The pot experiment was conducted to estimate the phytoremediation potential of pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) an ornamental plant for the chromium and lead contaminated soils. The grown as a test plant Cr and Pb was applied as @ 0, 30 and 60 mg/kg and salicylic acid (SA)...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65490
Many microorganisms including root endophytes establish symbiotic relationships with their host plants and play a crucial role in maintaining better soil health and plant growth. Most of the crops are responsive to manures and fertilizers; however, the indiscriminate use of input...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65491
The present investigation entitled “Effect of micronutrient application in green gram growing iron and zinc deficient soils of Renapur Tahsil, Latur” during Kharif season of the year, 2022-2023 at A Field experiment was conducted at farmers field At. Post-Dawangaon Tq-Renapur Dis...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65492
A major challenge in cultivating the plant is its growth habit, as the tubers develop deeply in the soil and extend along the stems, making them difficult to harvest and susceptible to breakage during excavation. The experiment was performed to measure the effect of cultivation t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65488
Aims: The present study was undertaken to identify mustard genotypes with stable performance under late-sown conditions by evaluating genotype × environment interactions across multiple sowing dates in the Eastern Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Study Design: A field experiment w...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65486
Large proportion of phosphate fertilizer applied to acrisols and ferralsols soils reacts with aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) to become unavailable for plant uptake. Biochar has been proposed to increase the bioavailability of phosphorus and other nutrients in the soil. The study aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65487
Biochar is a carbon-impact material formed through the pyrolysis of biomass and has emerged as a potential solution for improving soil fertility and addressing climate change. This review paper discusses the numerous advantages of biochar with respect of enhancement of soil physi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55481
Ankita Nandi, Sparjan Babu. D. S, Jagadeesh U, Ajay Prasanth P, Ganesh. D, Billa Sindhu, Rajesh K Sharma, R L Narayana Rao & P.Nagendra Babu·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
The enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins has emerged as an efficient and sustainable biotechnological method to enhance agricultural practices by converting complex proteins into bioavailable peptides and amino acids. This study explores the factors influencing enzymatic activity dur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65482
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of soil amendment with biochar sources (corn cobs (CC) and rice husks (RH) biochar) and irrigation regimes (alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and continuous flooding (CF)) on rice productivity, nutrients use efficiencies and irrig...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65483
The present study was designed to investigate the effect of different decomposed fruit wastes with rates on the growth and yield of Malabar spinach (Basella alba). Recycling organic wastes into nutrient-rich compost can assist organic farming and maintain soil health, fertility,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65484