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AI: The Future of Plant Health in India

Anwesha Sharma1 and Popy Bora2 1Ph.D Scholar, Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam 2Senior Scientist, AAU-ARRI, Titabor, Jorhat, Assam Corresponding author: anweshakashyap97@gmail.com Abstract: In India, where agriculture is the backbone of economy, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing plant health management, promising substantial improvements in crop productivity and sustainability. This

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Safeguarding India’s Pork Industry: Insights into prevention and socio- economic implications of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Northeast India

Anshuman Roy 3rd year B.V.Sc. and A.H. student College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 The Indian pork industry has recently faced a significant threat in the form of African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. This disease, which has ravaged pork industries

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ADDRESSING ZOONOTIC RISKS FROM SMALL RUMINANTS: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Dr. Prerona Patowary1, Dr. Dipak Bhuyan2 and Dr. Manoj Kr. Kalita3 1Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat, Assam-23 2Chief Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat, Assam-23 3Assistant Professor, LCVSc, AAU, Joyhing, North Lakhimpur, Assam-51 Email: preronapatowary@gmail.com Diseases which are inter-transmissible between man and animals are called Zoonoses.  Rudolf Virchow Coined the term “Zoonoses” stating that “Between animal

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ROLE OF POULTRY IN NATION BUILDING: A deeper look into the Indian poultry sector

Subhalakshmi Gogoi 4th year, BVSc and AH College of Veterinary Science, AAU Khanapara, Guwahati ABSTRACT   There has been a rapid development in the poultry sector since the last decade. Backyard rearing of poultry was most prominent in India, although poultry industry culture is more in trend now. Every household used to traditionally rear local breeds

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THE ROLE OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES IN ANIMAL REPRODUCTION: IMPACTS AND IMPLICATIONS

Dr. Manoj Kumar Kalita1, Dr. Himangshu Baruah2 and Dr. Prerona Patowary3 1Assistant Professor, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, NLP-51 2Associate Professor, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, NLP-51 3Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat- 23   Introduction Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmitted between species, either from animals to humans or vice versa. Of the

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Sustainable Solutions for Mitigating Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Northeast India: A Comprehensive Analysis

Dipjyoti Bharali Ph.D. Research Scholar, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013 Corresponding e-mail: bharali.dipjyoti93@gmail.com   ABSTRACT Agriculture and forestry are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly CO2, CH4, and N2O, which exacerbate global warming (Rehman et al., 2020). Northeast India, comprising states like Assam, Meghalaya, and

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ANTIBIOTICS IN POULTRY: BANE or BOON?

Kanjanabh Kumar Das  3rd Year, B.V.Sc. & A.H. kumardaskanjanabh@gmail.com College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati-22   The poultry industry in India is a booming industry. Poultry rearing has been a staple livelihood for a large section of Indian population since ancient times. This can be attributed to the excellent disease resistance capacity of our

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The Crucial Role of Microbiome in Plant Health

Anwesha Sharma Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam anweshakashyap97@gmail.com   Abstract Microbes, the invisible architects of agricultural ecosystems, play a pivotal role in shaping plant health and productivity. This paper explores the intricate web of interactions between plants and microbes, focusing on their symbiotic partnerships, benefits, and challenges. Within the rhizosphere,

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Bioinformatics and Big Data: Unravelling the Genetic Mysteries

Ayushman Baruah Undergraduate Student College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013 E-mail: ayushman.baruah.aj23@aau.a.cin   Introduction In the vast landscape of biological sciences, where DNA sequences whisper secrets about life itself, lies a fascinating intersection: bioinformatics. This field marries biology with data science, unlocking hidden patterns in genetic information. In this article, we'll embark on

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Anthill Soil and Its Potential Use in the Livestock Sector

Arijit Kumar Singha Student, 3rd year BVSc and AH Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science Email: singhaarijit2001@gmail.com   Anthill soil has been used by rural folks, and according to Ayurveda, as a remedy for various ailments in human. It is also used by people as a fertility enhancer in the agricultural field. In this article, we

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