scholarly journals Leveraging early dry season planting of ginger under irrigation to enhance production from bacterial wilt infected seed rhizome

1970 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-275
Author(s):  
Asfaw Kifle ◽  
Derbew Belew
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Wilt ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Nitrogen Fertiliser ◽  
Moisture Sources ◽  
Latently Infected

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.), one of the important export crops grown in Ethiopia for its underground aromatic rhizome, is threatened by the destructive Ginger Bacterial Wilt (GBW) disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of moisture sources, plant spacing, and nitrogen fertiliser, on rhizome yield and yield attributes of latently infected ginger seed rhizomes. Treatments included two levels of moisture sources (irrigation and rainfall), two levels of plant spacing (40 cm x 15 cm and 40 cm x 30 cm), and three rates of nitrogen fertiliser, i.e., 0, 46 and 92 kg N ha 1 applied in the form of urea. Analysis of variance showed significant (P<0.01) variations between moisture sources and planting space for fresh rhizome yield, but not for N levels. Moisture sources also significantly (P<0.01) affected stand count at harvest, and other yield attributes, viz., number of buds per rhizome per hill, number of rhizomes per plant, rhizome size and rhizome and propagule weight. Planting infected ginger rhizomes early in dry season, with irrigation, led to production of healthy and large rhizomes weighing up to 662 g. Narrow plant spacing showed better yield performance and yield attributes, as opposed to wide spacing; though wide plant spacing was more preferred for management of Ginger Bacterial Wilt during humid and warm weather conditions. This experiment clearly demonstrated that planting ginger rhizomes, which are latently infected with Ralistonia solanacearum early in dry season, using irrigation could be the best option to propagate disease free rhizomes since dry condition successfully restrains bacterial development, disintegrating the pathosystem. i.e., avoiding high humidity, which is one of the ideal conditions for bacterial growth. Early planting in dry season, using irrigation is a cost effective and easily applicable practice to control Ginger Bacterial Wilt disease.

Burkholderia solanacearum. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. S. Saddler
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Bacterial Wilt ◽  
Vascular System ◽  
Solanum Melongena ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Planting Material ◽  
Complete Listing ◽  
Latently Infected ◽  
Plant Families

Abstract A description is provided for Burkholderia solanacearum. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: The host range is one of the widest of all the phytopathogenic bacteria. The most susceptible plant family, in terms of numbers of species affected is the Solanaceae; over fifty other plant families contain susceptible species. The most economically significant hosts are listed here. For a more complete listing see Kelman (1953), Bradbury (1986) and Hayward & Hartman (1994). Arachis hypogaea, Capsicum spp., Gossypium hirsutum, Ipomoea batatus, Lycopersicon esculentum, Manihot esculenta, Musa spp., Nicotiana spp., Solanum melongena, Solanum tuberosum & Zingiber officinale. DISEASE: Bacterial wilt. Infection is systemic, producing a wilt of parts or the whole plant. Vascular system may become discoloured, bacterial ooze can be produced and plants may be stunted and chlorotic. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Widespread in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of the world (see data sheets on quarantine pests). TRANSMISSION: A variety of modes of transmission exist which are host dependant. Infected planting material and true seed is responsible for the spread of bacterial wilt of banana, ginger, groundnut, potato and tomato, whilst transport of latently infected in seedlings (stawberry) and the actions of insect (Moko disease of banana) and weather (tobacco) have all been implicated. For a review see Kelman et al. (1994).

Erbium/Ytterbium-Doped Waveguide Amplifier (EYDWA) for extended reach of Wavelength Division Multiplexing based free space optics system (WDM/FSO)

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bentahar Attaouia ◽  
Kandouci Malika ◽  
Ghouali Samir
Keyword(s):  
Wavelength Division Multiplexing ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Wavelength Division ◽  
Space Optics ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Transmission Distance ◽  
The Cost

AbstractThis work is focused to carry out the investigation of wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) approach on free space optical (FSO) transmission systems using Erbium Ytterbium Doped Waveguide Amplifier (EYDWA) integrated as post-or pre-amplifier for extending the reach to 30 Km for the cost-effective implementation of FSO system considering weather conditions. Furthermore, the performance of proposed FSO-wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) system is also evaluated on the effect of varying the FSO range and results are reported in terms of Q factor, BER, and eye diagrams. It has been found that, under clear rain the post-amplification was performed and was able to reach transmission distance over 27 Km, whereas, the FSO distance has been limited at 19.5 Km by using pre-amplification.

scholarly journals Effect of spacing and fertilizer management on the yield and yield attributes of mukhikachu (Colocasia esculenta Schott.)

