Pub Date : 2023-12-13DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474311
Chamandeep Kaur, B. Dhaka, B. L. Meena, Suresh Bairwa
Nutritional deficiency like Anaemia, PEM a serious nutritional problem in rural and urban areas in women, pregnant women and adolescent girls; resulting in different types of diseases, negative effects on physical growth and retarding brain development. 77 percent of families in Indian households; vegetables and fruits are often the only source of micronutrients in their diet. Homestead production of fruits and vegetables provides the people the direct access to important nutrients that may not be readily available or within their economic rich. Hence, kitchen gardening is an important strategy to improve household nutritional and food security. Present study was conducted in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan to quantify the impact of 120 kitchen gardens to improve nutritional security of households in rural areas. The result suggests that kitchen gardening has proved a Feasibility, Accessibility and Replicability to livelihood strategy for resource Farming Community in terms of nutrient as well as calorie intake and economic performances. In 2019-2020 around 100 Kitchen Garden kits have been distributed among women beneficiaries of Padli villages, in Sawai Madhopur block under NARI programme of KVK, Sawai Madhopur.
{"title":"Nutritional and Food Security through Kitchen Gardening in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan, India","authors":"Chamandeep Kaur, B. Dhaka, B. L. Meena, Suresh Bairwa","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474311","url":null,"abstract":"Nutritional deficiency like Anaemia, PEM a serious nutritional problem in rural and urban areas in women, pregnant women and adolescent girls; resulting in different types of diseases, negative effects on physical growth and retarding brain development. 77 percent of families in Indian households; vegetables and fruits are often the only source of micronutrients in their diet. Homestead production of fruits and vegetables provides the people the direct access to important nutrients that may not be readily available or within their economic rich. Hence, kitchen gardening is an important strategy to improve household nutritional and food security. Present study was conducted in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan to quantify the impact of 120 kitchen gardens to improve nutritional security of households in rural areas. The result suggests that kitchen gardening has proved a Feasibility, Accessibility and Replicability to livelihood strategy for resource Farming Community in terms of nutrient as well as calorie intake and economic performances. In 2019-2020 around 100 Kitchen Garden kits have been distributed among women beneficiaries of Padli villages, in Sawai Madhopur block under NARI programme of KVK, Sawai Madhopur.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"57 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139004821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-13DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474312
Raja Kumar, Reshu Rajput
All living creatures need food to survive. Food has a limited period to keep it safe for consumption and fresh. To keep the food product safe to consume for an extended period of time, and maintain the quality in terms of its taste and odor. Preservatives are incorporated in the modern food industries. There are two types of preservative present in nowadays market. Nature preservative are safe to consume, but their shelf life is less than the synthetic one. Natural additives, derived from plants, herbs, and other natural sources, can have positive effects on human health. These additives are often rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds that may contribute to overall well-being. It's important to incorporate a variety of natural additives into a balanced and diverse diet to maximize their potential health benefits. Synthetic preservatives are cost-effective in contributing to a longer shelf life for the food product, so many manufactures use sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, and benzoic acid during the processing. This evaluation focuses on natural preservatives which have been used for increasing shelf-life, their mechanisms of action and its uses forms (i.e., powder, fruit, essential oils, extract) to food has been conserved. The amounts of phenolic compound in herbs and spices play an essential role on significant part in their antibacterial properties, However, it is also dependent on a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic variables that must be identified prior to using herbs and spices as additions. As a result, the current review provides a thorough overview of the numerous natural preservatives, focusing on their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, mechanism of action, and application in the food industry. Natural additives often contain antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body. Antioxidants play a role in protecting cells from oxidative stress and inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Many herbs and spices possess natural antimicrobial properties that can help inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. This can contribute to food preservation and support overall immune health.
