Aims: The general objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and spectrum of action of a bioherbicide based on cocoa juice and papaya leaf extract as a sustainable alternative to glyphosate. Study Design: The experiment design was a block of Fisher with four repetitions...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125876
In the present study, the effect of different concentrations of sodium nitroprusside on plant growth and flowering characters in California poppy plants was investigated. The field experiment was carried out during 2021-2022 at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticultu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125874
Aims: To evaluate the effect of different pruning intensities and foliar applications of micronutrients on the vegetative growth, yield, and quality attributes of phalsa (Grewia subinaequalis D.C.) under subtropical conditions. Study Design: Factorial randomized block design with...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125875
Land Resource Inventory (LRI) provides location-specific guidance for sustainable crop management by integrating soil, water, climate and land-use information. This study evaluated the influence of LRI-based interventions on growth, yield and resource-use efficiency of cotton, ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125873
Aims: Investigates the effects of different NPK fertilizer levels on growth and disease situation of Telfairia occidentalis in Buea, Cameroon. Study Design: The design was a complete randomized design with four treatments and four replicates. Place and Duration of Study: The stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125867
A major barrier that significantly reduces agricultural productivity on some of the world’s arable land is soil acidity. Low microbial activity, nutrient deficiencies, and, most importantly the phytotoxicity of manganese (Mn2+) and aluminum (Al3+) are common problems in these soi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125868
Herbicides play a vital role in rice production by managing weed growth that competes with crops for essential resources such as nutrients, water, and light. Understanding how herbicide application influences soil properties and rice productivity in these systems is crucial for s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125869
The increasing global population, urbanization, and limited arable land have intensified the need for innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. Soilless cultivation systems, particularly hydroponics and aeroponics, offer viable solutions by enabling precise nutrient mana...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125870
The field experiment was conducted during kharif-2024 at Pearl Millet Research Station, JAU, Jamnagar to find out the “effect of photosynthate partitioning & remobilization on growth and yield of pearl millet under rainfed condition”. The experiment was laid out in randomized...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125871
The informal seed sector is a non-law regulated system which permits seed production and distribution especially under small scale farmers. Seed security is critical for agricultural sustainability and rural development among smallholder farmers. Like with formal seed sector, act...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125872