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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
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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.
A study on Dry matter intake, Average Daily Gain and Feed Conversion Ration of Tellicherry Goats under Intensive system Feeding Management
A study was carried out at Instructional Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu to find out the production and reproductive performances of Tellicherry goats under intensive system of feeding management. Forty Tellicherry kids from the age of three to four months were utilized for the study. Eight male and twelve females were used to study the above production performance parameters. The animals were fed with roughages and concentrate feed as per the standards based on their age and body weight. Daily feed intake, DMI and efficiency of feed utilization was calculated as feed intake per unit gain. Animal body weight was recorded every month to calculate body weight changes and ADG. The male animals had significantly (P<0.01) higher DMI than female group throughout the experimental period. The total body weight gain was significantly (P<0.01) higher in males (9.55 ± 0.54 kg) than in females (6.78 ± 0.42 kg). The FCR did not vary significantly between males and females whereas, it increased with the advancement of age. This study revealed that Tellicherry breed of goats could be effectively reared for commercial goat meat production under intensive system of feeding management system in north western Agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu.
EXPLORATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE EASTERN SLOPES OF NILGIRI BIOSPHERE RESERVE
Forest is an important natural resource for a healthy nation, as it contributes a lot to the overall development. Nilgiris which forms part of the biodiversity rich Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, harbours a lot of indigenous flora of excellent medicinal value and provides employment opportunities to the local community. The six tribal communities viz., Thodas, Kotas, Kurumbas, Irulas, Paniyas and Kattunayakas are present in this district and their traditional knowledge towards the use of medicinal plants in their day to day life were documented from the present study. A total of 66 medicinal plant species were explored from the present study using pre structured questionnaire and various PRA tools. Among the species documented, the maximum share was for trees with 30 species which recorded for various medicinal usages by these tribal communities and was followed by herbs (18 species), shrubs (12 species) and climbers (6 species) which were also assessed for various medicinal usages. Wild animals interference and the long distance to travel for collection, legal interference by the forest department and depletion of flora were recorded as the major problems during the collection of medicinal plants from the forest in that order. When disposing the medicinal plants, transport of the collected plants and lack of storage facilities were recorded as the major constraints.
Yield augmentation by organic drougt mitigation strategies in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) under total rainfed system
Traditional millets though rich in nutrition, are almost unnoticed and underutilized. They are mostly grown as rainfed crops in Southern district of India, with zero budgeting. Supply of minimum bioinputs for these crops would improve the yield and economic returns and help to sustain the livelihood of farmers. Certain organic inputs help in mitigating drought and conserve soil moisture, thereby improve productivity. Field experiments were taken up at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore to study the effect of organic practices in enhancing the productivity of foxtail millet under total rainfed condition. Different drought mitigation strategies which include application of PPFM, Panchagavya, Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi and in situ weed mulching were laid out in RBD. Among these sources, application of PPFM @ 500 ml/ha has significantly increased the yield of organic foxtail millet and was comparable with the traditional input panchagavya. Increased net returns with maximum NPRI was noticed in this treatment which confirm the ability of PPFM to impart drought tolerance to crops grown without supplemental irrigation. PPFM may be advocated for increased yield and returns for organically grown foxtail millet under complete rainfed situations.
Impact of cyclone on phytology of tall coconut (Cocos nucifera L) genotypes in East coast province of India
The present study was extracted to address the adverse effects of cyclone on tall palms and recovery pattern of the tall coconut ecotypes. The trunk height was significantly higher in IC 599266 (9.28m) and lower in IC 599624 (8.22 m). The dense leaves were observed in IC 599264 with more number of scars in 1m (13.60 Nos. Longer leaflet was observed in IC 599664 (118.32cm) and shorter in IC 599265 (106.00) and the breadth of leaflet was broader in VPM4 (6.00cm) and leaner in IC599266 (4.53cm). The average length of inflorescence was 96.66 cm and 4 genotypes exceeded the grand mean which includes the two check varieties VPM 4 and ALR (CN)1. (CN)1. Positive correlation was observed between the number of leaves, number of female flowers, setting percent and the yield. The mean husked fruit weight was 464.62g with a deviation of 52.12g from the mean. Kernal thickness (2.40cm), Kernal weight (256.13g) and the copra content (137.70g) was the highest in IC 599264 compared to all the genotypes under study. The mean husked fruit weight was 464.62g with a deviation of 52.12g from the mean. Kernal thickness (2.40cm), Kernal weight (256.13g) and the copra content (137.70g) was the highest in IC 599264 compared to all the genotypes under study. The recovery response by this genotype indicates the adaptability to East Coast of Tamil Nadu.