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Abstract

Climate change and its various forms of variability are  a global phenomenon and are definitely a threat to our civilization. The change in climatic variables, being  uncertain in nature  has an impact on productivity of agriculture and other allied sectors thus producing a detrimental  effect on the fragile ecosystem prevailed in the North East India. Low or high atmospheric CO2  concentration, temperture fluctuations , rainfall and soil moisture variations, sunshine hours , soil temperature variability ,altogether considered as climatic complex could have impact on field crops, vegetables, fruit crops, animal and aquaculture productivity in a diversified way.Technological modalities in the domain of resilience in agriculture pertainining to natural resource management , crop production and livestock /fisheries  need to implemented in a holistic  manner so as to have institutional interventions to take the resilient measures in the doorstep of the farming community and such measures will be the  weapon for the people to face the challenges of climatic uncertaintity

Temperature is the physical property of an object that quantitatively expresses the hotness or coldness. Objects of low temperature are cold, while various degrees of higher temperatures are referred to as warm or hot. When a heat transfer path between them is open, heat spontaneously flows from bodies of a higher temperature to bodies of lower temperature. If no net heat flow occurs between two objects, the objects have the same temperature which are then said to be in ‘thermal equilibrium’. Temperature plays an important role in all fields of natural and applied sciences. Most of the weather parameters are dependent on it, directly or indirectly. It has important role to play in the development and growth of all living organisms in all stages of their growth.

Atmosphere receives the heat energy from the sun and its temperature increases. Due to different amount of heat energy receipt at different places, the air temperatures at different places also vary. The variation in air temperature basically results into air motion, so as to equalise the energy content of the different regions of the earth. Thus, atmospheric temperature is one of the basic elements of weather and climate.

Complete block designs become less efficient as the number of treatments increases,primarily because block size increases proportionally with the number of treatments,and the homogeneity of experimental plots within a large block is difficult to maintain.That is , the experimental error of a complete block design is generally expected to increase with the number of treatments.

An alternative set of designs for single –factor experiments having a large number of treatments is the incomplete block design.As the name implies, each block in an incomplete block design does not contain all treatments and a reasonably small block size can be maintained even if the number of treatments is large.With smaller blocks,the homogeneity of experimental units in the same block is easier to maintain and a higher degree of precision can generally be expected.

Prevalent Farming Systems in India Contributing to Livelihood India has a diverse range of farming systems, shaped by agro-climatic zones, socio-economic conditions, and cultural practices. India, with its diverse agroclimatic zones and socio-economic conditions, supports a variety of farming systems that play a crucial role in providing food, income, and employment to a large segment of the rural population. These systems vary by region, resource availability, landholding size, and climatic conditions, and are vital in ensuring sustainable livelihoods for millions of small and marginal farmers.
Here are some prevalent examples:
• Rice-Wheat System: Predominant in the Indo-Gangetic Plains. It involves rotating rice in the wet season and wheat in the dry season. This system is crucial for food security but faces challenges related to water depletion and soil degradation.
• Rainfed Farming Systems: Found in arid and semi-arid regions. Farmers rely on rainfall for crop production. Common crops include millets, pulses, and oilseeds. Drought-resistant varieties and water conservation techniques are essential.
• Mixed Farming Systems: Integrate crop production with livestock rearing. This system is common across India and provides multiple income streams. Livestock provides manure for soil fertility and draught
power, while crops provide feed for animals.
• Horticultural Systems: Focus on the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. These systems are often found in regions with favorable climate and access to markets. They can generate high incomes but
require significant investment and management skills.
• Plantation Systems: Involve the cultivation of cash crops like tea, coffee, rubber, and spices. These systems are concentrated in specific regions with suitable agro-climatic conditions.

Carbohydrates are the most abundant class of organic compounds found in living organisms. Carbohydrates are also called sugars and are found in plants and animals. Plants synthesize them through photosynthesis (endothermic) by fixing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the presence of solar energy and chlorophyll pigments.
nCO2 + nH2O + energy → CnH2nOn + nO2
Carbohydrates are stored as starch in plants as a source of energy. They are also stored in animals as glycogen in muscles and the liver. They are also found in skeletal structures of cell walls in plants (cellulose), bacteria (peptidoglycans), insects, and crustaceans. This stored food is consumed by animals and man, and upon their oxidation in the body, energy is released for various metabolic activities (work, growth, and various productive functions). Compositionwise, plants are more prosperous in carbohydrates (30%) than animals (1%), with water at 60% and ash at 4%. Plants are poor in proteins (5%) and lipids (1%) as compared to proteins (20%) and lipids (15%) in animals.
2.1 Introduction to Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates or saccharides (sakcharon=sugar or sweetness) are a chemical term applied to a large group of substances, which are organic compounds containing elements Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1. Hydrogen and Oxygen atoms are in the ratio of two to one as in water molecules. As the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is like H2O, they are also known as “hydrates of carbon” and are represented as (CH2O)n. But there is an exception to this general formula. Deoxyribose (C5H1OO4) and rhamnose (C6H12O5) do not have the required ratio of 2:1 for hydrogen to oxygen. On the other side, some compounds possess this required ratio but are not carbohydrates, e.g., formaldehyde (CH2O), acetic acid (C2H4O2), and lactic acid (C3H6O3). Further, some carbohydrates have nitrogen(glucosamine), phosphorus, and sulfur but do not satisfy the above general formula. The simplest sugars are called monosugars or monosaccharides. There are two main functional groups in

