Volume 2, Issue 1 (February 2015)

Prevalence of Balantidium coli infection in man in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Pages 33–36

Md. Abdullah-Al-Hasan¹ , Md. Ashraf Ali², Md. Abdullah-Al-Hasan³, ATM Faiz Khan Rakib⁴, Mohammad Ashraful Alam⁵, MM Hussain Mondal¹

¹Deaprtment of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²Deaprtment of Pathology and Parasitology, Jhenidah Government Veterinary College, Jhenidah, Bangladesh
³Departmen of Microbiology and Hygiene, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
⁴Departmen of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
⁵Departmen of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

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An epidemiological survey of Balantidium coli infection (balantidiasis) in man was studied during July to November, 2010. A total of 150 samples were examined through Stoll’s ova counting technique of which 6.67 % were found to be infected with B. coli. In this study, prevalence of balantidiasis in relation to age, sex, socio-economic status and month of the year was also studied. Prevalence of B. coli was significantly higher in adult aged >6 years (10.77%) than in young aged < 6 years (3.53%). Higher prevalence was observed in male than that of female. Relatively higher prevalence of B. coli was observed in July and September months. Prevalence of B. coli was significantly (p<0.05) higher in lower class than middle class people. The cysts of B. coli per gram of stool were 100-600 with a mean value of 232.0±12.18 cysts per gram stool. The occurrence of B. coli infection in man indicating a significant health threat of this zoonotic parasite in Bangladesh. Further extensive research is needed to understand the transmission dynamics of this parasite for taking necessary steps in controlling balatidiasis in Bangladesh.

Key words: Prevalence, Balantidium coli, man, Bangladesh.

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801717998874
E-mail address: hasanvet30@gmail.com (AA Hasan)

How to cite this article: MAA Hasan, MA Ali, MAA Hasan, AFK Rakib, MA Alam and MMH Mondal (2015). Prevalence of Balantidium coli infection in man in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(1): 33-36.

Effect of seed borne fungi on germinating wheat seed and their treatment with chemicals

Pages 28–32

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Md.Shahidul Islam¹ , Md. Nazirul Islam Sarker², Md. Arshad Ali³

¹Department of Department of Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
²Department of Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
³Department of Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

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Wheat is being attacked by several fungal pathogens, many of them are seed-borne. These fungi were detected by the methods as recommended by the ISTA. The experiment was conducted at the Seed Pathology Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during January, 2006 to February, 2007 to record and identify the seed borne fungi associated with wheat seeds as well as their control with some chemicals. The seeds were collected from ten villages of each of two different locations of Dinajpur district (Dinajpur Sadar upazila and Birgonj upazila). Different seed borne fungi such as Bipolaris sorokiniana, Ahernaria tenuis, Curvularia lunata, Fusurium spp, Aspergillus niger and A. flavus were predominant with the wheat seeds of two locations of Dinajpur district. Three chemical fungicides such as Vitavax 200, Bavistin and Captan were used to evaluate their effect on seed-borne fungi of wheat seeds. Among the used chemicals Vitavax 200 showed potential effect compared to others. However, if considerable effect of Vitavax 200 fungicide to the environment and it performance in field trail were observed Vitavax 200 could be used to control wheat seed born fungi.

Key words: Triticum aestivum, seed-borne fungi, Vitavax 200, Bavistin, Captan.

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801716872870
E-mail address: shahid.sbl2008@gmail.com (MS Islam)

How to cite this article: MS Islam, MNI Sarker and MA Ali (2015). Effect of seed borne fungi on germinating wheat seed and their treatment with chemicals. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(1): 28-32.

Cost and return analysis of banana cultivation under institutional loan in Bogra, Bangladesh

Pages 19–27

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Md. Shah Kamal¹ , Md. Arshad Ali², Md. Ferdous Alam³

¹Department of Agricultural Finance, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
³Department of Agricultural Finance, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

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The present study was aimed at assessing the loan use, repayment and profitability of banana cultivation under bank loan. For this purpose, 60 loanee farmers were selected from four villages of Shibgong upazila in Bogra district. The empirical magnitudes of the variables were mean, percentage and ratio, cost and return of banana cultivation was made. Apart from this, some tabular analysis was also done to achieve the objectives of the study. The major findings of this study revealed that banana cultivation under the institutional loan was a profitable business. It was estimated that average annual total cost of production of banana was Tk. 34553.33, while gross return and net returns per farm were Tk. 127533.33 and Tk. 92980.00 respectively. The overall benefit cost ratio of banana farming came out to 3.69 indicating that one Taka investment resulted in a net benefit of Tk. 2.69. The findings also show that scientific uses of inputs have increased the production of bananas. The credit aspects of the study indicate that Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has greater contribution as financing agency to banana production than other institutional sources of credit. But it is clear that the banana producers got credit as a part of operating capital which was not sufficient to them. Most of the credit amount (78.22%) was utilized for farming purposes. Rate of repayment was fully satisfactory (100%). RAKUB credit programme benefited the credit receivers in respect of increasing income, spending capacity decision making power and social status.

