Invasive species represent one of the most significant drivers of global environmental change, posing substantial threats to native ecosystems and biodiversity across the world. Their spread contributes extensively to species decline, habitat degradation and the disruption of ess...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36008
The integrated application of chemical fertilisers in conjunction with biofertilisers plays a critical role in maintaining soil health and enhancing the quality of agricultural produce. Cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub.), commonly referred to as guar, is a multipurpo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36009
Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) plays a crucial role in sustaining soil fertility and improving crop productivity in grape cultivation; however, the effective adoption of INM practices by grape growers is often influenced by their socio-economic profile and various practical...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36010
The present investigation was carried out during the summer season of the year 2024-25 in the experiment field of Department of Vegetable Science at Pt. KLS College of Horticulture and Research Station, Rajnandgaon (C.G.), under Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture & For...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36005
A comprehensive assessment of soil nitrogen content was carried out across seven villages in the Raigad district using the classical Alkaline Permanganate Method. This study aimed to determine nitrogen content in soils from selected agricultural fields, providing insights into so...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36004
Millets—comprising major millets (sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet) and a diverse set of small millets—are increasingly recognised in India as strategic crops for nutrition-sensitive and climate-resilient agriculture. Yet, despite their ecological hardiness and cultural em...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36002
The overall sustainability of agricultural systems depends largely on the inherent productivity and proper management of soil resources. Soil fertility fluctuates seasonally due to nutrient additions through fertilizers, manures and amendments, as well as losses via crop removal,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36003
Background: The extensive use of pesticides, particularly organophosphorus compounds like chlorpyrifos, has become an integral component of modern agriculture but has resulted in persistent residues that pose serious risks to soil health and environmental safety. Microbial biodeg...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i35999
Acid Inceptisols are commonly found in coastal region of Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. This particular soil faces serious problem such as low pH, high aluminum (Al) saturation and low fertility. Humic acid extracted from cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica) benefits to improve chemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36000
Soil salinity represents one of the most pervasive abiotic stresses, constraining global agricultural productivity, affecting over 1.4 billion hectares of arable land worldwide. The emergence of nanoparticle (NP)-based agronomic interventions has opened a compelling new frontier...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36001