Assessment of irrigation water quality is essential for sustainable agricultural production, particularly in regions where water resources are limited. The present study was carried out to evaluate the irrigation water quality of the experimental farm of the Agricultural College...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2682
Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust yet remains conspicuously absent from mainstream fertiliser programmes and nutrient management guidelines for vegetable crops. Although Si does not satisfy the classical criteria of essentiality for higher plan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2681
Spring maize in the Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains is high-yielding and nutrient-demanding, especially for nitrogen. Proper split nitrogen application at key growth stages enhances leaf growth, biomass, and productivity while improving nitrogen use efficiency. A field experime...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2679
Chickpea is a major pulse crop, especially in India, valued for its nutritional benefits and role in improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. However, its productivity is constrained by moisture stress and poor agronomic practices, particularly in rainfed regions. Impr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2680
Phytohormones, pivotal regulators of plant growth and development, are increasingly recognized for their multifaceted roles in enhancing crop resilience against environmental stresses. Jasmonic acid (JA) and allied jasmonates have moved from being regarded chiefly as wound hormon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2678
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) requires balanced nutrient management for high yield and quality, and organic inputs like FYM, liquid formulations (beejamrit, jeevamrit), and biofertilizers improve soil health, nutrient availability, and microbial activity. Their combined use en...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2677
Soil macronutrients and micronutrients influence leaf biochemical composition, which subsequently affects larval survival, growth, silk gland development, and essential cocoon characteristics such as cocoon weight, shell ratio, and filament length. This study highlights on how so...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2676
Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) is a holistic approach to maintaining soil fertility and optimizing plant nutrient supply for sustained crop productivity. By integrating various sources of nutrients—including organic inputs (farmyard manure, poultry manure, crop residues, gr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2675
Seaweed extract and humic acid granules are increasingly recognized as effective biostimulants that help with sustainable soil management and improve crop productivity. Seaweed extract often made from brown macroalgae like Ascophyllum nodosum, Sargassum species and Kappaphycus al...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2673
A study was conducted to assess the fertility status of surface soils from three representative taluks (Gubbi, Madhugiri and Sira) based on their agro-climatic zones. The study aimed to evaluate physico-chemical properties, nutrient index, and relationships among key soil paramet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2674