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View article: A case study on three cultivars and optimization of LD50 dose of gamma irradiation for inducing variability in pomegranate for horticultural traits and bacterial blight resistance
A case study on three cultivars and optimization of LD50 dose of gamma irradiation for inducing variability in pomegranate for horticultural traits and bacterial blight resistance Open
Effective induced mutation breeding entails determining the ideal radiation dosage by examining how it influences the growth attributes of the crop. For evaluating the impact of different doses of gamma radiation on pomegranate (Punica gra…
View article: Geogenic Contaminants in Groundwater: Impacts on Irrigated Fruit Orchard Health
Geogenic Contaminants in Groundwater: Impacts on Irrigated Fruit Orchard Health Open
Geogenic contamination of groundwater presents a substantial threat to the enduring production and sustainability of irrigated fruit orchards, especially in arid and semi-arid regions where over 60% of horticultural irrigation depends on g…
View article: Study on Algal Diversity and Physico-Chemical Parameters in Two Streams of Rohru Region in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Study on Algal Diversity and Physico-Chemical Parameters in Two Streams of Rohru Region in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India Open
The present study investigates the algal diversity and physico-chemical parameters in Shikdi Stream and Dogda Stream in the Rohru region of Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India. Algal samples were collected during three seasons: post-m…
View article: Altitudinal specific variation in growing degree days of kiwifruit (Actinida chinensis) based on the BBCH scale
Altitudinal specific variation in growing degree days of kiwifruit (Actinida chinensis) based on the BBCH scale Open
The present study was carried out during 2019–20 and 2020–21 at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Himachal Pradesh aimed to apply easy-to-use mathematical equations for the temperature-based estimati…
View article: Vegetative and Floral Characteristics of Different Strawberry Cultivars Growing in Low Polytunnels under Shivalik Foothills
Vegetative and Floral Characteristics of Different Strawberry Cultivars Growing in Low Polytunnels under Shivalik Foothills Open
This study was conducted on fifteen genotypes of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) to evaluate the extent of morphological variability and to examine the associations among various traits. The results revealed notable differences amon…
View article: Evaluation Shooting Performance and Survival Percentage of Hardwood and Semi-hardwood Cuttings in Exotic Culstivars of Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.)
Evaluation Shooting Performance and Survival Percentage of Hardwood and Semi-hardwood Cuttings in Exotic Culstivars of Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) Open
The investigation was conducted in the kiwifruit block of Department of Fruit Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) during 2019-20. The experiment entitled "Evaluation of hardwood a…
View article: Evaluation of Hardwood and Semi-hardwood Cuttings for Leaf Characteristics and Per Cent Rooted Cuttings in Exotic Cultivars of Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.)
Evaluation of Hardwood and Semi-hardwood Cuttings for Leaf Characteristics and Per Cent Rooted Cuttings in Exotic Cultivars of Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) Open
This study was conducted during 2019–2020 in the Department of Fruit Science at Dr. YSP University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP), India, with the objective of assessing the leaf characteristics and per cent rooted cutting…
View article: Characterization of Indian walnut germplasm for nut and kernel traits
Characterization of Indian walnut germplasm for nut and kernel traits Open
In the present study, a total of 44 Indian walnut germplasms were evaluated for nut and kernel morphometric traits to characterize the seedling selections and study the genetic variability among the accessions. A wide range of variability …
View article: Unveiling the cutting-edge applications of nanotechnology in the food industry- from lab to table-a comprehensive review
Unveiling the cutting-edge applications of nanotechnology in the food industry- from lab to table-a comprehensive review Open
Nanotechnology is a quickly growing field in the modern innovative world with significant applications in the modern food industry, enhancing many aspects of food production, safety, and quality. It introduces innovative solutions to addre…
View article: Appraisal of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi in Fruit Production and Mitigation Against Stress: Current Insights and Prospects
Appraisal of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi in Fruit Production and Mitigation Against Stress: Current Insights and Prospects Open
View article: ENHANCING FRUIT CROPS RESILIENCE: HARNESSING NON MICROBIAL BIOSTIMULANTS FOR SUSTAINABLE MITIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES
ENHANCING FRUIT CROPS RESILIENCE: HARNESSING NON MICROBIAL BIOSTIMULANTS FOR SUSTAINABLE MITIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES Open
View article: Genetic analysis of variability, heritability and genetic advance in F2 segregating population of rice under drought condition
Genetic analysis of variability, heritability and genetic advance in F2 segregating population of rice under drought condition Open
View article: Unlocking the sustainable role of melatonin in fruit production and stress tolerance: a review
Unlocking the sustainable role of melatonin in fruit production and stress tolerance: a review Open
While melatonin, a vital player in plant physiology, initially attracted recognition due to its involvement in animal circadian rhythms, the molecule appears to be a multifunctional molecule requiring substantial attention for prospective …
View article: Evaluation of Hardwood and Semi-hardwood Cuttings for Rooting Performance in Exotic Kiwifruit Cultivars
Evaluation of Hardwood and Semi-hardwood Cuttings for Rooting Performance in Exotic Kiwifruit Cultivars Open
The investigation was conducted in the kiwifruit block of Department of Fruit Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) during the year 2019-20. The experiment entitled "Evaluation of h…
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Alkali- Pretreated Parthenium hysterophorus with Adsorption Kinetic Studies
Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Alkali- Pretreated Parthenium hysterophorus with Adsorption Kinetic Studies Open
This study investigates the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) derived from Parthenium hysterophorus biomass through acid hydrolysis. Nanocellulose, a versatile nanomaterial sourced from renewable …
