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Banana Fibre: A Sustainable Textile Revolution

Pankaj Bharali Ph.D. Research Scholar, Dept. of Textiles and Apparel Designing Dr. Nabaneeta Gogoi Principal Scientist and Professor, Dept. of Textiles and Apparel Designing College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013 Corresponding e-mail: pankajbharali228@gmail.com   Abstract Banana fibre, derived from banana plant pseudo-stems, is a promising eco-friendly textile alternative. Its cultivation is sustainable, using minimal water and

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Need to protect Pregnant Women, Newborns and Children through immunization

Written by- Hirakjyoti Rajbongshi Immunity is the status of an individual’s body which gives protection from infection or disease. Simply, it can be said to be the defence system of the body. It can be inherited by birth such as the natural barriers like skin, White Blood Corpuscles (WBCs), Cytokines, Lysozyme

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Unleashing the Potential: Innovative Technologies for Fish Waste Valorization

Preety Sarmah and Khumbar Debbarma College of Fisheries, Raha; Assam Agricultural University, Assam Corresponding author email id:- barkhum9090@gamil.com, preetysarmah5@gmail.com   ABSTRACT Fish waste, a major byproduct of the fishing and the aquaculture sectors, has substantial environmental and economic concerns. The vast majority of fish waste is now wasted or used for low-value items, resulting in

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The effects of functional food on animal health

Manoj Kumar Kalita1 & Prerona Patowary2  1Assistant Professor, Department of ARGO, LCVSc, AAU, Joyhing, North Lakhimpur 2Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihut, Assam   Introduction Foods that provide more health advantages than just basic nourishment are referred to as functional foods. To offer health benefits beyond their traditional nutrient composition, these foods are frequently supplemented or

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Sericulture: A notable approach for encouraging women to lead sustainable lives

Sanjay Hazarika1 and Bidisha Saikia2   1PhD Scholar, Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat-13 2M.Sc. (Agri), Department of Sericulture, AAU, Jorhat-13 sanjaayhazarika00@gmail.com Abstract  The craft of silk production, known as sericulture, has a long history of involving women, which makes it an important means for gender-neutral economic growth. The transforming potential of

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Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Livestock Farming

Kandarpa Boruah*, Nilotpal Ghosh, Prabodh Kumar Hembram, Debapritam Deb and Shehnaaz Rahman Department of Livestock Production Management West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, 37 K S Sarani, Kolkata 700037, West Bengal, India *Corresponding author:kandarpaboruah46@gmail.com Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two ground-breaking technologies that are revolutionizing how we

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USE OF HYDROGEL IN MODERN AGRICULTURE: A MINI REVIEW

Ruprekha Buragohain M.Sc Scholar, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat Email- ruprekha.buragohain.amj22@aau.ac.in   ABSTRACT Depletion of water resources with time and also the unavailability of adequate water in arid and semi arid regions possess a major problem for cultivation of crops under such harsh conditions. Immense advancements have been made in the field of

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INTEGRATED FISH CUM GOAT FARMING SYSTEM

Dr. Prerona Patowary1 and Dr. Manoj Kr. Kalita2 1Scientist, Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics & Jurisprudence,  AAU- Goat Research Station, Burnihat, Kamrup(M), Assam, India   2Assistant Professor, Department of ARGO, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Joyhing, North Lakhimpur, Assam, India preronapatowary@gmail.com   Introduction    Fish culture in combination with animal husbandry and crop farming is known

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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN VETERINARY PRACTICE

Kanjanabh Kumar Das 3rd Year B.V.Sc. & A.H. kumardaskanjanabh@gmail.com College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-22   Man and animal have shared this earth together since time immemorial. As such, they have been part of a system larger than life, comprising all life. This thriving, flourishing system made up of biotic and abiotic components is

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A Double-Edged Sword: The Risks and Ethics of Gene Editing

Neelabh Datta Undergraduate student Department of Biochemistry, Asutosh College (Affiliated to University of Calcutta), 92, Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Road, Kolkata West Bengal, 700026, India Email: neelabhdatta@gmail.com   The Enigma(tic) Code-Breaking  The year was 1945, and the world was witnessing the end of a devastating war that claimed millions of lives. Among the many factors that contributed to

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