{"title":"Role of Natural Preservatives and their Effect on Food’s Shelf Life","authors":"Raja Kumar, Reshu Rajput","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474312","url":null,"abstract":"All living creatures need food to survive. Food has a limited period to keep it safe for consumption and fresh. To keep the food product safe to consume for an extended period of time, and maintain the quality in terms of its taste and odor. Preservatives are incorporated in the modern food industries. There are two types of preservative present in nowadays market. Nature preservative are safe to consume, but their shelf life is less than the synthetic one. Natural additives, derived from plants, herbs, and other natural sources, can have positive effects on human health. These additives are often rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds that may contribute to overall well-being. It's important to incorporate a variety of natural additives into a balanced and diverse diet to maximize their potential health benefits. Synthetic preservatives are cost-effective in contributing to a longer shelf life for the food product, so many manufactures use sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, and benzoic acid during the processing. This evaluation focuses on natural preservatives which have been used for increasing shelf-life, their mechanisms of action and its uses forms (i.e., powder, fruit, essential oils, extract) to food has been conserved. The amounts of phenolic compound in herbs and spices play an essential role on significant part in their antibacterial properties, However, it is also dependent on a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic variables that must be identified prior to using herbs and spices as additions. As a result, the current review provides a thorough overview of the numerous natural preservatives, focusing on their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, mechanism of action, and application in the food industry. Natural additives often contain antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body. Antioxidants play a role in protecting cells from oxidative stress and inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Many herbs and spices possess natural antimicrobial properties that can help inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. This can contribute to food preservation and support overall immune health.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139005621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-13DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474314
Ajay Kumar, R. K. Singh, J. K. Singh, Aakash, Sadhana Kumari, S. Chandel, Koyi Jyothsna, Amit Solanki
This split-plot experiment conducted during the rabi seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 at the Agricultural Research Farm, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, delved into the intricate relationships between crop establishment methods and irrigation scheduling on wheat crop height and soil nutrient content. Employing a split-plot design with three main plot treatments—Conventional, Zero tillage, and Raised bed method—and five sub-plot treatments based on irrigation scheduling using maximum allowable depletion (MAD) of available soil water, the study revealed that raised bed sowing significantly enhanced plant height, with the peak observed under the Crown Root Initiation (CRI) + 30% depletion of available soil moisture (DASM) treatment at all observation stages. Notably, despite these pronounced effects on plant growth, the chosen crop establishment methods and irrigation schedules did not result in any significant differences in the available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) in the soil after the wheat harvest. This nuanced exploration of agricultural practices emphasizes the complexity of nutrient dynamics in soil-plant systems and underscores the necessity for further research to refine nutrient management strategies and promote sustainable wheat cultivation practices.
{"title":"Effect of Crop Establishment Methods and Irrigation Scheduling on Growth and Soil Nutrient Status of Wheat","authors":"Ajay Kumar, R. K. Singh, J. K. Singh, Aakash, Sadhana Kumari, S. Chandel, Koyi Jyothsna, Amit Solanki","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474314","url":null,"abstract":"This split-plot experiment conducted during the rabi seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 at the Agricultural Research Farm, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, delved into the intricate relationships between crop establishment methods and irrigation scheduling on wheat crop height and soil nutrient content. Employing a split-plot design with three main plot treatments—Conventional, Zero tillage, and Raised bed method—and five sub-plot treatments based on irrigation scheduling using maximum allowable depletion (MAD) of available soil water, the study revealed that raised bed sowing significantly enhanced plant height, with the peak observed under the Crown Root Initiation (CRI) + 30% depletion of available soil moisture (DASM) treatment at all observation stages. Notably, despite these pronounced effects on plant growth, the chosen crop establishment methods and irrigation schedules did not result in any significant differences in the available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) in the soil after the wheat harvest. This nuanced exploration of agricultural practices emphasizes the complexity of nutrient dynamics in soil-plant systems and underscores the necessity for further research to refine nutrient management strategies and promote sustainable wheat cultivation practices.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"44 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139003260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-13DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474313
Kanwar Aditya Singh, Aryan Saroch, Reshu Rajput
Fermentation is an age-old chemical process which plays a vital role in various aspects of food processing all over the world and helps in enhancing flavour, and value addition and provides many health benefits to the consumer. Fermentation has a multi-directional role and significance in food processing. Over the years, research on fermentation has continued to advance, demonstrating its potential use in the production of pharmaceuticals, a wide variety of bio-based products, and sustainable biofuels. Fermentation has lately attracted renewed interest as sustainable agriculture and food production have become more and more important. There are a variety of fermented products which are manufactured commercially and are being consumed by the mass population due to their several beneficial health aspects. The process of fermentation includes various steps such as introduction to microbes, breakdown of sugar, maintenance of pH and enhancement of flavour. This review provides information about various food products prepared by fermentation in food industries, their potential health benefits, value addition of raw materials and the science behind it. Although food was traditionally preserved by fermentation, this process is becoming increasingly popular today since it produces nutritious food items with benefits beyond just basic nutrition and flavour. Foods that have undergone fermentation increase the body's immunity against harmful bacterial infections and strengthen the immune system. During fermentation, a variety of biochemical changes take place that may have an impact on the nutritional components and, in turn, the end product's characteristics, such as digestibility and bioactivity.
