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View article: Impacts of dairy manure and synthetic fertilizers on greenhouse gas emissions and crop yields: A global meta-analytical comparison
Impacts of dairy manure and synthetic fertilizers on greenhouse gas emissions and crop yields: A global meta-analytical comparison Open
Dairy manure (DM) is commonly used as an organic nutrient source to improve soil fertility. However, concerns remain about its potential to increase greenhouse gas emissions and reduce crop yields compared to synthetic fertilizers (SF). Th…
View article: Development of in-vitro regeneration protocol for fast multiplication of guava (Psidium guajava L.) rootstock cv. Sardar
Development of in-vitro regeneration protocol for fast multiplication of guava (Psidium guajava L.) rootstock cv. Sardar Open
Aim: To develop a systematic and robust in vitro multiplication method for production of guava rootstock. Methodology: Nodal segments and shoot tip explants were sourced from in vitro and poly house raised seedlings. These explants were in…
View article: Diseases and Pests in Mushroom Crop and their Management
Diseases and Pests in Mushroom Crop and their Management Open
The mushroom has high nutritional value and rich in protein with a substantial content of essential carbohydrates, amino acids, fiber and low in fat. Various vitamins B1, B2, B12, C, D and E are contain by edible mushroom in worldwide. In …
View article: Optimization of in vitro propagation of jamun variety Konkan Bahadoli
Optimization of in vitro propagation of jamun variety Konkan Bahadoli Open
Micro-propagation is a vital technique for round-the-year clonal multiplication of plants. Jamun is anindigenous fruit tree with great pharmacological importance. Two explants viz., shoot tips and nodal explants were cultured from January …
View article: Phytochemical properties, antioxidant potential and fatty acids profiling of three dragon fruit species grown under sub-tropical climate
Phytochemical properties, antioxidant potential and fatty acids profiling of three dragon fruit species grown under sub-tropical climate Open
The physical, biochemical and antioxidant properties of one white pulped (Hylocereus undatus; DG-I) and two red pulped dragon fruit species (H. polyrhizus, DG-II; H. costaricencis, DG-III) grown under sub-tropical conditions of north-west …
View article: Construction of a genetic linkage map and QTL mapping of fruit quality traits in guava (Psidium guajava L.)
Construction of a genetic linkage map and QTL mapping of fruit quality traits in guava (Psidium guajava L.) Open
Guava ( Psidium guajava L.) is an important fruit crop of the Indian sub-continent, with potential for improvements in quality and yield. The goal of the present study was to construct a genetic linkage map in an intraspecific cross betwee…
View article: Weed management in kinnow mandarin (Citrus nobilis × Citrus deliciosa) orchards using various orchard floor management practices in sub-mountainous region of Punjab, India
Weed management in kinnow mandarin (Citrus nobilis × Citrus deliciosa) orchards using various orchard floor management practices in sub-mountainous region of Punjab, India Open
View article: Knowledge Level of Kinnow Growers on Management of Pests and Disorders in Punjab
Knowledge Level of Kinnow Growers on Management of Pests and Disorders in Punjab Open
View article: Phytochemical Characterization in Relation to Genetic Variability and Heritability Among Guava Genotypes
Phytochemical Characterization in Relation to Genetic Variability and Heritability Among Guava Genotypes Open
View article: Salicylic acid and ascorbic acid extend the shelf life of guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits under cold and ambient storage conditions
Salicylic acid and ascorbic acid extend the shelf life of guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits under cold and ambient storage conditions Open
To explore the possibilities of shelf life extension of guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits under cold storage as well as under ambient conditions, the fruits were treated with different concentrations of salicylic acid (100, 200, 300 ppm) a…
View article: Soil temperature and horticultural traits as influenced by mulching materials and orchard floor management practices in ber (Zizypus mauritiana Lamk.)
