Vol. 39 No. 2 (2013): Journal of Root Crops

Journal of Root Crops, the official publication of the Indian Society for Root Crops, publishes scientific papers, short scientific reports, original reviews and book reviews on all aspects pertaining to tropical root and tuber crops. One volume consisting of two issues is published annually.

Published: 2015-01-27

Overview/Review Articles

Strengthening smallholdersâ€™ capacity to adapt to agro-climatic changes: optimization of root crops germplasm management and use

Vincent Lebot

5-12
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Weed Management in Root and Tuber Crops in India: Critical Analysis

Nedunchezhiyan Maniyam, Ravindran CS, Ravi Velumani

13-20
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Research Articles

Collection and Conservation of Genetic Resources of Tropical Root and Tuber Crops for Sustainable Livelihood . A Status Report

N.K. Dwivedi, K.I. Asha, R. Asokan Nair, A. Indiradevi, A. Suma

21-28
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Raja ala and Kakulu ala: Two New Improved Varieties of Greater Yam

mangaleswary Thavabalachandran, K P U De Silva

29-34
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Performance of Greater Yam Genotypes in Konkan Region under Rainfed Conditions

N. V. Mhaskar, A T Jadye, N R Bhagwat, P M Haldankar, S A Chavan

35-38
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Karyosystematic Studies in Amorphophallus Blume ex Decne.

Shirly Raichal Anil, Suhara Beevy S, Siril EA

39-50
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Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Edible Aroid Accessions of India Based on Morphological Characters

Asha Devi A, Suja G, Sreekumar J

51-56
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Inbreds, Inbreeding Depression and Tuber Qualities of S1 and S2 Progenies in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott)

Parameswaran Pillai Geethakrishnan Nair, V Santha Pillai

57-61
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In Vitro Propagation of Chinese Potato (Plectranthus rotundifolius (Poir.) J.K. Morton) Through Axillary Shoot Bud Culture

Asha Indira, Dwivedi NK, Indira Devi A., Asokan Nair R

62-67
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Nutrient Efficient Genotypes and Nutrient Management Practices in the Carbon Sequestration Potential of Cassava: A Theoretical Approach

S.U. Shanida Beegum, K Susan John, J Sreekumar

68-72
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Geospatial Assessment and Mapping of Selected Soil Physical and Chemical Properties at Farm Level: A Case Study in an Ultisol

Sabitha Soman, Byju, G.

73-86
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Thippi Compost: A possible avenue for caasava starch factory solid waste managment

Chithra nil Syamala, Susan John K, Manikantan Nair M

87-92
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Organic vs Conventional Management in Cassava: Growth Dynamics, Yield and Soil Properties

A R Seena Radhakrishnan, Suja Girija, Anish T. Anil

93-99
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Productivity of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) as affected by drip fertigation in humid tropics

S, Sunitha., George. James,, Sreekumar, J.

100-104
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Performance of Cassava, Sweet Potato and Chinese Potato in Rice Based Cropping Systems of Southern Kerala

Jacob John, Rani Bhasuran, Kuruvilla Varughese, Babu Mathew

105-109
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Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in Rice Fallows: Effect of Tillage and Varieties

M Nedunchezhiyan, D P Sinhababu, PK Sahu, Vikramathitya Pandey

110-116
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Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Sweet Potato as affected by Agronomic Practices Under Sub-Tropical North Eastern Hills of India

Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Subhra Saikat Roy, N Rakesh Singh, Y Indrani Devi, Narendra Prakash, S V Ngachan

117-122
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Integrated Nutrient Management of Upland Taro in Assam

Bijit Kumar Saud, S Alam, BD Narzary, Bora S

123-126
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Influence of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on Rhizome Quality of Arrowroot Intercropped in Coconut

O.K. Swadija, Padmanabhan VB, Vijayaraghavakumar .

127-130
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Biomass Production and its Accumulation in Coleus forskohlii Briq.: Impact of Spacing and Time of Harvest

Anand Basavanni Mastiholi, Mukesh Loknaath Chavan, Prabhuling Gurappa -

131-135
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Worm Power Against Fungal Diseases in Aroids: Prospects and Future Strategies

SS Veena, Jeeva ML, Rajeswari LS, Sabna A, Pravi Vidhyadaran, Nedunchezhiyan M, Sreekumar J, James George

136-147
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Transgenic Elephant Foot Yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson) Expressing Î²-glucuronidase Reporter Gene

S Kamala, Makeshkumar Thangaraj

148-153
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Isolation and Characterization of N Fixing Bacteria from Elephant Foot Yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.)Nicolson) Growing Regions of South India

I P Anjanadevi, Neetha Soma John, Susan John K, Jeeva ML, Rajsekhar Misra

154-162
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A Highly Sensitive Nested-PCR Method Using a Single Closed Tube for the Detection of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides causing Greater Yam Anthracnose

Mithun Raj, Jeeva ML, Vishnu S Nath, Senthil Sankar, Pravi Vidhyadharan, Archana PV, Vinayaka Hegde

163-167
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Genetic Diversity of Phytophthora colocasiae Causing Taro Leaf Blight: Analysis Using Start Codon Targeted (SCoT) Polymorphism

Vishnu Sukumari Nath, Vinayaka Mahabaleswar Hegde, Muthulekshmi Lajapathy Jeeva, Raj Shekar Misra, Syamala Swayamvaran Veena, Mithun Raj, Sree Sankar Dharveekaran Nair

168-177
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Cultural and Biological Control Measures Against Corm Rot Disease of Tannia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott): Impact on Growth and Yield

Mangaleswary Thavabalachandran, Rajapakse R.G.A.S.

