This article provides a complete overview on the Seed and Varietal Replacement Rates in India and examines the significant advancements in seed technology and their transformative impacts on Indian agriculture. As technological innovations and policy reforms have introduced high-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i10610
The present study describes the community structure of intertidal macrofauna on two rocky coasts of the Kathiawar Peninsula, Gujarat State. The results show significant spatial autocorrelation between the two study sites, with the Mantel correlogram identifying contrasting patter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i10609
Heavy metal contamination of soil at dumpsites poses risks and hazards to humans and the ecosystems through inhalation of dust particles or dermal contact with the contaminated soil. Dumpsites are usually located at the outskirts of residential areas, but due to population increa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i10608
This study evaluates the sustainability of the Taungya system, an incentive-based conservation approach implemented in the Mount Elgon Conservation Area, Uganda. The system integrates reforestation with agricultural practices, aiming to balance biodiversity conservation and local...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i10606
Emamectin Benzoate (EMB), is an anti-parasitic drug, commonly used in aquaculture for prevention and control of parasitic infestations. The drug enters the environment through uneaten feed and faeces, ultimately accumulating in aquaculture pond sediment. Present study reports the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i10607
The growing global need for uncontaminated water in the face of escalating pollution levels has emphasized the urgent requirement for efficient wastewater treatment. This comprehensive review explores advanced techniques in wastewater treatment, addressing the necessity for effec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i10605
Biochar is increasingly recognized as an effective adsorbent for the removal of Cadmium (Cd²⁺), a prevalent contaminant in industrial wastewater. This study utilizes rice husk biochar to target aqueous Cd²⁺. The biochar was synthesized through rapid pyrolysis at 450°C. To enhance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i9604
Agricultural soil is essential for sustainable crop production. However, distinct farming practices poses varying impacts on soil biodiversity and the physicochemical characteristics of the soil. Conflicting information exists about the effects of conservation and conventional fa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i9603
This study was carried out to compare the water quality index of selected water bodies in Okigwe, Imo State, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from two streams, Ihiku and Iyiechu (upstream and downstream) and the experimental research was used for this study. Several physico-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i9601
Geoelectrical surveys involving vertical electrical sounding (VES) and 2D resistivity imaging were integrated to assess subsurface contamination by heavy metals in and around Orile Battery Waste Dumpsite, Kumapayi in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. The objectives are to determine t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i9602