Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance are essential criteria for identifying useful parents and selection traits in crop improvement programmes. The present investigation assessed genetic variability and selection parameters in 26 garden pea (Pisum sativum L. var....
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64052
Germplasm evaluation constitutes a fundamental approach for the identification of superior and agronomically important genotypes. The extensive natural variation observed among genotypes indicates considerable potential for the improvement of economically important traits. Geneti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64027
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), a crop of significant economic importance in India, exhibits extensive genetic diversity, making it a prime candidate for genetic enhancement. The present study was conducted during the zaid season of 2023–2024 at the Vegetable Research Farm, Achary...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62500
Michelle C. Lallawmkimi, Soumya Patil, D. K. Upadhyay, Niren Majumdar, Abinaya B., G.Sadaya Kumar & Chandan Kumar Panigrahi·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Nanotechnology is an emerging field with immense potential to revolutionize agriculture by enhancing productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainability. Its applications span diverse areas, including nano-fertilizers for improved nutrient uptake, nano-pesticides for targeted p...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i11035
The integration of genetic resistance mechanisms into sustainable crop breeding programs is critical for addressing global agricultural challenges, including the increasing threats posed by pests, diseases, and climate change. Genetic resistance, which involves the use of innate...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11873
This study assessed the genetic variability, heritability, and genetic progress of 25 genotypes of sponge gourd [Luffa cylindrica L. (Roem.)]. In this randomized block design experiment with three replications, twenty yield and quality characteristics were evaluated. The signific...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72599
Biofortification is an innovative agricultural approach aimed at reducing global micronutrient deficiencies, often referred to as "hidden hunger," by enhancing the nutritional quality of staple crops through breeding, genetic engineering, and agronomic practices. This strategy ta...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i111577
Joyce Aquila, Siddesh Hindurao Alavekar, Parul Trivedi, Manju Kumari, D. K. Upadhyay, Mohit Kashyap, Abhishek Tiwari & Shiv Narayan Dhaker·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) is a nutritionally important and commercially valuable vegetable crop widely cultivated in India, where emerging coloured variants with enhanced antioxidant properties are gaining increasing scientific and market attention. However...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53934
The present study aimed to evaluate morphological diversity among 30 garden pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense L.) genotypes using Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) guidelines under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority. Visual observations were...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72618