View article: Interpretable online network dictionary learning for inferring long-range chromatin interactions
Interpretable online network dictionary learning for inferring long-range chromatin interactions Open
Dictionary learning (DL), implemented via matrix factorization (MF), is commonly used in computational biology to tackle ubiquitous clustering problems. The method is favored due to its conceptual simplicity and relatively low computationa…
View article: Appraisal of extended cane length and fruit thinning strategies on the performance of growth yield and quality of kiwifruit
Appraisal of extended cane length and fruit thinning strategies on the performance of growth yield and quality of kiwifruit Open
The kiwifruit has been identified as an enormous fruit for mid-hill horticulture due to its wider adaptability and diversification. The size and quality of kiwifruit were affected by its market. As a result, appropriate canopy management a…
View article: Interpretable Online Network Dictionary Learning for Inferring Long-Range Chromatin Interactions
Interpretable Online Network Dictionary Learning for Inferring Long-Range Chromatin Interactions Open
Dictionary learning (DL), implemented via matrix factorization (MF), is commonly used in computational biology to tackle ubiquitous clustering problems. The method is favored due to its conceptual simplicity and relatively low computationa…
View article: Interpretable Online Network Dictionary Learning for Inferring Long-Range Chromatin Interactions
Interpretable Online Network Dictionary Learning for Inferring Long-Range Chromatin Interactions Open
Dictionary learning (DL) is commonly used in computational biology to tackle ubiquitous clustering problems due to its conceptual simplicity and relatively low computational complexity. However, DL algorithms produce results that lack inte…
View article: Semi-Quantitative Group Testing for Efficient and Accurate qPCR Screening of Pathogens with a Wide Range of Loads
Semi-Quantitative Group Testing for Efficient and Accurate qPCR Screening of Pathogens with a Wide Range of Loads Open
SUMMARY Pathogenic infections pose a significant threat to global health, affecting millions of people every year and presenting substantial challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. Efficient and timely testing plays a critical role in …
View article: Semi-Quantitative Group Testing for Efficient and Accurate qPCR Screening of Pathogens with a Wide Range of Loads
Semi-Quantitative Group Testing for Efficient and Accurate qPCR Screening of Pathogens with a Wide Range of Loads Open
Pathogenic infections pose a significant threat to global health, affecting millions of people every year and presenting substantial challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. Efficient and timely testing plays a critical role in disease …
View article: Altitude Variation on Fruit Development and Quality Attributes of Kiwifruit (Actinidia Deliciosa Chev.) In North-Western Himalaya
Altitude Variation on Fruit Development and Quality Attributes of Kiwifruit (Actinidia Deliciosa Chev.) In North-Western Himalaya Open
Effects of climatic variability at different altitudes on the fruit development and quality attributes of kiwifruit in the North -Western Himalayas of India were investigated. The experiment was carried out at five attitudinal locations (1…
View article: Seaweed Extract as a Biostimulant Agent to Enhance the Fruit Growth, Yield, and Quality of Kiwifruit
Seaweed Extract as a Biostimulant Agent to Enhance the Fruit Growth, Yield, and Quality of Kiwifruit Open
The kiwifruit [Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.) C.F. Liang & A.R. Ferguson] has attained significant importance for commercial cultivation in the mid-Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent during the last three decades. The fruit qualit…
View article: Assessment of Microplastics Pollution on Soil Health and Eco-toxicological Risk in Horticulture
Assessment of Microplastics Pollution on Soil Health and Eco-toxicological Risk in Horticulture Open
In recent times, the existence of microplastics in the food chain has emerged as a physiological stressor and a multifactorial food safety issue, necessitating an immediate strategic perspective due to the associated human health and eco-t…
View article: COVID-19 Mask Mandates in NY and Their Effect on the Incidence of Flu
COVID-19 Mask Mandates in NY and Their Effect on the Incidence of Flu Open
Our data show a significant decrease in the number of positive influenza tests during the same period of time when COVID-19 social distancing and mask-wearing requirements were in effect.
View article: Effect of Organic Manures on Growth, Yield, Leaf Nutrient Uptake and Soil Properties of Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa Chev.) cv. Allison
Effect of Organic Manures on Growth, Yield, Leaf Nutrient Uptake and Soil Properties of Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa Chev.) cv. Allison Open
In recent decades, organic kiwifruit farming has come up as a feasible method for high-quality kiwi production without using chemical fertilizers. The primary objective of this research was to investigate how the sole application of organi…
View article: Machine Unlearning of Federated Clusters
Machine Unlearning of Federated Clusters Open
Federated clustering (FC) is an unsupervised learning problem that arises in a number of practical applications, including personalized recommender and healthcare systems. With the adoption of recent laws ensuring the "right to be forgotte…
View article: Evaluation of water quality using physico-chemical parameters of Riverine Areas of Baddi (H.P), India
Evaluation of water quality using physico-chemical parameters of Riverine Areas of Baddi (H.P), India Open
The present paper is focused on monitoring of surface water quality of Baddi area in Himachal Pradesh.The research work was carried out for the assessment of various physico-chemical parameters at twelvesampling location. A systematic stud…
View article: Sustainable production through biostimulants under fruit orchards
Sustainable production through biostimulants under fruit orchards Open
The world population is expected to be around 9 billion by 2050 which would be 34 per cent greater than the today’s population. This will enhance the food demand to match the rising population. Horticultural commodities in general and frui…
View article: Evaluation of underground water in Kangra, Solan and Una district of Himachal Pradesh: A Review
Evaluation of underground water in Kangra, Solan and Una district of Himachal Pradesh: A Review Open
Ever increasing population, urbanization and modernization are posing problems of sewage disposal andcontamination of underground water sources like bore well and hand pump. Natural water resources getcontaminated due to weathering of rock…