{"title":"Microbial Diversity of Fermented Foods","authors":"Kanwar Aditya Singh, Aryan Saroch, Reshu Rajput","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474313","url":null,"abstract":"Fermentation is an age-old chemical process which plays a vital role in various aspects of food processing all over the world and helps in enhancing flavour, and value addition and provides many health benefits to the consumer. Fermentation has a multi-directional role and significance in food processing. Over the years, research on fermentation has continued to advance, demonstrating its potential use in the production of pharmaceuticals, a wide variety of bio-based products, and sustainable biofuels. Fermentation has lately attracted renewed interest as sustainable agriculture and food production have become more and more important. There are a variety of fermented products which are manufactured commercially and are being consumed by the mass population due to their several beneficial health aspects. The process of fermentation includes various steps such as introduction to microbes, breakdown of sugar, maintenance of pH and enhancement of flavour. This review provides information about various food products prepared by fermentation in food industries, their potential health benefits, value addition of raw materials and the science behind it. Although food was traditionally preserved by fermentation, this process is becoming increasingly popular today since it produces nutritious food items with benefits beyond just basic nutrition and flavour. Foods that have undergone fermentation increase the body's immunity against harmful bacterial infections and strengthen the immune system. During fermentation, a variety of biochemical changes take place that may have an impact on the nutritional components and, in turn, the end product's characteristics, such as digestibility and bioactivity.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"33 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139006621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-12DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464310
Arshpreet Kaur, Daljeet Singh, Prince Kamboj, Navdeep Singh
The current investigation aimed to analyze growth and growth related attributes involving fifty tomato genotypes including three control varieties under low tunnel, paddy straw and open field conditions. The trial was carried out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications over two years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Rabi season at Faculty of Agriculture, Vegetable farm, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda. The analysis of variance depicted significantly high amount of variability among different genotypes for all the parameters. The maximum data for plant height was recorded in the genotype S-115 (220.54 cm) under low tunnel conditions. Maximum number of primary branches were recorded in S-115 (18.66). Days to first flowering was revealed in S-115 (33.21 days), days to first fruit set was observed in S-115 (72.56). Maximum value for days to first fruit harvest and last fruit harvest was observed in S-115 (102.56 days) and (177.24 days) respectively. The mean performances of genotypes depicted wide variations over various environments for all the parameters under research.
{"title":"Evaluation of Growth Characters of Various Genotypes of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under Different Environment Conditions","authors":"Arshpreet Kaur, Daljeet Singh, Prince Kamboj, Navdeep Singh","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464310","url":null,"abstract":"The current investigation aimed to analyze growth and growth related attributes involving fifty tomato genotypes including three control varieties under low tunnel, paddy straw and open field conditions. The trial was carried out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications over two years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Rabi season at Faculty of Agriculture, Vegetable farm, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda. The analysis of variance depicted significantly high amount of variability among different genotypes for all the parameters. The maximum data for plant height was recorded in the genotype S-115 (220.54 cm) under low tunnel conditions. Maximum number of primary branches were recorded in S-115 (18.66). Days to first flowering was revealed in S-115 (33.21 days), days to first fruit set was observed in S-115 (72.56). Maximum value for days to first fruit harvest and last fruit harvest was observed in S-115 (102.56 days) and (177.24 days) respectively. The mean performances of genotypes depicted wide variations over various environments for all the parameters under research.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139007669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-11DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464306
Gyan Prakash, Genitha Immanuel
Plastics are made from petroleum and are difficult to biodegrade. Food packaging's goal is to keep food fresh throughout transportation from the factory to the client. Edible starch-based starches can be used to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging. The antioxidant impact of active films was evaluated using the peroxide index. In terms of physicochemical properties, the results showed that potato starch films beat synthetic polymers. These studies show that pectin may be combined with starch films to produce biodegradable films that can subsequently be used as active packaging for spices and other products. A large amount of starch or glycerin, on the other hand, may increase brittleness, so keep it modest. Films based on potato starch were produced through a casting method. The film production process involved the addition of a plasticizer, resulting in the creation of several samples labeled as T1, T2, T3, and T4. A total of four samples with different compositions were generated and deemed suitable for subsequent analysis.. The results showed that the film labeled T3 had the highest thickness (0.300 mm) and transparency value (3.02), making it the most favorable among all the processed films. The pH of the films ranged from 5.85 to 6.73, and as the pectin concentration decreased, both water and moisture absorption decreased. However, additional research is needed before this material may be used as active food packaging.
