Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex. Hooker F) includes the family Asteraceae, is an enormous and extremely profitable cut flower, which is grown in a wide range of environmental conditions globally. Based on in vitro studies the highest percentage of mycelial growth inhibition w...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46039
Smart irrigation systems have emerged as one of the promising solutions to curb the parsimoniousness of water in the farming sector among many initiatives. The study aims to design and develop a cost-effective smart irrigation system using soil moisture and environmental sensors...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46035
Groundwater irrigation remains a critical component of agricultural production, particularly in regions experiencing climatic variability. However, increasing pressures from temperature extremes, erratic precipitation, and unsustainable extraction threaten aquifer sustainability...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46036
Soils come from the arid region of Hadjer-Lamis (13°00′00″ N; 15°44′00″ E). Samples were taken in March 2025 at a depth of 0 to 20 cm. At the same time, dromedary droppings and cow dung were collected. The physicochemical characterization of the soils from Dandi, Karal, and Mani...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46037
Background: Global food security remains under increasing pressure due to rapid population growth and limited natural resources, particularly in developing regions reliant on staple crops such as rice. In Burkina Faso, low soil fertility, inefficient fertiliser use, and climate...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46033
Natural farming has emerged as a sustainable agricultural approach that focuses on reducing dependence on synthetic inputs while improving soil health and long-term productivity. This review paper highlights the importance of natural farming as an eco-friendly strategy for enhanc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46034
Wheat has been an integral food crop since human civilization. The crop has multiple roles in food system and consumed in a several ways i.e. chapati, bread, biscuit, cake etc. For effective, quality and sufficient productivity, crop nutrition must be ensured. Addition of bio-fer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46031
Gamma irradiation is a potent tool for inducing genetic variation in aromatic rice. This study evaluated the effects of gamma radiation on the M₁ generation of two aromatic rice varieties, Chinigura (local) and Banglamati (released), and determined their lethal dose (LD₅₀) based...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46032
Nowadays, seaweeds are more and more being utilized as plant biostimulants for the improvement of plant performance. Actiwave is a biostimulant product extracted from seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum and three main components of Actiwave are betaines, alginic acid and caidrine. Hence,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46029
Silica nanoparticles have been found to improve rhizosphere microbial diversity while suppressing pathogenic microorganisms by modifying community composition and increasing beneficial taxonomic abundance, hence aiding disease resistance. In the present study, the effect of silic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46030