Introduction: Pesticide application modulates agro-soil bacterial richness and physicochemical properties, underpinning ecosystem function and sustainability. Aim: Study investigated bacterial richness and physicochemical parameters of pesticide-polluted soils within the environs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1642
A field experiment was performed during the rabi season of 2020-21 at the Agronomy Main Research Farm, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, to evaluate the Impact of nitrogen levels and tassel removal on the growth parameters and yield of Baby corn. The study employed a split-plot design with thre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1640
Maize is a good alternative to rice and it can survive even in conditions related to global warming. Short duration crop like toria can be grown after maize in the rabi season with minimal management, thereby increasing farm income. The highest productivity of any cropping system...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1641
Under the agroclimatic conditions of Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, a field experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of varying nitrogen levels and plant spacing on cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) growth, production and quality. Three nitrogen levels (100...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1639
The excessive use of chemical fertilizers in chilli cultivation has raised concerns regarding soil health and environmental sustainability. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) offer an eco-friendly alternative by enhancing nutrient availability and plant growth through bi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1637
The field experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2022-23 and 2023-24 at the Integrated Farming System Unit, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, to evaluate the effect of biofertilizers and graded nutrient doses on soil physico-chemical properties a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1638
Chickpea is valued as the “king of pulses” due to its high nutritional content, containing 18–22% protein, 64% carbohydrates, and several essential minerals. Organic nutrient management plays a vital role in maintaining soil health, microbial activity, and nutrient cycling. The p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1636
Aim: The effect of soil chemical properties on mulberry disease prevalence was studied using recommended and popular S1 mulberry variety (Morus alba L.) under the three districts of West Bengal. A total of five mulberry diseases viz., Myrothecium leaf spot, Bacterial leaf spot, P...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1635
The productivity and sustainability of rice–lentil cropping systems in acidic soils are severely constrained by potassium deficiencies, exacerbated by intensive cropping and imbalanced fertilization. Potassium plays a crucial role in plant growth, yield, stress tolerance and nutr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1633
The present field experiment was undertaken at Wheat and Maize Research Unit, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani to assess the Compatibility and Influence of Microbial Inoculants and their Consortia on Maize Grown on Vertisol during Kharif season of 2022. Ten d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1634