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 713-723
Author(s):  
S Akther ◽  
F Ahmed ◽  
MR Islam ◽  
MA Hossen ◽  
AHMM Rahman Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Benefit Cost

Field experiments were carried out in the Agronomy field of BARI, Joydebpur, RARS, Jamalpur and RARS, Ishurdi during two consecutive kharif seasons of 2012 and 2013 to determine the suitable plant spacing and optimum fertilizer dose for higher yield of mukhikachu. Three levels of spacing viz., 60 cm x 60 cm, 60 cm x 45 cm and 60 cm x 30 cm and three levels of fertilizer dose viz., recommended dose (3000-96-27-81-18 kg ha-1 of CD-N-P-K-S), 25% less than the recommended dose and 25% higher than the recommended dose were used as treatment variables. The experiments were laid out in factorial randomized complete block design with three replications. Results revealed that the closer spacing (60 cm x 30 cm) in combination with 25% higher than the recommended fertilizer dose gave the maximum edible yield of mukhikachu (two years average) at all locations (20.04 t ha-1, 20.75 t ha-1 and 16.63 t ha-1 at Joydebpur, Jamalpur and Ishurdi, respectively). The wider spacing (60 cm x 60 cm) coupled with 25% less than the recommended fertilizer dose produced the lowest yield (two years average). The maximum benefit- cost ratio (two years average) was obtained from the combination of the recommended fertilizer dose and 60 cm x 30 cm spacing, that were 2.93 at Joydebpur and 3.42 at Ishurdi, while at Jamalpur the maximum benefit-cost ratio (two years average) was found maximum from 60 cm x 30 cm spacing with 25% higher than the recommended fertilizer dose (3.12).Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 41(4): 713-723, December 2016

scholarly journals Efficient central heating and modern heat sources

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Monika Pawlita
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Heat Pumps ◽  
Single Family ◽  
Heating Source ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Family House

Background: The methods of heating houses with system components determine the energy-saving systems. Energy-saving solutions allow to maintain comfortable conditions in the house, while minimizing the cost associated with its operation and at the same time helping to protect natural environment. The examples of such solutions include condensing boilers, heat pumps and solar collectors.Material and methods: The object of the analysis in this paper is typical single-family house occupying the area of 150 m². The comparison of analyzed heating system for a single-family house, including modern energy sources, allows the assessment of the most cost-effective method of heating. Results: Choosing rational method of heating for a single-family house is dictated mainly by economic reasons. The efficiency of the heating sources is also very important. In addition, an important factor is a heating period, which depends on the weather conditions in a given year.Conclusions: The costs of fuel/energy are still growing. Fuel selection is determined mainly by fuel calorific value and the price. To select the type of the heating source one must take into account the cost of kWh of heat.

Quality Assurance Methods Applied For Exposed-Aggregate Concrete Pavement Construction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Glinicki ◽  
Michal Glinicki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
Pavement Construction

The exposed aggregate pavement technology for construction of concrete highways is used in European countries, including Poland, mostly for heavy trafficked roads. It is mainly a two-lift slip-form technology with a special treatment of the top surface after the final smoothing operation. This is a demanding technology that leaves a little margin for mistakes. When properly done the pavement layer with exposed aggregates ensures designed skid resistance for vehicle wheels even in adverse weather conditions without excessive traffic noise. The challenge is to provide its cost-effective long term performance including both the adequate roughness and the desired smoothness of the pavement. The paper presents tools and methods for construction quality assurance specific for exposed aggregate concrete pavements. Required monitoring of the stability of concrete mix properties is discussed. The importance of concrete curing is analyzed in respect to the long term durability in wet-freeze regions with heavy use of deicing salts. Macrotexture assessment at the early stage of pavement construction is seen as the key factor for assurance of the proper skidding resistance. Local evaluation of smoothness is also a useful approach to assure the target IRI. Examples of quality assurance efforts applied on concrete highways recently constructed in Poland are presented.