{"title":"Development and Quality Evaluation of Edible Sachet Prepared with Potato Starch","authors":"Gyan Prakash, Genitha Immanuel","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464306","url":null,"abstract":"Plastics are made from petroleum and are difficult to biodegrade. Food packaging's goal is to keep food fresh throughout transportation from the factory to the client. Edible starch-based starches can be used to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging. The antioxidant impact of active films was evaluated using the peroxide index. In terms of physicochemical properties, the results showed that potato starch films beat synthetic polymers. These studies show that pectin may be combined with starch films to produce biodegradable films that can subsequently be used as active packaging for spices and other products. A large amount of starch or glycerin, on the other hand, may increase brittleness, so keep it modest. \u0000Films based on potato starch were produced through a casting method. The film production process involved the addition of a plasticizer, resulting in the creation of several samples labeled as T1, T2, T3, and T4. A total of four samples with different compositions were generated and deemed suitable for subsequent analysis.. The results showed that the film labeled T3 had the highest thickness (0.300 mm) and transparency value (3.02), making it the most favorable among all the processed films. The pH of the films ranged from 5.85 to 6.73, and as the pectin concentration decreased, both water and moisture absorption decreased. However, additional research is needed before this material may be used as active food packaging.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"23 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138978886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-11DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464307
A. S. Ghorband, B. H. Joshi
Aim: The aim of the present investigation was to standardize dragon fruit (H. polyrhizus) RTS beverage based on sensory evaluation and changes in TSS, ascorbic acid, color value, titratable acidity and antioxidant activity and overall acceptability. Study Design: RSM (Response Surface Methodology) with face centered design. College of Food Processing Technology & Bioenergy, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, between August 2022 to July 2023. The dragon fruit RTS beverage was prepared with dragon fruit juice, sugar and citric acid at three different levels of combinations ranged from 10-14 %, 10-15% and 0.3-0.9% respectively. The efforts were made to study biochemical composition and sensory properties of the RTS beverage. The optimized value for standardized dragon fruit RTS beverage were observed for 14% fruit juice, 12.75% sugar and 0.38% citric acid based on results obtained. It was optimized based all sensorial quality attributes such as color, flavor, taste, overall acceptability and TSS (15.70oBx) antioxidant activity (26.44% DPPH inhibition) and color value (a*) 1.49 were found enhanced as concentration of juice was increased. The dragon fruit RTS beverage prepared by using dragon fruit juice, sugar and citric acid was nutritious and also safe for consumption since there is no addition of artificial color and flavor.
