Effect of potassium application on yield and quality of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) on coarse textured soils of southern Haryana

Crops need large quantity of potassium for enhancing their yield as well as quality. Pulses are important crops grown in India but their productivity is low. Among production inputs, recommendations for N and P fertilizers are made in most states with no K application resulting in imbalanced nutrient supply and lower crop yields.To quantify optimum dose for green gram ( Vigna radiata L.), a series of field experiments were conducted at Regional Research Station, CCS HAU, Bawal, Haryana, to assess the response of green gram to fertilizer potassium on coarse textured (Typic Haplustepts) soils of southern Haryana. After completion of research trials, crop was tested on farmer’s field through demonstrations and on farm trials (OFTs) to evaluate the response and adoptability of green gram as per the fertilizer potassium doses concluded in research experiment. Five levels of fertilizer potassium (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 kg K2O ha-1) were evaluated for the response of green gram in randomized block design replicated thrice. The results of research trials revealed that the yield, protein content and growth parameters of green gram increased significantly with the application of fertilizer potassium @20 kg K2O ha-1. Significantly higher yield of green gram was recorded (5.87, 16.29, 19.23 and 22.36 %) due to application of 10, 20, 30 and 40 kg K2O ha-1, respectively over control. The total K uptake by green gram increased significantly with the incremental doses of potassium application which helped to prevent the depletion of available soil K and build-up its content in the soil. The mean K use efficiency varied from 38.30 to 54.15 and maximum (54.15 %) was recorded with the application of 20 kg K2O ha-1. The benefit cost ratio was also increased with the application of potassium and reflected in terms of additional returns per rupee (Rs. 10.94, 15.63, 12.17 and 10.72) invested on application of K @ 10, 20, 30 and 40 kg K2O ha-1, respectively. The farmer’s field trial results with 0 and 20 kg K2O ha-1 revealed that application of 20 kg K2O ha-1 increased the yield of green gram by 10.87% over control.

Ethnoveterinary Medicinal plants of Tosham block of district Bhiwani (Haryana) India.

Livestock is an important sector of agriculture in Haryana. It brings cash income to the rural families, bringing protection against the social depressions in addition to providing the food products of high nutritional value. In present study we have discussed ethnoveterinary uses, mode of administration, doses and duration of 54 medicinal plant species belonging to 37 families for treating routine maladies of livestock. About 80% interviewed people gained their knowledge of traditional medicine from their parents and grandparents and others gained from neighbours and co-producers. It has been observed that older persons and traditional healers have greater knowledge about traditional medicines than younger persons. In the present study it was found that many plants viz. Acacia nilotica, Argemone mexicana, Azadirachta indica, Calotropis procera, Citrullus colocynthis, Trachyspermum ammi, Zizyphus nummularia etc. are used for treating more than one disease. It has also been observed that freshly collected plants or plants parts are used in treatment. Though, the findings presented in this paper are preliminary and needs further authentication but these findings can aid the development of indigenous knowledge and its use to the benefits of various fields of study such as pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceuticals, toxicology, phytochemistry, ethnobotany, taxonomy, anthropology and veterinary science.

Correlation of fluoride with some inorganic constituents in ground water in Saidnagar Taluka, Rampur District, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Ground water sample of Saidnagar Taluka of Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh, India have been collected either from the bore wells (from the part of the municipal water supply) or from the hand pumps (direct consumption) were determined the relationship of the fluoride content to other inorganic constituents in ground water samples from 14 different villages in the Saidnagar Taluka of Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh,India,the levels of various inorganic constituents in the water such as pH hardness, total hardness, alkalinity, Cl-, So4 2-, No3 -, Ca2+ and Mg2+ were determined, from correlation analysis was found to be positively related to total hardness, noncarbonated hardness, So4 2-, Ca2+ and Mg2+ but there appeared no significant association between the fluoride concentration and other parameter.

Cytomegalovirus Infection in Six Neonates.

Neonatal cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is common, has myriad presentations and severe sequelae. Six neonates clinically suspected of CMV infection were confirmed by qualitative PCR (Digene) and evaluated. Those with persistent viremia were treated with Ganciclovir intravenously for 4-6 weeks, and continued orally, if required, with close monitoring. All had prolonged jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly and hematological manifestations in the acute stage. Complications included developmental delay (66%), sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) (33%), chorioretinitis and obstructive jaundice (18% each). Three cleared viremia spontaneously. The remaining were offered Ganciclovir. One declined, and two completed therapy with clinical resolution and no adverse events. Accurate diagnosis of neonatal CMV enables appropriate treatment with Ganciclovir, which can reverse end-organ damage and limit sequelae.

Nephrolithiasis in children.

A study of 100 cases of nephrolithiasis between 3 to 15 years of age is reported. Seventy four cases were more than 10 years old. The common presenting symptoms included abdominal pain (69%), burning micturition (23%), gross hematuria (4%) and unexplained pyrexia (6%). Associated urinary tract malformations were found in 16 cases. Twenty four had struvite calculi. Urinary infection with Proteus mirabilis was found in 23 children and idiopathic hypercalciuria in 31 cases. Following surgical removal, either percutaneously or by open surgery, 8 patients had residual calculi and in 6 cases recurrence occurred.

Tuberculosis of breast (study of 7 cases).

Seven cases of tuberculosis of breast are presented. The clinical features were multiple discharging sinuses, lump, ulcer and recurring abscess of breast. Diagnosis relied on histological appearance. Acid fast bacilli being present in only one specimen and positive culture obtained in one patient. Successful treatment combines antituberculous drug therapy with removal of infected breast tissue.

Surgical management of malignant bone tumours.

Limb-salvage surgery has proved adequate in the management of malignant bone tumours. The goal of radical resection is to achieve local control with an appropriate surgical margin. Sixty-five cases of bone tumours have been managed by radical resection and suitable reconstruction by autologous fibular strut grafting. Single fibular grafting was attempted in the upper extremity and dual fibular grafting in the lower extremity. None had obvious evidence of secondary metastases at the time of surgery. out of 65 cases, 39 were sarcomatous lesions. Biplane Angiography had proved extremely useful in the exact delineation and appropriate resection of such lesions. Twenty two patients had complications - eight had local recurrence, three had deep infection needing amputation and eleven had multiple secondaries and died. It is suggested that in an Oncologically sound limb, salvage procedure with biological reconstruction should be attempted.