayana Kunth

An experiment was conducted in Shambat (2016-2017) in the demonstration farm of the College of Agricultural Studies, Sudan University of Science and Technology to study the effect of variety and nitrogen fertilization on the quality performance of Rhodes grass. Two Rhodess grass varieties (Fine Cut and Reclaimer) and three nitrogen levels (60kgN/ha, 120kg N/ha and Control= 0.0kgN/ha) were investigated across seven cuts. The treatments were studied as factorial arrangement in Completely Randomized Design. Proximate analysis for Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) and Crude Protein(CP) was carried out.

scholarly journals Injeção de imidacloprido no controle do pulgão-preto-do-coqueiro

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. ec02029
Author(s):  
José I. L. Moura ◽  
Rosane R. da C. Pereira ◽  
Lindolfo P. Santos Filho ◽  
Kátia C. B. Santos ◽  
Raul R. M. Valle
Keyword(s):  
Control Treatment ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Insecticide Application ◽  
Experimental Station ◽  
Tukey Test ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Trunk Injection ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Protection And Control ◽  
And Control

Trunk injection with Imidacloprid to control the palm aphid The injuries caused by the palm aphid, Cerataphis lataniae, on coconut plants may provoke economic losses. Thus, insecticide injection into the tree can provide protection and control against this pest. Our goal was to evaluate the efficiency of injection of imidacloprid on coconut trees to control the palm aphid. The experiment was carried out at the Lemos Maia experimental station, Ceplac, Una, Bahia, Brazil. The treatments applied were: 1) injection of 10 mL of the commercial product Provado® 200 SC (2 g i.a imidacloprid) in the stipe; 2) injection of 20 ml of Provado® 200 SC diluted in water (1 g i.a imidacloprid) and; 3) control (without insecticide application). The experiment was installed in a completely randomized design, with 15 replications, using leaf number 4 as samples. The parameters analyzed were number of aphids at 3 and 9 months after insecticide application and the number of leaflets/leaves with aphids at 26 months after application. The means were compared by the F and Tukey test at 5% probability level. All data were transformed into a log (x + 1). The aphid number and the number of leaflets per leaf infested with the aphid was higher in the control treatment. Thus, the application of imidacloprid via injection provided protection to coconut plants to the palm aphid, C. lataniae, until 26 months.

scholarly journals The Ability of Spirulina sp. Microalgae as A Phytoremediation Agents in Liquid Waste of Handling Fish from Cemara Market, Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 286
Author(s):  
Astrid Fauzia Dewinta ◽  
Eddie Satria Hartono ◽  
Eri Yusni ◽  
Ipanna Enggar Susetya ◽  
Rizky Febriansyah Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Fresh Water ◽  
Liquid Waste ◽  
Search Method ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Fish Market ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
The City

HighlightMicroalgae Spirullina sp. can remediate BOD levels reach on 75.59% with the experiment was 30% liquid waste and 70% water.Microalgae Spirullina sp. can remediate COD levels reach on 79.19% with the experiment was 30% liquid waste and 70% water.Microalgae Spirullina sp. can remediate TSS levels reach on 83.54% with the experiment was 30% liquid waste and 70% water.Microalgae Spirullina sp. can remediate ammonia levels reach on 89.15% with the experiment was 30% liquid waste and 70% water.AbstractContamination material from fish market activities, namely fish handling liquid waste, is a problem facing the city of Medan today. Reduce the level of liquid waste pollutants can be done biologically by using microalgae organisms. One  of them is like microalgae Spirulina sp. This study aims to determine the ability of Spirulina sp. for reducing the levels of pollutants in liquid waste of handling fish.There search method was use a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments and three replications. Addition of 100 mL of inoculant Spirulina sp. with a density of 1x105 ind/mL of  liquid waste mixed with fresh water with to reach a volume of 1000 mL. Each liquid waste concentration of 30%, 60%, 80%, 100%, and control (0%) added 1 mL Walne fertilizer. The results of initial measurements of liquid waste for parameters BOD, COD, TSS, ammonia, and phosphate, respectively are 26.50mg/L, 4400mg/L, 894mg/L, 1.10mg/L, and 16.7 mg/L. Based on the results, the best reduction in BOD level occured in the treatment of 30% (pA) of liquid waste is 17.64 mg/L with phytoremediation efficiency of  75.59%. The best reduction in COD levels occurred in the treatment of 30% (pA) of liquid waste is 1301.12 mg/L with phytoremediation efficiency of  79.19%. The best reduction in TSS levels occurred in the treatment of 60% (pB) of liquid waste is 411 mg/L with phytoremediation efficiency of 83.54%. The best reduction in ammonia levels was at 30% (pA) treatment, which was 0.38 mg/L with phytoremediation efficiency of 89.15%. While the best decrease in phosphate levels occurred in the control treatment (pK), which was 4.45 mg/L with phytoremediation efficiency of 97.35%.

