Tag: Agriculture

Development of Real-Time PCR and LAMP Assays for the Detection of Sporangia of Phytophthora Infestans
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Development of Real-Time PCR and LAMP Assays for the Detection of Sporangia of Phytophthora infestans and Spores of Alternaria solani to Inform Disease Risk Forecasting Keywords: LAMP assays, rotatin...

Concentric Double Tubes for Conventional Cultivation System
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Concentric double tubes The potential of biomass to be the source for resolution of energy crisis and other valued bio-products have captivated the interest of researchers. The objective is to optimi...

Mathematical Model for the Transport of Degrading Atrazine Herbicide from the Surface
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background To meet the food needs of a growing world population and an apparent decline in arable lands available for cultivation each year, the incorporation of pesticides...

Capacitance Based Non Destructive Technique for Post-harvest Sugarcane Quality Estimation
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: CAPACITANCE BASED NON DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE FOR POST-HARVEST SUGARCANE QUALITY ESTIMATION ABSTRACT Post harvest deterioration of sugarcane is one of the major issues that affect the sugar industrie...

Alternative Vegetable Protein Sources for Poultry
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1. Introduction Feed formulation for poultry involves a number of nutritional and economical constituents, the nutritional part includes nutritive value, availabilit...

Modelling Nitrogen Uptake by Sugarcane Crops
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Modelling nitrogen uptake by sugarcane crops to inform design of controlled release fertiliser for synchrony of N supply and demand Abstract High nitrogen (N) input to support sugarcane productivity h...

Detection and Characterization of QoI-Resistant Pathogens Causing Ascochyta Blight of Pulse Crops
13th Dec 2019
Introduction: The detection and characterization of QoI-resistant pathogens causing ascochyta blight of pulse crops in Montana Abstract Ascochyta blight (AB) of pulse crops (chickpea, field pea, and lentils) cause...

Agriculture Management of Tea Industry
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction This chapter will give the reader with the clear background of research study, research question, research objectives, justification of research, organisation of study, research framework...

Impact of Agriculture Credit on Agriculture Productivity
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: ABSTRACT Impact of agriculture credit on agriculture productivity. Agriculture plays vital role in Pakistan’s economy. It is the single largest sector and it is principal driving force for growt...

Analysis of Land Consumption Rates
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Studies have shown that there remains only few landscapes on the Earth that are still in there natural state. Due to anthropogenic activities, the ...

Precision Agriculture: Advantages and Disadvantages
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: Precision agriculture Precision farming or precision agriculture is an agricultural concept relying on the existence of in-field variability. It requires the use of new technologies, such as global po...

Pressure on Development Land in the South East of England
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: The need for sustainable architecture. Abstract The purpose of this dissertation is to discuss and evaluate the pressure on development land in the South- East of England, and how that pressure relat...

Gherkin and Pomegranate Cultivation
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract Horticulture is an important component of agriculture accounting for a very significant share in the Indian economy. Rising consumer income and changing lifestyles are creating bigger markets...

Food Processing in Agricultural Regions
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Agricultural regions in any country, including the United Kingdom, have historically been seen as poorer neighbours to the more industrialised areas of any particular country (Pierpont 1997). This pos...

Impact of Palm Oil on Gabon's Economic Growth
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract Economic growth is seen as a priority in the agenda of several developing nations today. The approaches taken to enable this growth is typically Neoliberal, making them investment heavy. The...

Nutrient Management for Sugarcane Production
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Ninety percent of the plant dry matter is composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O), the remaining include the essential nutrients i.e. nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (...

QTL Mapping for Submergence Tolerance in Rice
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: QTL MAPPING FOR SUBMERGENCE TOLERANCE IN RICE Abstract In lowland regions of Asia where flooding is common, submergence tolerance has always been an important trait for rice breeding. However, effort...

Australian Wheat Industry Marketing and Industry Evaluation
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Content Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Material and Method 2.1 The Real Options Milling model (ROM) 2.1.1 Net present value (NPV) 2.1.2 Option Value (OV) 2.2 Data 2.3 Software 2.4 Correlation matrix 2...

Analysing the Viability and Performance of Solar Based Microgrids in Isolated Agricultural Areas
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Synopsis The thesis aims to analyse the performance and viability of solar-based microgrids in isolated agricultural areas. It goes through the benefits and limitations of a microgrid compared to tra...

Mining Project’s Economic Impact on Local Communities: Social Determinant of Health
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Mining project’s economic impact on local communities, as a social determinant of health: A documentary analysis of Environmental Impact Assessments   Abstract Australian mining developments caus...

Input-Output Models to Study the Food-Energy-Water Nexus
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract RQ: How have previous researchers used Input-Output models to study the Food-Energy-Water nexus and how does this differ from efforts to use optimization? The Water- Food- Energy nexus (WEFN...

Growth Promoters and Their Mechanism of Action
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: CHAPTER-II REVIEW OF LITERATURE Growth Promoter – Growth promoters are agents added to animal feeds in order to enhance the feed conversion efficiency in terms of increased formation of muscles,...