{"title":"Development and Quality Evaluation of Ready to Serve (RTS) Beverage from Dragon Fruit","authors":"A. S. Ghorband, B. H. Joshi","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464307","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of the present investigation was to standardize dragon fruit (H. polyrhizus) RTS beverage based on sensory evaluation and changes in TSS, ascorbic acid, color value, titratable acidity and antioxidant activity and overall acceptability. \u0000Study Design: RSM (Response Surface Methodology) with face centered design. \u0000College of Food Processing Technology & Bioenergy, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, between August 2022 to July 2023. \u0000The dragon fruit RTS beverage was prepared with dragon fruit juice, sugar and citric acid at three different levels of combinations ranged from 10-14 %, 10-15% and 0.3-0.9% respectively. \u0000The efforts were made to study biochemical composition and sensory properties of the RTS beverage. The optimized value for standardized dragon fruit RTS beverage were observed for 14% fruit juice, 12.75% sugar and 0.38% citric acid based on results obtained. It was optimized based all sensorial quality attributes such as color, flavor, taste, overall acceptability and TSS (15.70oBx) antioxidant activity (26.44% DPPH inhibition) and color value (a*) 1.49 were found enhanced as concentration of juice was increased. \u0000The dragon fruit RTS beverage prepared by using dragon fruit juice, sugar and citric acid was nutritious and also safe for consumption since there is no addition of artificial color and flavor.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"171 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139010178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-11DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464308
Daniel Donzing, Justice Williams, N. Kheni
There is growing evidence that the earth’s ability to sustain life as it has been known for thousands of years has been seriously threatened, and if care is not taken, will result in irreversible degradation of the planet, its ecosystems, and ultimately the quality of life (QOL) of its inhabitants. Sustainable construction is a holistic process aiming to restore and maintain harmony between the natural and built environments and create settlements that affirm human dignity and encourage economic equity. In pursuit of achieving sustainable construction (SC) in the Ghanaian construction industry, the competencies of the built consultants cannot be downplayed. The study aimed to evaluate such competencies which are critically required of the built consultants in achieving SC. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. Architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, and structural engineers in Ghana were the targeted population. The study adopted a purposive sampling technique to select the survey respondents. The findings of the study revealed fifteen (15) critical competencies required of the built environment consultants in the quest of achieving SC in Ghana. These included; Strategic planning, Quality Management, Time management, Team building, Understanding and interpreting building codes and regulations, and Professional ethics. This study contributes to the state of the art by evaluating the competencies of the built environment consultants concerning the adoption and implementation of sustainable construction in Ghana. This would enable policymakers to be able to develop policies to enhance the environment.
{"title":"Evaluating the Competencies of Built Environment Consultants in Contributing to Sustainable Construction in Ghana","authors":"Daniel Donzing, Justice Williams, N. Kheni","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464308","url":null,"abstract":"There is growing evidence that the earth’s ability to sustain life as it has been known for thousands of years has been seriously threatened, and if care is not taken, will result in irreversible degradation of the planet, its ecosystems, and ultimately the quality of life (QOL) of its inhabitants. Sustainable construction is a holistic process aiming to restore and maintain harmony between the natural and built environments and create settlements that affirm human dignity and encourage economic equity. In pursuit of achieving sustainable construction (SC) in the Ghanaian construction industry, the competencies of the built consultants cannot be downplayed. The study aimed to evaluate such competencies which are critically required of the built consultants in achieving SC. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. Architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, and structural engineers in Ghana were the targeted population. The study adopted a purposive sampling technique to select the survey respondents. The findings of the study revealed fifteen (15) critical competencies required of the built environment consultants in the quest of achieving SC in Ghana. These included; Strategic planning, Quality Management, Time management, Team building, Understanding and interpreting building codes and regulations, and Professional ethics. This study contributes to the state of the art by evaluating the competencies of the built environment consultants concerning the adoption and implementation of sustainable construction in Ghana. This would enable policymakers to be able to develop policies to enhance the environment.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"1 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138978790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The study is about a comparative analysis of agronomic practices by farmers at a grassroot level. The study aims to understand and improve agricultural sustainability and productivity by examining crop cultivation and soil and water management methods as well as challenges and opportunities in local farming. The study was carried out under RAWE programme and conducted by University Institute of Agriculture Science (UIAS), Chandigharh University Mohali, Punjab, between August 2023 and September 2023. The research focused more on the practices followed by the respondents of Fatehgarh Sahib and Rupnagar in the Punjab district. The survey data is collected from six villages namely hhoti Mandauli, Rattangarh, Ramgarh Manda, Bhadwali, Bhateri and Bari Mandauli. The main crops cultivated in those areas were paddy (100%), wheat (98.46%), maize (29.23%) and sugarcane (30%). The source of irrigation is a tube well and the source of seed is mainly from input dealers. Almost all farmers are not using the recommended dose of fertilizer and urea (100%) is excessively applied in the field. Echinochloa crus-galli is the major concern of the farmers; almost 100% during the kharif season in paddy. Phalaris minor is the major problem of all the respondents at 100 % in rabi season. The chemical method is used by farmers to control weeds. The average approximate yields for paddy, wheat and sugarcane were 74.92, 53.66 and 296.6 quintals per hectare respectively. In post-harvest management, the majority of the farmers sell their produce and keep a few quintals for self-consumption. After having interaction with farmers their agronomic practices management was sustainable and productive. This research has contributed to the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly farming techniques to enhance the livelihood of farmers and promote sustainable agriculture in the districts.
