Soil pH is a fundamental determinant of soil fertility, nutrient availability, and crop productivity. It influences chemical equilibria, microbial processes, and plant nutrient uptake, making it a key factor in sustainable agricultural management. Conventional soil pH measurement...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46026
Background: Cocoa is a shade-tolerant species. Excessive light can induce photo-oxidative stress and photosystem II (PSII) photoinhibition in cocoa. In agroforestry, the tree canopy plays a key role in modulating the light microclimate and could therefore contribute to cocoa phot...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46027
Soil testing and soil health card (SHC)-based nutrient management are pivotal components of sustainable agriculture. This study evaluated the knowledge level of 120 farmers in Karimnagar district, Telangana State, India, concerning soil sampling procedures and soil test-based fer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46028
Potassium regulates enzymatic activities and stomatal movement, improving water-use efficiency and sugar transport within plants. Along with phosphorus, it supports rapid root growth and promotes protein synthesis. It also improves plant health and resistance to diseases, pests,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46025
Sustainable and organic horticulture has emerged as a critical paradigm in response to the escalating environmental crises, soil degradation, biodiversity collapse, and food security challenges confronting the 21st century. The Green Revolution paradigm, transplanted from cereal...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36023
Vegetative propagation enables large-scale multiplication of plants using suitable propagation techniques, as it produces true-to-type plants and ensures early fruit bearing. Among the vegetative methods, budding and grafting are commonly practiced in aonla. The present experimen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36024
Soybean is one of the most important oilseed and protein-rich crops, and its productivity is seriously affected by leaf diseases that reduce both yield and quality. Both timely and prompt detection of the disease is thus a requirement in proper crop management especially in farmi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36021
Jamilou Salissou Ibrahim, Harouna Maidoukia Abdourazack, LAOUALI Idi Karimou, Halidou Antarou Hassan, Ibrahim Doka Dahiratou, Laminou Manzo Ousmane & Baragé Moussa·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
The environmental situation in Niger is alarming. It is characterized by droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall, leading to a decline in agricultural production and food insecurity. These issues are exacerbated by climate change, desertification, and unsuitable farming practice...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36022
Apple rootstocks play a crucial role in determining tree vigor, productivity, fruit quality, and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions in modern orchard systems. The development and selection of appropriate rootstocks have become increasingly important for improving or...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36020
Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is amongst very important vegetable crops worldwide. It is fourth among food crops after rice, wheat and maize. Potatoes provide a cheap source of carbohydrates, vitamins (B1 and C) and minerals. Irish potato production provides a livelihood fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36019