Genotype and phenotype variability of BC1F1 progenies from backcross of C3 and Koshihikari

Improvement of local rice variety could be conducted by crossing it with superior varieties. C3 is improved line of Acehnese rice ‘Cantik Manis’ by crossing it with the introduced Chinese rice variety Yin Zhan to make their progenies have shorter lifespan and good productivity. Although C3 line has been improved, this variety still has lifespan for about ± 135 days. Koshihikari is Japanese rice variety with its lifespan about 80-90 days. It is though that Koshihikari has various semidwarf gene such as sd-1 or other semidwarf genes. The strategy that can be used to decrease harvesting period of C3 is by crossing this variety with Koshihikari to insert semi-dwarf gene such as sd-1. The research was conducted to analyse the existing of sd-1 gen and phenotypic performance of their progenies specially in BC1F1. The seed of BC1F1 were found by crossing 2 prospective F1 plants (T8 and T10) with C3 parent. Molecular analysis showed that the whole progenies BC1F1-T8 inherit sd-1 gene (100%). Phenotypic observation showed the whole progenies had similar architecture as their parents with average heights at 45 DAP ranged from 74-91 cm, and number of tiller range from 3-9 tillers. Whereas in BC1F1-T10 progenies, there were 11 plant from 12 plants inherit sd-1 gene (91.7%). These progenies had average heights at 45 DAP ranged from 75-88 cm, and number of tiller range from 6-13 tillers.

Productivity of seed peas Nemchinovsky 50 in mixed crops with cereals

Abstracts. Peas is the best-known annual legume forage crop. Creation of a new variety of seed peas Nemchinovsky 50 is a breeding approach to solve the problem of vegetable protein and the production of high-quality feed with a high protein content in grain and in concentrated feed with a high content of essential amino acids (lysine, tryptophan). The analysis of long-term data showed that under various agrometeorological conditions of environmental testing, the variety was characterized by resistance to lodging and major diseases, good productivity in comparison with the previously bred variety Nemchinovsky 100. The increase in yield was facilitated by its high productivity (laying of fertile nodes), the number of seeds in a pod (4-5 pieces), the mass of 1000 seeds is at the level of 180-190 g with a protein content in the grain about 26-28%.

Comparative analysis of ranking the lean supply chain enablers: An AHP, BWM and fuzzy SWARA based approach

PurposeIn the recent scenario, there has been an increasing trend toward lean practices and implementation in production systems for the improvement of an organization’s performance as its basic nature is to eliminate the wastes. The increasing interest of customers in customized products and the fulfillment of customers’ demand with good productivity and efficiency within time are the challenges for the manufacturing organization; that is why adopting lean manufacturing concept is very crucial in the current scenario.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the authors considered three different methodologies for fulfilling the objective of our research. The analytical hierarchy process, best–worst method and fuzzy step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis are the three methods employed for weighting all the enablers and finding the priority among them and their final rankings.FindingsFurther, the best results among these methodologies could be used to analyze their interrelationships for successful lean supply chain management implementation in an organization. In this paper, 35 key enablers were identified after the rigorous analysis of literature review and the opinion of a group of experts consisting of academicians, practitioners and consultants. Thereafter, the brainstorming sessions were conducted to finalize 28 lean supply chain enablers (LSCEs).Practical implicationsFor lean manufacturing practitioners, the result of this study can be beneficial where the manufacturer is required to increase efficiency and reduce cost and wastage of resources in the lean manufacturing process.Originality/valueThis paper is the first of the research papers that considered deep literature review of identified LSCEs as the initial step, followed by finding the best priority weightage and developing the ranking of various lean enablers of supply chain with the help of various methodologies.

Estimation of Chilling Accumulation for Blackberry (Rubus sp.) Using Mathematical Models

As the climate change takes place, the cultivation of temperate climate crops in subtropical areas has become a challenge. The success of fruit crops, such as blackberry, in certain areas depends basically on its chilling requirement and the chilling accumulation in those areas. Usually the models used to predict those accumulations presents widely variable results being necessary to test the models in the location where the species is cultivated. The objective of this work was to estimate the chilling requirement for bud break of blackberry cultivars Caingangue, BRS Cainguá, Guarani, Tupy, BRS Xavante, BRS Xingu, Brazos, Cherokee and Choctaw, using the models of Utah, Positive Utah, Low Chill, Taiwan, Chilling Hours ≤7.2°C, Chilling Hours ≤11°C, and Dynamic and both temperature and phenological data from 2010 to 2019. The results showed a high variability in cold accumulation for all studied cultivars in all tested models. None of the models performed perfectly to estimate chilling requirement however, the Taiwan and the Utah Positive models can be used to provide a rough estimate of this requirement. On the other hand, Utah and Low Chill models are clearly not suitable for estimating blackberry chilling requirement. The estimated chilling requirement showed that all the studied cultivars are well adapted to the climatic conditions of the southern Rio Grande do Sul, which is emphasized by their good productivity in most of the years.

