JOURNAL
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THE INDIAN SOCIETY OF COASTALA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
VOLUME 24 JANUARY – JUNE 2006 NUMBER 1CONTENTS
Session-1: Inventorisation and integrated management of soil water resources
Arsenic Contamination in Agriculture: A Threat to Water-Soil-Crop-animal-Human Continuum in 21st Century
S. K. SANYAL
Modeling for Water Management in Coastal Ecosystems
ANIL KUMAR SINGH and D.K. SINGH
Soils, Soil Nutrient Status and Nutrient Management Strategies for Enhancing Productivity of Rice-based Cropping Systems in the Coastal Ecosystem
A. SUBBA RAO and M. MOHANTY
Integrated Water Management Strategies for Coastal Ecosystem
S.K. AMBAST and H.S. SEN
Contamination by Fertilizer Residues in Wetland Rice Ecosystems of Kuttanad, Kerala
K.C. MANORAMA THAMPATTI, SUMAM SUSAN VARGHESE and A.J. JOSE
Resource potential and their Utilization for Agricultural Development – A Comparative Analysis of Coastal and Non-Coastal Districts in Orissa
P. NANDA, N. SAHOO and ASHWANI KUMAR
Assessment of Soil Biodiversity under Different Land Uses in Coastal Plains of West Bengal – A Case Study
K.D. SAH, DIPAK SARKAR and A.K. SAHOO
Assessment of Changes in Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh due to the Development of Aquaculture Using Satellite Data
M. JAYANTHI and P. NILA REKHA
Monitoring Nutrient Status of a Pilot Site in Coastal Agro-ecosystem of Karnataka Using GIS Technique
G.S. DASOG, P.L. PATIL, V. MINI, DHANYA MATHEWS, B.L. HARIKRISHNA, K.M. ANEGUNDI and N.B. TEJASWINI
Fertility Status of Salt Affected Soils of Northwest Agro-climatic Zones of Gujarat
K.B. POLARA, J.V. POLARA and M.S. PATEL
Fertility Status of Irrigated Soils of Coastal Amreli District of Gujarat
K.B. POLARA and D.B. KABARIA
Salt Affected Soils of Northwest Agro-climatic Zone of Gujarat: Their Characterization and Categorization
K.B. PLOARA, M.S. PATEL and N.K. KALYANSURDRAM
Salinity Appraisal for Soils of Northwest Agro-climatic Zone of Gujarat Using Chloride Content
K.B. PLOARA and M.S. PATEL
Rapid Appraisal of Salinity for Soils of Coastal Amreli District of Gujarat
D.B. KABARIA, J.V. POLARA and R.L. KALAWADIA
Characterization and Classification of Cultivated Soils of Coastal Amreli District of Gujarat
D.B. KABARIA and J.V. POLARA
Soils of Coastal Region of Orissa and their Suitability for Various Crops
A.K. SAHOO, DIPAK SARKAR and K.D. SAH
Retention Pattern of Cadmium and Nickel in Soils of Kerala
USHA MATHEW and V.K. VENUGOPAL
Status of Heavy Metals in Soils of Paper Mill Effluent Irrigated Fields
P. NILA REKHA, N.K. AMBUJAM and M. JAYANTHI
Soil and Subsurface Water Quality of Acid Sulphate Soils of Coastal Region and their Temporal Variability
D. BURMAN, B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY and K.K. MAHANTA
Characterization of Soil and Water of Brackishwater Fisheries of Coastal Region of Sundarbans, West Bengal
