Chowlani Manpoong

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Professor (Assistant) at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

Sustainable greenhouse for crops and drying of herbal medicinal plants is described herein. The system (100) of the present invention consists of a plurality of ultrathin flexible solar panel (101), a temperature blower (102), a AC inverter (103) and a battery (107), a temperature and humidity sensor (104), a temperature controller (105) and a hand...

Soil aggregate formation and stability are crucial in safeguarding soil carbon pools, as they form the basic unit of soil structure in terrestrial ecosystems. The impact of different land uses on soil aggregation pattern has widely been studied but is limited under tropical dry climate conditions. This study aimed to determine the soil aggregation...

Background: Intercropping increases crop yield per unit area by intensifying the use of land. Cultivation of maize with leafy vegetables provides better use of land and other environmental resources, which results in higher economic yield. The current investigation aimed to study the effect of maize-spinach and maize-radish intercropping on growth...

Globally, sustainable agricultural systems must be better understood as evidenced by concerns about food security, environmental degradation, and climate change. The demand for food and goods is increasing with rise in population while the productivity of land is declining all over the world. It is predicted that 25% of the world’s lands are either...

North-east India is biologically and culturally diverse. In this region, shifting cultivation, known locally as jhum, is the dominant agricultural practice in which a diverse suite of plant crop species are grown. Additionally, in many locations, unique traditional cultivation practices based on Indigenous technologies have evolved. In this chapter...

Tropical and Subtropical forests in the Eastern Himalayan region records the highest estimates of plant species and act as a carbon sink with enhanced carbon sequestration potential. Parshuram Kund, in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh lies to the north of Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary and is characterized by subtropical evergreen forest and steeply...

In the past decade, research has been conducted on the river Brahmaputra with little or no importance accorded to the lesser-known rivers such as the Lohit, Dibang and Siang that forms the tributaries of the Brahmaputra River. The present study was conducted to assess the water quality of the Lohit River at Parshuram Kund area in Eastern Himalayan...

An experiment was conducted in 2019-20 to study the performance of different integrated nutrient treatments in maize at the Agricultural Research Farm of Arunachal University. Eight (08) different combinations of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers were evaluated in three replications under randomized block design and results were found signi...

Soil organic carbon is an important component of productive ecosystem and functioning. The study aimed to analyze soil organic carbon content in differently aged homegarden practiced by Tai Khamti community of Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Soil samples were collected at three depths (0-10cm, 10-20cm and 20-30cm) from seven differently aged ho...

Soilless culture is emerging as a popular tool to grow agricultural and horticultural crops in open systems, closed systems, protected cultivation, vertical farming, and soil affected or stress-affected areas. The climatic factors and biometabolism are integrated in stimulating quality phenological growth and biochemical and physiological processes...

Formulating optimum quantity of nitrogen fertilization is highly necessary to attain higher yields in maize. As per soil fertility, the right dosage has to be formulated for each region with consciousness on the soil and environmental health. A field experiment was conducted during 2018-19 under mild tropical plain agroclimatic conditions of Arunac...

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of different bio-formulations on performance of gardenpea (variety-Sakata, Sweet Pearl) under Namsai conditions of Arunachal Pradesh in the Agricultural ResearchFarm of Arunachal University of Studies. The experiment consisted of 10 treatment combinations involvingthree doses each of Bio-N (4, 5, 6 t/...

The present study discusses about present scenario of pesticide and fertilizer consumptions. The pesticideconsumption and fertilizer consumption were observed in tonnes. The data of fertilizer consumptionobserved from 1950 to 2018 and pesticide consumption observed from 1950 to 2018 years. The variablepesticide and fertilizer consumption observed e...

Background: Promising specific growth regulators are employed in the tissue cultures of various bamboo species. Specific natural hardening mixtures support the acclimatization and adaptation of bamboo under protected cultivation. Results: The growth regulators like 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D), Naphthale- neacetic Acid (NAA), Thidiaz...

The traditional rice varieties were evaluated for furnishing complimentary and climate adopted high yield crop to the district farmer. The selected rice varieties maintain food production and security in the district. An experiment was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm of the Arunachal University of Studies to assess the performance of se...

Pollution by plastics is a major concern in this era. This paper discusses the research achievements concerning the degradation of polymers using different microbes. The Bacterial and fungal populations that reside in waste or dumped plastics decompose plastics naturally by enzymatic aerobic or anaerobic biodegradation. Bacteria and fungi with poly...

An experiment was performed for evaluation of improved varieties of rice under environmental conditions occurring at Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh in Research Farm of Arunachal University. Studies were conducted during Kharif season for identifying the promising variety. Thirteen varieties, namely Deepthi; NPT Cul-1; Red MattaTriveni; Jyothi...

The traditional Agriculture Knowledge is epic information, was created by the forefathers in the past civilizations. The forefathers practiced traditional agriculture information during Harappa civilizations, Vedic and Iron Age civilizations. The present Small and Marginal farmer utilizes traditional information in the crop production & management,...

