Waste management in horticulture plays a pivotal role in achieving environmental sustainability and optimizing resource utilization. One of the primary methods for waste utilization is composting, which involves the decomposition of organic waste materials to produce nutrient-ric...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52427
Horticulture plays a vital role in global food and nutritional security. This review covers recent advances and emerging trends across various facets of horticultural production and management. Key focus areas include protected cultivation, precision agriculture, new cultivar dev...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i32325
The present experiment was carried out to investigate the response of washing and non- washing of seeds on growth of papaya seedling at the CRC Farm, ITM University, Gwalior (M.P.). The experiment was set up in the Randomized Block Design using 4 media with or without washing of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113490
Functional beverages formulated from synergistic blends of fruit and medicinal herbs are gaining significant attention due to their enhanced nutraceutical potential and natural preservation capability. Strawberry contributes anthocyanins (pelargonidin-3-glucoside) and ellagic aci...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31989
Fruits are highly perishable and often lose quality soon after harvest due to rapid ripening, moisture loss and microbial decay. These postharvest losses reduce both the nutritional value and marketability of fruits, affecting both farmers and consumers. Globally, postharvest los...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33734
The quality of Kinnow mandarins (Citrus reticulate Blanco) is significantly influenced by the application of micronutrients, which play a crucial role in enhancing fruit attributes. This study evaluated the effect of foliar applications of 1.5% zinc sulfate, 0.6% boric acid and 0...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121790
Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an important fruit crop of India. It is typically eaten fresh as a dessert fruit or processed into juice, concentrate, jam, jelly, nectarine, or syrup. Fruits are in higher demand in both domestic and foreign markets, both for fresh consumption and f...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32101
A field study was carried out to determine the effect of soil application of zinc sulphate on growth, yield and quality of guava cv. L-49 during rainy and winter season. Different soil applications were applied i.e. T1 : ZnSO4 @ 0 g/plant (Control), T2 : ZnSO4 @ 50 g/plant, T3 :...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i203866