B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY and D. BURMAN
Assessment of Ground Water Quality in three Coastal Blocks of Orissa
D.K. KUNDU and RAVENDER SINGH
Hydrological Characterization of Coastal Waterlogged Areas of Orissa
RANU RANI SETHI, M. DAS and N. SAHOO
Natural Resources of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh – Improvement of Crop Production through Efficient Resource Management in Gudivada Watershed
K. RAMALINGA SWAMY and P. JAMUNA
Surge Drip Irrigation in Sand and Gravel Tubes
D. PARAMJITA, S.C. NAYAK, A.P. SAHU and N. SAHOO
Session II : advanced research in nutrients & crop management including horticulture and plantation crops and their utilization
Status and Future Prospects for Value Addition in Spices in Coastal Ecosystem
V.A. PARTHASARATHY, T. JOHN ZACHARIAH and E. JAYASHREE
Future Research Strategies in Horticultural and Plantation Crops in the Background of Research Achievements under NATP
S. EDISON and M. ANANTHARAMAN
Enrichment of Soil Fertility Status through Biological Nitrogen Fixation with Reference to Problem Soils in Coastal Ecosystem
GEORGE V. THOMAS, C. PALANISWAMY, ALKA GUPTA and MURALI GOPAL
Problems and Prospects of Oilseed Production in Coastal Ecosystem
D.M. HEGDE
Improved Crop Management Practices in Coastal Ecosystem of Goa
V.S. KORIKANTHIMATH and B.L. MANJUNATH
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Properties and Yield of Rice Grown in Salt Affected Soils of Coastal Andhra Pradesh
P.R.K. PRASAD, Y. RADHA KRISHNA, T.V. SATYANARAYANA, V. SANKAR RAO and B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY
Management of Basal Stem Rot Disease of Palms in India: Early Detection of Ganoderma Infection through PCR Technology
P.K. MANDAL, V. SATYAVANI and M. KOCHU BABU
Coconut Yield Prediction in Bay Islands Using Artificial Neural Network
M. BALAKRISHNAN, K. MEENA, N. RAVISANKAR, R.B. RAI and T. DAMODARAN
Integrated Nutrient Management for Coastal Salt Affected Soils of India under Rice-Based Cropping System
B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY, D. BURMAN, A. MAJUMDER, P.R.K. PRASAD, M. SHEIK DAWOOD and K.R. MAHATA
Integrated Nutrient Management and Planting Density on the Productivity of Rice in Coastal Ecosystem
KURUVILLA VARUGHESE and B. RANI
Yield, Soil Properties and Quality of Coleus (Coleus forskohlii briq.) Influenced by Organics and Inorganics in the Coastal Thoothukudi District of Southern Tamil Nadu
J. PRABHAHARAN and S. SURESH
The Effect of Azolla and Blue Green Algae on Yield of Rice and Subsequent Crops on Coastal Saline Soils
B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY, D. BURMAN, D. GHORAI and A. MAJUMDER
Biological Properties of Coastal Soils under Rice and Groundnut Cultivation Using Different Organics
V. PRASATH and R. SINGARAVEL
Response of Groundnut to Micronutrients along with Organics in Coastal Sandy Soils
R. SINGARAVEL and V. PRASATH
