Nuclear and Related Techniques for Enhancing Livestock And Agriculture Productivity

Authors

  • D. R. Khanal Animal Health Research Division
  • R. C. Munankarmy Soil Science Division

Keywords:

Radioimmunoassay, Progesterone, Productivity, Reproductive efficiency

Abstract

Uses of isotopes and nuclear related techniques in livestock and agriculture are discussed in this review. How developed countries are using (125I) in radioimmunoassay (RIA) of progesterone hormone in serum/milk of cattle to optimize reproductive efficiency is briefly described. In addition, this paper discusses about the uses of (15N) in soil to know the dynamics of nitrogen and uses of Hydro Probe to determine moisture content in the soil. This review will also shed some light on the potential uses of isotopes and nuclear techniques and the necessity of such technology in Nepal for improving overall agricultural productivity.

Key words: Radioimmunoassay; Progesterone; Productivity; Reproductive efficiency

The Journal of Agriculture and Environment Vol:10, Jun.2009 Page: 150-155

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Author Biographies

D. R. Khanal, Animal Health Research Division

Officer, Animal Health Research Division, Kathmandu Nepal.

R. C. Munankarmy, Soil Science Division

Officer,

Soil Science Division, Khumaltar, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Published

2009-08-12

How to Cite

Nuclear and Related Techniques for Enhancing Livestock And Agriculture Productivity. (2009). Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 10, 150-155. https://doi.org/10.3126/aej.v10i0.2140

Issue

Vol. 10 (2009)

Section

Review Papers

How to Cite

Nuclear and Related Techniques for Enhancing Livestock And Agriculture Productivity. (2009). Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 10, 150-155. https://doi.org/10.3126/aej.v10i0.2140