Teaching, Research and Extension are interrelated and interwoven in development. It may be in any field, like agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, forestry etc. Whenever we talk of extension, it implies the participation of clients in the program. Extension can never be defined without inclusion of participation of people. Extension approach means application of tools and methods by which we can reach people. The participation is the core value of extension but its use differs from situation to situation bringing out a degree of differences leading to variation in result. In extension the farmers are advised and the blue print prepared for them are recommended to be adopted. Such approach did not yield desirable result, as result regarding realization was under question the impact of extension on farming communities. The studies conducted on extension approaches tend to reveal poor result as the participants failed to own and shape the program designed for them.

Abstract

Organic farming has proved to be effective technology for socio-economic empowerment of Indian farmers as it imposes positive changes in social factors in the local communities. There is tremendous scope of export, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities in organic farming in India. Local, regional, national and global markets are developing sinks for organic products. Organic crop production is sustainable and has positive impact on the ecology and socio-economic status of the peoples. Various socio-economic factors influence the farmers’ choice to adopt organic cultivation. Several threats and weaknesses exist. Hence, there is a need to address the weaknesses of the organic system by integrating it with innovative tools of marketing and ICTs so that there is alignment in demand- production-supply so concerted efforts are needed to establish production-consumption linkages through PPP mode. It will offset threats of organic farming thereby making it more remunerative and promising. The existing evidences suggest greater research efforts in this area are required. There is need to identify the gaps between the adoption of techniques of organic farming and remove them by strengthening production-consumption and marketing linkages. Moreover, it is important to assess and analyze the status of organic farming and feasibility to different sustainable practices in different production systems and farming situations across the country for promotion of this value added entrepreneurship.

Keywords: organic farming, status, constraints, entrepreneurship and socio-economic dynamics

Introduction

In an era increasingly defined by environmental consciousness and the imperative for sustainable practices, the sports industry emerges as a pivotal arena where innovation in green intellectual property (IP) holds transformative potential. At the forefront of this movement are patents, which not only safeguard inventive ideas but also serve as catalysts for integrating eco-friendly technologies into sports equipment. This chapter explores the profound impact of green patents within the sports sector across four key dimensions, illuminating their role in driving sustainability initiatives and reshaping industry dynamics.

The integration of sustainable technologies in sports equipment represents a paradigm shift towards greener practices. From advanced materials in athletic apparel that reduce environmental impact to the design of energy-efficient stadiums, innovations in sports equipment are diversifying to align with global sustainability goals. Cutting-edge developments include biodegradable materials, solar-powered facilities, and water-saving technologies, each contributing to minimizing ecological footprints across the sports industry. By examining these advancements, we uncover how green patents not only spur technological advancement but also foster a culture of environmental stewardship among sports manufacturers and stakeholders.

9.1 Introduction

Solar energy can be directly converted into electrical energy through photovoltaic route. Energy conversion devices which are used to convert sun light into electricity by use of the photovoltaic effect are called solar cells. The advantages of solar cells are:

1. They are reliable, convenient and durable.
2. It is green, sustainable and pollution free technology.
3. Directly solar radiation can be converted into electricity (conversion of global solar light by flat plate photovoltaic).
4. Maintenance cost is quite low therefore suitable even in isolated and remote area, since no moving parts are involved.
5. Solar cells are quite compatible with almost all environments, respond instantaneously with solar radiation.
6. Considerable expected lifetime i.e. 20 years or even more.
7. No distribution system is required, because they are decentralized source of energy and located at the place of use.

