Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is a vital crop for industrial applications in more than 250 products including lubricants, paints, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals etc. This study is an attempt to understand the genetic diversity in 15 male (monoecious) and 15 female (pistillate) advance...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81246
Aim: The present investigation aimed to isolate and morphologically characterise culturable bacterial and fungal endophytes associated with diverse castor (Ricinus communis L.) genotypes. Study Design: CRD Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IIOR, Raj...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104481
Aims: Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is one of the oldest cultivated non-edible oilseed crops belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. India stands as the leading producer and exporter of castor oil, accounting for approximately 68 per cent of the world's castor cultivation area and...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104540
Aims: To evaluate genetic variability, heritability, and trait associations among 50 elite castor breeding lines and two check varieties to identify key agronomic traits for improving seed yield and oil content. Study Design: Augmented randomized complete block design. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73599