Rotated grazing in Brachiaria brizantha cv. marandu to improve milk production

In dairy properties, in order for there to be an increase in profit, it is necessary to increase the efficiency of production factors, especially nutrition, which impacts the fixed cost. Increasingly, a balance is sought between the supply of feed and pasture. The rotational grazing method has been adopted by several producers, as it has good productivity in a smaller area. However, the pastures used in this type of grazing, despite their excellent quality, have higher nutritional requirements. The objective of this work was to carry out an economic analysis of the cost of milk production, through the implantation of rotational grazing, and exchange of native pasture for Brachiaria brizantha cv. marandu, on a family farm. This work was prepared in the city of Foz do Iguaçu. An area of ​​6300m2 was used, divided into 28 paddocks of 225m2 using an electric fence. The total cost of production was R$6,047.40, with a positive margin of R$5.143.61 per year. According to the results obtained in the economic analyses, it is concluded that the implantation of rotational grazing and the exchange of native pasture for Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu is a viable management, since the income generated by the sale of milk was sufficient to cover the total costs of production.

Modeling and Fatigue Analysis of Robotic Arm with Lightweight Materials using FEA Technique

A robotic arm is a device that can perform comparable duties to a human arm and is programmable and versatile. It is utilized to execute a variety of mechanical operations with great accuracy and efficiency for extremely repetitive jobs. Because robotic arms are employed for repetitive tasks, fatigue may occur as a result of continuous or continual loading; therefore, fatigue behavior is crucial to investigate with the lightweight materials. In this research, a robotic arm was designed and evaluated utilizing a CAD-tool (solid works) with real-time boundary conditions and five different materials (aluminum alloy 7475, carbon fiber, kevlar29, E-glass fiber, and boron fiber). There was a static analysis, a modal analysis, and a fatigue analysis. Deformations, stress, frequency values, component life, and safety considerations were all detected in these evaluations for all models. It can deduce from all of these data which materials have less deformation and which materials have lower stress levels. It can determine robot with which material to utilize for various situations, such as reduced weight or less stress generating robots with greater fatigue resistance, based on all of these findings. The created structure is compared to the metallic structure's original design. It is observed that the robot arm's stiffness has increased significantly while its mass and inertia have decreased, resulting in a very high specific stiffness, specific strength, and excellent dynamic performance, which will undoubtedly result in good productivity as per our requirements, which is the project's desired goal.

Fast Fabrication of Conductive Copper Structure on Glass Material Using Laser-Induced Chemical Liquid Phase Deposition

Glass is a very stable material at room temperature and has good resistance to gas, bacteria, and organisms. Due to the development of the electronic industry, the industrial demand for creating a conductive pattern on glass is increasing rapidly. To create conductive circuit patterns on the glass surface, non-contact methods based on high energy sources or chemical methods are generally used. However, these methods have disadvantages such as low conductivity, high cost, and size limitations. Processes such as LCLD (laser-induced chemical liquid phase deposition) have been widely studied to solve this problem. However, it has a fatal disadvantage of being slow. Therefore, in this study, various process changes were attempted to improve productivity and conductivity. In particular, sufficient thermal energy was supplied with high laser power for a stable chemical reduction, and the scanning path was changed in various shapes to minimize the ablation that occurs at this time. Through this, it was possible to disperse the overlapped laser energy of high power to widen the activation area of the reduction reaction. With this proposed LCLD process, it is possible to achieve good productivity and fabricate conductive circuit patterns faster than in previous studies.

Developmental plasticity among strains of the yellow mealworm, Tenebrio molitor L., under dry conditions

Edible insect production relies, among others, on the use of high-quality strains with good productivity characteristics. However, studies on the evaluation of the growth performance of different insect strains are limited. In this framework, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the growth and development under dry conditions of larvae of six Tenebrio molitor strains of different geographical origins, i.e. Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain and USA, in terms of larval survival and development, as well as feed utilisation efficiency. In light of our results, we report the variable growth performance of different T. molitor strains in the absence of a moisture source. Although no significant differences were shown among the strains tested with regard to the final larval weights and survival rates, there were significant differences in the development time and the growth rate, which may affect the overall efficiency of T. molitor larvae production. Our study aims to highlight the significance of strain for the growth performance and consequently the productivity of T. molitor.