Abstract

Over the years, India has emerged as one of the world’s biggest producers of milk, with the total milk production rising from 122 Million Metric Tons in 2010 to 171 Million Metric Tons in 2017 with dairy market in India touching a value of INR 7,916 Billion. An average livestock contributes about 12 % of farmer’s income and the same for small and marginal farmers and landless laborers’ is 36 %. While farmer’s income in agriculture is growing at 3.5 % annually, income from livestock is growing at about 14.5 %. Despite this, the majority of the dairy industry in India is still highly unorganized and dominated by small and marginal dairy farmers. Of all the major rural enterprises, dairy is an important profession of economic and social transformation to supplement the income and employment to the rural sector in general and rural women in particular. The process of dairy development would be incomplete and lop sided, unless farm women are fully involved in it. Indian dairy industry also offers good opportunities to both domestic and foreign investors for entry and expansion. Low yielding breeds, costly animal feeds, inadequate market linkage and predominance of handling dairy through indigenous technologies mar the Indian dairy industry. It is imperative to develop proper production, processing and marketing infrastructure if India has to emerge as an exporting country which is capable of meeting international quality requirements. It is anticipated that milk production in India will further grow at a CAGR of around 15% between 2018 and 2023. A comprehensive plan for producing quality and safe dairy products should be formulated with suitable legal backup. Dairy products’ consumption has been growing exponentially in the country owing to their rich nutritional qualities. Thus, it has enormous scope for women empowerment and socio-economic transformation of rural India and must rank top in our developmental agenda.

Genetic resources deal with germplasm of a given species that provides the necessary genetic variation for the improvement of that species in terms of particular products, increased efficiency and higher levels of productivity. Genetic resources are, in this sense, the building blocks, fundamental not only to a crop improvement programme, but also for the very survival of the species in time and space (Swaminathan, 1983).

As agriculture is becoming more and more intensive and location-specific, plant breeding objectives are becoming more and more complex. Besides high yield, a modern variety is often expected to combine specific duration, nutritional attributes, adaptation to varying soil and water regimes, and resistance to ever-multiplying pests and diseases—to mention only a few of the character combinations. To meet these objectives, a wide range of germplasm must exist, and the plant breeder should have an easy access to the genetic resources.

I. Decimal Multiples and Sub-Multiples

II. Description of Units

Mechanical Units

Electric and Magnetic Units

The esu and emu unit systems are cgs systems.

esu denotes “electrostatic unit”, sometimes given prefix “stat”, e.g. statcoulomb emu denotes “electromagnetic unit”, sometimes given prefix “ab”, e.g. abcoulomb Some emu units have special names:

Father of sociology: Auguste Comte

The term sociology was coined by Auguste Comte (1789-1875).

Sociology word comes from two roots i.e. Latin word ‘socius’ meaning companion Greek word ‘logos’ meaning speech or reasoning.

Sociology: Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior and its origins, development, organizations, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social actions, social structure and functions.

Rural sociology: The study of social life of peoples lives in rural areas.

Social organization: The study of the various institutions, social groups, social stratification, social mobility, bureaucracy, ethnic groups and relations, and other similar subjects such as education, politics, religion, economy etc.

Social psychology: The study of human nature as an outcome of group life, social attitudes, collective behavior, and personality formation.

Social change: Alteration in the structure and function of society. It may be structural, functional and cultural changes and it deals with the study of such current problems in society such as juvenile delinquency, criminality, drug addiction, family conflicts, divorce, population problems etc.

Introduction Identification of animals is must as a requirement in the daily management to spot and identify a particular animal in a herd/group/flock. Objectives of Identification • Identification is done to carry out routine work efficiently. • For registration and recording of the parentage in breeding programme / birth • Identification required at time of transportation and Insurance and loan from Bank. • For individual feeding of animals. • During milking • During sale, for participation of animals in the rally, show and exhibition. • For treating the animal, heat detection etc. • It is necessary for in case of theft and loss of animal for complain and search of animal. Selection of Identification Method • Depends very much on Need and personal

Abstract

Understanding the impacts of organic or inorganic nutrient management on soil biology and biochemistry may help to develop more sustainable fertilization strategies. The results from comprehensive study made on a field experiment comparing the long-term (more than 100 years) effects of organic manures and inorganic chemical fertilizers on soil biological and biochemical properties are reviewed. The soils adopted with three nutrient managements viz., no fertilization (control), inorganic chemical fertilizers (IC) and organic amendments (OM) obtained from long-term fertilizer experiment were assessed for physical, chemical, microbiological and biochemical properties in three successive years. The response of most of the assessed soil variables to long-term organic nutrient management was significantly higher than those from inorganic fertilization and control (OM > IC = control).

INTRODUCTION

Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn (teleomorph: Thanatephorus cucumeris (Frank) Donk is cosmopolitan in soils. It is a destructive plant pathogen with an almost unlimited host range. The fungus inhabits in soils and causes damping-off of seedlings, root, crown and stem rots, and occasionally foliar blight (Baker, 1970). R. solani is an important symbiont with the saprophytic seedling stage (protocorm) of many orchids (Warcup, 1985). It aggressively colonizes organic matter and is one of the fastest growing fungi. According to available information, the isolates of R. solani possess the following-characteristics (Plate 2.1).

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)

Sugarcane is an important agro-industrial crop of tropical and subtropical region of the world. Sugar industry is next to textile industry provide employment to large number of people. It is the main crop of earning foreign exchange. It shares about 2% GDP.

