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View article: Impact assessment of different water management technologies on regional groundwater ecosystem service
Impact assessment of different water management technologies on regional groundwater ecosystem service Open
Declining groundwater table is a big sustainability challenge at Rasoolpur Jatan village of Shahpur block in Western U.P, India. This study was conducted in farmer’s fields to assess the impact of different water management technologies on…
View article: Sustainability and resiliency of regional groundwater through enhanced conveyance and application efficiencies of irrigation water
Sustainability and resiliency of regional groundwater through enhanced conveyance and application efficiencies of irrigation water Open
Groundwater depletion is a significant sustainability challenge at Rasoolpur Jatan village of Muzaffarnagar district, India. This experiment was conducted in farmer’s field of study area to enhance the conveyance and application efficiency…
View article: Sustainable intensification strategies: balancing productivity, quality, and profitability in agri-food systems with resource optimization
Sustainable intensification strategies: balancing productivity, quality, and profitability in agri-food systems with resource optimization Open
Context Meeting the rising global nutritional demands is a critical challenge due to population growth, increasing incomes, shrinking natural resources, and climate change. Enhancing crop productivity while ensuring sustainability requires…
View article: Trend analysis of monthly and seasonal rainfall of IARI research farm (New Delhi)
Trend analysis of monthly and seasonal rainfall of IARI research farm (New Delhi) Open
Climate change is likely to impact rainfall patterns leading to higher uncertainty in management of scare water resources, flood and drought events. Keep this in view the rainfall data of IARI research farm were analyzed using non-parametr…
View article: Influence of Agriphotovoltaics on performance of turmeric (Curcuma longa L)
Influence of Agriphotovoltaics on performance of turmeric (Curcuma longa L) Open
View article: Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture through Innovations in Mechanization and Digitalization
Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture through Innovations in Mechanization and Digitalization Open
As the global population continues to grow and the demand for food rises, the agricultural sector faces the challenge of increasing productivity while minimizing resource consumption. In India, a country with a significant agrarian economy…
View article: Leveraging Big Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture A Review
Leveraging Big Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture A Review Open
View article: Design and evaluation of a control circuit to improve cooling efficiency in solar refrigerated evaporatively cooled structure
Design and evaluation of a control circuit to improve cooling efficiency in solar refrigerated evaporatively cooled structure Open
View article: Development and evaluation of a sensor enabled smart herbicide applicator for inter row crops
Development and evaluation of a sensor enabled smart herbicide applicator for inter row crops Open
A novel self-propelled smart herbicide applicator (1600 mm × 500 mm × 1100 mm) was developed using machine vision to target weeds and apply herbicides variably in wide row-spaced crops. The applicator integrates a weed detection system, sm…
View article: Correction: Agro-Economic Assessment of Mechanized Rice Establishment Practices in Northwestern India: A Comparative Study
Correction: Agro-Economic Assessment of Mechanized Rice Establishment Practices in Northwestern India: A Comparative Study Open
View article: Water accounting of groundwater over exploited districts in Haryana and Punjab states to analyse impacts of water conservation measures on water availability
Water accounting of groundwater over exploited districts in Haryana and Punjab states to analyse impacts of water conservation measures on water availability Open
Escalating water scarcity threatens to sustainable food production, necessitating enhanced water use efficiency through effective water management practices. The present study aims to conduct water accounting in the groundwater-depleted di…
View article: Electrical conductivity based algorithm for precise application of liquid nitrogenous fertilizers
Electrical conductivity based algorithm for precise application of liquid nitrogenous fertilizers Open
Precise application of nitrogenous fertilizers mainly urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) and granular urea (both pure and neem-coated) in aqueous form, is critically important for basal and foliar applications. The physicochemical properties of a…
View article: Development of Ohmic Heating Apparatus for Extraction of Edible Oil from Black Cumin Seed
Development of Ohmic Heating Apparatus for Extraction of Edible Oil from Black Cumin Seed Open
Many innovative thermal food processing methods have been created with great promise, and there is currently a strong need for cutting-edge technologies that require the least amount of processing. Ohmic heating is a volumetric heating tec…
View article: Challenges and Opportunities of Gene Therapy in Cancer
Challenges and Opportunities of Gene Therapy in Cancer Open
Gene therapy involves either the direct introduction of genetic material (DNA or RNA) into the host cell (or organ), known as in vivo gene therapy, the re-introduction of the modified target cells taken out of the host, or ex …
View article: A comprehensive review on recent advances in postharvest treatment, storage, and quality evaluation of onion (<i>Allium cepa</i>): Current status, and challenges
A comprehensive review on recent advances in postharvest treatment, storage, and quality evaluation of onion (<i>Allium cepa</i>): Current status, and challenges Open
Onion is an important economical and nutritional vegetable crop having a global demand. However, the long‐term storage and availability of quality produce during off seasons remain a constraint. The intricate process of quality degradation…
View article: Evaluation of soft-computing techniques for pan evaporation estimation
Evaluation of soft-computing techniques for pan evaporation estimation Open
