EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CARBON SOURCES ON THE GROWTH OF DIFFERENT ISOLATES OF FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM f. sp. CUBENSE IN DIFFERENT MEDIA

Somu R, Thammaiah N and G S K Swamy

Page No: 1-6

In vitro study was conducted to know the best carbon sources for mycelia growth of Fusarium oxysporum. f. sp. cubense. Seven carbon sources were tried by incorporating in Richard’s agar and Czapek’s agar media among them sucrose was found best carbon source for growth of all the three isolates of Bangalore, Channapatna and Mysore of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense

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ACELLULAR MATRIX OF SWIM BLADDER FOR AUGMENTATION CYSTOPLASTY IN RABBITS

K Lavanya, Makkena Sreenu, V Devi Prasad and K Suresh

Page No: 7-17

Augmentation cystoplasty was conducted in rabbits to compare the suitability of fresh, processed swim bladders and auto grafts for its healing based on mcro ad microscopic changes. Grossly, grafted site showed various forms of adhesions in all the animals and the graft showed intactness as time progresses. Histologically all the sections showed inflammatory cells at the host graft interface at the early phase of observation and as time progresses marked fibroblastic activity formation of thin fibrous tissue and neocapillaries are the findings in acellular graft group.

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EFFECT OF MICROBIAL INOCULANTS ON NUTRIENT UPTAKE, YIELD AND QUALITY OF CHICKPEA GENOTYPES

G S Tagore, S K Sharma and S K Shah

Page No: 18-23

A field experiment was carried out during the Rabi season of 2004-05 to find out the effect of microbial inoculants on nutrient uptake, yield and quality of potential genotypes of chickpea. Amongst the chickpea genotypes, IG-593 showed the highest protein content in seed and straw that is 19.47 and 4.04%, respectively. The application of microbial inoculants (Rhizobium + PSB) significantly increased the yield and protein content in grain and straw of chickpea genotypes. Further it was noted that the dual inoculation (Rhizobium + PSB) enhanced the uptake of N and P by chickpea and IG-593 registered the best performance for productivity, quality and nutrients uptake.

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ASSESSMENT OF KEROSENE SUBSIDY ON RURAL HOUSEHOLDS’ DEMAND FOR BIOFUEL IN NIGERIA: CASE OF EGBEDORE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Ayodeji Oluwaseun Ogunleke

Page No: 24-30

The choice of domestic cooking energy in rural Nigeria is an issue for addressing deforestation and health hazards resulting from indoor air pollution. The study compared the demand for different cooking energy sources before and after implementation of kerosene subsidy and determined the correlates of choosing fuel wood/charcoal. The data were collected with structured questionnaires administered to 134 respondents that were selected randomly. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and logit regression. The results revealed that the proportion of households that depended on kerosene increased from 47.8% before the subsidy to 61.9% after the subsidy. Also 6.67% of the respondents indicated that kerosene was scarce after the subsidy, as against 41.67% that indicated same before subsidy. The logit regression results revealed that using fuel wood/charcoal as cooking fuel before subsidy significantly reduced the probability of choosing fuel wood/charcoal after subsidy (p < 0.10). As the price of kerosene decreased, the probability of using fuel wood/charcoal significantly decreased (p < 0.10). It was concluded that subsidy on kerosene portends a very high likelihood of leading to reduction in deforestation and indoor air pollution due to less usage of fuel wood/charcoal.

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TRICHOBEZOARS IN GOAT KID—A CASE REPORT

Ashok Kumar D and E Sunil Anand Kumar

Page No: 31-32

A non descriptive one month old goat kid was presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Hospital with a history of anorexia, high temperature and emaciated. On clinical examination it was dehydrated and anemic and the condition is deteriorated and suffering with respiratory distress leading to death of kid. On postmortem examination reveled that, there was two hard balls, in the rumen. The hairballs occupied most of the rumen leaving little space for food and therefore, it was considered to be the cause of the in-appetence.

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INVESTIGATION OF BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF WHITING (MERLANGIUS MERLANGUS EUXINUS NORDMANN, 1840) MEAT AND ROE

Nilgun Kaba, Bengunur Corapci and Kubra Eryasar

Page No: 33-39

The study was carried out to investigate the biochemical composition of whiting (Gadus merlangus euxinus, Nordmann 1840) meat and roe from November to March. Average water, protein, lipid and ash contents of female whiting meat were found as 83.38%, 13.84%, 0.60% and 0.91%, respectively. These values were 83.30%, 13.84%, 0.79% and 1.06% for males, respectively. Average water, protein, lipid and ash contents of female whiting roes were found as 80.78%, 14.17%, 2.01% and 1.40%, respectively. It was observed that there was significant difference in terms of protein both in female and male whitings meat-roe (p < 0.05). The highest (114 kcal/ 100 g) and lowest (67.83 kcal/100 g) energy values for female whiting roes were determined in November and February, respectively.

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WITHANIA SOMNIFERA (ASHWAGANDHA)—AN IMPORTANT MEDICINAL PLANT

Barche S, Kirad S K and A K Sharma

Page No: 40-45

Withania somnifera, is an important medicinal plant mentioned in various texts of indigenous systems of medicine.but this review article is presented to compile all the update information on its phytochemical and pharmacological activities, which were performed widely by different methods. Studies indicate ashwagandha possesses antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antipurgative alexipharmic, somniferous, properties. Various effects against neurological disorder, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, gastric activity, leucoderma, ricketsia, hypnotic activity, rheumatism, senility, impotency, loose teeth, bone weakness, muscle weakness, tension, thirst, emaciation, debility have also been studied. These studies are very encouraging and indicate this herb should be studied more extensively to confirm these results and reveal other potential. Clinical trials using ashwagandha for a variety of conditions should also be conducted.