Family : Gramineae (Poaceae)

Importance (Second largest agro-based industry)

• It is cash crop used for sugar, Jaggery (Gur) and Khandsari.
• Green top is used as green fodder. Dry leaves used as mulching and as a fuel.
• Bagasse (By product) is used as fuel, for the production of fibre board, paper etc. and for power generation (electricity).
• Molasses is used in distilleries for the manufacture of alcohol and is also used as an additive to feed livestock.
• Press mud is used as soil amendments, organic manure

Introduction

Rice (Oryza sativa L.), one of the most important cereal crops of India, occupies 23.3 per cent of total cropped area of the country. Rice contributes 43 per cent of total food grain production and 46 per cent of total cereal production. It continues to play a vital role in the nation’s food grain supply. It is also a staple food of nearly half of the world population. Rice is primarily a high caloric food having protein content (6-17%) with high biological value and a low amount of fat (2-2.5%). B-group vitamins content in rice grains are at par with wheat, however, calcium content in rice is generally low. It ranks third after wheat and maize in terms of worldwide production. Asia accounts for 90 and 92% of the world’s rice area and production, respectively. Thus, rice production, consumption and trade are concentrated in Asia. Among the rice growing countries in the world, India has the largest areas under rice crop and ranks second in production next to China.

Introduction

Banana plants are monocotyledonous, perennial and important crop in the tropical and sub tropical world regions. Traded plantain (Musa paradisiaca AAB) and other cooking bananas (Musa ABB) are almost entirely derived from AA-BB hybridization of M. acuminata (AA) and M. balbisiana (BB). Plantain and cooking bananas are very similar to unripe dessert bananas (M. cavendish AAA) in exterior appearance, although often larger. Main difference in the former is the starchy flesh rather than sweet and they are used unripe and require cooking. Dessert bananas are consumed usually as ripe fruits; whereas ripe and unripe plantain fruits are usually consumed boiled or fried. Large numbers of cultivars totalling about 70 are grown in different parts of the country. Some of the popular cultivars are Dwarf Cavendish, Robusta, Poovan, Nyali Poovan (Elakki Bale or Ney Poovan) Rasthali, Virupakshi, Monthan, Karpooravallli, Nendran or Rajeli. (www.pnbkrishi.com)

Commercial cultivation of Nendran has picked up rapidly in Tamil Nadu in the recent past. Nendran bunch has 5-6 hands weighing about 12-15 kg. Fruits have a distinct neck with thick green skin turning buff yellow on ripening. Fruits remain as starchy even on ripening. Keeping banana as a whole fruit for long time is not feasible due to its poor shelf life. The processed products from banana are also very limited at present and there is a good market potential for banana products such as banana figs, banana powder, banana jam, banana jelly and beverage (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry).

Introduction
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU),
Bidar started in the year 2005 exclusively for the development of education and learning; conduct of research and extension education and transfer of rural oriented technologies in the areas of Veterinary, Animal, Dairy and Fisheries Sciences in Karnataka. The logo of the University is inscribed with the slogan “Farmers Friendly and Rural Oriented”, which emphasizes the importance given to betterment of farming community. The mission of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar, is to strive hard and provide leadership in teaching, research and extension education services related to Veterinary and Animal sciences, Dairy sciences, Fisheries and other allied sciences. The University endeavor is to keep pace with new frontiers of science and contemporary developments to be socially and technically relevant. In this context, KVAFSU is strongly committed in absorbing newer paradigms and using them to develop excellent human resource, innovative technologies and their dissemination so as to serve the livestock and fishery farming community of the state and the country. Various extension educational activities are undertaken by the university at various levels, viz., Extension Education, Extension Research, Extension Work and Extension Service. Collaborative activities are being planned and implemented in association with various stakeholders like Farmers, Farmers’ organizations, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Karnataka Milk Federation, etc. Besides conducting routine extension activities like trainings, demonstrations, animal health camps, field trips, field tours, campaigns, livestock shows etc., KVAFSU has come out with some innovative approaches in extension education. Which are presented in this book chapter. Extension activities are undertaken mainly under two categories, i.e. university / college activities and collaborative / sponsored activities.
I. Innovative Extension Approaches Under University / College Activities Organization of Radio Series for Farming Community Radio remains an effective medium for disseminating veterinary knowledge, especially in rural areas. KVAFSU collaborates with radio stations to
• Broadcast expert talks on Veterinary and Animal Husbandry topics. More than 150 expert talks from Veterinary college Hassan, entitled as Gokulavani series, Kukkutavani series, Hainnu Honnu series I, II, II are broadcasted through AIR Hassan. Presently, Hainnu Honnu series IV is being executed with another 50 series of expert talks and skits as well.