A. N. Seema

Optimizing Hybrid Seed Yield in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Hybrid KBSH-78 Through Flowering Synchronization and Nitrogen Management

Naganagouda B. Patil, Ashok S. Sajjan, Mallikarjun Sherakhane, A. N. Seema & H. M. Heena Kouser · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Flowering synchronisation between parental lines is a critical prerequisite for successful hybrid seed production in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), as efficient pollination and seed set largely depend on the overlap of flowering periods. The present investigation was conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84252

Integrating Seed Morphology and Chemical Tests for Rapid Varietal Identification of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

Mallikarjun Sherakhane, S. N. Vasudevan, Naganagouda B Patil, A. N. Seema & G. Somu · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Accurate varietal identification is important for maintaining genetic purity, supporting seed quality assessment and facilitating seed certification in sorghum. The present study evaluated the usefulness of seed morphological traits and simple chemical tests for differentiating s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74081