Potassium (K) is an essential macronutrient for cereal crops and contributes to growth, yield formation, grain quality and tolerance to environmental stresses. This review summarises the role of K in sustainable cereal production, with emphasis on physiological functions, soil dy...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74136
An experiment was undertaken to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of papaya under Kerala conditions. The trial was conducted in RBD. Papaya variety used for the study was Surya with ten treatments. The results revealed that the applic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i84849
A field experiment was conducted at Farming Systems Research Station, Sadanandapuram, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala, India during rabi 2022 with 12 treatments replicated thrice in randomised block design. Treatments included 2 factors, factor A having foliar nutrition (u...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i74708
Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) is an important fruit crop whose eating quality is associated with soluble solids, acidity, sugars and ascorbic acid. This study evaluated seven longan varieties available in Kerala—All Season, Diamond River, Edaw Star, Ping Pong, Ruby, Shogun and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104506
Research was undertaken to investigate genetic variability, heritability, and genetic progress in twelve yield-related and seed quality traits of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.). The study involved evaluating thirty-two cowpea genotypes in a randomized block design at Farming...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103156