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View article: Nutritional and mineral profiling of wild okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seeds accessions: Insights into seed composition
Nutritional and mineral profiling of wild okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seeds accessions: Insights into seed composition Open
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), a nutritionally significant crop, is widely cultivated but suffers substantial yield losses due to viral pathogens such as Okra Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV). Wild Abelmoschus species represent critical gen…
View article: Study of CD4 counts recovery in TB-HIV coinfected patients versus TB uninfected HIV positive patients after (six months) treatment
Study of CD4 counts recovery in TB-HIV coinfected patients versus TB uninfected HIV positive patients after (six months) treatment Open
Objectives There is limited research on the recovery of cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) counts in patients with both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) infections compared to HIV-positive patients without TB follow…
View article: Effect of botanical extracts and salicylic acid on anthracnose incidence and associated physiological and biochemical attributes in guava
Effect of botanical extracts and salicylic acid on anthracnose incidence and associated physiological and biochemical attributes in guava Open
The present studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of botanical extracts (neem, mint, turmeric and ginger) and salicylic acid on disease incidence and associated physiological and biochemical parameters against anthracnose disease…
View article: Influence of plant growth substances on reproductive growth, yield and fruit quality of pear (<i>Pyrus communis</i> L.) cv. Punjab Beauty
Influence of plant growth substances on reproductive growth, yield and fruit quality of pear (<i>Pyrus communis</i> L.) cv. Punjab Beauty Open
Under sub-tropical region, poor fruit set is a major constraint in semi-soft pears resulting in lower fruit yield. To study the effect of plant growth substances on fruit production and quality, the plants of pear cv. Punjab Beauty were sp…
View article: Influence of plant growth substances on reproductive growth, yield and fruit quality of pear (<i>Pyrus communis</i> L.) cv. Punjab Beauty
Influence of plant growth substances on reproductive growth, yield and fruit quality of pear (<i>Pyrus communis</i> L.) cv. Punjab Beauty Open
Under sub-tropical region, poor fruit set is a major constraint in semi-soft pears resulting in lower fruit yield. To study the effect of plant growth substances on fruit production and quality, the plants of pear cv. Punjab Beauty were sp…
View article: Biofertilizers- Towards Sustainable Agriculture Development
Biofertilizers- Towards Sustainable Agriculture Development Open
By 2050, there will be approximately 10 billion people on the planet, therefore finding greener methods to produce food will be crucial. A significant greener method involves the use of beneficial bacteria known as plant growth-promoting m…
View article: Plant bioregulators induced manipulation in the yield attributes of mango cv. Langra
Plant bioregulators induced manipulation in the yield attributes of mango cv. Langra Open
The present study was carried out in two successive years to evaluate the comparative efficacy of CPPU and NAA combination in improving the yield attributes of Langra mango. Higher fruit drop and low fruit retention are the most critical c…
View article: Correlation and PCA studies in CPPU applied mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. “Dusehri”
Correlation and PCA studies in CPPU applied mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. “Dusehri” Open
The present investigation aimed to study the correlation and principle component analysis of N1-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N3-phenyl urea (CPPU) on fruit retention, yield, and quality of mango cv. Dusehri during 2019-20 and 2020-21 at Punjab Agr…
View article: Green Trade: Transition Towards a Sustainable Economy
Green Trade: Transition Towards a Sustainable Economy Open
The study aims to explore the benefits and challenges of green trade for economic development. It will examine the experiences of countries that have successfully integrated green trade into their economic policies and the measures taken t…
View article: Effect of soil salinity on germination and survival of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Effect of soil salinity on germination and survival of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Open
The present investigation was conducted at vegetable research farm, Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The desired levels of salinity were induced using sodium chloride, magnesium sulphate and calciu…
View article: Bio-Efficacy of Glyphosate Ammonium 79.2% SG against Weeds in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) under Mid-hill Conditions of Himachal Pradesh
Bio-Efficacy of Glyphosate Ammonium 79.2% SG against Weeds in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) under Mid-hill Conditions of Himachal Pradesh Open
A field experiment was conducted at the research farm of Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, CSK HPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India during the summer (February–May) and monsoon (June–October) seasons of 2018. The study consist…
View article: Comprehensive review on soy protein: Health benefits and utilization in food industry
Comprehensive review on soy protein: Health benefits and utilization in food industry Open
Soybeans have been considered to be nutritious for humans. Soybean and soy product consumption has proven to have various potential health benefits and in reduction of various chronic illness. Various plant sources are examined to determin…
View article: Studies on fruit pedicel concerning fruitlet abscission in kinnow mandarin
Studies on fruit pedicel concerning fruitlet abscission in kinnow mandarin Open
