April 2010

Increasing the efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum for nutrient uptake and control of red rot in sugarcane

  The application of Trichoderma multiplied culture (TMC) of T. harzianum strain Th 37 @ 20 kg/ha on the stubbles at the ratoon initiation stage increased the availability of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) by 27, 65 and 44%, respectively. Availability of some of the micronutrients viz., Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn were also enhanced, respectively by 6, 100, 79 and 66%. There was a...

Author(s):   V. Singh, P. N. Singh, R. L. Yadav, S. K. Awasthi, B. B. Joshi, R. K. Singh, R. J. Lal and S. K. Duttamajumder

April 2010

Floristic composition and canopy structure of home-gardens in São Luís city, Maranhão State, Brazil

  Tropical home-gardens are widely recognized as a repository of biodiversity of domesticated and wild plant, and animal species that need to be developed to meet livelihood needs and for purpose of their conservation. Despite being the oldest form of agroforestry, this system is still poorly studied and understood. This study investigates the pattern of indigenous and exotic flora in the home-gardens managed...

Author(s):   F. K. Akinnifesi, G. Sileshi,  Joselene da Costa, E. G. de Moura, Rosele F. da Silva,  O. C. Ajayi, J. F. P. Linhares, A. I. Akinnifesi, Maria de Araujo and  M. A. I. Rodrigues

April 2010

Anatomical studies of stems, roots and leaves of selected citrus rootstock varieties in relation to their vigour

  The present studies were carried out to consolidate information on anatomical features of stem, root and leaves from different vigour groups of citrus rootstock varieties. Troyer citrange (Citrus sinensis × Poncirus trifoliata), rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri), swingle citrumelo (Citrus paradisi × P. trifoliata), sweet lime (Citrus limettioides), carrizo citrange (C....

Author(s): Muhammad Saeed, P. B. Dodd and Lubna Sohail