Eco-Friendly Green Synthesis of MgO Nanoparticles from Zingiber Officinale(Ginger) Root Extract and its Antibacterial Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 4219-4222
Author(s):  
R. D. More
Keyword(s):  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Root Extract ◽  
Mgo Nanoparticles ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Uv Visible

In this study preparation of MgO nanoparticles using Zingiber officinale (ginger) aqueous root extract by using green method. The green synthesis approaches are recognized by many scientists due to its cost effective, simple, eco-friendly. The stability and reduction of Mg+2 ions to MgO nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopic analysis. From UV-Visible spectroscopy, higher band gap energy of 7.8 eV is obtained in the near visible region at the wavelength of 300 nm. The Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract act as reducing agent for stabilization of particle size as well as medicinal value result showed a significant antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria, E.Coli.and S.aureus. The present investigation deals with the green synthesis of MgO nanoparticles and its antibacterial effect on selected bacteria.

Smart Water Level Monitoring System for Farmers

2019 ◽  
pp. 213-228
Author(s):  
Nalina Suresh ◽  
Valerianus Hashiyana ◽  
Victor Panduleni Kulula ◽  
Shreekanth Thotappa
Keyword(s):  
Water Level ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Smart Water ◽  
Level Measurement ◽  
Level Monitoring ◽  
Water Level Monitoring

With advancement in technology and ever-changing weather conditions, accurate and affordable water level measurement systems has become necessary for farmers. This therefore brings about the need for a system incorporating the use of IoT technology that will monitor water levels at a cost-effective price with accurate and dependable results. The prototype will monitor water levels on a regular basis and the data captured will be stored in a database to help farmers improve the way they manage their water resource. Farmers will be able to monitor the water levels from any location at any given time. This chapter focuses on a Smart Water Level Monitoring System for Farmers and provides a smart way to manage water resources on farms in the most cost-effective and convenient manner for farmers.

scholarly journals Novelty of Bioengineered Iron Nanoparticles in Nanocoated Surgical Cotton: A Green Chemistry

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavika Turakhia ◽  
Saujanya Chikkala ◽  
Sejal Shah
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Iron Nanoparticles ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Ginger Extract

The current focus of nanotechnology is to develop environmentally safe methodologies for the formulation of nanoparticles. The phytochemistry of Zingiber officinale inspired us to utilize it for the synthesis of iron nanoparticles. GC-MS analysis revealed the phytochemical profile of ginger. Out of 20 different chemicals, gingerol was found to be the most potent phytochemical with a retention time of 40.48 min. The present study reports a rapid synthesis method for the formation of iron nanoparticles and its potential efficacy as an antibacterial agent and an antioxidant. Because of its antibacterial property, ginger extract was used to coat surgical cotton. Synthesized ginger root iron nanoparticles (GR-FeNPs) were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction analysis, and particle size analysis. XRD confirmed the crystalline structure of iron oxide nanoparticles as it showed the crystal plane (2 2 0), (3 1 1), (2 2 2), and (4 0 0). The particle size analyzer (PSA) showed the average size of the particles, 56.2 nm. The antimicrobial activity of the FeNPs was tested against different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. E. coli showed maximum inhibition as compared with the other organisms. Antioxidant activity proved the maximum rate of free radicals at 160 µg/mL produced by nanoparticles. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of nanocoated surgical cotton was evaluated on the first day and 30th day after coating, which clearly showed excellent growth inhibition of organisms, setting a new path in the field of medical microbiology. Hence, iron-nanocoated surgical cotton synthesized using green chemistry, which is antimicrobial and cost effective, might be economically helpful and provide insights to the medical field, replacing conventional wound healing treatments, for better prognosis.

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