Objectives: The promising specific growth regulators are employed tissue culture of the bamboo species. The specific natural hardening mixture supports the acclimatization and adaptation of the protected cultivation. The bamboo species contribute to the carbon sequestration and stabilization of the environment. Findings: The growth regulator 2, 4-D...

The reformation ration shop transforms constitutional organization, documentation process, policy, governance of the body. The reformation of ration shop introduces ICT technology and training for combating human health and problems. The information of extension of the division, policy development, vigilance, training & programme, administration, a...

The Farmer University confers specifically in the domain of agriculture research, training, demonstration, programmes, government policy and rural development. The Farmer Bank focuses in the improvement of agriculture credit, framework and policy for the rural community growth. The research, training, programmes, demonstration, farmer market and em...

The present study was performed to increase the farmer's income and food se curity in the Namsai district agroclimatic zone. The refore, the present study investigated the evaluation of black rice varieties in the climate of Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh during 2019-2020. The four black rice varieties, namely BR1-Imphal, Chalchao, BR2-Manipur,...

The present paper presents about removal of heavy metals, agrochemicals residues through natural plants. The removal of heavy metals residues and agrochemical residues with the interception of natural plants is called phytoremediation. The advancement of applied research produced various phytoremediation plants like weed plant, aquatic plant, tree...

The present topic discussed about trend of natural resources, sustainable agriculture of Arunachal Pradesh and India. The objectives of topic are to highlight about status of food grain production, cultivation area, share of GDP, forest area and rainfall of Arunachal Pradesh and India of 2016-2018 years. The food grain productions ranges of 275.11-...

The present review discussed that agrotourism is novel centre of research, farm school and agribusiness. It will provide basic and applied research that develop new specific crops.. It will encourage researchers, scientists and professors for specific research and development. It would provide fundamental agriculture and higher education to the can...

The present paper reviews the developments in the use of the CRISPR Cas 9 system for crop improvement and crop variety development. The CRISPR Cas 9 tool is a prominent and efficient technology in gene manipulation employed for crop improvement in horticultural and agricultural crops. These tools are more accurate than zinc finger Nucleases (ZFNs)...

Soil carbon is one of the most affected variables to land-use change in tropics. The soil carbon flux plays a major role in regulating microbial activities and nutrient distribution in soil. This study aimed to evaluate the soil carbon stock in various land uses at different depths in the hilly terrain of Mizoram, Northeast India. Soil samples at 0...

The study investigates the effect of various existing hill land-use practices on soil quality. The land-use types were selected for the analysis was based on common land-use types practices in the area. Soil samples were collected from different land-use types and analysed for bulk density (BD), clay, sand, silt content, soil organic carbon, total...

In Mizoram, northeast India, Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) has been a prominent form of agriculture after shifting cultivation, with Tephrosia candida (Roxb.) DC hedge row commonly used. The study was designed to assess the soil physicochemical properties and fine root biomass in bulk root zone (BRZ) and sparse root zone (SRZ), along...

Abstract In Mizoram, northeast India, Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) has been a prominent form of agriculture after shifting cultivation, with Tephrosia candida (Roxb.) DC hedge row commonly used. The study was designed to assess the soil physicochemical properties and fine root biomass in bulk root zone (BRZ) and sparse root zone (SRZ...

The Book contains the Abstract of the National Conference held at Arunachal University of Studies

Actinobacteria characterize the most important part of the microbial community as they are the sources of novel bioactive compounds. This phylum has the capacity to grow in extreme climatic conditions. Due to their high biotechnological applications, this community has always been a fascinating field of research for chemists, pharmaceutical compani...

Plant-microbe interaction has constantly been a fascinating field of research for taxonomists, ecologists, agronomists, chemists as well as evolutionary biologists. The endophytic microbial community has the ability to influence plant growth and yield, suppress plant associated pathogens, increase stress tolerance of plants, solubilise phosphate, c...

The book (Conference proceedings) contains the full length papers presented in National Conference

Changes in land use and improper soil management have led to severe land degradation around the globe through the modification in soil physicochemical and biological processes. This study aimed to assess the soil properties of different land use system types. Soil samples (0-15 cm depth) were collected from five land uses; Rubber Plantation (RP), O...

Shifting cultivation commonly known as Jhum is a primitive and traditional practice carried out by Jhumias for centuries. Soil microbes play a vital role in regulating soil fertility and nutrient cycling in different terrestrial ecosystems. The main objective of the present study is to examine the effects of soil properties (soil organic carbon, SO...

The present review explains that renewable energy generates opportunity in field of agriculture. The renewable energy is solar energy, wind energy, water energy and biogas energy. This energy generates employment of manufacturing, design, construction, installation, operation, maintainance, supply chain, multitasking, research, development and admi...