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Akshay Mehta

Publications (8)

Waste Utilization in Horticulture: An Overview

Akshay Mehta, Alkesh Yadav, Aman Kumar & Kalpana Kumari · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52427

Advances and Emerging Trends in Horticultural Production and Management

Mohit Shalikram Janbandhu, Akshay Mehta, Shreedhar Beese, Shivam Kumar Pandey, Barinderjit Singh, Abhimanyu Patel & Budhesh Pratap Singh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i32325

Effect of Washing and Non-washing of Seeds on Growth of Papaya Seedlings (Carica papaya L.) cv. Pusa Nanha

Aditya Narayan Giri, Ankur Sharma, Akshay Mehta, Priyanka Dahiya & Shailesh Kumar Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113490

Functional Beverage Development from Fruit-Herb Blends: A Systematic Review of Strawberry, Guava, Beetroot and Medicinal Plant Formulation

Rajesh Lather, Ashwin Acharya, Suresh Kumar, Akshay Mehta, Sunil Kumar, Vasudha Pradhan & Alisha Rani · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31989

Postharvest Chemical Treatments for Extending Shelf Life and Preserving Fruit Quality

Rajesh Lather, Alisha Rani, Suresh Kumar, Akshay Mehta, Vasudha Pradhan & Ashwin Acharya · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33734

Impact of Foliar Nutrient Application on Quality Attributes and Leaf Nutrient Composition in Kinnow Mandarin

Luxmi, G.S. Rana, Sakshi & Akshay Mehta · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121790

Studies on the Effect of Foliar Application of Different Chemicals on Yield and Physical Characteristics of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Hisar Safeda

Aman Kumar, Manender Singh, Sushil Sharma, RS Garhwal, Sarita Devi & Akshay Mehta · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32101

Effect of Soil Application of Zinc Sulphate on Growth, Yield and Quality of Guava cv. L-49

Satpal Baloda, Jeet Ram Sharma, S. K. Sehrawat, Sushil Sharma, Savita Rani & Akshay Mehta · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

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 :...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i203866