178-182
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Development of a Hybrid Anaerobic Bioreactor for Treatment and Energy Conversion of Organic Effluents

P Shaji James, Mary Regina F, Bovas JJL, Kamaraj S

183-188
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Effect of Cross-Linking with Ginger and Garlic on the Properties of Cassava Starch

Sudhakararao Jandrajupalli, Paraimalavalli R

189-195
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Delayed Harvesting Effects on the Cooking Qualities and Sensory Properties of Trifoliate Yam (Dioscorea dumetorum) Tubers

Olufunmilola Adunni Abiodun, Rahman Akinoso, Abiodun Sinmiat Oladapo, Adefisola Bola Adepeju

196-200
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Community based Adoption of Intercropping in Coconut Based Farming Systems of Kerala with special reference to Tuber Crops

Kalavathi Santhakumari, Krishnakumar V, Thomas RJ, George V Thomas, Anithakumari P

201-206
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Tuber Crops Interventions to Improve Livelihood Security in Disadvantaged Districts of Odisha

M Nedunchezhiyan, Antaryami Lenka, Susanta Kumar Jata

207-210
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Current Status of Cassava in Maharashtra

Ramanathan Subramaian, Anantharaman Mathevanpillai, Sheriff Thajudhin

211-214
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Problem Diagnosis and Research Prioritisation of Sweet Potato in India

Ananatharaman Mathevanpillai, Ramanathan Subramanian, Sivakumar Sethuraman Paramasivan, Srinivas Tavva, Nedunchezhiyan Maniyam

215-220
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Economic Analysis of Yam Seed Tuber Systems in Nigeria

Djana Babatima Mignouna, Abdoulaye T, Alene A, Aighewi B, Pelemo O, Manyong VM, Asiedu R, Akoroda M

221-229
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Geospatial Assessment and Mapping of Selected Soil Physical and Chemical Properties of CTCRI Farm

Sabitha Soman

Short Communications

Genetic Variability and Heritability Estimation in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Ashok Polamuri, Rajasekhar M, Sasikala K

230-231
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Evaluation of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Genotypes (Ipomoea batatas L.) Under South Gujarat Conditions

K D Desai, S.N. Saravaiya, N.B. Patel, B.V. Padhiar, S.J. More, GS Tekale

232-233
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Performance of short duration cassava varieties in trans-gangetic plain region of Punjab in India

Nedunchezhiyan Maniyam, Hira Singh, S.K. Chakrabarti, Archana Mukherjee, D.S. Khurana

234-237
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Evaluation of Different Nursery Techniques in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Nedunchezhiyan Maniyam, Sushanta Kumara Jata, Antaryami Lenka

238-241
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Multiple Cropping Systems Involving Cassava and Elephant Foot Yam in Coconut Gardens

Girija Devi L, Gladis R, Biju Joseph

242-246
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Influence of Nursery Media and Mulching on Sprouting and Growth of Greater yam (Dioscorea alata) Minisetts

Sheeba Rebecca Isaac, Janova Varghese, Remya N, Akhila Krishnan

247-249
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Performance of Greater Yam (Dioscorea alata L.) Under Different Staking Systems

S N Saravaiya, B.N. Chaudhari, S.J. More, G.S. Tekale, S.D. Jarande

250-254
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Effect of Plant Density and Corm Size on the Growth and Yield of Elephant Foot Yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson)

N B Patel, K.D. Desai, J.C. Patel, S.N. Saravaiya, G.S. Tekale, S.J. More

255-256
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Integrated Nutrient Management Improves Yield and Quality in Elephant Foot Yam

Venkatesan K, Saraswathi T, Jansirani P, Kamalkumar R, Sujatha R

257-260
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Effect of Organic Management on the Growth and Yield of Elephant Foot Yam

Venkatesan K, Jansirani P, Kamalkumar R, Sujatha R

260-262
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Integrated Nutrient Management for Elephant Foot Yam Intercropped in Coconut Gardens

Krishnakumar V, Dhanapal R, George V Thomas

263-264
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Biology of Oriental Mealybug, Rhizoecus amorphophalli Betremand and its Coccinellid Predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant on Elephant Foot Yam

Rajasekhara Rao Korada, Swagatika Misra, Bijoy Kumar Mishra

265-268
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Food and Nutritional Security Through Root and Tuber Crops Interventions-Impact Assessment in Tribal Regions of India

M Nedunchezhiyan, R.S. Misra, R.C. Ray, A Mukherjee, K Laxminarayana, K.R. Rao, K Pati

269-272
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