Key words: Credit, loan, banana cultivation, cost-benefit analysis, Bangladesh.

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801755593724
E-mail address: pannabogra@yahoo.com (MS Kamal)

How to cite this article: MS Kamal, MA Ali and MF Alam (2015). Cost and return analysis of banana cultivation under institutional loan in Bogra, Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(1): 19-27.

Performance of SVATnet tomato varieties and lines under adaptive trial in Rangpur district in Bangladesh

Pages 13–18

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Abu Saleh Mohammad Yousuf Ali¹ , Md. Hamim Reza², Muhammad Ali³, Md. Saifullah⁴, Md. Delwar Hossain⁵, Syed Tarik Mahabub⁶

¹Abu Saleh Mohammad Yousuf Ali, Regional Horticultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh
²Md. Hamim Reza, Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) Rangpur, Bangladesh
³Muhammad Ali, Regional Project Implementation Unit (RPIU), Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Rangpur, Bangladesh
⁴Md. Saifullah, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh
⁵Md. Delwar Hossain, Department of Biochemestry, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
⁶Syed Tarik Mahabub, Department of Plant Pathology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Ten tomato lines collected from SAARC countries were evaluated under adaptive trial at Agricultural Research Station, Burirhat, Rangpur, Bangladesh. The lines are denoted as V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V10 and BARI Tomato-14 as check were included in the experiment. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized block design having three replications. The crop were grown in winter season following the unit plot size was 4.0 m ´ 1.0 m with spacing of 60 cm ´ 40 cm. Tomato fruit yield was highest in V8, which is statistically similar to the check variety BARI Tomato-14. The order of yield performance among the tested varieties found as V8 > V4 > V2 > V5 > V6 > V7 > V1 > V3 > V9 > V10. Fruit characteristics were varied among the lines and varieties tested. Significantly higher total soluble solids were recorded from V5 and V2 compared to check variety BARI Tomato-14. Greater shelf life (16 days) obtained from V8 compared to other varieties tested. Considering fruit yield, characteristics and quality V8, V4 and V2 can be recommended for cultivation in the greater Rangpur district of Bangladesh.

Key words: SAARC, Solanum lycopersicum, tomato fruit qualities, yield performance, shelf life, virus infection.

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801719440385
E-mail address: yousufr007@gmail.com (ASMY Ali)

How to cite this article: ASMY Ali, MH Reza, MA, M Saifullah, MD Hossain and ST Mahabub (2015). Performance of SVATnet tomato varieties and lines under adaptive trial in Rangpur district in Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(1): 13-18.

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Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant for oral health and hygiene

Pages 01–12

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Resalatus Salam^1,5 , Biplob Kumar Sarker², Md. Razwanur Haq, Jasim Uddin Khokon⁴

¹Shanliss Road, Santry, Dublin-9, Ireland
²Jhenidah Government Veterinary College, Jhenidah, Bangladesh
³Veterinary Hospital, Thakurgao Sadar, Thakurgoan, Bangladesh
⁴BRAC Dairy and Food Project, Tala, Sathkhira, Bangladesh
⁵DMRF Dental Laboratory, Mirpur -1, Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh

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A mouth rinse is a chemotherapeutic agent used as an effective home care remedy to enhance oral hygiene and prevent dental caries by targeting the cariogenic bacteria. The usage of antimicrobial herbal products in dentistry has been well documented in prevention of dental infection. In spite of various commercially available antimicrobial agents, the search for an effective herbal antimicrobial mouth wash still continues. Chemical drugs have unpleasant side effects and causing drug resistant microorganisms. On the other hand, herbal mouthwashes have fewer side effects and are more economic than similar chemical drugs. Researchers are trying to pay more attention to herbal drugs. The use of mouthwash has increased because of attention to oral hygiene. In the last decades a plenty of research has been done to evaluate antimicrobial effect of herbs and medicinal plant for maintaining oral hygiene. The review is addressed to accumulate data on plants having in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial effects against pathogens associated with oral diseases. The review will help clinician and researcher to search and select the plant for developing effective medication for maintaining cost effective oral care.

Key words: Antimicrobial activity, medicinal plants, oral microbes

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801552481682
E-mail address: resalatus@gmail.com (R Salam)

How to cite this article: Salam R, Sarker BK, Haq MR and Khokon JU (2015). Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant for oral health and hygiene. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 1(2): 01-12.

Volume 2, Issue 1 (February 2015)

Prevalence of Balantidium coli infection in man in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Pages 33–36

Effect of seed borne fungi on germinating wheat seed and their treatment with chemicals

Pages 28–32

Cost and return analysis of banana cultivation under institutional loan in Bogra, Bangladesh

Pages 19–27

Performance of SVATnet tomato varieties and lines under adaptive trial in Rangpur district in Bangladesh

Pages 13–18

Research Articles

Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant for oral health and hygiene

Pages 01–12

Review Article