1 Biosciences Research Division, Department of Primary Industries, 1 Park Dr., Bundoora 3083, Australia; 2 The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS, The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush, Roslin, EH25 9RG, United Kingdom; 3 Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre, Wageningen University, 6700 AH, Wageningen, The Netherlands; 4 Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, B...

In India, quail was introduced two decades ago and has partially replaced the domestic fowl both in research and open market for human consumption. The quail originally domesticated around 11th century as a pet song bird, is now highly valued [1,2]. Quail reproduces throughout the year on contrary to seasonally breeding birds. It attains the maturity at 28 days and first decline of fertility ha...

The Goat (Capra Hiricus) is also called as a poor man’s cow. This Livestock specie is important to poor farming community in the developing world, due to its usefulness due to its higher output as compared to inputs, small size and limited shelter requirements. However, it is highly neglected species and very little research in the past has been carried out on different aspects. The scenario ha...

‘Sweet Sunrise’ is a new June-bearing (short-day) strawberry (Fragaria ·ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier) cultivar from the U.S. Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) breeding program in Corvallis, OR, released in cooperation with the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station and the Washington State University Agricultural Research Center. ‘Sweet Sunrise’ is a high-yieldin...

The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of Iowa agricultural education teachers and students about sustainable agriculture. The teacher population for the study included all secondary school agricultural education teachers in Iowa (N=248). A stratified random sample of 60 teachers (schools) was selected, I O from each of the six FFA districts. Teachers in the sample were aske...

INTRODUCTION It is widely recognized that potted Phalaenopsis production has increased tremendously in last few years. The specific statistics for Phalaenopsis are not available, for the US Department of Agriculture only keep records on total orchid production and sales. However, over 75% of all orchids sold are Phalaenopsis (American Orchid Society, pers. commun.). In 2000, wholesale orchid sa...

Agriculture is a primary source of livelihood for more than 75% the Assam’s population in Northeast India, however 98.9% farmers belong to category less 1 2 hectares land per family Dibrugarh district Assam. This research aims at improving these through exploring opportunities and constraints their resources. The study conducted  250 personal interviews with heads households small cultivating r...

Invariably, many agricultural soils of the world are deficient in one or more of the essential nutrients needed to support healthy plants. Acidity, alkalinity, salinity, anthropogenic processes, nature of farming, and erosion can lead to soil degradation. Additions of fertilizers and/or amendments are essential for a proper nutrient supply and maximum yields. Estimates of overall efficiency of ...

Staple food fortification is a rational and economic way to improve the health status of poor income consumers. Lutein is an important antioxidant, and its intake is associated with lower risk of macular degeneration (blindness). We studied the scope to improve lutein concentration in chickpea grains by routine farming practices including tillage, and phosphorus and potassium fertilization. In ...