Estimation of pan evaporation (Epan) can be useful in judicious irrigation scheduling for enhancing agricultural water productivity. The aim of present study was to assess the efficacy of state-of-the-art LSTM and ANN for daily Epan estima…
View article: In Silico Optimization of DNA Codons in Genes Encoded by Various Variants of Ebola Virus
In Silico Optimization of DNA Codons in Genes Encoded by Various Variants of Ebola Virus Open
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a serious and often deadly illness that affects primates, especially humans. Ebola virus disease (EVD) is very deadly and has no widespread treatment, making it one of the most lethal zoonotic infections. The vir…
View article: Chemical-free postharvest heat treatments for mango fruit cv. Alphonso for boosting quality assurance, and quarantine clearance
Chemical-free postharvest heat treatments for mango fruit cv. Alphonso for boosting quality assurance, and quarantine clearance Open
Alphonso, the most delicious variety of mango (Mangifera indica L.) is known for its excellent texture, taste, and richness with vitamins and minerals. Export of mango from India to different countries is highly dynamic due to phytosanitar…
View article: Comparative evaluation of sesame oil obtained with microwave-assisted enzymatic extraction and conventional solvent extraction
Comparative evaluation of sesame oil obtained with microwave-assisted enzymatic extraction and conventional solvent extraction Open
This research investigates the impact of extraction methods on sesame seed oil, specifically comparing traditional Soxhlet extraction (SE) with the relatively newer Microwave-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction (MAEE). While SE exhibited a highe…
View article: Development and Experimental Validation of a 3D-Printed Force-Sensing Grabber for Automated Pineapple Harvesting
Development and Experimental Validation of a 3D-Printed Force-Sensing Grabber for Automated Pineapple Harvesting Open
This study presents a novel 3D-printed grabber designed to assess the mechanical properties of pineapples, crucial for optimizing harvesting and handling processes. This research represents a key component of a larger project aimed at deve…
View article: Development and Evaluation of a Mobile Precision Weed Management System Using Machine Vision Technology
Development and Evaluation of a Mobile Precision Weed Management System Using Machine Vision Technology Open
View article: Evaluation of different storage environments of solar refrigerated evaporatively cooled structure on quality of leafy vegetables
Evaluation of different storage environments of solar refrigerated evaporatively cooled structure on quality of leafy vegetables Open
View article: In silico codon optimization of the variant antigen-encoding genes of diverse strains of Zika Virus
In silico codon optimization of the variant antigen-encoding genes of diverse strains of Zika Virus Open
With the recent emergence of the coronavirus pandemic, the scare for other viral pandemics is on the rise. Already having caused an epidemic in 2015-16, Zika virus (ZIKV) poses a threat for potential havoc. Thus, there is an urgent need to…
View article: In silico optimization of DNA codons in genes encoded by various strains of Ebola Virus
In silico optimization of DNA codons in genes encoded by various strains of Ebola Virus Open
Ebola hemorrhagic fever (HF) is a severe and often lethal disease that occurs in primates, including humans. It was first identified in 1976 during two outbreaks of fatal haemorrhagic fever in Central Africa. Due to its high fatality rate …
View article: Comparative analysis of machine-planted and manual-planted wheat on crop and water productivity, and profitability under system of wheat intensification management
Comparative analysis of machine-planted and manual-planted wheat on crop and water productivity, and profitability under system of wheat intensification management Open
System of Wheat Intensification (SWI) can outperform conventional wheat cultivation. However, the manual planting (dibbling) of two seeds in each hill, with hills laid out in a 20 × 20 cm square pattern essential for SWI, is a laborious ta…
View article: Parameter optimization for selective harvesting in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) using response surface methodology
Parameter optimization for selective harvesting in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) using response surface methodology Open
Manual harvesting of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is time-consuming, costly, and labour-intensive, necessitating the development of mechanized solutions. This research focuses on optimizing the operating parameters, namely…
View article: Mapping of supply chain and assessment of pre and postharvest losses of Alphonso mango in India
Mapping of supply chain and assessment of pre and postharvest losses of Alphonso mango in India Open
One of the most popular commercial varieties of mango in India is the Alphonso variety. Due to its limited and specialised production zone, this cultivar attracts interest for its supply chain management research. Only a few studies on the…
View article: Cost-Economic Evaluation of Leafy Vegetable Harvester versus Conventional Harvesting: A Comparative Study
Cost-Economic Evaluation of Leafy Vegetable Harvester versus Conventional Harvesting: A Comparative Study Open
The process of harvesting green vegetables is labor-intensive and costly, demanding a substantial workforce. To address the challenges associated with manual harvesting, mechanization is essential for reducing costs, saving time, and impro…
View article: Nanotechnology and nucleic acid nanoparticles for treatment of metabolic disorders
Nanotechnology and nucleic acid nanoparticles for treatment of metabolic disorders Open
Metabolic disorders result from inborn and acquired dysfunction of organs and tissues that are responsible for producing energy in the body. These diseases are now among the most prevalent maladies in the world. Treatment often requires ad…
View article: Impact of Ohmic Heating on Electrical Conductivity and Specific Heat of Black Cumin Seed Slurry
Impact of Ohmic Heating on Electrical Conductivity and Specific Heat of Black Cumin Seed Slurry Open
Aim: This study examined the effects of ohmic heating on the electrical conductivity and specific heat on slurry of black cumin seeds. Both the properties are taken into consideration in heat and mass transfer operations.
Materials and Me…