Drought-prone agroecosystems are defined not only by low rainfall totals but also by high rainfall variability, elevated evaporative demand, and soils and landscapes that promote rapid runoff or unproductive evaporation. In such settings, “more water” is often less attainable tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15254
This study evaluated the drying performance and quality retention of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) slices processed using three drying techniques, namely solar cabinet drying, polyhouse drying, and conventional open sun drying. Uniformly sliced (8 mm thickness) fully ripened t...
Accurately assessing personal exposure to air pollution has long posed a challenge due to limitations in conventional monitoring approaches. Most studies still rely on sparse, stationary regulatory monitors, assigning identical exposure values to individuals regardless of their m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15252
Climate change is transforming the tempo, geography, and control of agricultural pests. Warming means and more frequent heat extremes shorten development times, extend activity seasons, and relax overwintering barriers, while interacting with simplified landscapes to increase out...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15253
The impact of integrated watershed management interventions on land use, vegetation health, and moisture conditions was assessed in the Mal Somat Watershed, Gujarat, India, between 2022 and 2024. The watershed development adopted a ridge-to-valley approach, combined with climate-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15250
The spatial and temporal variability of monsoon rainfall frequently leads to droughts, dry spells, and excessive rainfall, affecting crop yields and production stability. Among these factors, the onset of monsoon is particularly crucial as it determines sowing schedules in rainfe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15251
The present study aims to estimate irrigation water requirements and crop yields for existing and high-value crops cultivated in the Appapuram Channel Command of the Krishna Western Delta (KWD). The command area, covering approximately 10,000 ha, is predominantly cultivated with...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15249
Climate variability and recurring droughts pose persistent challenges to agricultural livelihoods in India's semi-arid regions, requiring comprehensive assessment of household resilience. This study develops and executes a Farmers’ Livelihood Resilience Index (FLRI) to evaluate l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15247
Waste Decomposer is a liquid formulation containing a consortium of beneficial microorganisms, primarily cellulolytic and lignolytic fungi and bacteria that enhance organic matter degradation. Beyond speeding up decomposition, the inoculant promotes improved nutrient availability...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15248
Microplastics (MPs), which are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, have been generated due to the mismanagement and indiscriminate use of plastics over the past four decades, presenting a serious threat to ecosystems worldwide. MPs are universal and have been detected in all env...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15245