Low soil fertility is one of the major problems of cacao seedlings in the nursery. However, cacao (Theobroma cacao L) is characterized by high nutrient demand, particularly N, P. K, Ca and Mg for healthy growth. In this study, growth response of different cocoa seedling varieties...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3479
Soumyadeep Das, P. Unni Ravi Sankar, G. S. Sathisha, V. Mamtha, Sambuddha Mukherjee, Shivabasappa Kandkur & B. L. Santhosh·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Agricultural mechanisation has returned to the centre of agrarian policy debate across the developing world, propelled by rising rural wages, demographic change, urbanisation and a renewed political appetite for productivity-enhancing technology. This review draws together eviden...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74302
Chilli is an important commercial spice crop valued for its colour, pungency and flavour, and India is a leading producer. However, its cultivation is affected by abiotic and biotic stresses, emphasising the need for quality planting material and suitable growing media for health...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74303
The present study was undertaken to develop and evaluate a nutritionally enriched mixed vegetable jam utilising underexploited or low-grade vegetables, including sweet potato, pumpkin, beetroot, carrot and turnip. Three formulations were prepared by varying the proportions of swe...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74304
Soil-transmitted helminth infections and malaria remain important parasitic diseases affecting children in endemic settings. This study assessed the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths, malaria, and malaria–helminth co-infection among school-aged children in selected communi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i7560
Plastic debris poses a significant and escalating threat to coastal ecosystems worldwide, yet baseline data from many regional shorelines remain scarce. This study assessed the abundance, distribution, and physical characteristics of mesoplastics (5 mm-2.5 cm) and macroplastics (...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74305
Rapeseed–mustard is an important oilseed crop in Bihar, and reliable yield forecasts are useful for production planning and policy support. This study developed and compared statistical, machine-learning and hybrid forecasting models for rapeseed–mustard yield in Bihar using annu...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74307
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) rank among the most severe, and most persistently overlooked, public health problems facing Africa today. The continent records the world's highest road traffic fatality rate despite holding only a modest share of the world's registered vehicles, a p...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74308
The present study examined the profitability and employment potential of Type A secondary agriculture activities in Karnataka, with specific attention to jaggery production, milk pooling and chilling units, and cottage-scale pickle making. Primary data were collected through pers...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74309
John Kamwele Mutinda, Revian Awuor Omollo, Jackson Ndoto Munyao, Loraine Mutune, Millicent Auma Omondi, Joyce Akhalakwa Mukolwe, Tecla Mutave Kyalo, Dickson Tulyasingula, Titus Mutua Kioko & Amos Kipkorir Langat·Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science·2026
Forecasting realised volatility is essential for financial risk management, portfolio optimisation, and derivative pricing. However, financial time series exhibit non-linearity, non-stationarity, and long memory, making accurate prediction challenging. This study proposes a novel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i6875
The present study evaluated the effects of major non-genetic factors on pre- and post-weaning average daily weight gain in Sangamneri goats maintained under field conditions in Maharashtra, India. Records from 14,505 kids maintained under the All India Coordinated Research Projec...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74091
Ruminant productivity is often constrained by the low digestibility of fibrous feed resources, primarily because of limited ruminal fibrolytic activity and the high lignocellulosic content of forages. An in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different levels of...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74092
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important pulse crop with considerable significance for food and nutritional security. The present study evaluated morphological variation among 21 chickpea genotypes, including 20 germplasm lines and the check variety Pusa-362, using Metroglyp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3717
Postharvest deterioration reduces the marketability and consumption quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) fruits where low-cost storage options are required. This study evaluated aqueous extracts of white and black Piper guineense as postharvest coatings for shelf-life and acc...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74093
A field experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2021-22 at the Narkhoda research farm, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, to evaluate the influence of tillage practices and legume intercropping systems on soil moisture conservation,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74094