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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.
WOS Indexed (2024)
05 Sep 2024 (Vol - 55 , Issue- 09 )
30 Sep 2024 (Vol - 55 , Issue 09 )
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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
Varietal Susceptibility of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] Against Shoot and Fruit Borer
Eleven varieties of okra were screened and none of the variety was found completely free from the attack of shoot and fruit borer. On the basis of shoot damage, the varieties, Versha Uphar and Arka Anamika were ranked as least susceptible. The varieties Hisar Naveen, Hisar Unnat, Arka Abhay, Pusa Makhamali, Aprajita, Kashi Mohini and Parbhani Kranti, ranked as moderately susceptible, while Sagun and Pusa Sawani were ranked as highly susceptible against shoot borer. On number and weight basis of fruit, the varieties Varsha Uphar and Arka Anamika were rated as least susceptible, Hisar Naveen, Hisar Unnat, Pusa Makhamali, Arka Abhay, Aprajita, Kashi Mohini, Parbhani Kranti as moderately susceptible, whereas, Sagun and Pusa Sawani as highly susceptible against fruit borer.
The effects of supplementary pollen diets on population, growth, and performance of honey bee
Honey bees occupy a prime position among all the pollinating agents because they can be managed in artificial nests, i.e. hives and can be placed in desired numbers. In Himachal Pradesh, the beekeepers migrate their colonies to other places during winters due to scarcity of bee flora. To keep the honeybee colonies strong during dearth periods different pollen substitutes and supplement need to be evaluated as a part of good management practice for beekeeping. Various ingredients were used such as defatted soya-flour, wheat flour, yeast, gram powder, skimmed milk various grain flour, sugar, honey etc. These mixtures were used in different ratios to evaluate their influence on colony parameters of A. mellifera L. The colonies were fed on various pollen substitute and supplement diets by frame feeding method at 14 days interval during rainy-autumn and spring-summer season. All the pollen substitutes were accepted by A. mellifera colonies and the consumption rate within 14 days varied in the range of 80.62% to 97.65% during both the seasons. A significant increase in brood area (1.61 times), honey stores (3.41 times during rainy-autumn, 2.87 during spring–summer) and pollen stores (1.77 times during rainy-autumn, 1.43 during spring–summer) was observed over control. On the basis of these studies, it was suggested that various pollen substitutes showed positive effect on colony parameters and honey stores of A. mellifera as compared to control.
A NEW SMART AGRICULTURE MONITORING SYSTEM USING IoT
In the recent technology obsessed world, the need for inclusion of technology in the existing agriculture techniques has become the need of the hour. The work focuses on smart agriculture using automation and IOT technologies. The highlighting features of this work include smart tasks like soil moisture sensing, pH detection, keeping vigilance, etc. Secondly it includes smart irrigation with smart control based on accurate real time field data. The aim of this work is to develop a device which measures the value from soil moisture sensor, pH sensor, temperature and humidity sensor and presence of objects near the area of the operation with the help of the ultrasonic sensor. The values measured will be displayed with the help of the mobile application. Based on the values obtained from the soil using moisture sensor, the motor shall be switched ON/OFF with the help of the mobile application if the value of soil moisture is beyond the specified value. This system can ensure better crops and proper field management. This will bring a new benefit to the overall growth of the country because as food is the foremost need of any human being in the world.
Role of Newer fungicide molecules on controlling of foliar diseases in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is the most ancient and important oilseed crop, with rich source of protein, high quality seed oil and many antioxidant properties is extensively grown in India. Occurrence of foliar diseases are Alternaria leaf spot and powdery mildew become a major constraint in recent years for successful and profitable cultivation of sesame. Field experiment was conducted on integrated disease management practices to combat foliar diseases and to increase the seed yield of sesame during two consecutive years (2015 and 2016) at Regional Research station, Vridhachalam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu. Integrated management of Alternaria leaf spot and powdery mildew of sesame were conducted with eight treatments. Among the different treatments tested in field condition, the minimum incidence of Alternaria leaf spot (15.14 % and 13.72%) with higher yield of 642 kg/ha and 657 kg/ha were recorded in seed treatment with T. viride @ 10 g/kg + furrow application of T. viride (2.5 kg/ha enriched in 100 kg of FYM) @ 250 kg/ha + foliar spray of myclobutanil @ 1 g/l during kharif 2015 and 2016.The reduction of Alternaria leaf spot was also directly associated with an increase in seed yield. In case of powdery mildew, the minimum incidence 5.83 and 9.65PDI with higher yield of 642 kg/ha and 657 kg/ha were recorded in kharif - 2015 and 2016 with spray of myclobutanil 10% WP @ 1 g/l.
Breeding practice and economic traits of goats in the tribal belt in Sirohi and Pali districts of Rajasthan
The paper attempts to comprehend goat breeding practices and estimate economic parameters under semi-arid conditions in Rajasthan and analyze related issues. The study in its sample covered a total of 120 goat-keeping households with 70 from Sirohi and 50 from Pali districts from the southern semiarid zone of Rajasthan. A total of 120 households were selected for an interview, descriptive statistics were used to present the findings. The study revealed that the primary source of the breeding buck was raised within the own animals and the type of mating was mainly uncontrolled natural mating. The study also concluded that farmers were acquainted with some practices in scientific goat breeding aspects. The present study suggests the need for comprehensive policy and consistent efforts are required for vocational training of households for further bracing up goat rearing in the tribal region. Thus, paving the way for sustainable livestock production for doubling farmers' income in a semi-arid ecosystem. Breeding practices and reproductive performances of goat requires intervention to design a breeding program that fits the breeding practices of studied communities. So, better husbandry practices with a well-designed breeding program will improve the goat population of the area.