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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. Lizi Jiaohuan Yu Xifu/Ion Exchange and Adsorption Fa yi xue za zhi

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03 Apr 2024 (Vol - 55 , Issue- 04 )
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31 Mar 2024 (Vol - 55 , Issue 03 )

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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

Analysis of Heating and Plant Growth Characteristics with Agricultural Plasma Discharge Boiler Unit

Paper ID- AMA-25-09-2023-12613

We aimed to compare underwater plasma discharge type boiler (Group 1) and conventional electric boiler (Group 2) for the heating energy saving in greenhouses. Two type boilers were installed in Zamioculcas zamiifolia growing greenhouse. As a result, the temperature differences from the set temperature were 2.1℃, 2.5℃ for Group 1 and Group 2. The water temperature difference of Group 1 was about 23~47℃ lower than Group 2, and the water temperature in Group 1 rose faster to the set temperature. The heating energy supplied to greenhouse tended to be high in Group 2, and there was no significant difference in the amount of heat loss according to heating methods. In addition, growth characteristics of Zamioculcas zamiifolia were investigated according to the heating methods, and leaf length, leaf width, tree height, and NDVI (Normalized difference vegetation index) were measured. As a result, it was confirmed that there is no significant difference according to the heating methods. Thus, we considered that the underwater plasma discharge type boiler can be used to heat greenhouse. The energy consumption were 5,051 kWh, 6,073 kWh for Group 1 and Group 2, so it was found that the underwater plasma discharge type boiler had about 17% heating cost saving effect.

Water Desalination Technologies: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Paper ID- AMA-24-09-2023-12612

Over the years, significant strides have been taken in harnessing solar energy for agricultural applications. Researchers have progressed well beyond mere experimentation, delving into diverse methods of desalination. From its inception as a straightforward Humidification-Dehumidification (HD) process, desalination technology has evolved to encompass a variety of advanced procedures. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the prevailing desalination techniques, aiming to shed light on the technological advancements and breakthroughs within this domain. Additionally, we critically evaluate the primary advantages and limitations associated with these desalination methods.

Influence of herbicidal weed control strategies on weed dynamics, wce, wi, productivity and nutrient acquisition by indian mustard [brassica juncea (l.) Czern & cosson] in the eastern region of uttar pradesh

Paper ID- AMA-24-09-2023-12611

To investigate the effects of weed management practices on the dynamics of the weeds, the WCE, the WI, and the performance of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Cosson] during the Rabi season 2017-18, an experiment was conducted at the Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology's Agronomy Research Farm in Kumarganj, Ayodhya. The experiment comprised of nine treatments, viz., T1-weedy check; T2-one hand weeding at 30 DAS; T3-two hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAS; T4-Pendimethalin (PE) 1.00 ai kg ha-1 ; T5-Oxyflorafen (PE) 1.00 ai kg ha-1; T6-Isoproturan (PE) 1.00 ai kg ha-1; T7-Pendimethalin (PE) 1.00 ai kg ha-1 + One-handed weeding at 30 DAS; T8-Oxyflorafen (PE) 1.00 ai kg ha-1+ One-handed weeding at 30 DAS and T9-Isoproturan (PE) 1.00 ai kg ha-1+ One-handed weeding at 30 DAS was evaluated in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. In the results of this study, we found that the crop was infested with five different kinds of weed flora. Among these were Phalaris minor and Cynodon dactylon which were the dominant grass weeds. In total, 26.7% of the total weed flora of the region was composed of broadleaved weeds (C. album and Anagallis arvensis). In the total weed flora of the park, the sedge (Cyperus rotandus) constituted 26.7% of the total weed flora, followed by other weeds. A variety of weed management practices were tested. Under treatment involving two-hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAS, weed index (WI), weed intensity reduction, dry matter reduction, and nitrogen uptake were found to be the best weed control efficiency, weed index (WI), and weed reduction. Pendimethalin (PE) was applied at 1.00 kg/ha plus one hand weeding was done at 30 DAS. It is therefore possible to conclude that weeding with both hands at 20 and 40 days of acorn cultivation and fallowing with pendimethalin (PE) @ 1.00 kg/ha together with one-handed weeding at 30 days of acorn cultivation may be a better approach to reduce weed density in mustard crops and to improve their productivity.

Exploring Vermicomposting Potential: A Comparative Study of Exotic and Indigenous Species for Sustainable Waste Management

Paper ID- AMA-23-09-2023-12610

Vermicomposting, an eco-friendly waste management approach utilizing earthworms to transform organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, offers distinct advantages over conventional composting methodologies. Nevertheless, the comprehensive evaluation of diverse earthworm species, particularly exotic and indigenous variants, in vermicomposting processes remains relatively limited within the existing literature. In this study, we aimed to bridge this knowledge gap by scrutinizing the decomposition kinetics, nutrient profiles, and overall compost quality of two exotic species (Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida) alongside one indigenous species (Drawida nepalensis). Our findings reveal discernible variations among the earthworm species in terms of maturation durations, bulk density, pH levels, total organic carbon, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total potassium, total calcium, total magnesium, dehydrogenase activity, and urease activity. Remarkably, Eisenia fetida exhibited superior performance relative to the other species by significantly reducing total organic carbon content, augmenting nutrient concentrations, and enhancing enzymatic activity. These outcomes underscore the substantial influence of earthworm species selection on the resultant quality and composition of vermicompost. The insights derived from this research have significant implications for advancing environmentally sound waste management practices and enhancing our understanding of the role played by diverse earthworm species in the vermicomposting process.

Optimization of in-vitro protocol for rapid mass multiplication of floribunda rose cv. ‘Rose Sherbet’

Paper ID- AMA-22-09-2023-12609

An in-vitro protocol was developed for rapid mass multiplication of rose cv. ‘Rose Sherbet’ under in-vitro condition using axillary buds as explants segment. Out of different pre-treatments for explants, the highest explant survival (76.41 %) and less microbial contamination (13.5) was obtained with treatment (T1) 0.2% Carbendazim + 200 mg/L 8-HQC for 3 hours. Ex plant surface sterilized with 0.1 % HgCl2 for 5 minutes exhibited the maximum survival percentage (74.46%). MS medium supplemented with 5.0 mg/L BAP + 0.1 mg/L NAA + 0.5 mg/L GA3 was found most effective for culture establishment, however, MS medium comprising 4.0 mg/L BAP + 0.1mg/L NAA+ 0.2 mg/L kinetin along with 40 mg/L adenine sulphate was found to be better for shoot proliferation with highest number of micro shoots (4.96 shoots/explant). Elongation of plantlets and maximum internode length was recorded in MS + GA3 2.0 mg/L while rooting of micro shoots was induced on MS basal medium supplemented with IBA (0.5 mg/L). The regenerated plantlets were efficiently hardened in plastic pots (4”) filled with coco peat + vermiculite + perlite (1:1:1) which is further moistened with half strength MS medium salts and covered with polythene. Survival percentage, plant height, number of branches and number of leaves/plants were found maximum in this treatment. Thereafter, plants were successfully transferred to the glasshouse with good survival.