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PAS 1
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"Seeds of wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) were coated with a range of vegetable oils before sowing, in an effort to provide a hydrophobic coating that would only dissolve or wash away in the presence of sufficient water to maintain continued seedling growth. Germination of oil-treated seeds was reduced by 20–50% and time to 50% emergence was increased by two to five days. Treating pesticide-coated seeds with vegetable oil further decreased germination and extended time to emergence. Oil treatment did not decrease water uptake or affect seed respiration. Degree of saturation and linoleic acid:oleic acid ratio were not correlated with the effects of the various oils. The decreased germination and delayed emergence associated with the oil treatment were probably due to the physiological rather than physical factor. [Effect of the Treatment of Wheat Seeds with Vegetable Oils on Germination and Emergence]" DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479700025461
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PAS 2
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"The present study was conducted to determine the effect of wood ash application on different parameters of Brassica napus L. including seed germination, seedling growth, fresh and dry biomass, water content in seedlings, photosynthetic pigments, soluble sugars, total protein and cell viability. In addition, the effect of wood ash on soil microflora and accumulation of trace elements in seedlings were determined. The seeds of B. napus were grown at different doses of wood ash (0, 1, 10, 25, 50 and 100 g (wood ash)/kg (soil)) and the effect on various parameters was determined. Wood ash significantly inhibited seed germination at doses above 25 g/kg and there was no germination at 100 g/kg of wood ash. At lower concentrations of wood ash, most of the growth parameters of seedlings were stimulated, but at higher concentrations of wood ash most of the studied parameters were adversely affected. Wood ash was found to be very detrimental to B. napus when applied above 25 g/kg. Wood ash application resulted in an increased bioaccumulation of trace elements in seedlings of B. napus. Almost all trace elements were significantly higher in seedlings grown in wood ash above 10 g/kg as compared to the control. An increase in total microbial count was observed with wood ash treatment which was statistically significant at 1 and 10 g/kg of wood ash. It is concluded that at very high concentration, wood ash can be detrimental to plants; however, its application at lower application rate can be recommended. [Farhat Murad, Waheed Khan, Imran Mian, Ishaq Ahmad & Rahman, Hazir Adnan, Muhammad Azizullah, Azizullah. (2015). Effect of wood ash application on the morphological, physiological and biochemical parameters of Brassica napus L. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 95. 10.1016/j.plaphy.2015.06.017.]" "https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279635542_Effect_of_wood_ash_application_on_the_morphological_physiological_and_biochemical_parameters_of_Brassica_napus_L
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PAS 3
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"Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) has been demonstrated to reduce insect populations in stored products through its toxic and growth-disrupting and other effects on the pests. Grain movement and percussion also help to kill pests in grain. The combination of neem and grain movement on population growth and development of four insect pests is reported in this study. Dried whole neem leaves, neem leaf powder and neem seed kernel oil were combined individually with dried beans and rice in separate experiments, and subjected to varying degrees of gentle grain tumbling. The results showed that the combined treatments were more effective in reducing populations and disturbing growth and development of Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) (Bruchidae), Sitophilus oryzae (Linnaeus) (Curculionidae), Oryzaephilus surinamensis (Linnaeus) (Silvanidae) and Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens) (Cucujidae) compared to the untreated control or the neem or tumbling treatments alone. This study demonstrates the potential of a simple, effective and cheap method of protecting stored seed or food grain in small-scale storage for resource-poor farmers who do not have access to sophisticated control methods, entoleters or other mechanical devices for grain protection. [Facknath, S. Combination of neem and physical disturbance for the control of four insect pests of stored products. Int J Trop Insect Sci 26, 16–27 (2006)." https://doi.org/10.1079/IJT200698
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Other Community Practices
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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF SEED STORAGE - https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/CAT87208646/PDF Indigenous practices for eco-friendly storage of food grains and seeds – • Sun drying of grains, • Use of ash, • Red soil coating method, • Plastering of storage bins with clay and cow dung, • Storage of pulses with common salt, • Turmeric application method, • Use of garlic cloves, • Mixing of leaves, • Stepping method or Stamping method, • Use of salt and chilli powder, • Use of Neem (Margosa) leaves, • Use of Neem (Margosa)leaves and dry chillies, • Use of Neem Oil /Margosa oil, • Use of camphor, • Use of castor powder, • Sand mixture method, • Use of dried red chillies, • Use of lime powder, • Use of matchbox, • Fumigation of the godown /store rooms, • Use of Neem (Margosa) seed powder, • Use of ginger rhizome, • Use of custard apple seed powder and • Use of Tulsi (basil) seeds.
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Practice ID
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KNW0010000001452
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Annotation ID
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GIAN/GAVL/64
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Reference
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HBN database
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Technology Transfer Terms
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DIY
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