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TRAINING NEEDS OF DAIRY FARMING WOMEN AND CONSTRAINTS FACED BY RURAL WOMEN: A CASE STUDY OF GUJARAT

Kathiriya J B, Saradava D A, Sanepara D P and Kabaria B B

Page No: 46-50

The study was conducted in three tehsils (Padadhari, Rajkot and Wankaner) of Rajkot district of the Gujarat state. The tehsils were selected on the basis of maximum milk supply in liters/day. Out of three tehsils, 15 villages which supply milk above 100 litters were purposively selected and from these selected villages 150 farmers engaged in dairy business were randomly selected. The house wife of farmer was considered as respondent for the study. Thus 150 women were selected as respondents for the study. The responses were obtained on three point continuum namely most needed, some what needed and not needed. The findings of the study clearly indicate that the training is essential for less educated women those who are in the profile of low income, small land holding and less participation in different social organization.

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SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF ATRESIA ANI IN A CALF: A CASE REPORT

Mahesh R, Kamalakar G and Devi Prasad V

Page No: 51-53

Atresia ani, a congenital abnormality of digestive system in a calf is being reported along with its surgical management. Early treatment and surgical intervention resulted in complete recovery of the animal.

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MICROPROPAGATION OF PATHARNAKH (PYRUS PYRIFOLIA (BURM F.) NAKAI) PEAR USING EXPLANTS OBTAINED FROM FORCED CUTTINGS

Haseeb Ur Rehman, Manav Inder Singh Gill, Wasaka Singh Dhillon and Seema Bedi

Page No: 54-65

Nodal explants from forced cuttings of Patharnakh were used for micropropagation protocol development. The effect of different media {1/2 MS (M1), MS (M2) and WPM (M3)} and growth regulators (BAP, IBA and NAA) on establishment, proliferation and rooting was examined. Necrotic culture (%) was found to be influenced by type of media and growth regulator fortification during establishment stage. Lowest necrotic cultures (0.00%) were observed in M2 medium fortified with BAP (1.0 mgl-1) and IBA (0.01 mgl-1). Maximum establishment (96.29%) was obtained on M2 medium fortified with BAP (1.5 mgl-1) and IBA (0.01 mgl-1). Maximum proliferated cultures (85.67%) were obtained using M3 medium fortified with BAP (2.5 mgl-1). Similarly the highest shoots per explant (3.80) were obtained in M3 medium supplemented with BAP (2.5 mgl-1). Shoots of maximum length (53.75) were obtained in M3 medium containing BAP (0.0 mgl-1), i.e., control. Rooting (%) was maximum (10.16%) using M1 medium fortified with IBA (1.0 mgl-1). No rooting was obtained irrespective of media using NAA. Roots per explant were 2.38 using M1 medium supplemented with IBA (1.0 mgl-1). However, roots of maximum length were obtained using M3 medium supplemented with IBA (1.0 mgl-1).

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ACELLULAR MATRIX OF SWIM BLADDER FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ABDOMINAL WALL DEFECTS IN RABBIT—AN IMMUNOLOGICAL STUDY

P Bhanu Babu, Makkena Sreenu, P Anand Kumar, K B P Raghavender and N K B Raju

Page No: 66-70

The abdominal wall reconstruction with fresh swim bladder, acellular swim bladder and autografts after creating an abdominal wall defect of 3 x 4 cm was performed in rabbits. Analysis of exudate collected from surgical wound, the fresh graft group showed variable levels of interleukins where as autograft and processed graft groups showed no appreciable levels of interleukins. The concentration of Transforming growth factor 2 was high in fresh graft group followed by processed and autografts indicates a high requirement of TGF for tissue repair in fresh grafts when compared to the decellularized ones.

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COMPARATIVE ECONOMICS OF GREEN CHILLI CULTIVATION UNDER DRIP AND CONVENTIONAL IRRIGATION METHODS—A CASE STUDY OF MIDDLE GUJARAT

Jisnu K Patel, K S Jadav and H C Parmar

Page No: 71-78

An attempt has been made to compare the economics of cost of production in chilli for drip and conventional irrigation method in middle Gujarat. The data were collected from 120 green chilli producing farmer from 12 villages of 4 talukas of 3 district of middle Gujarat, out of that 60 drip irrigated farmers and 60 conventional irrigated farmers. The average total cost of cultivation for drip irrigation method and conventional irrigation method per hectare was about `124713 and `116411 respectively. The major portion for cost goes to cost of growth regulator, planting materials and manures and cakes which was about 124%, 68% and 45%, respectively. The net profit per hectare in drip irrigation system was `322265 while in case of conventional irrigation system it was `250111. The total cost of production (cost C2) for drip and conventional irrigation methods were found `310.18 and `341.86 per quintal, respectively. The input output ratio for drip and conventional irrigation system was calculated on the basis of cost C2 were found 3.58 and 3.15 respectively.

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CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF POST-PARTUM UTERINE PROLAPSE IN A DOE

Victor I, Angani M T, Kadoon A and Adamu S S

Page No: 79-83

A post-partum uterine prolapse in a 2 years old West African Dwarf (WAD) goat was presented.This paper reports a clinical management of the case. The everted uterus was carefully assessed and gross debris removed by washing with soap and water and disinfected withdilute chlorhexidine solution. Epidural anaesthesia was achieved using 2 ml of 2% lidocaine solution administered at the sacro-coccygeal joint. The prolapsed uterus was replaced and Quill suture was placed on the vulva to prevent re-prolapse. Oxytocin, dexamethasone, broad-spectrum antibiotics (penicillin and streptomycin) and Darrow’s solution were administered. The animal was hospitalized for closed monitoring

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