Design of Double Compartment Device for Micro and Macro Plastic Entrapment in Flowing Water
The debris and plastic collection device consist of two chambers made of laminated aluminum. Each chamber is fitted with a movable flap of bakelite at the proximal end and a double-layer collection pouch of nylon net at the distal end. The bakelite flap moved inward during the flow of water in the chamber however, a […]
Catfish Hatchery and Rearing of Seed Under Three Tier System
Catfish seed production is essential for species diversification in freshwater aquaculture. Catfish seed is collected naturally from paddy fields or swampy areas. However, there is a big gap between supply and demand. During the transportation of seeds, a high rate of mortality occurs due to fluctuation in water parameters like temperature, pH, dissolved Oxygen, etc. […]
Evaluation of Natural Resources Under Agro-Climatic Zone -II
Reconnaissance Soil Survey of the State was completed much earlier in the year 1966. 1966 Soil profiles were exposed, studied, and described. About 500 soil series were established in the whole state. To maintain consistency in procedural standards and to confirm the individual results of scientific, correlation and definition of soil series are followed. Properly […]
Mega Seed Project and Quality Seed Project
Agriculture seed production under Mega Seed Project (MSP) One notable addition to the farm activities is that the Directorate of Seed Research (DSR), Mau, ICAR has entrusted this Viswavidyalaya to conduct a Mega Seed Project on ‘Seed Production of Agricultural Crops’ in 2006-07. This Mega Seed Project (ICAR) is running on six farms like Teraching […]
Rural Horticultural Work Experience (RHWE) Programme
The course RHWE-411: Rural Horticultural Work Experience Programme aims to develop students’ understanding of rural life, and communication skills and to provide practical training for developing self-confidence and professional competency. Further, the program emphasizes “learning through experience” and students are expected to understand the existing realities of a rural setup through interaction with farmers and […]
Metagenomic Analysis of Ruminal Microbes
The metagenomic sequence data of the two cattle breeds viz., Kankrej, Gir and three buffalo breeds viz., Mehsani, Jaffarabadi, and Surti rumen samples were analyzed using MGRASTfor its microbial diversity and functional content. The role of methanogens in the rumen of Indian cattle and its comparative context with exotic cattle was performed. Rumen Microbiome analysis […]
Green University Project
The Green University Project initiative of Aligarh Muslim University is an attempt towards reducing the carbon footprints of the campus and creating awareness of sustainable development. The Green University Project Committee has been looking after various initiatives in this regard. The adoption of green sources of electricity like solar energy and simultaneously promoting energy conservation […]
NAHEP Annual Report 2018-19
The generation of human resources well versed with technology and advancement being achieved in the modern era of knowledge explosion, it is inevitable for educational institutions to cope with the situation of advancement. The College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar is a constituent unit of Agriculture University, Kota which was established in 2004. It is […]
Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav
Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav is the national innovative initiative of ICAR and is operational in many villages in the jurisdiction of Agriculture University Jodhpur. The objective of this scheme are: To provide farmers with required information, knowledge and advisories on regular basis by adopting villages. To promote the direct interface of scientists with the farmers […]
The Centre of Excellence on Small Millets (CoE-SM)
The Centre of Excellence on Small Millets (CoE-SM) was established at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (UASB) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi with a total budget of Rs. 124 lakhs from 2012-17, initially under INSIMP (2012-14) and later under NFSM programs with a mandate of addressing […]