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View article: Enhancing yield and quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using sprayer and drone-assisted nano-NPK application with improved crop establishment techniques
Enhancing yield and quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using sprayer and drone-assisted nano-NPK application with improved crop establishment techniques Open
This study evaluated different crop establishment methods (CEM) and nutrient management (NM) strategies involving foliar application of nano-NPK through drone and knapsack sprayer in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The experiment was conduct…
View article: Effects of biochar amendment at various soil depths on maize roots and growth indices
Effects of biochar amendment at various soil depths on maize roots and growth indices Open
Biochar application in the soil has shown its potential for improved plant growth, root structure, and nutrient availability. However, uncertainties remain regarding the optimal depth for biochar application and its interaction with roots,…
View article: Effect of plant leaf aqueous extracts on plant Height & chlorophyll index in Rice-Wheat cropping system
Effect of plant leaf aqueous extracts on plant Height & chlorophyll index in Rice-Wheat cropping system Open
View article: A comparative study of fresh and residual biochar effects on wheat growth and yield metrics
A comparative study of fresh and residual biochar effects on wheat growth and yield metrics Open
Biochar is a highly stable carbon compound produced through pyrolysis, and it has been widely studied for its potential to enhance soil fertility and carbon sequestration. However, the impact of fresh and residual biochar is not thoroughly…
View article: Impact of fresh and residual biochar on physiological attributes and grain quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Impact of fresh and residual biochar on physiological attributes and grain quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Open
This study aimed to investigate the effect of fresh and residual biochar on the physiological attributes and quality of wheat grain. The research trial was conducted in the field applied with fresh biochar (S1), one-season-old residual bio…
View article: Comparative analysis of fruit quality parameters and volatile compounds in commercially grown citrus cultivars
Comparative analysis of fruit quality parameters and volatile compounds in commercially grown citrus cultivars Open
This study compared key fruit quality parameters among seven commercially grown citrus cultivars (kumquat, limequat, Moro blood, Alacalı calamondin, Lem-onquat, pink lemon, Indio mandarinquat) from different species. Total phenolic content…
View article: Phytochemical investigation and evaluation of antioxidant and antidiabetic activities in aqueous extracts of <i>Cedrus atlantica</i>
Phytochemical investigation and evaluation of antioxidant and antidiabetic activities in aqueous extracts of <i>Cedrus atlantica</i> Open
Diabetes mellitus is a global health problem requiring innovative approaches for effective management. Natural compounds derived from medicinal plants offer promising avenues due to their diverse biological activities. The aim of this stud…
View article: Evaluation of different paddy straw management technologies for their economic viability in rice-wheat system
Evaluation of different paddy straw management technologies for their economic viability in rice-wheat system Open
The study examines the economics of different paddy straw management methods in rice-wheat systems in Gurdaspur, Punjab during the Rabi seasons (2019-20 and 2020-21). The experiment was carried out with 2 wheat varieties, HD 3086 (V1) and …
View article: Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L.) Based Intercropping System: A Review
Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L.) Based Intercropping System: A Review Open
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) is a tropical and subtropical leguminous crop it is rich in protein and has high nutrient content and India is the largest producer. Pigeon pea is grown in a sole cropping system as well as with intercropping …
View article: Nutritional significance of finger millet and its potential for using in functional products
Nutritional significance of finger millet and its potential for using in functional products Open
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.), ragi or mandua, is one of essential minor millets extensively grown in the Indian and African subcontinents. It is a staple food in India, particularly for people belonging to low-socioeconomic groups.…
View article: Phytochemical potential and associated health benefits of Cucurbita flower
Phytochemical potential and associated health benefits of Cucurbita flower Open
Edible flowers are currently gaining popularity as the majority of the edible flower species have a nutritional profile that meets several dietary demands and the consumption of flowers as part of customary cuisine or alternative alchemy i…
View article: Impacts of Mechanized Crop Residue Management on Rice-Wheat Cropping System—A Review
Impacts of Mechanized Crop Residue Management on Rice-Wheat Cropping System—A Review Open
Residue management has become a new challenge for Indian agriculture and agricultural growth, as well as environmental preservation. The rice-wheat cropping system (RWCS) is predominantly followed cropping system in the Indo-Gangetic plain…
View article: Effect of Nitrogen Levels on the Growth and Yield of Spring Maize
Effect of Nitrogen Levels on the Growth and Yield of Spring Maize Open
The research entitled the "Effect of different nitrogen levels on the growth and yield of spring maize" was conducted in the agriculture research farm of Lovely Professional University, Phagwara. Three different doses of nitrogen was used …
View article: Weed Management Strategies in Organic Rice Production System- A Review
Weed Management Strategies in Organic Rice Production System- A Review Open
Farmers view weeds as the number one barrier to organic rice production. Also, organic rice-growing farmers feel weed management is their number one priority, so they need more research about weed management under organic conditions from t…
View article: Microbial fertilizers: Their potential impact on environment sustainability and ecosystem services
Microbial fertilizers: Their potential impact on environment sustainability and ecosystem services Open
Microbial fertilizers have been used by farmers in agriculture for more than a century starting from rhizobia inoculants to a more recent Plant Growth Promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for increasing the nitrogen fixation and synthesis of pla…
View article: Effect of Different Pre-Treatments on Antinutrients and Antioxidants of Rice Bean (<i>Vigna umbellata)</i>
Effect of Different Pre-Treatments on Antinutrients and Antioxidants of Rice Bean (<i>Vigna umbellata)</i> Open
Rice bean ( Vigna umbellata ) is a legume that belongs to Vigna genus. Native to Indo-Chinese region, it is considered to be an ‘under-utilized’ or ‘orphan’ crop. Rice bean is known to possess high nutritional potential and antioxidant act…
View article: Estimation of variability through genetic parameters and identification of superior pure lines for yield attributing traits in green gram [Vigna radiata (L.)]
Estimation of variability through genetic parameters and identification of superior pure lines for yield attributing traits in green gram [Vigna radiata (L.)] Open
The entire paper attempts to estimate the variability through genetic parameters and identification of superior pure lines for yield attributing traits in green gram [Vignaradiata (L.)] This analysis of data revealed that, existence of hig…
View article: Development of PCR-based molecular marker for screening of disease-suppressive composts against Fusarium wilt of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Development of PCR-based molecular marker for screening of disease-suppressive composts against Fusarium wilt of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Open
View article: Expression of four phosphate transporter genes from Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) in response to mycorrhizal colonization and Pi stress
Expression of four phosphate transporter genes from Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) in response to mycorrhizal colonization and Pi stress Open
View article: Impact assessment of silver nanoparticles on plant growth and soil bacterial diversity
Impact assessment of silver nanoparticles on plant growth and soil bacterial diversity Open
The present study was carried out to investigate the impact of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the growth of three different crop species, wheat (Triticum aestivum, var. UP2338), cowpea (Vigna sinensis, var. Pusa Komal), and Brassica (Bras…
View article: Microbial Diversity and Bioactive Substances in Disease Suppressive Composts from India
Microbial Diversity and Bioactive Substances in Disease Suppressive Composts from India Open
The present study aimed to investigate microbial communities in seven Indian composts and their potential for biocontrol of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. In addition, identification of bioactive substances in disease…