Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

About: Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is a facility organization based out in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Starch & Fermentation. The organization has 475 authors who have published 587 publications receiving 10285 citations.

Pseudomonas taiwanensis (MTCC11631) mediated induction of systemic resistance in Anthurium andreanum L against blight disease and visualisation of defence related secondary metabolites using confocal laser scanning microscopy

Abstract: An attempt to evaluate induced systemic resistance in anthurium against blight disease caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. dieffenbachiae (Xad) was studied. Plant associated Pseudomonas taiwanensis and elicitor compounds were used for plant application in greenhouse experiments to evaluate the resistance development against anthurium blight. Application of rhizobacteria P1 and P9 resulted in significant disease reduction to 80.0% and 85.0% respectively. Application of salicylic acid, mancozeb and K2HPO4 also resulted in reduction of disease at 35 days after inoculation. Elevated production of defence related enzymes, proteins and phenols were observed. Application of rhizobacteria P1 resulted in highest production of polyphenol oxidase and phenolic compounds. Production of phenylalanine ammonia lyase was maximum in mancozeb treated plants compared to other treatments. Maximum production of peroxidase enzyme was found in K2HPO4 treated plants whereas application of elicitor compound salicylic acid caused maximum production of defence related proteins compared to other treatments. Confocal microscopic studies revealed that P1 and P9 treated plant petiole showed increased auto fluorescent emissions indicating the distribution of defence related secondary metabolites and phenolic compounds as compared to control plants. Root colonization assay displayed significant results implicating that Rif+ and Cyclo+ resistant rhizobacterial isolates could successfully grow in the root tissue, establishing endophytic association within the host tissue.

Effect of Mycorrhiza, Organic Sources, Lime, Secondary and Micro-nutrients on Soil Microbial Activities and Yield Performance of Yam Bean (Pachyrhizus erosus L.) in Alfisols

Abstract: Effect of integrated use of mycorrhiza, lime, inorganic fertilizers, and organic manures on microbial activities and yield performance of yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus L.) was studied for two consecutive kharif (rainy) seasons during 2013–14 and 2014–15 in an acid Alfisol. The experiment was laid out with 16 treatments consisting of graded doses of soil test–based nitrogen, phosphors, and potassium (NPK); lime; mycorrhiza; organic sources, that is, farmyard manure (FYM), vermicompost, and green manure; secondary magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) and micronutrients zinc sulfate (ZnSO4 and borax). Significantly highest mean tuber yield (29.61 t ha−1) was recorded due to integrated application of lime + FYM + NPK + ZnSO4. Graded doses of NPK showed a mean yield response of 65%, 134%, and 191% due to addition of 50%, 100%, and 150% of NPK over control, respectively. Inoculation of vesicular–arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) combined with NPK and FYM recorded a mean tuber yield of 25.14 t ha−1. Highest mean dry matte...

Development of optimal irrigation schedules and crop water production function for cassava: study over three major growing areas in India

Abstract: A study was conducted to develop optimal irrigation schedules and crop water production function for cassava in the three major growing areas of India, viz., Salem (Tamil Nadu), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), and West Godavari (Andhra Pradesh). The irrigation schedules and water requirements were simulated using CROPWAT, and the model result was verified with field values in Thiruvananthapuram, one of the study areas. The results indicated the wider applicability of CROPWAT in calculating water requirement as well as developing irrigation schedules for cassava irrespective of the agro-climatic conditions. The optimal gross irrigation requirement simulated by CROPWAT was 362, 610, and 703 mm in Thiruvananthapuram, West Godavari, and Salem, respectively, based on the soil, crop and climatic parameters. The optimal schedules were also developed in the study locations using CROPWAT, and it can be used for further irrigation practices and plans to maximize water productivity. Also, the field experimental data in Thiruvananthapuram showed a quadratic relation between crop water requirement and yield (R2 = 0.86). The derived crop water production function (CWPF), $${\text{yield}} = - \,0.0013{\text{ET}}_{\text{c}}^{ 2} \, + \,1.138{\text{ET}}_{\text{c}} \, - \,203.03$$ provided yield of 39 × 103 kg ha−1 of cassava corresponding to the simulated gross irrigation requirement of 362 mm in Thiruvananthapuram. Thus the CWPF together with the optimal schedules is a useful tool for water managers and farmers to develop appropriate irrigation plans in advance to mitigate the water scarcity as the result of climate change.

Bioaugmentation and Biovalourization of Agro-Food and Beverage Industry Effluents

Abstract: Food and beverage industry effluents form a major chunk of agro-industrial wastes throughout the world. Food industry effluents mainly come from starchy foods, olive oil mill, palm oil mill, sugar refining and fermentation industries. It is imperative to review the present status of food processing waste utilization for their safe disposal. Microbes are well-suited natural agents for recycling of organic wastes including effluents. Many microorganisms, well known for their hydrolytic enzyme production potential, may be employed for biodegradation of organic matter to reduce the biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand of these effluents. This review discusses the microbial remediation options to biovalourize wastewaters by production of value-added products from agro-food and beverage industry effluents as well as their safe disposal.