Fruit drop is a major constraint for the production of kinnow mandarin. The present investigation comparedthe physical, biochemical and anatomical dynamics taking place in abscised and non-abscised fruit pedicelsof Kinnow mandarin at physi…
View article: CPPU and salicylic acid application improved fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of mango cv. Dusehri
CPPU and salicylic acid application improved fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of mango cv. Dusehri Open
The present investigation was aimed at assessing the efficacy of N1-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N3-phenylurea (CPPU) and salicylic acid on fruit retention, yield, and quality of mango cv. Dusehri. The research was carried out at the Department of…
View article: Control of Candida auris Septicemia in Patients of Trauma Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Control of Candida auris Septicemia in Patients of Trauma Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Introduction: Candida auris is associated with nosocomial outbreaks in intensive care settings, and transmission despite the implementation of enhanced infection prevention and control (IPC) measures is a particular concern. Objective: Iso…
View article: Spectrum of Infections in Renal Transplant Recipients, Factors Affecting Long Term Patient and Graft Outcomes Over 10 Years Including COVID Pandemic Periods
Spectrum of Infections in Renal Transplant Recipients, Factors Affecting Long Term Patient and Graft Outcomes Over 10 Years Including COVID Pandemic Periods Open
Introduction: Multiple factors including infections affect graft and patient outcomes in Renal Allograft Recipients. Survival data from tropical countries is scarce, especially during the COVID 19 pandemic. Subjects and Methods: In this am…
View article: Physiological and biochemical mechanisms of fruit cracking: A review
Physiological and biochemical mechanisms of fruit cracking: A review Open
Fruit cracking is a serious physiological disorder that affects fruit quality and productivity. It is a pre-harvest disorder that results in poor quality of fruits; these are not marketable and cause economic losses to growers. Generally, …
View article: Evaluation of Eucalyptus Clones for Susceptibility to The Gall Wasp Letocybe invasa Fisher and La Salle
Evaluation of Eucalyptus Clones for Susceptibility to The Gall Wasp Letocybe invasa Fisher and La Salle Open
This study investigates the variation among Eucalyptus clones for incidence of gall wasp (Letocybe invasa) and relative changes in biochemical parameters. The three years, and replicated clonal trial involved 14 clones with monthly observa…
View article: Biochemical and Anatomical Characteristics of Basmati And Non-basmati Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) For Resistance To Foot Rot
Biochemical and Anatomical Characteristics of Basmati And Non-basmati Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) For Resistance To Foot Rot Open
Fusarium fujikuroi, the causal agent of foot rot disease, infects all the parts of rice, causing serious yield losses in different parts of the world. In order to understand the basis of disease tolerance, various biochemical and anatomica…
View article: The seed biochemical signature as a potent marker for water logging tolerance in maize
The seed biochemical signature as a potent marker for water logging tolerance in maize Open
Plant breeders are in the need for convenient, reproducible, reliable and rapid screening methods to be used as a proxy for water logging tolerance for a large number of genotypes. Addressing this need, the present study was carried in ord…
View article: Effect of girdling and root pruning on vegetative growth, fruit metabolites and yield of pear grown under sub-tropical conditions
Effect of girdling and root pruning on vegetative growth, fruit metabolites and yield of pear grown under sub-tropical conditions Open
Excessive vegetative growth in semi-soft pear is a limiting factor for optimum fruit production under sub-tropical conditions of north-western India. Therefore, the present studies were conducted to regulate the vegetative growth and impro…
View article: Postharvest quality response of pears with beeswax coatings during long term cold storage
Postharvest quality response of pears with beeswax coatings during long term cold storage Open
Lipid-based edible coatings are effective in maintaining the chemical and sensory characteristics of fruits for long-term storage by inhibiting the rate of respiration and transpiration. With this view, an investigation was conducted on th…
View article: GROWTH RESPONSE OF INDOOR ORNAMENTAL PLANT SPECIES TO VARIOUS ARTIFICIAL LIGHT INTENSITIES (LED) IN AN INDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN
GROWTH RESPONSE OF INDOOR ORNAMENTAL PLANT SPECIES TO VARIOUS ARTIFICIAL LIGHT INTENSITIES (LED) IN AN INDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN Open
Urban population spends most of their time indoors leading to multiple problems. Making an indoor vertical garden and associating people to this new concept will help build the indoor environment with improved energy efficiency, indoor air…
View article: Physico-chemical and Enzymatic Changes in Cold Stored ‘Dusehri’ Mango Fruits in Response to Beeswax and <i>Aloe Vera </i>Gel Coatings
Physico-chemical and Enzymatic Changes in Cold Stored ‘Dusehri’ Mango Fruits in Response to Beeswax and <i>Aloe Vera </i>Gel Coatings Open
Mango is harvested in summer months and exhibits short postharvest life due to rapid biochemical changes. These ripening changes occur even at low temperature storage, though at slower rates. Hence, the effect of Aloe vera gel (AVG) and be…
View article: Morphogical and molecular markers based assessment of genetic diversity in eggplant
Morphogical and molecular markers based assessment of genetic diversity in eggplant Open
In the present study, twenty-six eggplant genotypes were characterized using morphological traits and seventy simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Information of the genetic diversity of eggplant is imperative to support management and co…