The present study was conducted during the winter season of 2024–2025 at CRC-3, Turari, Department of Horticulture, ITM University, Gwalior (M.P.). The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) comprising ten treatments, replicated thrice. Treatments included com...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95725
The present research uses scientific methods to investigate the role of copper sulphate in the growth and germination of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) plants. The present research shows that certain concentrations of copper sulphate act as a nutrient while certain concentrations act...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95726
The steady depletion of native soil fertility and the occurrence of multiple nutrient deficiencies in onion fields have led to the identification of nutrient management as a key factor limiting sustainable onion production. An experiment was carried out to study the Influence of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95727
Collar rot of chickpea caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. is an emerging threat to chickpea production particularly under stress conditions such as high temperature and low soil moisture. This study showed response of culture media, different temperatures and pH levels on the gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95719
The present field experiment was conducted during Rabi season 2024–2025 at the Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P.), using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with ten treatments and three replications. The treatments comprised different combinations o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95720
Aims: To evaluate impact of substituting inorganic nitrogen source with vermicompost, alone and in association with Azotobacter, on the growth, yield and quality of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.). Study Design: Randomized Block Design (RBD). Place and Duration o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95721
Pest management in mulberry cultivation is a critical component of sustainable sericulture, as pest infestations directly influence leaf quality, silkworm health, and cocoon productivity. Conventional insecticides have been widely employed to manage pest outbreaks; however, their...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95722
Paddy is predominantly cultivated under rainfed conditions. A series of tillage treatments, involving different combinations and passes of cultivators and rotavators, were evaluated to assess their impact on soil bulk density, moisture content, depth of cut, puddling index, weed...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95718
Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a member of the Sapindaceae family and is occasionally referred to as the “Queen of Fruits.” The exceptional flavor, scent, white aril, and eye-catching scarlet skin of litchi fruits make them incredibly popular. Its production is influenced by...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95717
Red sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is widely recognised for its exceptional nutritional quality, rich phytochemical profile, and strong adaptability to semi-arid and arid climates. Its resilience to drought, capacity to thrive in marginal soils, and gluten-free nature make it a pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95714