Effect of Different Organic Sources of Nutrients along with Inorganic Sources of Rice-Lentil-Sesame Cropping Sequence in Coastal Zone of West Bengal
SOMNATH PAL, K. BRAHMACHARI and T.K. ROY
Microbial Dynamism in Organic Cultivation of Bhendi under Island Ecosystem
T. DAMODARAN, JAI SUNDAR, R.P. MEDHI, R.B. RAI and V. DAMODARAN
Growth, Yield and Quality of Fodder Maize as Affected by Nitrogen, Azotobacter and Zinc
G.S. NAIDU and B. VENKATESWARLU
Response of Rice to Nutrients and Biofertilizers in Coastal Agro-ecosystem of Karnataka
DHANYA MATHEWS, P.L. PATIL and G.S. DASOG
Efficacy of Source and Levels of Sulphur on Rice (Oryza sativa) in Red Lateritic Soil of Orissa
S.C. NAYAK, G.C. MISHRA, D. SARANGI and S.K. SAHU
Effect of Nitrogen and Potassium on Seed yield, Seed Quality and Fruit Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
D. SAHOO, A.K. DAS, P. MAHAPATRA and N.R. SAHOO
Effect of Potassium on Yield and Nutrient Absorption by Groundnut
M.B. VIRADIYA, B.A. GOLAKIYA and K.B. PLOARA
Effect of Phosphate Solubilizers on Groundnut under Coastal Saline Soil Condition
N.B. BABARIA, M.S. SOLANKI and A.V. ARDESANA
Effect of Phosphate Solubilizers on Pearl Millet under Coastal Saline Soil
N.B. BABARIA, M.S. SOLANKI, V.G. BARAD and A.V. ARDESANA
Yield and Quality Characters of Nendran Banana (Musa AAB group) as Influenced by Potassium Nutrition in a Red Loam Soil of Kerala
SUMAN GEORGE
Optimizing Microwater Resource Design and Integrated Farming System Approach for Enhancing productivity of Waterlogged Area
S.K. JENA, N. SAHOO, S. ROY CHOWDHURY, R.K. MOHANTY, D.K. KUNDU and M. MOHANTY
Feasibility of Intercrops in Drip Irrigated Banana in Coastal Orissa
S. MOHANTY, R.C. SRIVASTAVE and R.B. SINGANDHUPE
Effect of Organic Mulch, Soil Amendments and Soil Configuration on Yield of Onion and Soil properties
M.S. SOLANKI, N.B. BABARIA and V.G. BARAD
Feasibility Studies of Growing Pumpkin as Intercrop in Coconut under Coastal Littoral Sandy Soil
P. SUBRAMANIAN, R. DHANAPAL, C. PALANISWAMI and JOSEPH SEBASTIAN
Floral Biology of Moringa in Karaikal (Moringa oleifera Lam)
R. SURESH and V.KANTHASWAMY
Effect of Chemicals, Varieties and Seasons on Growth, Yield and Quality of Moringa in Coastal Region of Karaikal
R. SURESH and V.KANTHASWAMY
Leaching Pattern of Common Salt applied as Partial Substitute for Muriate of Potash in the Red Loam Soils of Kerala
C.R. SUDHARMAI DEVI
A Rice CSRS(S) 21-2-5-B-1-1 (IET 17343) Bears Promise for the Coastal Shallow Water Condition
A.B. MANDAL
Evaluation of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Varieties under Coastal Saline Soils of Sundarbans
A.R. BAL and S.K. DUTT
Evaluation of Released Varieties of Groundnut for Salt Tolerance
I.L. GIRDHAR and P.K. BHALODIA
Induction of Flowering in Mango under Island Ecosystem
T. DAMODARAN, R.P. MEDHI, V. DAMODARAN, R.B. RAI and D.R. SINGH
Inhibition of Polypathogenic Fungi by Leaf Extracts of Mango (Mangifera indica L.)
