Cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.) is an important commercial pulse crop of arid and semi-arid regions. As a legume, it improves soil fertility by replenishing nitrogen and tolerates moisture stress. However, its yield potential is constrained by several biotic and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103045
Stem rot of cluster bean caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc., is a soil-borne disease that leads to significant crop damage and yield loss. In 2023, a survey was conducted across 100 fields in 20 villages within three districts of northern Madhya Pradesh. The findings revealed tha...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62443
Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.), also referred to as eggplant, aubergine or garden egg, is a globally important vegetable crop, with India ranking among the top producers. Its cultivation is often hindered by foliar diseases, particularly leaf spot caused by Alternaria alternata,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123387
The study aimed to evaluate the biochemical responses of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) genotypes to Alternaria alternata infection. Five genotypes - resistant (Uttra), moderately resistant (Pant Rituraj), moderately susceptible (Pusa Upkar), susceptible (Pusa Shymala) and highly...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103194