{"title":"Crop Cultivation Strategies in Punjab, India: A Focus on Fatehgarh Sahib Rupnagar District","authors":"Sanjay Kumar, Rishabh Raj, Avinash Kumar, Samiha Nawrin Bhuyan","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464305","url":null,"abstract":"The study is about a comparative analysis of agronomic practices by farmers at a grassroot level. The study aims to understand and improve agricultural sustainability and productivity by examining crop cultivation and soil and water management methods as well as challenges and opportunities in local farming. The study was carried out under RAWE programme and conducted by University Institute of Agriculture Science (UIAS), Chandigharh University Mohali, Punjab, between August 2023 and September 2023. The research focused more on the practices followed by the respondents of Fatehgarh Sahib and Rupnagar in the Punjab district. The survey data is collected from six villages namely hhoti Mandauli, Rattangarh, Ramgarh Manda, Bhadwali, Bhateri and Bari Mandauli. The main crops cultivated in those areas were paddy (100%), wheat (98.46%), maize (29.23%) and sugarcane (30%). The source of irrigation is a tube well and the source of seed is mainly from input dealers. Almost all farmers are not using the recommended dose of fertilizer and urea (100%) is excessively applied in the field. Echinochloa crus-galli is the major concern of the farmers; almost 100% during the kharif season in paddy. Phalaris minor is the major problem of all the respondents at 100 % in rabi season. The chemical method is used by farmers to control weeds. The average approximate yields for paddy, wheat and sugarcane were 74.92, 53.66 and 296.6 quintals per hectare respectively. In post-harvest management, the majority of the farmers sell their produce and keep a few quintals for self-consumption. After having interaction with farmers their agronomic practices management was sustainable and productive. This research has contributed to the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly farming techniques to enhance the livelihood of farmers and promote sustainable agriculture in the districts.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"9 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138586119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-08DOI: 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464303
S. Bhura, Pradyumn Singh, Prince Mahore, Mitesh Makwana, Sonu Sharma, Dheerendra Mahor
An investigation was carried out at research farm, college of agriculture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior to evaluate sesame genotypes for susceptible/resistance to major insect pests. Out of Ten sesame genotypes, TKG-501 and SCS-551 showed lowest plant damage, flower damage and capsule damage against sucking insect pests namely; white fly (Bemisia tabaci Genn.), jassid (Amrasca devastans Ishida) and til hawk moth (Acherontia styx Westwood) while, the highest per cent of infestation showed in TKG-55. For leaf roller and capsule borer (Anigastra catalaunalis), TKG-501 and TKG-518 genotypes showed lowest infestation; whereas JTS-8 and SCS-551 showed highest plant damage, flower damage and capsule damage respectively. TKG-501, TKG-518 and TKG-55 showed lowest plant damage, flower damage (%) and capsule damage against gall fly (Asphondylia sesame Felt) and mirid bug (Nesidiocoris sp.) while, the highest per cent of infestation showed in JTS-8 and TKG-308 genotypes.
{"title":"Screening of Sesame Genotypes against Major Insect-Pests","authors":"S. Bhura, Pradyumn Singh, Prince Mahore, Mitesh Makwana, Sonu Sharma, Dheerendra Mahor","doi":"10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i464303","url":null,"abstract":"An investigation was carried out at research farm, college of agriculture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior to evaluate sesame genotypes for susceptible/resistance to major insect pests. Out of Ten sesame genotypes, TKG-501 and SCS-551 showed lowest plant damage, flower damage and capsule damage against sucking insect pests namely; white fly (Bemisia tabaci Genn.), jassid (Amrasca devastans Ishida) and til hawk moth (Acherontia styx Westwood) while, the highest per cent of infestation showed in TKG-55. For leaf roller and capsule borer (Anigastra catalaunalis), TKG-501 and TKG-518 genotypes showed lowest infestation; whereas JTS-8 and SCS-551 showed highest plant damage, flower damage and capsule damage respectively. TKG-501, TKG-518 and TKG-55 showed lowest plant damage, flower damage (%) and capsule damage against gall fly (Asphondylia sesame Felt) and mirid bug (Nesidiocoris sp.) while, the highest per cent of infestation showed in JTS-8 and TKG-308 genotypes.","PeriodicalId":10730,"journal":{"name":"Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology","volume":"36 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138588829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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