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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27 Nov 2025 (Vol - 56 , Issue- 11 )
30 Nov 2025 (Vol - 56 , Issue 11 )
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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
Differential varietal reaction of Macrophomina phaseolina incitant of charcoal rot disease
Charcoal rot incited by Macrophomina phaseolina is an economically important disease of sesame. Sesame is one of the important oilseed crops and high valued due to nutritional and medicinal properties. Weather variables predisposed M. Phaseolina for quantification of disease progression at different rate and differential reaction on sesame varieties. Differential reaction of M. phaseolina on sesame varieties was studied during three different dates of sowing. Progression of disease was found highest during period of 18th August and 23rd August in all dates of sowing. Maximum disease incidence was recorded in early sown crop followed by mid and late sown conditions. Higher charcoal rot disease incidence was recorded in variety HT1 than HT2 during different dates of sowing. The progression of charcoal rot disease over a time was assessed by area under disease progress curve. Area under disease progress was recorded higher in variety HT1 than HT2 in all three different dates of sowing. It was observed maximum during early date of sowing followed by mid and late sown conditions.
Determination of Drying kinetics and Cellulose content of Punica Granatum L. Peels
The pomegranate tree, scientifically known as Punica granatum L., belongs to the Punicaceae family and yields a fruit widely consumed for its traditional and medicinal properties. Peels of pomegranate are highly nutritios but go waste and unutilized. So, a study was conducted to determine the drying kinetics and cellulose content of Punica Granatum L. Peels. Page model was used for drying kinetics. It was found suitable for the three drying temperatures viz. 50, 60 and 70°C, respectively. Page model parameters n, ln K and co efficient of determination (R2) at 50, 60 and 70°C ranged from -0.415 to -0.490, 2.222 to 2.352 and 0.979 to 0.987, respectively. the surface area (s) and volume (v) of the peel slices were calculated to be 3 mm² and 1.5 mm³, respectively. The moisture diffusivity (D) value at drying temperatures of 50 °C, 60 °C and 70 °C was found to be 2.73 × 10-3 m2/s, 3.16 × 10-3 m2/s and 5.25 × 10-3 m2/s respectively. Activation energy (Ea) of the peel can be was found to be 39 kJ/mol. Cellulose content 50, 60 and 70°C varied from 542 to 695 mg/100g.
Molecular Characterization and Cross-Pathogenicity Assessment of Black Rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) Strains in cabbage, broccoli, radish, mustard, cauliflower and Knolkhol from Meghalaya
The present study aimed to isolate and characterize the black rot pathogen, Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc), from cabbage, broccoli, radish, mustard, cauliflower and Knolkhol in the EKH district of Meghalaya, India. A total of 20 isolates were obtained, and 16 of these were confirmed to be pathogenic based on the development of characteristic "V-shaped" lesions. From these 16 isolates, 6 were selected from each crucifers’ strains for further biochemical and molecular studies. Microscopic and cultural studies revealed that all 6 isolates were gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria with circular colonies. However, variations in texture, margin, consistency, color, and growth pattern were observed among the isolates. For instance, isolate XC CAB4 exhibited a smooth texture, lobate margin, slimy consistency, and pale-yellow color, while isolate XC CALI1 had a less smooth texture, an entire margin, a more slimy and less glistening consistency, and a deep yellow color. Biochemical tests showed that all 6 isolates were positive for H2S production, starch hydrolysis, gelatin liquefaction, and ammonia production, but negative for indole production, casein hydrolysis, Voge's Proskauer test, and methyl red test. The isolates were further confirmed as Xcc by amplifying the hrp F gene using specific primers, and a phylogenetic tree was constructed to compare the isolates with other representative strains. Cross-pathogenicity and aggressiveness assays revealed that all 6 isolates were capable of infecting different cruciferous crops, with varying infection rates and progression of black rot disease. The area under the disease progress curve (AUDPC) was calculated for each isolate, with XC BRO1, XC CALI1, and XC MSD2 showing higher AUDPC values, indicating greater aggressiveness in causing black rot disease on cabbage leaves compared to XC CAB4, XC RAD2, and XC KNKH1.These findings enhance our comprehension of the virulence of various Xcc isolates from cruciferous crops in Meghalaya. This understanding can aid in screening and developing cruciferous cultivars that are resistant to Xcc, predicting disease outbreaks, and evaluating the risk of crop damage. It also aids in the development of effective strategies for managing black rot disease in cruciferous crops.
Effect of sink modification within a capitulum on seed quality of marigold
In India, marigold (Tagetes spp.) stands out as a prominent flower crop, widely cultivated for various purposes such as loose flowers, cut flowers and pot plants. However, the inconsistent seed development in the central portion of the capitulum can lead to poor seed quality. To address this issue, a study was conducted on three marigold varieties (Pusa Deep, Dainty Marietta, and Pusa Bahar) during both rainy and winter seasons in Delhi. The research aimed to understand the impact of sink modification within the capitulum on seed quality parameters. Three distinct treatments were implemented for sink modification: removing outer and middle whorls (T1), maintaining a single flower per branch (T2), and a combination of maintaining a single flower per branch while removing outer and middle whorls (T3). The study extensively examined seed quality parameters, encompassing seed germination, seedling length, seedling dry weight, vigour indices, seed characters, and biochemical traits. Results revealed that sink modification, specifically in T3, significantly enhanced seed quality. T3 exhibited superior characteristics, including higher germination (48.3%), increased seedling length (9.6cm), greater seedling dry weight (12.0mg), and higher vigour index-II (582.8). Remarkably, T3 recorded maximum values for the 1000-seed weight (1.5g), area size (11.5mm2), seed length (12.8mm) and perimeter length (28.1mm). Also, T3 had higher total soluble content (23.63mg/gm FW) and sucrose synthase activity (1684.81μg/min/gm FW). This study underscores the significance of sink modification in enhancing marigold seed quality, revealing that competition for food reserves significantly influences variations in seed quality among different floret positions.
Effect of different N P K levels on growth, yield attributes, yield and quality of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Under Grid Zone of M P(India)
A field experiment was conducted during rabi season 2014-15,2015-16 and 2016-17 at the RVSKVV- Zonal Agricultural Research Station Morena. To study the effect of different fertility levels on growth, yield attributes, yield and quality of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.). Treatment consisted of three levels of nitrogen (80, 100 and 120 kg ha-1), two levels of phosphorus (20 and 40 kg ha-1) and two levels of potassium (0 and 30 kg ha-1) were evaluated in three replication with randomized block design. Application of 120 kg N + 40 kg P2O5 + 30 kg K2 O ha-1 produced significantly higher seed yield (3342 kg ha-1) and other growth and yield attributes viz. secondary branches/plant (14.4), siliquae/plant (462.6), seeds/siliqua (15.33), length of siliqua (5.78 cm), Seed weight /plant (39.90g),1000-seed weight (6.85 g), oil yield (13.44 kg ha-1) as compared to application of 80 kg N + 20 kg P2 O5 + 0 kg K2Oha-1. Net return and B:C Ratio was also recorded higher with application of 120 kg N ha-1 and it was gained Rs. 14141 ha-1and Rs. 7523 ha-1higher net returns over application of 80 kg and 100 kg N ha-1Hence, the farmers could economically benefited by using Indian mustard cultivar RH-749 with recommended doses of fertilizers.