VIABILIDADE ECONÔMICA DO FEIJOEIRO, EM FUNÇÃO DE LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO E DOSES DE NITROGÊNIO

A adubação nitrogenada e a irrigação são manejos necessários determinantes para uma boa produtividade. É necessário evitar o uso indiscriminado de adubos e dos recursos hídricos, utilizando técnicas agronômicas que diminuem os impactos socioeconômicos e ambientais. O estudo sobre a viabilidade econômica do feijoeiro é importante para definir gastos futuros, minimizar utilização de recursos naturais e aumentar a produção. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar economicamente a produção de feijão (cultivar BRSMG Majestoso) sob diferentes lâminas de irrigação e doses de adubação nitrogenada. O experimento foi conduzido no Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro – Campus Uberaba. Foram utilizados quatro níveis de déficits de água no solo (15, 30, 45% e um fator sem déficit hídrico) e quatro doses de nitrogênio (50, 100, 150 e 200 kg ha-1), com quatro repetições, em blocos casualizados. Foram realizadas análises da eficiência econômica da lâmina de água e do custo de produção de feijão em função da adubação nitrogenada. Após estudo dos déficits, tanto a lâmina ótima econômica (446,6 mm) quanto a lâmina física (448,9 mm) encontradas, foram semelhantes e proporcionaram produtividades similares. O maior rendimento bruto foi de R$ 7.653,99 quando aplicado 100 kg ha-1 de nitrogênio. Palavras-chave: água; déficit; adubação; Phaseolus vulgaris L.; economia. Economic viability of bean, under irrigation blades and nitrogen doses ABSTRACT: Nitrogen fertilization and irrigation are necessary management determinants for good productivity. It is necessary to avoid the indiscriminate use of fertilizers and water resources, using agronomic techniques that reduce socioeconomic and environmental impacts. The study on the economic viability of beans is important to define future spending, minimize the use of natural resources and increase production. The objective of this study was to economically evaluate the production of beans (cultivar BRSMG Majestoso) under different irrigation depths and nitrogen fertilization doses. The experiment was conducted at the Federal Institute of Triângulo Mineiro - Campus Uberaba. Four levels of soil water deficits (15, 30, 45% and one without water deficit) and four nitrogen doses (50, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha-1) were used, with four replications, in randomized blocks. Analyzes of the economic efficiency of the water depth and the cost of bean production were carried out as a function of nitrogen fertilization. After studying the deficits, both the economic optimum blade (446.6 mm) and the physical blade (448.9 mm) found were similar and provided similar productivity. The highest gross yield was R$ 7,653.99 when 100 kg ha-1 of nitrogen was applied. Keywords: water; deficit; fertilizing; Phaseolus vulgaris L.; economy.

Mixed Infection of Tick-borne Haemo-parasites in Water Buffalo and Associated Pathological Responses and Treatment

Background: Water buffaloes are important milch species of tropical and subtropical countries. In general, they are considered to more resistant to diseases compared to crossbred cattle. However, a recent problem of tick-borne diseases in the water buffaloes by the field veterinarians and farmers causing production losses was observed. The study was conducted to explore the spectrum of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) infections in buffaloes and analyze the associated risk factors. Methods: Acute-phase response, cytokine and oxidative stress in infected buffaloes with TBDs were evaluated and compared with the negative buffaloes (control) to elucidate their role in pathogenesis and outcome of infection. The study was undertaken in 107 tick-infested water buffaloes. The conventional Giemsa stained blood smear (GSBS) based confirmation and classification of infection of haemo-parasites were made. The statistical model was used to understand their relevance with TBDs. Conclusion: Tick-borne disease in water buffaloes must be looked upon seriously to maintain good productivity. The buffaloes are often accompanied by low and un-yielding clinical symptoms due to associated co-infections of haemo-parasites. Our study showed that the buffaloes had a high prevalence (47.66%) of haemo-parasites transmitted by the ticks associated with co-infections and a low level of parasitemia. Most buffaloes responded symptomatically with the different modalities administered. Production parameter was not restored post 15 days of treatment. Oxidative stress is one of the important mechanisms of production losses in infected buffaloes.