This study assessed public engagement with environmental pollution using the Experience–Awareness–Participation (EAP) framework in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 120 participants selected through purposive sampling. A structur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35324
Intensive chemical fertilization in the rice-wheat system of the Indo-Gangetic Plains as adversely affected soil biological resilience. The present study (Kharif 2024) evaluated the effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) involving green manures and graded nitrogen levels...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35320
The present study evaluated the drinking water quality of Begum Talab Lake, located in Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India, using the Water Quality Index (WQI) approach. Surface water samples were collected monthly from July 2024 to June 2025, and major physicochemical paramete...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35321
This research was carried to assess the influence of altitudinal gradient on the leaf morphometric traits of C. odorata. Leaf morphometric traits such as leaf length, leaf width, petiole length, leaf shape and leaf colour were recorded. The findings indicated notable differences...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35322
Agriculture remains the primary livelihood of tribal communities in Wayanad district, Kerala, traditionally centered on rice cultivation. However, declining profitability, environmental degradation, policy shifts toward cash crops, and climate change have challenged the sustainab...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35318
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Agromet Advisory Bulletins (AABs) issued under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa project in enhancing agricultural resilience and profitability across 17 districts of South Bihar. Based on feedback from 1,850 farmers, the adoption of AABs led...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35319
Soil moisture is often referred to as the "blood of the soil" because, just as blood sustains life, soil moisture is essential for plants to survive and thrive. It plays an importance role in maintaining ecological balance, supporting agricultural productivity, and regulating the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35316
Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a major constraint in crop production, particularly in calcareous and alkaline soils where zinc predominantly exists in insoluble forms such as zinc carbonate (Zn CO₃). To address this challenge, zinc-solubilizing bacteria (ZSB) offer an eco-friendly and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35317
The study was conducted during 2024–25 at the Department of Sericulture, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru, to evaluate the seasonal incidence of thrips and identify resistant accessions among one hundred mulberry accessions. Thrips populations were recorded under natural field conditions dur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35314
Traditional water ponds are crucial for maintaining rural water security, biodiversity, and social and cultural activities in India's semi-arid areas. The present study evaluates the physico‑chemical characteristics of the Mudbole traditional water pond located in Yadgir district...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35315