scholarly journals Substitution of natural feed with artificial feed on the survival rate and growth rate of giant-snakehead Channa micropeltes

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-180
Author(s):  
Sarmila ◽  
Susilawati Susilawati ◽  
Sri Warastuti
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Weight Growth ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Trash Fish ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control

The purpose of this study was to determine the best percentage of artificial feed substitution for growth and survival rate of giant-snakehead. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 levels of artificial feed substitution dose treatment, namely 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, and control (without artificial substitution). The feed used in the form of fresh trash fish mixed with artificial feed FF-999 with a protein content of 35%. The results showed that the control treatment (100% trash fish) gave the best survival rate and spesific growth rate of 75% and 2.12%/day, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of artificial feed substitution treatment which gave the best survival rate and specific growth rate was found in the substitution percentage treatment of 25% artificial feed with a survival rate of 66.67% and a daily weight growth rate of 1.89%/day. Substitution of 100% artificial feed caused death with a 0% survival rate. Keywords: artificial feed, feed substitution, giant-snakehead, survival rate, growth ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan persentase substitusi pakan buatan yang terbaik untuk laju pertumbuhan, dan tingkat kelangsungan hidup ikan toman. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan perlakuan 4 level dosis substitusi pakan buatan yaitu 25%, 50%, 75% dan 100% serta 1 kontrol (tanpa substitusi pakan buatan). Pakan yang digunakan berupa ikan rucah segar dicampur dengan pakan buatan berupa pellet dengan merk FF-999 berkadar protein 35%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan kontrol (100% ikan rucah) memberikan tingkat kelangsungan hidup dan laju pertumbuhan berat harian terbaik masing-masing sebesar 75% dan 2.12%/hari. Sementara untuk perlakuan persentase substitusi pakan buatan yang memberikan tingkat kelangsungan hidup dan laju pertumbuhan terbaik terdapat pada perlakuan persentase substitusi sebesar 25% pakan buatan dengan tingkat kelangsungan hidup 66.67% dan laju pertumbuhan berat harian 1.89%/hari. Substitusi 100% pakan buatan menyebabkan kematian dengan tingkat kelangsungan hidup 0%. Kata kunci: ikan toman, kelangsungan hidup, laju pertumbuhan, pakan buatan, substitusi pakan.

scholarly journals Effect of biofertilizer obtained by anaerobic digestion of cassava effluent on the development of crambe plants

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 681-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andressa C. Neves ◽  
Camila N. Bergamini ◽  
Rafaela de O. Leonardo ◽  
Manoel P. Gonçalves ◽  
Dilcemara C. Zenatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Plant Development ◽  
Root Biomass ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Final Height ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Shoot And Root Biomass ◽  
Number Of Branches

