AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) (issn: 00845841) is a peer reviewed journal first published online after indexing scopus in 1982. AMA is published by Farm Machinery Industrial Research Corp and Shin-Norinsha Co. AMA publishes every subjects of general engineering and agricultural engineering.
WOS Indexed (2026)
30 Jun 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue- 07 )
31 Jul 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue 07 )
Aim and Scope :
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (ISSN: 00845841) is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal covers Agricultural and Biological Sciences and all sort of engineering topic. the journal's scopes are in the following fields but not limited to:
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Civil and architectural engineering
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial and Commercial Design
Information Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Food Engineering
EFFICACY OF NEWER INSECTICIDE MOLECULES AGAINST DIAMOND BACK MOTH IN CABBAGE AT TEMPERATE REGION
Four field trials of two season studies in two different geographical locations were conducted in the temperate region of Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu, India. Results revealed that, chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 and emamectin benzoate 5 SG @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 treated plots were observed more than 90 percent reduction of P. xylostella larval population after two rounds after spray and recorded relatively safer to spider population when compared to other test insecticides. Based on per cent reduction in population of P. xylostella over untreated control, the order of relative efficacy of different insecticidal were, chlorantraniliprole 18.5SC @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 = emamectin benzoate 5SG @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 > indoxacarb 14.5SC @ 40 g a.i. ha-1 = novaluron 10EC @ 75 g a.i. ha-1 = chlorfenapyr 10 SC @ 75 g a.i. ha-1 > thiodicarb 75WP @ 750 g a.i. ha-1 = fipronil 80 WG @ 75 g a.i. ha-1 > chlorpyrifos 20 EC @ 400 g a.i. ha-1. A reduction in the population of spiders in chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 and emamectin benzoate 5SG @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 treated plots were observed immediately after the application of insecticides. Though there was a sudden decline in the population, it started increasing gradually. Hence, chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 and emamectin benzoate 5SG @ 10 g a.i. ha-1 will be recommended for the management of P. xylostella in cabbage ecosystem in temperate regions.
Studies on mass multiplication of arbuscular mycorrhiza in different substrates
The current study was undertaken to investigate the mass multiplication of different combinations of three arbuscular mycorrhizal isolates (Glomus, Acaulospora and Scutellospora) in three different substrates (Soil:FYM, Soil:Vermiculite and Soil:Sand) in terms of root colonization (%) and spore quantification using lemon grass as host plant. Lemon grass raised in Soil:Vermiculite treated with the combination of all three isolates (ie., Gl+Ac+Sc) recorded the highest root colonization (99.99%) and maximum spore density of 121.10 per 10 g of soil. Root colonization and spore count were high positively correlated with each other (0.996). Thus, the present study might be significant as it suggests an economical as well as eco-friendly highly effective inoculum.
Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal spores in different Mulberry growing soils of Tamil Nadu in relation to soil physico-chemical properties
The study was undertaken to investigate the impact of physico-chemical properties of soil on spore density, root colonization and distribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal species associated with mulberry (Morus sp.) from ten districts of Tamil Nadu, India. The AM spore density and root colonization were high positively correlated with N (r = 0.742 and 0.785 respectively), P (r = 0.877 and 0.857 respectively), K (r = 0.944 and 0.929 respectively) and OC (r = 0.939 and 0.956 respectively), less positively correlated with EC (r = 0.018 and 0.002 respectively) and negatively correlated with pH (r = -0.381 and -0.295 respectively). Out of the native AM fungi identified, Glomus was found to be predominant followed by Acaulospora and Scutellospora. Our findings highlight the relationship between soil nutrients and AM fungi, and hence provide an insight into the potential use of AM fungi for the growth and development of mulberry.
Acute Oral Toxicity Study of Phytogenic Feed Additives loaded Herbosome formulation in Wistar Albino Rats
An experimental study was conducted to assess the acute oral toxicity of a phytogenic feed additives loaded herbosome formulation, following OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) toxicity guidelines 423. The formulation consisted of a scientifically developed combination of herbs, including Asparagus racemosus, Withania somnifera, Tinospora cordifolia, Phyllanthus emblica, Cinnomomum zeylanicum, Peuraria tuberose, Allium sativum, and piper nigrum in equal parts as poly herbal extract, combined with Phosphatidyl choline (1:3 ratio). Female Wistar Albino rats (n=6) were orally administered a dose of 2000 mg/kg body weight. Animals were observed for signs of toxicity, and body weight parameters were measured. No abnormal signs or symptoms were observed, and no mortality occurred during the study, indicating the safety of the formulation. The study, conducted in accordance with OECD guidelines 423, demonstrates the safe use of the phytogenic feed additives loaded herbosome formulation in Wistar rats. These findings suggest its potential as a safe and effective feed additive. Further investigations are required to explore its long-term effects and efficacy in different animal species. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the acute oral toxicity profile of the phytogenic feed additives loaded herbosome formulation.
Diversity in lentil (Lens culinaris M.) based over molecular markers
The present study entitled as “Diversity in Lentil (Lens culinaris M.) based over Morphological and Molecular Markers” was carried out using 30 diverse varieties/strains for seed yield and its components. The material was planted during rabi, 2013-14, at Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur and Agriculture Research Station, Kota. Observations were recorded for 10 yield contributing characters and seed protein content. Genetic divergence [15] was computed for each location separately and over pooled basis. DNA was isolated with CTAB extraction buffer method. DNA concentration and purity was checked by spectrophotometer and agarose gel electrophoresis. Isolated DNA was used as template for amplification of DNA using 20 randomly selected decamer primers. To conclude, characters 100-seed weight followed by pods/plant and biological yield/plant contributed maximum towards divergence at both locations and over pooled analysis. Based over field studies conducted over 2 locations, divergent and high yielding genotypes in clusters VI/VII/I (RKL 603-1, IPL406, RKL 606-09, DPL-62, RKL1003-59F, RKL1017, RKL1003-53E, RKL1003-44E and RKL1003-46E) were identified. It is interesting to record that using RAPD analysis, above genotypes were also classified as most divergent belonging to different clusters.