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View article: Redesigning traditional grains: a functional approach to protein quality using Kodo millet and chickpeas
Redesigning traditional grains: a functional approach to protein quality using Kodo millet and chickpeas Open
Introduction Diversifying staple diets with nutritionally dense crops like millets offers a viable strategy to combat hidden hunger and undernutrition. Studies suggest that including coarse cereals like millets can compensate for amino aci…
View article: Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Candida spp. isolated from intramammary infections in dairy animals by PCR-RFLP
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Candida spp. isolated from intramammary infections in dairy animals by PCR-RFLP Open
Mastitis is caused by various microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, algae and yeasts. Of them, fungal infections contribute to 2–13% of the cases, with Candida as the most common genus, although wide variations in prevalence a…
View article: Formulation and nutritional evaluation of millet-pulse-based functional food for protein deficiency
Formulation and nutritional evaluation of millet-pulse-based functional food for protein deficiency Open
View article: Impact of Land-Use Changes on Soil Properties and Carbon Pools in India: A Meta-analysis
Impact of Land-Use Changes on Soil Properties and Carbon Pools in India: A Meta-analysis Open
Land-use changes (LUC), primarily due to deforestation and soil disturbance, are one of the major causes of soil quality degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. Effects of LUC on soil physicochemical properties and changes in soil qualit…
View article: Carbon sequestration potential, challenges, and strategies towards climate action in smallholder agricultural systems of South Asia
Carbon sequestration potential, challenges, and strategies towards climate action in smallholder agricultural systems of South Asia Open
South Asia is a global hotspot for climate change with enormous pressure on land and water resources for feeding the burgeoning population. The agricultural production systems are highly vulnerable in the region and is primarily dominated …
View article: Meta-Analysis Approach to Measure the Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Crop Performance, Microbial Activity, and Carbon Stocks in Indian Soils
Meta-Analysis Approach to Measure the Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Crop Performance, Microbial Activity, and Carbon Stocks in Indian Soils Open
Cereal crop production gains under conventional agricultural systems in India have been declining in recent years because of inadequate management practices, creating a considerable concern. These activities were shown to deplete soil orga…
View article: Crop nutrient management using Nutrient Expert improves yield, increases farmers’ income and reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Crop nutrient management using Nutrient Expert improves yield, increases farmers’ income and reduces greenhouse gas emissions Open
View article: Delineate Soil Characteristics and Carbon Pools in Grassland Compared to Native Forestland of India: A Meta-Analysis
Delineate Soil Characteristics and Carbon Pools in Grassland Compared to Native Forestland of India: A Meta-Analysis Open
Grassland is a highly dynamic land use system and it provides vital ecosystem services, mainly consisting of carbon storage in the tropics and subtropics. The objective of this study was to delineate grassland in India according to soil ch…
View article: Agricultural labor, COVID-19, and potential implications for food security and air quality in the breadbasket of India
Agricultural labor, COVID-19, and potential implications for food security and air quality in the breadbasket of India Open
View article: A compendium of Technologies, Practices, Services and Policies for Scaling Climate Smart Agriculture in Odisha (India)
A compendium of Technologies, Practices, Services and Policies for Scaling Climate Smart Agriculture in Odisha (India) Open
Stakeholders engaged in agricultural research for development (AR4D) are increasingly tackling risks associated with climate change in smallholder systems. Accordingly, development and scaling of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) are one of …
View article: Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture in Bangladesh: Practices, Policies and Institutions
Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture in Bangladesh: Practices, Policies and Institutions Open
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) jointly organized a workshop with International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) with supported by Climate Change, Agriculture and Fo…
View article: A global analysis of alternative tillage and crop establishment practices for economically and environmentally efficient rice production
A global analysis of alternative tillage and crop establishment practices for economically and environmentally efficient rice production Open
Alternative tillage and rice establishment options should aim at less water and labor to produce similar or improved yields compared with traditional puddled-transplanted rice cultivation. The relative performance of these practices in ter…
View article: Improved crop management practices for sustainable pulse production: An Indian perspective
Improved crop management practices for sustainable pulse production: An Indian perspective Open
Pulses are an integral part of Indian agricultural economy next to cereals and oilseeds in terms of acreage, production and economic value. Pulses are rich source of protein and energy, but in India, these are largely cultivated under ener…