Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 1

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Editor(s)

Dr. Marcello Iriti
Professor of Plant Biology and Pathology,
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, Italy.

ISBN 978-93-90149-86-5 (Print)
ISBN 978-93-90149-87-2 (eBook)
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/ctas/v1

This book covers key areas of agricultural sciences. The contributions by the authors include particle size distribution, physical property, water retention, available moisture, reduced tillage, irrigation management, biotechnology education, capacity development, biosafety training, gene silencing, RNA Interference, ontogenesis, phylogenesis, crop production, breeding, gene conservation, Genetic erosion, genetic resources, arabidopsis, plant defense activator, systemic acquired resistance, physical treatment, seed germination, Setaria, green foxtail, giant foxtail, collective farming, economic yield, insecticides, integrated pest and disease management. This book contains various materials suitable for students, researchers and academicians in the field of agricultural sciences.

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Published: 2021-09-08

Chapters

Study on Sprinkler Irrigation and Soil Tillage Practices in Sugarcane Plantations as Influenced by Soil Texture and Water Storage in Northern Ivory Coast

Crépin B. Péné, Souleymane N’Diaye, Chantal N’Guessan-Konan

1-9
Case Study: A Roadmap for Developing Capacity in Plant Biotechnology Field Research

John W. Medendorp, Jane Payumo, Cholani Weebaddee, Kelly Zarka, Karen Hokanson, Phil Wharton, Dave Douches

10-29
RNA Interference (RNAi): Application in Crop Improvement

Khanin Pathak

30-36
Importance of Root-Shoot Ratio for Crops Production: A Review

Ladislav Bláha

37-49
A Review on the Importance of World Plant Reservations for the Preservation of Crop Germplasm

Ladislav Bláha

50-66
Study on Systemic Acquired Resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana Induced by Weed Extracts

Hidehiro Inagaki, Yukiko Usui

67-73
Determining the Effect of Physical Treatments on the Promotion of Seed Germination in Green and Giant Foxtails

Inagaki Hidehiro, Sakakibara Takumi

74-81
Determination of Women Collective Farming Groups in Kerala towards Attaining Goals: A Critical Analysis

T. Shahlas Binth, Basavaraj Hulagur, S. B. goudappa, Jagrati B. Deshmanya

82-88
Investigating the Response of Boron on Yield and Economics of Maize under Eastern Ghat High Land Zone of Odisha

Amit Phonglosa, Bibhuti Bhusan Dalei, Subhashis Saren

89-94
A Brief Overview of Major Citrus Diseases and Pests and Its Management

Priyanka Sharma, Monish Roy, Bidhan Roy

95-110
Influence of Information Sources on Farmers’ Knowledge of Poultry Drugs in Delta State, Nigeria: Implications for Rural Community Development

D. U. Okoedo-Okojie, J. I. Osabuohien

111-118

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