India’s one of the most popular fruits is the ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.). Ziziphus mauritiana is sometimes referred to as Indian plum or desert apple. Oidium erysiphoides f. sp. Ziziphi, which causes powdery mildew of ber, is more common and a threat in northern states. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2703
K. N. D Bhavanee, A. Krishnamoorthi, Hemangini M. Rathva, Sampada C mareguddikar, Abhishek Singh, Budhesh Pratap Singh, Nageshwar & Karthik Chittibomma·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2024
Genetic engineering has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of horticulture to enhance the traits of crops, leading to improved yield, quality, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. This comprehensive review explores the recent advancements in genetic engineering tec...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2702
Aims/ objectives: This study aims to improve stable and sustainable rice varieties adaptable to changing climatic conditions. It involves assessing genetic variability and Genotype X Environment interaction (G x E) among 186 diverse rice genotypes. The goal is to select genotypes...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2701
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and affecting almost 250 million people. The drug of choice for treatment for Schistosomiasis has been Praziquantel which has been used for many years and there is a need to develop new drugs. The imm...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2700
Maize stands as a crucial cereal crop on a global scale, encountering up to 112 diseases, with over 70 being seed-borne. Use of bioagents not only safeguards the environment but also enhances the cost-effectiveness of production initiatives and addresses concerns related to pesti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2698
Pollination stands as a crucial process vital for ecosystem maintenance, with pollinators serving as pivotal vectors. Approximately 80% of pollination relies on insects, with bees emerging as primary contributors. Their significant role in ecosystem services and economic value ca...
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The present study was designed to evaluate the role of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) for management of diabetes instead of manufactured drugs, which led to many complications. Medicinal plants would be higher useful for this purpose because they are considered to be effective an...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2696
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) represents a paradigm shift in pest control, moving away from heavy reliance on chemical pesticides to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly approach. This article explores IPM, an ecosystem based strategy that integrates biological, ecolog...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2697
In the course of the study, native bioagents isolated from the rhizosphere of the chili crop were used to manage the soil-borne pathogens Rhizoctonia solani. The study was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Plant Pathology and Nematology, RPCAU, Pusa, Bihar in the y...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2695
Gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus Hort.) is one of the most important commercial ornamentals cut flower used in the floriculture industry. Among cut flowers, gladiolus is popular for its glamour, perfection and attractive colorful spikes. The longevity of cut flowers is one of the ma...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i1693
Wheat is a key food crop for the world, providing a lot of the energy we need. It gives us about 55% of our carbohydrates and 20% of our calories. Many people eat cereal grains as their main food, but they often lack enough nutrients. This causes malnutrition, which is also calle...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i2694
Root rot disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani is a serious problem in chili pepper production, leading to significant crop loss and reduced yield. The chemical control method for controlling this soil borne disease is not preferred due environmental concerns and harmful effect on...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i1692
Precision Horticulture, propelled by gene editing and silencing technologies, emerges as a transformative approach to address the demands of sustainable and efficient crop production. Utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 and RNA interference, horticulturists can precisely modify and regulate pl...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i1688
Seventy-seven phenotypically diverse genotypes, including two checks (Pusa Naveen and Pusa Santushti) of bottle gourd, were evaluated for various quantitative traits at the Experimental field of Urban Technological Park (Habbak), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir during Kharif-2022. A...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i1689
Salinity stress arises from the accumulation of elevated salt levels in the soil, leading to the hindrance of plant growth and eventual crop loss. Compounds that induce stress tolerance exhibit a remarkable capacity to enhance growth and mitigate the impacts of salinity stress, a...
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