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.
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07 May 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue- 05 )
31 May 2026 (Vol - 57 , Issue 05 )
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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
In vitro assessment of pathogenicity through detached leaf assay in banana for Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense: A comparative study
This study used the detached leaf and root dip methods in order to compare the efficacy of these two methods to test pathogenicity of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense causing banana wilt. Collection and isolation of the fungus was done from infected pseudostem of the banana plant. Cultural and morphological characteristics of the isolates were observed and presence of three types of spores was noted (macroconidia, microconidia and chlamydospores). The macroconidia were slender sickle shaped while oval microconidia were observed. Pathogenicity test was performed by two different methods namely root dip inoculation method and detached leaf method. Among the two methods detached leaf method proved to be more rapid for early assessment of pathogenicity. In this method the appearance of symptoms occurs within 5-7 days after inoculation.
Optimizing Saline Water with Amendments for Enhanced Productivity and Biochemical Proficiency of Kachri (Cucumis callosus) in a Hot Arid Agroecosystem
A comprehensive study was conducted during the kharif seasons of 2019-20 and 2020-21 to optimize the saline irrigation water with amendments such as gypsum, farmyard manure (FYM), and vermicompost on the performance of the cucurbitaceous crop Kachri (Cucumis callosus). The research was focused on both crop yield and the phytochemical composition, including antioxidant properties of Kachri crop variety AHK-119. The results indicated that the application of saline irrigation water with amendments significantly enhanced Kachri crop yield and yield response compared to the control. The highest yield was recorded with the treatment of Gypsum @5 ton/ha + 4.0 ECIW, yielding 85.00 q/ha, followed by Vermicompost @10 ton/ha + 4.0 ECIW (78.50 q/ha) and FYM @15 ton/ha + 4.0 ECIW (76.23 q/ha). The control treatment with 4.0 ECIW yielded 52.23 q/ha. Under lower salinity (0.5 ECIW), the highest yield was achieved with FYM @15 ton/ha + 0.5 ECIW (89.83 q/ha), followed by Vermicompost @10 ton/ha + 0.5 ECIW (84.67 q/ha) and Gypsum @5 ton/ha + 0.5 ECIW (76.45 q/ha). The highest dry matter percentages of 12.25% and 12.79% were observed with FYM at 15 ton/ha, regardless of saline water conditions. Significant improvements in leaf area (52.97 cm²), leaf area index (0.75), and total soluble solids (TSS) (4.09 °Brix) were recorded with Gypsum at 4 ton/ha + 4 ECIW. The maximum yield response was observed with FYM at 15 ton/ha + 0.5 ECIW (68.8%), followed by Vermicompost at 10 ton/ha + 0.5 ECIW (63.7%) and Gypsum at 5 ton/ha + 0.5 ECIW (55.0%). Under 4.0 ECIW, the highest yield response was recorded with Gypsum at 5 ton/ha + 4.0 ECIW (49.0%), followed by Vermicompost at 10 ton/ha + 4.0 ECIW (45.83%) and FYM at 15 ton/ha + 4.0 ECIW (41.66%). Phytochemical analysis revealed higher total phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity under 0.5 ECIW, suggesting that Kachri fruits grown under these conditions possess enhanced antioxidant properties. This study demonstrates that Kachri fruits, particularly under optimized irrigation and amendment treatments, offer significant potential for applications in food, nutraceuticals, and agriculture. The findings provide valuable comprehension into enhancing both the yield and bioactive properties of Kachri, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices in arid regions.
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Management Practices followed by the Kangayam Cattle Farmers of Tamil Nadu
The present study was conducted in Coimbatore, Erode, Karur and Tirupur districts of Tamil Nadu with the objective to determine the management practices followed in Kangayam cattle rearing. Kangayam cattle farmers were identified and selected through snowball sampling technique leading to a total of 50 respondents in each district. Thus a total of 200 respondents were selected for the study. The management practices in Kangayam cattle rearing were ascertained through using semi – structured interview schedule at the time of personal interviews supported with informal discussion and non participant observations and the data was analyzed by using appropriate statistical methods. The results revealed that majority of the respondents (64.00 per cent) reared Kangayam cattle in loose housing with temporary shelters. Nearly half of the (47.00 per cent) animal sheds (both temporary sheds in loose system as well as in semi intensive system) were situated within the respondents compound. A high majority of the respondents (89.00 per cent) constructed their animal sheds in East – West orientation and nearly one – half (49.00 per cent) of the farmers had thatched roof and 55.00 per cent of animal sheds had earthen type of floor. More than one- half of the farmers (58.00 per cent) followed the feeding pattern of grazing other than in Korangadu and majority of the farmers (85.00 per cent) grazed their cattle four to eight hours in a day. Nearly 80.00 per cent of the farmers practiced feeding of concentrate prepared by self to their cattle and an average 4.5 Kg of concentrate feed was given to adult cattle per day by the farmers. Majority of the farmers (73.50 per cent) followed only natural service to breed their Kangayam cattle and estrus signs were observed regularly by 90.00 per cent of the farmers and majority (62.00 per cent) of the farmers observed mucus discharge as a sign of heat. Majority of the farmers regularly dewormed their cattle, less than one –half of the farmers practiced regular vaccination for their cattle. Feeding and watering utensils were possessed by all farmers and they practiced knuckling method of milking. Hence, studies can be conducted in all the breeding tract of the native breeds of Tamil Nadu to obtains a comprehensive view of the scope of native cattle farming in the future.
Histological Investigation of the Caecum in Aseel Birds
The caeum are the paired organs consist of three parts the Base, Body and Apex. The length of the villi is greater in the base region of the caecum. The villi consist of less number of goblet cells. Crypts of lieberkhun are noticed in the lamina propria region. Goblet cells are more in these glands and also endocrine cells are noticed in the glands. Lymphatic nodules and diffuse lymphatic tissues are found in the lamina propria region of mucosa. The distribution of lymphatic nodules in the propria regions similar in appearance of payers patches of ileum in mammals. The intestinal glands and lymphatic nodules are surrounded by dense collagen fibres. The smooth muscle fibres and collagen fibres penetrated the core of villi. The Tunica muscularis is made up of inner circular and longitudinal smooth muscle fibres. The Tunica serosa is thinner.