http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11952 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12402 Title: Gum, Insecticide/Pesticide/Molluscicide and Livestock <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Gum</b>- 'Foaming soy adhesives could help soybeans bond with lumber industry' is the title of the news published by Linda McGraw in Agricultural Research wherein Milagros Hojilla-Evangelista (ARS research associate in Peoria, Illinois) work has been reported. <br><br> <b>Insecticide/Pesticide/Molluscicide</b>- During storage pulse grains are attacked by bruchid, Callosobruchus chinensis and its control through chemical pesticides has always been questioned for residual toxicity. <br><br> <b>Livestock</b>- Linda McGraw, USDA-ARShas reported that when fed in low doses, sodium chlorate kills Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli in pigs and cows. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 32-33 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12351 Title: Ayurvedic Tips <br/> <br/>Abstract: The hot season is on and the temperature often rises to 45 degree centigrade.Indian summer is typically hot and windy and we all are exposed to the hot wind commonly called <i>loo</i>. Staying outside for long time or exposure to <i>loo</i>(hot air) can cause Sun stroke or heat stroke. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 45 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12350 Title: Weedicide <br/> <br/>Abstract: Two weeds, <b><i>Lantana camara</i> Linn.</b> and <b><i>Parthenium hysterophorus</i> Linn.</b> though possess many useful properties have been targeted by researchers for eradication especially when they affect cash crops. Use of chemical weedicides is not advisable due to their harmful effects on other plants. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 44 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12349 Title: Tissue Culture and Vegetable <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Tissue Culture</b>- <b><i>Celastrus paniculatus</i> Willd.</b> subsp. <i>paniculatus</i> seeds are the source of Ayurvedic drug lyothismuthi which is used as brain tonic and also for treating rheumatism, gout and neurological disorders. Its leaves, flowers and bark are also reported to possess many medicinal properties. <br><br> <b>Vegetable</b>- Cauliflower seeds contain 38.6% of a fixed oil which is reported to be suitable for domestic consumption. A research has been done to enhance seed production by spraying long chain aliphatic alcohol, Mixtalol, CH₂(CH₂)nCH₂0H. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 43