JOHN JACOB, M. JOY, E.K. ABHILASH and K.G. KIRAN
Influence of Substitution of Potassium by Sodium on the Control of Fusarium Wilt in Solanaceous Vegetables
K.K. SULOCHANA and C.R. SUDHARMAI DEVI
Bio-efficacy of Botanicals against Lasioderma Serricorne (Feb.), Cigarette Beetle in Tobacco Seed Storage
J.V. PRASAD and P.VENKATESWARLU
Post-harvest Quality Enhancement of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) by Chemical Treatment
N.R. SAHOO. U.S. PAL, K. PAYAGURU and MD. K. KHAN
Varietal Effect on Post-harvest Conditional of Betel Leaves
K. RAYAGURU, N.R. SAHOO, G. SAHOO and MD. K. KHAN
JOURNAL
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THE INDIAN SOCIETY OF COASTALA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
VOLUME 24 JULY - DECEMBER 2006 NUMBER 2CONTENTS
Presidential Address
Improved Farming and Ecological Security in Coastal Region
J.S.P. YADAV
Session – III : State-of-art technologies for higher production in aquaculture and
animal husbandry including integrated farming system
Status and Environmental Impact of Shrimp Aquaculture in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
M. MURALIDHAR, B.P. GUPTA and P. RAVICHANDRAN
Environmental Impact of Brackishwater Aquaculture in Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu
M. JAYANTHI, S. RAMACHANDRAN, P. NILA REKHA and M. MURALIDHAR
Growth and Survival of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Giant Freshwater Prawn) under Monoculture Practice in Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra
P.E. SHINGARE, N.H. SAWANT, B.P. BHOSALE and S.G. BELSARE
Surface Dugout Pond: Boon for Coastal Integrated Farming System in Maharashtra
J.H. DONGALE, S. S. DHANE, P.E. SHINGARE and S.J. MESHRAM
Studies on Growth and Survival of Cyprinus carpio Fry upto advanced Fingerlings in the Rainfed ponds
P.E. SHINGARE, N.H. SAWANT, B.P. BHOSALE and S.G. BELSARE
Fish Fauna of Pawashi Irrigation Tank in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra – a Case Study
B.P. BHOSALE, P.E. SHINGARE, N.H. SAWANT and S.G. BELSARE
Studies on Effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus, a Feed Probiotic on Growth of Seed of Labeo rohita
P.E. SHINGARE, S.J. MESHRAM, R.K. SINGH, J.H. DONGALE and S. S. DHANE
Studies on Effect of Different Levels of Protein on the Absorption Efficiency in Heteropenestus Fossils
S.J. MESHRAM, P.E. SHINGARE, R.K. SINGH, J.H. DONGALE and S. S. DHANE
Identification and Assessment of Nutrient Availability in Backyard System of Poultry Farming
S.K. SAHOO, B.K. PANDA, S.C. GIRI and M.K. PADHI
Growth and Production Performance of Rhode Island Red Chicken in Orissa
M.K. PADHI, B.K. PANDA, S.C. GIRI and S.K. SAHOO
Indigenous Ethno Veterinary Practices for Animal Husbandry under Coastal Villages of Sundarbans
C. KARPAGAM, D. BURMAN, B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY and A.R. BAL
Integrated Fish Culture with Piggery in Different Districts of Meghalaya-An Enterprising Approach for Economic Benefit of Tribal Community
N.M. CHAKRABARTY, N.K. DAS, P.P. CHAKRABARTI and S.C. MONDAL
Session – IV : Mangroves, forests, agroforestry and ecological security
Ecological Peril in Coastal Regions – An Overview
D. KUMARA CHARYULU, H. DEEPTIHI and S. NARASIMHAM
Adaptability of Mangroves in Shrimp Farm Discharge Water
P. NIL REKHA and M. JAYANTHI
Session – V : Integrated farming with resource recycling and extension initiatives for sustainable economy
Model for Poverty Alleviation in Coastal Agro-ecosystem
S. ARULRAJ, C.V. SAIRAM and C. THAMBAN
Extension Methodology for Sustainable Coastal Aquaculture
