Fig (Ficus carica L.): A New Fruit Crop in Bangladesh. | Author : H. Mehraj, R.K. Sikder, M.N. Haider, M.S. Hussain and AFM Jamal Uddin | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :An experiment was executed at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh to observe the performance of two exotic edible fig cultivars in Bangladesh. Indian and Egyptian fig cultivars are exploited on the experiment. Both of the fig cultivars performed very well in the climatic condition of Bangladesh. Egyptian fig provide 68.3 fruit/plant, fruit length (49.2 mm) and diameter (50.2 mm), fruit weight (46.2 g) and brix (13.1%). On the other hand, Indian fig provided 103.0 fruit/plant, fruit length (37.6 mm) and diameter (41.2 mm), fruit weight (35.8g) and brix (10.7%). So, it is possible to cultivate fig in Bangladesh. |
| Ecological Aspects and Affectivity of Biodiversity Restoration of Baikka Beel | Author : Shanur Jahedul Hasan, Flura, Ashraful Alam, A.K.M Shafiqul Alam, Istiaque Haider and Ehsanul Karim | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The study was carried out to assess the ecological aspects of Baikka beel ecosystem in Moulavibazar district and the affectivity of the ongoing biodiversity restoration program. Seventy-four fish species belonging to 21 families and two species of prawn were identified during the study period. At the same time, 10 types of fishing gear were identified in six major groups. Catch per unit effort (CPUE) of different gears varied between 1.5 and 14.0 kg/day. About 25 aquatic weeds were found in the Baikka beel of Hail haor, among them both emergent and spreading were 28% followed by floating 20%; 12% were rooted plants with floating leaves and 8% were submerged. The dissolved oxygen content 1.77-9.24 mg/l inside and 2.28-6.21mg/l outside the Baikka beel sanctuary were found to be congenial for aquatic life. pH of the beel water both inside and outside of the sanctuary were slightly acidic to moderately alkaline (6-7.5 inside and 6-7.25 outside the sanctuary). Lower values of alkalinity and hardness indicating beel water to be less nutrient enriched. The contribution of phytoplankton was (96%) than zooplankton. The diversity of phytoplankton both inside and outside of the sanctuary were dominated by three groups chlorophyceae >Myxophyceae > Bacillariophyceae.
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| Laboratory bioassay of four fungicides against mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae | Author : M.N. Haider, M.R. Islam, F.M. Aminuzzaman, H. Mehraj and AFM Jamal Uddin | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :An experiment was conducted at the Seed Health Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh for the bioassay of fungicides in controlling mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae in-vitro. In this experiment, four fungicides viz. Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2%, Dithane M-45 @ 0.45%, Ridomil gold MZ-72 @ 0.2%, Bavistin DF @ 0.1% and control (sterile water) were used for the assessment. Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2% was found effective to control the mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae. Minimum mycelia growth (1.9 cm) was found with Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2% whereas maximum from control (6.0 cm) at 15 DAI. On the other hand, Rovral 50 WP reduced 68.9% mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae. |
| Laboratory bioassay of four fungicides against mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae | Author : M.N. Haider, M.R. Islam, F.M. Aminuzzaman, H. Mehraj and AFM Jamal Uddin | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :An experiment was conducted at the Seed Health Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh for the bioassay of fungicides in controlling mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae in-vitro. In this experiment, four fungicides viz. Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2%, Dithane M-45 @ 0.45%, Ridomil gold MZ-72 @ 0.2%, Bavistin DF @ 0.1% and control (sterile water) were used for the assessment. Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2% was found effective to control the mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae. Minimum mycelia growth (1.9 cm) was found with Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2% whereas maximum from control (6.0 cm) at 15 DAI. On the other hand, Rovral 50 WP reduced 68.9% mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae. |
| Laboratory bioassay of four fungicides against mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae | Author : M.N. Haider, M.R. Islam, F.M. Aminuzzaman, H. Mehraj and AFM Jamal Uddin | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :An experiment was conducted at the Seed Health Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh for the bioassay of fungicides in controlling mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae in-vitro. In this experiment, four fungicides viz. Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2%, Dithane M-45 @ 0.45%, Ridomil gold MZ-72 @ 0.2%, Bavistin DF @ 0.1% and control (sterile water) were used for the assessment. Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2% was found effective to control the mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae. Minimum mycelia growth (1.9 cm) was found with Rovral 50 WP @ 0.2% whereas maximum from control (6.0 cm) at 15 DAI. On the other hand, Rovral 50 WP reduced 68.9% mycelial growth of Alternaria brassicae. |
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