Impact of Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Leaf Litter and Hosted Tasar Silkworm Excreta on  Quality of Paddy and Soil Properties

Mevada, RJ; Nayak, Dileswar; Patel, D. M.

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2018.705.439

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“…Highest protein content in treatment receiving conjunction of organic manure and inorganic fertilizer was found by Yadav et al (2006) [19] and Wagh et al (2014) [16] . Similar findings have been also reported by Poul et al (2004) [11] in tomato, Singh (2004) [13] in okra, Mahmoud et al (2009) [8] , Tripathy et al (2009) [14] , Kumar (2016) [7] in brinjal, Sachan et al (2017) [12] in okra and Mevada et al (2018) [9] in paddy. During first and second year of investigation it showed the same trend as per the results of pooled analysis (Table -1).…”

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Effect of INM on quality of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) under teak (Tectona grandis L. f.) based agroforestry system

Mevada¹,

Tandel²,

Prajapati³

et al. 2020

Int. J. Chem. Stud.

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Effect of INM on quality of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) under teak (Tectona grandis L. f.) based agroforestry system

Mevada¹,

Tandel²,

Prajapati³

et al. 2020

Int. J. Chem. Stud.

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“…Although rearing of tasar silk worm was restricted to about 5,550 trees and the yield of cocoons was more than one lakh during the year 2019-2020, the host trees showed normal growth and biomass production. This suggests that nutrient cycling was not disrupted due to rearing of tasar silkworm as the larval faecal matter tend to enrich soil nutrients (Mevada et al, 2018).…”

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Development of novel tasar cultivation zones and conservation of vanya silkworms in ecologically-restored sites within degraded mined-out areas of Purnapani, Odisha

Choudhary¹,

Bhardwaj²,

Kar³

et al. 2023

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Aim: The aim was to develop tasar cultivation zones by introducing diverse tasar host plant species at mined out sites undergoing ecological restoration for generating sustainable livelihood option for local tribals. Methodology: The site selected for vanya sericulture was an integral part of ecologically restored 250 -acres limestone/dolomite mined out area of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).Tasar cultivation zones were developed by planting saplings of host plant species viz, Terminalia tomentosa (Roxb.) ex DC., Terminalia arjuna Wright & Arn., Terminalia belerica (Gaertn) Roxb, Ziziphus mauritiana Lam., Terminalia chebula Retz. and Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels. These cultivation zones are currently scattered among nine forest communities that were developed by growing saplings of more than 260 native species of trees and shrubs, besides ground vegetation, using ecosystem approach. Women self-help groups were formed and trained in rearing of tasar silkworms as well as making tasar-based products to ensure continuous practice of tasar silkworm culture at these novel cultivation zones. Results: During early ecological stages of ecosystem redevelopment through restoration of the habitat, it was observed that wild tasar moths laid eggs and silkworms spun cocoons, albeit in very small quantity, indicating suitability of foliage as food for larvae. In the year 2019-2020 alone, an estimated one lakh cocoons were produced from DFLs procured from CTRTI, Ranchi,and sent to the market/stored as seed cocoon. The average income per member of self-help group from sale of tasar cocoons was Rs 7, 855 (INR) annually. Interpretation: The restored ecosystems in the limestone/dolomite mined-out areas of SAIL at Purnapani serve as an excellent model for conservation of Tasar gene pools and sustainable livelihood development that can be replicated elsewhere. Hence, this practise can serve as an excellent model for replication elsewhere. Key words: Biodiversity, Ecological restoration, Livelihood, Mined out areas, Self-help group, Tasar silkworm

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“…It also is presumed that split application of chemical nitrogen fertilizer alone as well as combined with tasar silkworm excreta favors to increase the number of effective tillers. As combined applications of organic and inorganic nutrient significantly promote increase in total nitrogen content and soil organic carbon (Mevada et al, 2018) and improve available essential micro nutrients (Satyanarayana et al, 2002;Rakshit et al, 2008).…”

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“…Significant response may be due to optimised nitrogen application (Zhou et al, 2017). Interestingly, application of 100% tasar silkworm excreta may positively influence for higher available soil phosphorus and potash content (Mevada et al, 2018). Increase in available phosphorus in soil suggests phosphorus uptake from soil during grain filling is a critical contributor to grains in rice, but phosphorus potentially remobilized (20%) in panicle from total phosphorus accumulated in aerial vegetative parts (Julia et al, 2016).…”

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Potential of tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) excreta as fertilizer on growth, yield and quality of rice

Mevada¹,

Nayak²,

Patel³

et al. 2021

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Aim: To investigate the integrated use of chemical fertilizer and potential tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) excreta as fertilizer on the growth, yield and quality of rice.. Methodology: A pot experiment was designed in Completely Randomized Design with four replicates with nine treatments, where Terminalia arjuna leaf litter, tasar silkworm excreta and recommended dose of chemical nitrogen fertilizer at 25%, 50% or 100% alone or in combinations was applied in transplanted rice plants. The observations were recorded for different growth parameters at 30, 60 and 90 days interval, while yield traits were recorded at the time of crop harvest. Results: Leaf litter and tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta Drury) excreta on growth, yield and quality of rice revealed that application of 100% recommended dose of nitrogen (RDN) from tasar silkworm excreta recorded significantly higher plant height, panicle length, number of grains panicle-1 and 1000 grain weight at rice harvest. While, chlorophyll index, grain yield, number of effective tillers per hill, biological and protein yield of rice recorded significantly higher in 75% recommended dose of nitrogen through chemical nitrogen fertilizer + 25% recommended dose of nitrogen from tasar silkworm excreta. Nitrogen and protein content of grain recorded statistically higher in 50% recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic fertilizer + 50% RDN from tasar silkworm excreta. Grain yield was significantly correlated with nitrogen uptake and protein yield, plant height, effective tillers per hill, 1000 grain weight, straw and biological yield. Interpretation: Integrated use of 75% RDN through chemical nitrogen fertilizer with 25% RDN from tasar silkworm excreta is suitable for higher production that may reduce the external input of chemical nitrogen fertilizers and promote zero waste management.

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Impact of Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Leaf Litter and Hosted Tasar Silkworm Excreta on Quality of Paddy and Soil Properties

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Effect of INM on quality of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) under teak (Tectona grandis L. f.) based agroforestry system

Effect of INM on quality of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) under teak (Tectona grandis L. f.) based agroforestry system

Development of novel tasar cultivation zones and conservation of vanya silkworms in ecologically-restored sites within degraded mined-out areas of Purnapani, Odisha

Potential of tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) excreta as fertilizer on growth, yield and quality of rice

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