M. KUMARAN, S, RAJA, M. ALAGAPPAN, D.D. VIMALA, C. SARADA, V.S. CHANDRASEKARAN and K. KALAIMANI
Extension of Jute Agriculture in Sundarbans Biosphere for Conservation of Biodiversity and Coastal Zone Security
A. BANDYOPADHYAY, A.K. MAHAPATRA and A.K. JANA
Technological Interventions for Women Empowerment in Coastal Agro-ecosystem
S. RAMANATHAN and M. ANATHARAMAN
Empowering Fisherwomen in Coastal Sectors – A Strategy for Improving Farming
B. SHANTHI and M. JAYANTHI
National Agricultural Extension Policy Framework – Scope and Prospects for Coastal Agro-ecosystem
C. KARPAGAM, B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY, D. BURMAN and A.R. BALL
Agro-ecosystem Analysis of a Village in Coastal Areas of Sundarbans through Participatory Approach
S.K. JHA, C.R. BISWAS, B. MAJI and B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY
Integrated Restructuring of homesteads through Farmer Participatory Approach – A Case Study from Central Kerala
M. JOY JOHN JACOB and S. REGEENA
Farmers Participatory Assessment of Biological Control Measures in Rice Based Coastal Agro-ecosystem
K. PONNUSAMY, M. JAYANTHI and M. KUMURAN
Problem Identification and Intervention Selection through PLA Approach in Sundarbans
S.K. JHA, B. MAJI, C.R. BISWAS and B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY
Adoption of Cassava Production Technologies by Farmers of Coastal Districts of Kerala
T. SRINIVAS, M. ALAGAPPAN, S. RAJA, D.D. VIMALA, C. SARADA, V.S. CHANDRASEKARAN and N. KALAIMANI
Communication Behavior of Shrimp Farmers
D. DEBORAL VIMALA, M. KUMARAN and M. KRISHNAN
Shrimp Seed – A Critical Problem Faced by Shrimp Farmers – a Cross Sectional Analysis
D. DEBORAL VIMALA, S. RAMACHANDRAN, P.S. SWATHILEKSHMI and M. KUMARAN
The Impact of TAR/IVLP in a Coastal Village of Sundarbans in West Bengal
A.B. MANDAL, C. KARPAGAM, B.K. BANDYOPADHYAY, A.R. BALL, S.K. DUTT, K.K. MAHANTA and S.K. TRIPATHI
Brainstorming Session : Natural disasters vis-à-vis stability of coastal ecosystem
Impact of Tsunami on Coastal Agro-ecosystems of India and Strategies for Restoration
V. RAJAGOPAL
Crop Rehabilitation and Management for Supercyclone Hit Coastal Areas of Orissa
D.P. SINHABABU, B.N. SINGH, B.K. MAITY, N. SARANGI, H.N. VERMA, H. PANDEY, B.K. PANDA, G. NAIK, S.K. NASKAR and G. SATISH KUMAR
Supercyclone – A Natural Disaster
ASHWANI KUMAR and N, SAHOO
Integrated Management of Water Resources in Post-cyclone Situation
N. SAHOO and S.K. JENA
Natural Disaster: Plan for Mitigation
A.K. BANDYOPADHYAY
Recent Floods in Konkan and Ecological Disasters: A Case Study
S.B. KADREKAR and C.V. BHAMBURE
Impact Assessment and Rehabilitation Strategies for Tsunami Affected Agricultural Lands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
R. RAJA, S. GHOSHAL CHAUDHURI, T.P. SWARNAM, N. RAVISANKAR, V. JAYAKUMAR and SUDIPTA DAS
Impact of Tsunami on Soil Quality and Reclamation Strategies in the U.T. of Pondicherry
A. BASKAR, U. BAGAVATHI AMMAL, R. SANKAR, G. VEMBU and K. VALLIAMMAL
Tsunami Effect on Coastal Soil and Water
V. PETHAPERUMAL, C. SOUCOLA;A and V.N. VARMA
Impact of Tsunami on the Coastal Vegetation of Boat Island, South Andaman
A. VENKATESH, C.B. PANDEY, N. KALA, N. RAVISANKAR, R.P. MEDHI and R.B. RAI
Has Tsunami Affected the Quality of Seawater and Backwaters? – Case Studies in and Around Chennai, Tamil Nadu
M. MURALIDHAR, B.P. GUPTA, R. SARASWATHY, ABEY VARAMPATH ABRAHAM and A. NAGAVEL
Impact of Tsunami on the Ground Water Quality in Pondicherry Region
A. BASKAR, U. BAGAVATHI AMMAL, R. SANKAR, L. ARUNA, D. PAYANTHI, M. BALACHANDER and K. COUMARAVEL