Soil temperature and horticultural traits as influenced by mulching materials and orchard floor management practices in ber (Zizypus mauritiana Lamk.) Open
Different type of mulches viz. paddy straw mulch (PSM), black polythene mulch (BPM), and white polythene mulch (WPM) were spreaded under the canopies of Indian ber (Zizypus mauritiana Lamk.) trees in second fortnight of October. The trea…
View article: Effect of temperature variations on phenology and horticultural traits of guava under North-west Indian conditions
Effect of temperature variations on phenology and horticultural traits of guava under North-west Indian conditions Open
View article: Sodium hypochlorite: An economical technology for management of citrus gummosis
Sodium hypochlorite: An economical technology for management of citrus gummosis Open
Among the different biotic stresses, gummosis/foot rot caused by Phytophthora nicotianae is the most severe and economically important disease in major citrus-growing areas of Punjab. It is increasingly becoming the major limiting factor i…
View article: Performance of Mulberry Varieties for their Suitability in Sericulture
Performance of Mulberry Varieties for their Suitability in Sericulture Open
Six varieties of mulberry were compared to study their influence on growth and development of silkworm (Bombyx mori) under laboratory conditions. The total larval duration of B. mori was observed to be 17.0 + 2.3, 19.4 + 2.5, 16.2 + 2.7, 2…
View article: Biological Control of Rice Blast Disease (Pyricularia oryzae) using Bacterial Consortia Formulation in Malwa Region (Punjab)
Biological Control of Rice Blast Disease (Pyricularia oryzae) using Bacterial Consortia Formulation in Malwa Region (Punjab) Open
Rice blast disease are a serious and recurrent problem in all rice-growing regions of the worldwide, and the disease is extremely difficult to control. Rice blast caused by Pyricularia oryzae and it is control by two methods i.e. chemical …
View article: Screening of Disease Incidence in Rice Cultivars against Pyricularia oryzae in Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, India
Screening of Disease Incidence in Rice Cultivars against Pyricularia oryzae in Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, India Open
The rice blast affects the leaves on which it causes diamond-shaped white to gray or reddish-brown lesions with reddish to brown borders. In this paper, authors have identified the rice blast caused by Pyricularia oryzae using five rice cu…
View article: Pre-harvest application of hexanal formulations for improving post-harvest life and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Dashehari
Pre-harvest application of hexanal formulations for improving post-harvest life and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Dashehari Open
View article: Appraisal of crop production in agri-horti-silvicultural system under aridirrigated conditions of Punjab
Appraisal of crop production in agri-horti-silvicultural system under aridirrigated conditions of Punjab Open
In agri-horti-silvicultural model, the growth, yield and economic appraisal of intercropping of moong-chickpea rotation and turmeric was studied during 2014-18 under arid-irrigated conditions of Punjab. The model comprising one silvicultur…
View article: Appraisal of different floor management practices for weed management in ber (<i>Zizyphus mauritiana</i> Lamk.) orchards
Appraisal of different floor management practices for weed management in ber (<i>Zizyphus mauritiana</i> Lamk.) orchards Open
Glyphosate was the commonly used herbicide in ber orchards in Punjab, India. This herbicide has been banned by State Government recently in the state. Therefore, there is a dire need to develop non- chemical approaches to check weeds in be…
View article: Effect of time of pruning on flowering and fruiting of guava
Effect of time of pruning on flowering and fruiting of guava Open
A field experiment was conducted with the objective to advance the time of maturity and improve the quality of winter season crop of guava cv. Shweta. On the entire tree, the 50 per cent portion from apex of one-year-old shoot was headed b…
View article: Analysis of the determinants of poverty in tigrai and afar national regional state, Ethiopia
Analysis of the determinants of poverty in tigrai and afar national regional state, Ethiopia Open
Despite the presence of studies on the determinants of poverty, the literature review of the article shows that there is limited attention in Tigrai and Afar Regions. The objective of the paper is to analysis the determinants of poverty in…
View article: Influence of explant collection period, antibrowning strategy and growth regulators composition on <i>in vitro</i> propagation of Bhagwa pomegranate
Influence of explant collection period, antibrowning strategy and growth regulators composition on <i>in vitro</i> propagation of Bhagwa pomegranate Open
View article: Fruit bagging for improving quality of rainy season guava under Punjab conditions
Fruit bagging for improving quality of rainy season guava under Punjab conditions Open
The rainy season crop of guava is severely infested by fruit fly and fetches lower economic returns. The farmers going in for rainy season crop have to use aggressive chemical measures, which may render serious health hazard to the consume…
View article: Effect of various deep litter systems on the performance and profitability in egg laying birds
Effect of various deep litter systems on the performance and profitability in egg laying birds Open
The aim of this study was to determine the selection of bedding material used in poultry birds during the rearing period. Total 72 chicks (Rhode Island Red, Punjab Red and Kadaknath) were used on a completely randomized design in four trea…
View article: Financial Resources of PACS in Punjab: An Evaluation
Financial Resources of PACS in Punjab: An Evaluation Open
View article: Relationship between orchard soil management practices, fruit drop and economic aspects in Kinnow mandarin
Relationship between orchard soil management practices, fruit drop and economic aspects in Kinnow mandarin Open
The study comprised of eight orchard floor management practices viz., rotavation, disc harrowing andchemical method of weed control singly and their combinations on Kinnow mandarin. Determinations were made to compare effectiveness of the …
View article: Stenting: A Technique for Rapid Multiplication of Peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) Plants
Stenting: A Technique for Rapid Multiplication of Peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) Plants Open
The experiment was carried out with the aim of rapid propagation of peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) plants. The 18 and 24 cm long stem cuttings of peach cv. Sharbati were used as rootstock and peach cv. Shan-e-Punjab was used as scion. Th…
View article: Weed management in guava orchards
Weed management in guava orchards Open
The comparative efficacy of orchard soil management practices like mulching (paddy straw, white polythene, black polythene) and weed control methods (mechanical and chemical) were evaluated for managing weeds growth in guava orchard. A wee…
View article: Effect of Pre-Harvest Sprays of Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Chloride and Ethephon on Fruit Quality of Grapes (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.)
Effect of Pre-Harvest Sprays of Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Chloride and Ethephon on Fruit Quality of Grapes (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.) Open
View article: Influence of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization on Fruiting and Yield Characteristics in Ratoon Crop of Banana (Musa spp. AAA) Cv. Grande Naine
Influence of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization on Fruiting and Yield Characteristics in Ratoon Crop of Banana (Musa spp. AAA) Cv. Grande Naine Open
In ratoon crop of banana cv. Grande Naine, date of shooting could be advanced by 35 days with application of 200g N in 5 splits + 60g P2O5 (86 days), compared to 300g N in 5 splits + 60g P2O5 (121 days). Subsequently, date of harvest also …