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effect of applying increasing doses of biofertilizer obtained by the anaerobic digestion of cassava effluent on the development of crambe plants. The experiment was conducted in a protected environment at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Palotina Sector, between April and August 2015. A completely randomized design was used, and five different treatments with the following doses were applied in five replicates: 0, 40, 80, 120, and 160 kg ha-1 of K2O. The following parameters related to plant development were evaluated: final height, stem diameter, number of branches, dry shoot and root biomass, mass of the grains, and oil content. The 160 kg K2O ha-1 dose was found to have the best influence on the plant development, because all the measured parameters reached their highest values at this dose, except for oil content, which attained the highest percentage in the case of the control treatment (0 kg ha-1 of K2O). This study proved that the biofertilizer obtained by anaerobic digestion of cassava effluent can be used as an alternative to regular fertilizers in cultivating crambe.

scholarly journals Effect of pasteurization and starter cultures on physicochemical and microbiological properties of costeño cheese

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 8007-8014 ◽  
Author(s):  
José G. Serpa ◽  
Tulia I. Pérez ◽  
Elvis J. Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Lactococcus Lactis ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Sensorial Analysis ◽  
Pasteurized Milk ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Microbiological Properties

The effect of pasteurization and starter cultures on physicochemical, microbiological and sensorial characteristics of costeño cheese was determined. A completely randomized design was conducted, three treatments (T) and three replicates: Treatment 1 (T1): cheese manufactured with pasteurized milk without starter cultures, Treatment 2 (T2): cheese manufactured with pasteurized milk with Lactococcus lactis and Lactococcus cremoris (1:1) and Treatment 3 (T3): cheese manufactured with pasteurized milk with Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus cremoris and Streptococcus thermophillus(0.5:0.5:1). Treatments were compared to a control sample that was prepared with raw milk without starter cultures. Concentration of 1.5% (v/v) of culture was used in relation to the amount of used milk in each treatment. Moisture content was higher in all treatments compared to the control and protein and fat content were significantly lower. Acidity was significantly higher in samples from T2 y T3 compared to T1 and control, due to the metabolism of starter cultures. Total coliforms, yeast and mold counts showed a significant reduction due to pasteurization process in all treatments. Regarding sensorial analysis, hedonic test showed a greater preference in cheese manufactured with T2 (P<0.05). There were no significant preferences between T1, T3 and control. Additionally, yield was significantly higher with T1 (22%) and T3 (23%) compared to control.

scholarly journals Managment of sulphur fertilizer in forage sorghum crop cultivated in eutrophic Cambisol with alkaline pH

2019 ◽  
pp. 1258-1266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago Henrique Ferreira Matos Castañon ◽  
Boanerges Freire de Aquino ◽  
Edna Maria Bonfim Silva ◽  
Izabel Maria Almeida Lima ◽  
Ana Paula Alves Barreto Damasceno
Keyword(s):  
Elemental Sulfur ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Alkaline Ph ◽  
Single Superphosphate ◽  
Soil Fertilization ◽  
Forage Sorghum ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Sulphur Fertilizer ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of soil fertilization with sulfur-based fertilizers, sulfate and elemental sulfur forms on biomass production, nutrient characteristics of sorghum and soil chemical properties. The experiment was carried out in a 4 x 4 factorial scheme (four sulfur sources: single superphosphate, agricultural gypsum, elemental sulfur powder and elemental sulfur granulated with bentonite, and four sulfur doses: 0, 40, 80, 120 mgdm-3) using four replications in a completely randomized design, being cultivated in pots under greenhouse conditions. The sorghum was cultivated for a period of 51 days after emergence of the seedlings. The shoot dry mass, shoot macronutrients content, root and soil and pH of the soil were evaluated. There were interactions between sources and sulfur doses in the variables such as shoot dry mass, sulfur in the root, sulfur and calcium in the soil. Elemental sulfur (granulate) showed lower concentrations of phosphorus, sulfur and N:S ratio in the shoot. The concentrations of potassium, calcium and magnesium did not show significant differences, both for the shoot and the root. The pH of the soil was reduced depending on the sources and doses of elemental sulfur. The sources and doses of sulfur did not influence the levels of phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium in the soil. The elemental sulfur in the form of powder is the best source of sulfur for forage sorghum cultivated in soil with alkaline pH.

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