Neetu Prajapat, Prerna Dogra, K. K. Sharma, Gajanand Jat, B. L. Dudwal, D.L. Bagdi, Kiran Gaur, Kiran Doodhawal, S.S. Sharma, Chiranjeev Kumawat & Omprakash·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
With the advent of high-yielding crop varieties/hybrids and the gradual intensification of agriculture, soil potassium reserves are being depleted at a quicker rate. Furthermore, due to uneven fertiliser application, potassium deficit is becoming one of the most significant restr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125910
Aims: Geo-referencing of the important physico-chemical and nutrient parameters of Gomati and South Tripura is the prime objective of this study. Study Design: Random sampling followed by laboratory tests of important properties of soil were derived to conduct a cross-sectional s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125911
The study was undertaken to evaluate the entrepreneurial orientation of tribal farm women engaged in sericulture activities. Sericulture, being one of the most promising agro-based enterprises in Assam, provides substantial livelihood opportunities and contributes to women’s soci...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123965
A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2024 at the Research Farm, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, to assess the impact of integrated nutrient management on crop performance under semi-arid conditions. The experiment was laid out in a factorial...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125912
Flaxseed is one of the richest vegetarian sources of α- linolenic acid (omega 3 fatty acid) and soluble mucilage, making it a nutritionally valuable functional food. However, Flaxseed contains high amounts of cyanogenic glycoside, an anti-nutritional factor. Considering the impor...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123966
A field experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2020–21 and 2021–22 at the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Agriculture, Plantica Indian Academy of Rural Development (IARD), Dehradun to evaluate the influence of foliar-applied micronutrients on the growth, yi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125914
Beekeeping served as an accessible supplementary source of income for farm households. It improves earnings for the rural poor, enhances the nutritional security of rural women and children and ensures continuous employment throughout the year via different activities. However, b...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123967
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of integrated nutrient management using poultry manure and legume tree prunings on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under field conditions in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Study Design: A Randomized Complete Block...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123968
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an essential cereal crop in semi-arid regions, yet its yield is severely affected by insect pests, particularly shoot fly (Atherigonasoccata) and stem borer (Chilo partellus). Host plant resistance offers an effective and environmentally sus...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123969
Crop residues serve a crucial role in both livestock feeding and soil fertility management. Proper management of crop residues can provide feed for livestock, improve soil fertility in smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa. This study evaluated the trade-offs in crop residues u...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4799
Rice is an important crop for over half the global population, yet its productivity is increasingly challenged by soil degradation and unsustainable fertilization practices. This study aimed to assess the effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) using organic manures - farm...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123970
A field experiment was conducted for two consecutive years during the jute season (April to July) of 2022 and 2023 at the research farm of ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres Nilganj, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India with 10 treatment combinations namely, T...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4800
Field trials were conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani in 2017 and 2018 planting season respectively, to determine the productivity of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Monech.] and Bamb...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123971
Plant diseases continue to pose serious threats to global food security, causing an estimated 10–16% annual yield losses in major crops and leading to economic damage exceeding USD 200 billion. Conventional disease management strategies relying heavily on chemical pesticides are...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123972
Background: Soybean meal (SBM) is a cornerstone protein source in livestock feed. But its high cost has led to its adulteration with cheaper substitutes like dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). High volumes of maize being used for ethanol production and consequently lar...
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