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View article: Characterization of jamun ( <i>Syzygium cumini</i> Skeels) accessions for economic traits based on multivariate analysis
Characterization of jamun ( <i>Syzygium cumini</i> Skeels) accessions for economic traits based on multivariate analysis Open
Jamun, recognized for its substantial medicinal importance, stands as an underutilized minor fruit crop in India. Our study delved into the morphological variability of 21 distinct jamun genotypes sourced from Bangalore Rural, Shivamogga, …
View article: Soil temperature prediction based on ensemble tree bagger machine learning algorithm for agricultural decision making
Soil temperature prediction based on ensemble tree bagger machine learning algorithm for agricultural decision making Open
This study focuses on predicting surface soil temperature (ST) at a 5 cm depth, which significantly influences agricultural decisions such as sowing time, irrigation management and soil-plant-atmosphere dynamics. Machine learning (ML) algo…
View article: Selection of superior fodder maize (Zea mays) parental inbreds using multi trait genotype ideotype distance index (MGIDI) andmulti trait stability index (MTSI)
Selection of superior fodder maize (Zea mays) parental inbreds using multi trait genotype ideotype distance index (MGIDI) andmulti trait stability index (MTSI) Open
Fodder maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the highly nutritious and palatable forage crop among the cereal fodders. For identifying the superior parents for hybridization, breeders have to identify the best performing inbreds by evaluating diff…
View article: Bio-efficacy of cow-urine-based neem, nochi and adhatoda extracts against sucking pests and impact on natural enemies in organic rice
Bio-efficacy of cow-urine-based neem, nochi and adhatoda extracts against sucking pests and impact on natural enemies in organic rice Open
To overcome the adverse effects of synthetic pesticides in rice, organic farming by utilizing botanicals is a viable alternative. The bio-efficacy of cow-urine-based extracts of neem (Azadirachta indica), nochi (Vitex nigundo) and adhatoda…
View article: Genetic distance as a predictor of heterosis in single cross hybrids of fodder maize (Zea maize L.)
Genetic distance as a predictor of heterosis in single cross hybrids of fodder maize (Zea maize L.) Open
Assessment of genetic distance between parents and selection of diverse parents are extensively used in many crops. Current study focuses the importance of genetic distance assessed through SSR markers (GDMOL) and morphological traits (GDM…
View article: Appraising LD50 dosage for physical mutagen (Gamma rays) in CR1009 and CR1009 sub1 rice varieties
Appraising LD50 dosage for physical mutagen (Gamma rays) in CR1009 and CR1009 sub1 rice varieties Open
Present study was aimed to identify the early heading plant types for late maturing rice varieties viz., CR1009 and CR1009 sub1 in order to save resources like irrigation water, fertilizer, labour cost. Mutation breeding was selected as an…
View article: Studies on organic cultivation practices for Greengram (Vigna radiata L.)
Studies on organic cultivation practices for Greengram (Vigna radiata L.) Open
Field trial was conducted at TNAU, Coimbatore during Kharif season 2017 to study the suitable organic cultivation practices for Greengram. The study included nine treatments with three replications in randomized block design. Within the di…
View article: Studies on correlation and path analysis of yield attributes in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
Studies on correlation and path analysis of yield attributes in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Open
Studies were conducted to assess relationship between various horticulture traits and yield per plant in cucumber. Here, how the traits are correlated with yield per plant and also direct and indirect effect of traits on yield per plant wa…
View article: Estimation of Mean Performance in Sorghum Downy Mildew Resistant Back Cross Progenies (BC3F1) of Maize
Estimation of Mean Performance in Sorghum Downy Mildew Resistant Back Cross Progenies (BC3F1) of Maize Open
The present investigation was carried out at Department of Millets, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India to identify the best performing Sorghum Downy Mildew resistant pr…
View article: Genetic variability, heritability and character association studies in sweet corn (Z<i>ea mays</i> L. <i>saccharata</i>)
Genetic variability, heritability and character association studies in sweet corn (Z<i>ea mays</i> L. <i>saccharata</i>) Open
An investigation was carried out in sweet corn to evaluate seven lines, seven testers and their 49 crosses during Kharif 2017. The study revealed highly significant differences among genotypes, indicating the presence of substantial geneti…
View article: Influence of quality traits on green cob yield in hybrids of sweet corn (<i>Zea mays</i> L. <i>saccharata</i>)
Influence of quality traits on green cob yield in hybrids of sweet corn (<i>Zea mays</i> L. <i>saccharata</i>) Open
Seventy two sweet corn hybrids developed from eighteen sweet corn lines were studied for association between green cob yield and quality traits. The genotypic correlations revealed that the green cob yield had highest positive and signific…