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Potency of botanical extracts on management of pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis L.)
Experiments were conducted to study the efficacy of botanical extract and chemical insecticide on the germination of pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis) infested seeds of black gram (Phaseolus mungo), gram (Cicer arietinum), and mung bean (Vigna radiata). Neem extract (10%) and garlic extract (10%) were used as botanical extract where as 1% sevin 85 SP was […]
Isolation and purification of allelochemicals from Cephalaria syriaca plant
This study was conducted to investigate the existence of allelochemicals in Cephalaria syriaca endemic weed plants, the process of purification and isolation of allelochemicals started from the plants root, shoot, seeds 70% methanolic extracts then it passed series of solvent solvent extractions with indicating the inhibitory effect of each fraction. Finally the 100% active fraction […]
Population ecology, threats, status and conservation of natural populations of Crotalaria longipes – an endangered endemic legume
Crotalaria longipes is an endangered plant endemic to Kolli hills. It is one of the fifteen species listed in the Red Data Book of Indian plants. Initially field visits were made to locate the plant at Kolli hills. The general field observations revealed that the distribution of this species is limited to a very narrow […]
Effect of bio compost, cow dung compost and NPK fertilizers on growth, yield and yield components of chili
To investigate the effects of bio compost, cow dung compost and NPK fertilizers on growth, yield and yield components of chili the experiment was conducted randomized block design with three replications at Botanical Garden of Rajshahi University Campus, Bangladesh during August 2008 to February 2009. There were 15 treatments viz. T1 = bio compost (3 […]