Browsing by Author "Chakraborty, Rajesh"

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Impact of Harvesting Time on Grain Yield, Physicochemical Attributes, and 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline Biosynthesis in Aromatic Rice
(Agronomy, 2024-08) Chakraborty, Rajesh; Roy, Tuhin Suvra; Sakagami, Jun-Ichi
Achieving a consistent grain yield while preserving persistent aroma remains a substantial challenge in aromatic rice production in Bangladesh. To address this challenge, a field experiment was conducted at the agronomy research area of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, between 15 June 2022, and 25 November 2022 (Aman season). This study aimed to evaluate the influence of harvesting time on aromatic rice performance. The experiment, following a randomized complete block design with three replications, involved two factors: factor 1 comprised various rice varieties [Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) dhan34, BRRI dhan70, BRRI dhan80, and Tulshimala], and factor 2 comprised three harvesting times [3, 4, and 5 weeks after flowering (WAF)]. Results revealed significant impacts of variety and/or harvesting time on grain yield, physicochemical characteristics, and aroma of aromatic rice. Notably, Tulshimala and BRRI dhan80 exhibited superior milling quality, biochemical properties, and aroma characteristics among the aromatic rice types. BRRI dhan70 and BRRI dhan80 displayed higher grain yield when harvested at 5 WAF. However, Tulshimala and BRRI dhan80 showed superiority in grain 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) concentration when harvested 3 or 4 WAF. Earlier harvesting at 3 and 4 WAF resulted in higher percentages of grain 2-AP (60.22% and 53.96%, respectively) compared with later harvesting at 5 WAF (used as check). In conclusion, varying harvesting times markedly impact the yield, physiochemical characteristics, and aroma of aromatic rice varieties, with earlier harvesting beneficial for aroma retention in Tulshimala and BRRI Dhan80 and later harvesting for increased economic yield in BRRI dhan70 and BRRI dhan80.
Influence of γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Application on Aromatic Rice Under Shading and Drought Stress Conditions: Effects on Crop Yield, Grain Quality, and 2-Acetyl-1-Pyrroline Biosynthesis
(Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2024-10) Chakraborty, Rajesh; Roy, Tuhin Suvra; Sakagami, Jun-Ichi
Enhancing aroma retention is pivotal for the production and exportation of aromatic rice in Bangladesh. In this study, a 2-year pot experiment was conducted to assess the effects of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) application on aromatic rice under shading and drought stress conditions. The rice variety, BRRI (Bangladesh Rice Research Institute) dhan80 was used as the planting material to investigate with the following eight treatments: (T1) no GABA, shading, or drought stress treatment; (T2) GABA application at 250 mg/L during panicle initiation; (T3) shading at the grain filling stage; (T4) drought stress at the grain filling stage; (T5) shading and drought stress at the grain filling stage; (T6) GABA application at 250 mg/L at panicle initiation and shading at the grain filling stage; (T7) GABA application at 250 mg/L at panicle initiation and drought stress at the grain filling stage; and (T8) GABA application at 250 mg/L at panicle initiation as well as shading and drought stress at the grain filling stage. A randomized complete block design was followed, with treatments replicated five times. Results revealed GABA application along with shading and drought stress significantly influenced most studied traits. Notably, 250 mg/L GABA application at panicle initiation, alongside shading and drought stress at the grain filling stage, resulted in favorable outcomes for the brown rice yield, head rice recovery, amylose and protein content, grain 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline content, grain aroma, and taste of BRRI dhan80 rice compared with the control group (T1). However, the control treatment exhibited the highest grain yield compared with the other treatments. Overall, GABA application combined with shading and drought stress markedly improved grain quality and aroma of BRRI dhan80 but affected grain yield in an inverse manner.
Phosphorus dose and potassium source on yield and export quality of potato
(SAARC Journal of Agriculture, 2022-12-29) Roy, Tuhin Suvra; Roy, Sujan Chandra; Chakraborty, Rajesh; Mostofa, Maruf; Kundu, Bimal Chandra
In Bangladesh, potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) lacks optimum quality for export or processing industries. Optimum utilization of specific plant nutrients can improve quality. The experiment was conducted to evaluate the best dose(s) of phosphorus in combination with potassium sources as they affect potato tuber quality. The experiment consisted the factors: phosphorus dose(4); P1 = 200 kg ha-1 TSP @ 42.55 kg ha-1 P; P2 = 220 kg ha-1 TSP @ 46.81 kg ha-1 P, P3 = 240 kg ha-1 TSP @ 51.06 kg ha-1 P and P4 = 260 kg ha-1 TSP @ 55.32 kg ha-1 P, and potassium sources (3); K1= KCl (250 kg ha-1 KCl @130 kg ha-1 K), K2 = KH2PO4 (452.19 kg ha-1 KH2PO4 @130 kg ha-1 K) and K3 = K2SO4 (288.6 kg ha-1 K2SO4 @130 kg ha-1 K). The interaction of phosphorus doses and potassium sources affected most parameters studied. The highest yield (35.35 t ha-1), caned (10.35 t ha-1), chips (28.06 t ha-1), and French fry (0.367 t ha-1) were from P3K2, P4K2, P3K2, P3K1 respectively; the lowest yield (30.90 t ha-1), caned (5.59 t ha-1) and chips (20.01 t ha-1) were from P1K3, P4K1, P1K3 respectively. The highest dry matter (22.85%), starch (17.936%), antioxidant (630.12 Trolox μMol/100 g FW), and polyphenol (92.994 GA mg/100 g FW) were from P1K3; the lowest reducing sugar (0.1713 mg g-1 FW) and non-reducing sugar (0.3290 mg g-1 FW) were from P1K3. It appeared that 200 kg ha-1 TSP @ 42.55 kg ha-1 P as a dose of phosphorus and K2SO4 as sources of potassium may be a suitable combination to produce export and processing quality potato.
Regulation of eating quality, sensory aroma and 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline biosynthesis in fragrant rice through foliage application of aromatic compounds
(All Life, 2024-10) Chakraborty, Rajesh; Roy, Tuhin Suvra; Sakagami, Jun-Ichi
The experiment was conducted at the research area of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University from 15 June 2022, to 25 November 2022 (Aman season) to evaluate the impact of aromatic compound application on fragrant rice. The experiment included two factors: factor 1 comprised four rice varieties (BRRI dhan34, BRRI dhan70, BRRI dhan80, and Tulshimala), and factor 2 comprised application of four aromatic compounds (L-proline, α-ketoglutaric acid, γ-aminobutyric acid, and sodium selenite). A randomized complete block design was employed with three replications. Results revealed significant effects of aromatic compound applications and/or rice varieties on grain eating qualities, sensory aroma and 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, which were superior in Tulshimala and BRRI dhan34. α-Ketoglutaric acid and sodium selenite application improved water uptake ratio, amylose and amylopectin content, alkali spreading value, gel consistency, protein content, sensory aroma score, and kernel stickiness and tenderness of fragrant rice. Moreover, α-ketoglutaric acid application led to enhanced 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline content in Tulshimala and BRRI dhan34. Several eating quality and fragrance parameters were found either positively or negatively correlated. Apparent amylose content exhibited a negative correlation with stickiness of kernel. Sensory aroma and grain 2-AP content were also positively correlated.