Oilseeds yield response to sulphur (S) has been well investigated but the dynamics of total biomass accumulation (TBA) and partitioning by sesame plants in response to S are not well understood. This study was initiated to investigate the effects of S on sesame, in which four sesame varieties V1, SG-27; V2, SG-30; V3, SG-36; V4, SG-51 and four S treatments T1, 20; T2, 30; T3, 40; T4, 50 kg ha−1 were used. Results revealed that the leaf area index and photosynthetic rate of sesame varieties were significantly higher under T3 with V3. Similarly, S fertilization considerably increased the TBA and maximum TBA was reached at late-flowering with V3 in T3. Relative to T1, plants in T3 had 33 and 23% higher capsule and seed biomass, respectively. Furthermore, total S accumulation and distribution in different plant organs changed with growth stage, at pre-flowering and mid-flowering stage maximum S was found in the stem, whereas at late-flowering and full-maturity stage highest S was recorded in reproductive parts. These results implied that S fertilizers should be applied to agricultural fields to improve oilseed production and by selecting the appropriate and area-specific genotype we can increase sesame seed yield under rainfed conditions.
The purpose of this study was to determine the dimensions of early childhood character education based on multicultural and local wisdom. The location of the research is in the Central Java Province, specially the Ex Surakarta Residency and Ex Kedu Residency. Research subjects were 430 children from 24 Early Childhood Education Institutions (PAUD). The research method used is quantitative with the LISREL program tool. The analytical tool used is structural equations modeling to examine the dimensions of early childhood character education, measurement model analysis, and structural model analysis of early childhood character education. The hypothesized dimension of character education has four dimensions with each having four indicators, apparently after being confirmed empirical data there are two indicators that fall, namely indicators of sincerity acting in the dimensions of deity and indicators of discipline in the dimension of oneself. Therefore the dimension of deity only has indicator of belief, worship, and ethical values. The self dimension has indicators of honesty, responsibility, and independence. The dimension of fellow human still have four indicators, namely rights and obligations, obeying the law, appreciating the work of others, and being polite to anyone. The environmental dimension also has four indicators, national spirit, love for the country, communicative, and caring for the environment.
Zinc (Zn) is an important micronutrient for plants, but mostly, soils do not have enough amounts of Zn available. This necessitates the application of supplementary Zn for proper growth and development of plants. Canola is an important oilseed crop of the world, but its yield attributes, protein and oil contents, and fatty acid composition are always being investigated for improvement under various agroclimatic conditions, which was the major objective of this study. This 2-year field experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of soil applied Zn and cultivars for yield attributes and seed oil quality of canola. Treatment included four canola cultivars viz., Faisal canola, Pakola, PARC canola, and Rainbow factorally combined with three zinc levels (0, 5, and 10 kg ha −1). Zn fertilization improved yield attributes and yield of the canola cultivars, but cultivars differed in their response to Zn fertilization. Rainbow cultivar produced 24-27% higher seed yield at 10 kg ha −1 Zn as compared with control treatment. In addition, Pakola cultivar attained 0.5-1.5% higher oil contents at 5 kg ha −1 Zn when compared with the control treatment. However, soil applied 5 and 10 kg ha −1 Zn did not show any significant influence on protein contents of all canola cultivars. Zinc fertilization increased the seed yield and yield components of canola cultivars and significantly enhanced the oil contents. Rainbow cultivar was found to be the most responsive to Zn fertilization regarding the seed yield and oil contents and its fatty acid composition and economic returns.
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