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)
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
The Dominant Cropping Systems in Europe
This discussion focuses on the diversity of cropping systems in Europe, shaped by varying climates and ecological conditions. European agriculture encompasses a wide array of cultivations techniques and crop rotations, reflecting the continent's rich agricultural history. These systems have evolved over centuries, influenced by factors such as climate, soil types, and cultural traditions. We aim to explore how these practices have shaped the European agricultural landscape and what lessons can be drawn from them for sustainable farming in the future.
Climate Change and Agriculture in Tunisia
In this article, I discuss the link between climate change and Tunisian agriculture, emphasizing its vulnerability and challenges. I cover the impacts on crops, water resources, and food security and highlight Tunisia's adaptive measures and policies for a stable food supply amid changing climates.
Use of Infrared thermography to monitor the skin temperature of lactating buffaloes supplemented with cumin and molasses during summer season under field conditions
The main objective of the present study was to demonstrate the effect of cumin and molasses supplementation on thermographic profile of lactating buffaloes at different anatomical locations viz., forehead temperature (°C), eye temperature (°C), ear temperature (°C), elbow joint temperature (°C) and flank temperature (°C) during hot dry and hot humid seasons season. A total of twenty four (24) lactating Murrah buffaloes, maintained at Kathura village of Sonipat district (India) were selected and monitored for the thermal profiling at different anatomical locations of body using infrared thermography at monthly interval during hot dry and hot humid seasons using an IR camera (ThermaCamTM SC2000;FLIR Systems, Inc., Wilsonville, OR, USA). Thermograms were analysed by ThermaCamTM Researcher 2001 software (FLIR Systems AB, Danderyd, Sweden). Statistical analysis revealed that different supplement and seasons had significant (P<0.05) effect on body surface temperature at different anatomical sites. The magnitude of the increase in the IRT temperature at different anatomical regions of lactating buffaloes was lower in the treatment groups compared to control group. The temperature of the eye region and the rectal temperature of lactating Murrah buffaloes were found to be closely related. The results of the study suggest that cumin and molasses can be used to alleviate heat stress in Murrah buffaloes. Further, infrared thermography of eyes can be used as non-invasive method for assessing the heat stress levels of lactating Murrah buffaloes without disturbing the animal welfare.
Morphological and scanning electron microscopic studies of two new entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema sirsaense and Steinernema oryzae Rhabditida Steinernematidae from unexplored areas of Sirsa and Bhiwani districts of Haryana India
At CCS HAU in Hisar, entomopathogenic nematode populations were meticulously examined, leading to the identification of two novel species: Steinernema sirsaense n. sp. and Steinernema oryzae n. sp. These nematodes are distinguished by the presence of distinctive horn-like structures on the head region of their infective juveniles, classifying them into the 'bicornutum' group. Steinernema sirsaense n. sp. can be recognized by its notably large first-generation adults, with males measuring an average of 1504 μm and females 13,941 μm. The males possess 12 pairs of pre-cloacal ventral genital papillae and exhibit higher values for E% (370) and SW% (201.7). Their spicules are elongated and feature unequal ribs, and the gubernaculum possesses a ventrally curved knob at its proximal end. Infective juveniles have an average body length of 659.2 μm and six ridges. Steinernema oryzae n. sp. infective juveniles have an average body length of 683.7 μm and also display horn-like structures on their head region. Their lateral field boasts nine incisures with eight ridges, four of which are prominent. Males from both the first and second generations have distinctive body lengths and spicules, while their tails lack a mucron. The spicule manubrium is elongated and ventrally directed, with a short shaft featuring equal ribs and a gubernaculum head with a ventrally curved projection. SEM studies confirmed the presence of two horn-like papillae on infective juveniles and the unique genital papillae pattern in males.
Steinernema numeropapillatum n. sp. and Steinernema jujubum n. sp. (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae), a new entomopathogeni
Among fifteen populations investigated, two were identified as belonging to the Steinernema genus. Within this genus, the majority of populations exhibited infective juveniles (IJs) with horn-like cephalic papillae. In the sandy and sandy loam soils of southern Haryana, Steinernema was more prevalent compared to Heterorhabditis. Two new species were distinguished based on specific morphological characteristics. The first species, S. numeropapillatum n. sp., featured IJs with two horn-like structures on their head regions. These IJs had an average body length of 636.7 μm, a tail length of 57 μm, D% of 45.4, and E% of 85. First-generation males had spicules measuring 71.7 μm, a gubernaculum length of 41.2 μm, SW% of 150, and GS% of 57.6. Females lacked epiptygma and had non-mucronate tails. The second species, S. jujubum n. sp., was characterized by infective juveniles with a body length of 700 μm, an excretory pore at 50.7 μm, and a lateral field with eight ridges, four of which were raised while the outer two on each side were low. First-generation females had a nearly median vulva with epiptygma but lacked a mucronate tail. Males had large spicules (73.7 μm), tails without mucrons, and a rounded spicule manubrium with continuous shaft, equal ribs, and blunt tips. The gubernaculum was ventrally curved without a proximal hook and had a short neck. Copulatory papillae numbered 27, consisting of 13 pairs and a single large midventral precloacal papilla. This new species was grouped with other Steinernema species bearing "horn-like structures."