Background: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an important fruit crop in India, and Maharashtra’s Solapur district is a leading production region. Proper soil fertility management is essential for maintaining yield, quality, and resilience to environmental challenges. Aims: The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3712
Variability in rainfall, nutrient imbalance and soil constraints limit cotton productivity, while irrigation can alter nutrient availability, crop nutrient uptake and yield potential. A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2023 and Kharif 2024 at the Regional Agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3711
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the world’s most important cereal crops, but its productivity is frequently limited by water stress. Seed priming with biostimulants has proven to be an effective technique for increasing seed vigour, germination, and crop establishment in adverse en...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3710
Acacia catechu Willd. is an ecologically and economically significant deciduous tree of South Asian origin, prized for its heartwood-derived catechin, medicinal properties, tanning compounds, timber, and contribution to agroforestry systems across South and Southeast Asia. Reprod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3707
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), an important spice crop, often suffers from poor and uneven germination due to hard seed coats and physiological dormancy, leading to reduced crop establishment and yield. Plant growth regulators such as GA₃ and NAA can improve germination, grow...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3708
Marigold (Tagetes spp., family Asteraceae) is a genus of flowering plants whose documented applications span pharmacology, sustainable agriculture, industrial chemistry, and landscape ecology. Originating from Mesoamerica, the genus encompasses approximately 50–56 species, of whi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3709
Black scurf of potato caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kühn is a major soil-borne disease responsible for significant yield and quality losses in potato-growing regions. Field experiments were conducted during 2024–25 and 2025–26 at SIF, C.S.A.U. & T., Kanpur, to evaluate the eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3705
Background & Aim: Fertilization strategies are carried out to influence the growth and physiological quality of plants. However, the increasing need for sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly practices, has brought about an increase in the use of organic manure. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3706
Valorising agro-industrial by-products is an essential strategy for promoting sustainability and addressing waste management challenges. Yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa), predominantly grown for its pulp, produces significant residual biomass in the form of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3704
The continuously increase of the world's population and food demand has put tremendous pressure on agricultural systems to improve productivity while being environmentally sustainable. Conventional agricultural practices that depend mostly on chemical fertilizers and pesticides h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3703