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Comparison Of Methods For Purification Of Dna From Rice, Theresa L. Hines, Neela R. Patel, Daoud Abu-Diab, Michael Sikes, Alvan K. Karlin

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Three techniques were employed to purify genomic DNA from deomstic rice (Oryza sativa L). Following extraction, the DNA was electrophoresed through agarose to determine its integrity. We determined that spooling yielded better quality, through lower quantity DNA than either of the other two techniques.

Policy And Performance: Agricultural & Rural Development In Postindependence India By Dubashi P.R. Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd., 1986, S N Sangita

IIMB Management Review

The achievements and shortcomings in the field of agriculture and rural development in the post-Independence India have been analysed from the policy perspective. Altogether, the book contains nine chapters. In the introductory chapter, the author presents the importance of agriculture and rural development in the overall development of the country. Later he explains the significance of policy formulation in promoting such development Policies, according to the author, not only provide a long-term frame and wider perspectives for the plans, programmes and projects but also gives a sense of direction (p. 20). He also highlights the necessity of adopting ‘long term …

Framework For Examining The Economic Feasibility Of Small Scale Alcohol Plants, Thomas Dobbs, Randy Hoffman, Ardelle Lundeen

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

The feasibility of producing fuel alcohol from grain has received much attention from the Midwest and Plains States over the last few years. There has been interest in plants ranging from quite small on farm stills to very large, fuel-feed complexes costing many millions of dollars. As a result of this interest, several studies of the economic feasibility of large-scale fuel alcohol plants were conducted and published in the late 1970. More recently, a few studies of the economics of smaller-scale plants have been initiated, and some of the results are now beginning to appear in print (Hutchinson and Dobbs; …

U.S. Policy: Food Production In Low Income Countries, Donald Taylor

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

This paper reflects observations and experiences arising from the author's living and working as a specialist in agricultural development in Asia during 1965-1980. The basic issues addressed are whether the USA should be involved with efforts to improve food production systems in low-income countries and, if so, what might be the forms of that involvement.

The Role Of Agriculture In The Nigerian Economy, A. O.G. Otiti

Bullion

Agriculture was the mainstay of the Nigerian economy before the so-called oil boom which has brought about a rapid decline in agricultural production, virtual stagnation in the rural economy, marked movement of population from the rural to urban centres and high cost of food items. The article examines some recent developments in the agricultural sector of the Nigerian economy. It also discusses some of the role of Central Bank of Nigeria in promoting agriculture through adequate funding.

Is There A Case For In-Kind Income Transfers? An Analysis Of The Low-Income Housing And Food Stamp Programs, Judith A. Barmack

Dissertations and Theses

The primary objective of this research was to assess the equity and efficiency of in-kind income transfers. The analytical framework employed incorporated key concepts of the utility interdependence paradigm from economic welfare theory. This paradigm views income transfers as social goods and suggests that social as well as private benefits may be derived from the redistribution of income. This study attempted to assess some of the empirical implications of the utility interdependence argument through the investigation of the low-income housing and Food Stamp programs in Multnomah County, Oregon for FY 1973.

Data were drawn from agency files, published statistics and …

Journey In A Forgotten Land - Part 1: Food And Drought In Ethiopian/Kenyan Border Lands, Norman Miller

Dartmouth Scholarship

The herding peoples who live in the border areas of Kenya and Ethiopia share a common complaint. They believe themselves to be a forgotten people, unknown and unwanted in the capitals of Addis Ababa and Nairobi. This is not entirely true, but the remote, inhospitable nature of their land supports the belief that they are indeed untouched by the outside world. The majority of the people on both sides of the border are Boran, or their near cousins the Gabbra. They are traditionally pastoralists who move with their cattle, camels, sheep, and goats over vast areas of this dry land. …

Handling And Distribution Considerations In World Grain Food Supply, Richard W. Fulmer

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

This paper, which was presented at the 64th annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers November 29, 1971, examines the magnitude of loss of basic food groins due to inadequate, non-existent, or inefficient storage and distribution systems. The apparent shortage of nutritional commodities in a hungry world is called needless; and the significance of organized marketing in helping to reduce losses is emphasized.

Golden Acres Producing "Ole Time" Apple Cider Vinegar, A P. Thompson

Green Revolution

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