G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

About: G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is a education organization based out in Haldwani, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Agriculture. The organization has 3154 authors who have published 3244 publications receiving 43741 citations. The organization is also known as: Govind Ballabh Pant Krishi Evam Praudyogik Vishwavidyalaya & Pantnagar University.

Seed discolouration of rice: location of inoculum and influence on nutritional value.

Abstract: The seedborne inoculum of Alternaria alternata (responsible for ash grey discolouration) and Helminthosporium oryzae (responsible for black discolouration, dark purple discolouration, dark brown spots and light to dark brown dot like spots) were foundin seed coat and endosperm of discoloured seeds whereas fungi, namely, Curvularia geniculata, C. lunata (responsible for eye shape spot), Fusarium equiseti, F. graminearum, F. rnoniliforme (responsible for light pink discolouration) and Sarocladium oryzae (responsible for light brown discolouration) were found in seed coat, endosperm and embryo of discoloured seeds. Fungi associated with ash grey discolouration (A. alternata), light brown discolouration, (S. oryaze), black discolouration (H. oryzae), dark purple discolouration (H. oryzae), dark brown spots (H. oryzae) and light to dark brown dot like spots (H. oryzae) resulted in decrease in starch content as compared to healthy seeds. The reduction in starch content was higher in the seeds having discolouration on both embryo plus endosperm region as compared to lower categories of discolourations. In seeds with black discolouration dark brown spots and dark purple discolouration, a higher amount of protein was detected as compared to healthy seeds.Whereas, in seeds with grey discolouration, a decrease in the protein content was noted.

Detection of Rotavirus Infection in Bovine Calves by RNA-PAGE and RT-PCR.

Abstract: A total of 128 diarrhoeic faecal samples were collected from cattle and buffalo calves from Pantnagar and Dehradun during winter months. Of the 110 cattle calves screened by RNA-PAGE, rotavirus was detected in 13 samples (11.81%) while no sample from buffalo calves was found positive. All samples were found to have long electropherotype and two distinct electropherotypes having segment variation were observed. The overall prevalence of rotavirus was 10.15% (13/128). RT-PCR targeting group specific VP6 gene confirmed Group A rotavirus in 10 out of 13 samples, while three samples remained un-groupable.

Biplot evaluation of test environments and identification of lentil genotypes with durable resistance to fusarium wilt in India

Abstract: Fusarium wilt (caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lentis) is the most crucial limiting variable for decreasing yield levels of lentils (Lens culinaris Medik.) around the world. A set of 20 diverse lentil genotypes comprising breeding lines and released varieties was evaluated, along with susceptible controls, for resistance to fusarium wilt through natural incidence for two continuous years (2010–11 and 2011–12) in six diverse lentil-growing environments in India. Analysis of variance showed that the effect of genotype (G) and environment (E) for disease incidence was highly significant. Among the three sources of variation, the biggest contribution in disease occurrence was accounted for by environment (54.68%), followed by G × E interaction (17.32%). The high G × E variation necessitated assessment of the genotypes at different locations (environments). GGE biplot analysis of the studied genotypes revealed that genotype PL 101 and released cultivar L 4076 had low levels of disease incidence. The sources of resistance to fusarium wilt have great potential for use in lentil-breeding programs. Another biplot of relationships among environments demonstrated that, among the test locations, Sehore and Faizabad, were the most effective for differentiation of genotypes. On the basis of discriminating ability and representativeness, the Sehore location appeared an ideal testing site for natural incidence of F. oxysporum f. sp. lentis.

Studies on photosynthetic electron transport, photophosphorylation and CO2 fixation in zinc deficient leaf cells of Zea mavs. L.

Abstract: The effect of Zn deficiency on rate of photosynthesis of leaf discs, isolated mesophyll and bundle sheath cells and chloroplasts of maize (Zea mays. L) was studied. The yield of mesophyll and bundle sheath cells obtained by enzymic digestion of the leaf tissues from Zn deficient plants is lower than the identical tissues from normal plants which suggests that Zn deficiency brings about some structural changes in the leaf cell. Photosynthetic oxygen evolution measured in the leaf discs is low due to Zn deficiency. Photosystem‐II dependent Hill reaction and non cyclic photophosphorylation of chloroplasts were also affected by Zn deficiency. Rate of photosynthetic carbon dioxide fixation by both bundle sheath and mesophyll cells obtained from Zn deficient leaf‐tissue waslower than the cells free from Zn deficiency. Addition of various metabolites like NADPH, ATP and PEP to Zn deficient mesophyll cells whowed marked enhancement in 14‐CO2 fixation. However, addition of NADPH, ATP and RuBP to Zn defici...

Associations between Witnessing and Perpetrating Online Hate in Eight Countries: The Buffering Effects of Problem-Focused Coping.

Abstract: Online hate is a topic that has received considerable interest lately, as online hate represents a risk to self-determination and peaceful coexistence in societies around the globe. However, not much is known about the explanations for adolescents posting or forwarding hateful online material or how adolescents cope with this newly emerging online risk. Thus, we sought to better understand the relationship between a bystander to and perpetrator of online hate, and the moderating effects of problem-focused coping strategies (e.g., assertive, technical coping) within this relationship. Self-report questionnaires on witnessing and committing online hate and assertive and technical coping were completed by 6829 adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age from eight countries. The results showed that increases in witnessing online hate were positively related to being a perpetrator of online hate. Assertive and technical coping strategies were negatively related with perpetrating online hate. Bystanders of online hate reported fewer instances of perpetrating online hate when they reported higher levels of assertive and technical coping strategies, and more frequent instances of perpetrating online hate when they reported lower levels of assertive and technical coping strategies. In conclusion, our findings suggest that, if effective, prevention and intervention programs that target online hate should consider educating young people about problem-focused coping strategies, self-assertiveness, and media skills. Implications for future research are discussed.