Nightshade (Solanum trilobatum L.) is one of the medicinal crops under Solanaceae family, often exhibits poor germination due to inherent seed dormancy. The present study was conducted to standardize the seed dormancy breaking treatments to improve the germination. The results cl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65485
Sorghum, known for its resilience and adaptability to various climates as a cereal crop, has also become important as a fodder crop due to its broad adaptability. However, it remains highly vulnerable to numerous weed species. In order to manage weeds, field experiment was design...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55479
A field experiment was conducted to study the influence of humic acid on physiological attributes of greengram (Vigna radiata L.) in loamy sand at Agronomy Instructional Farm, Chimanbhai Patel College of Agriculture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Gujarat du...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55480
The effects of nitrogen (N) fertilizer (0, 45, 90, and 135 kg N/fad), phosphorus-potassium (PK) application (0 vs. recommended rate: 31 kg P₂O₅ + 24 kg K₂O/fad), and wheat and maize composts on maize growth, yield, nutrient dynamics, and nitrogen economy were examined in a two-ye...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55478
Endemic plant species are increasingly at risk due to global climate change and anthropogenic pressures, making the prediction of suitable habitats essential for their conservation. Habenaria longicorniculata is an endemic terrestrial orchid species of Peninsular India, currently...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55475
The present study evaluates herbicide combinations and mechanical methods for sustainable weed management in irrigated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Integrated weed management strategies, combining cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods, are recommended for sustainable wee...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55476
Soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration is a key strategy for mitigating climate change and enhancing agricultural sustainability. This review carefully compares straw and manure, which are both commonly used to increase SOC levels, by explaining how they work differently, their...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55477
Introduction: Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is mainly cultivated for its edible taproot, as a fresh or cooked vegetable. It is an excellent source of vitamin A, fiber and bioactive compounds such as β-carotene, which offer several health benefits, the root vegetable with the highest...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55473
Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflora) renowned for its vibrant spike and commercial value, is widely cultivated for the cut flower industry. This study evaluated the growth, flowering and corm parameters of 27 gladiolus varieties under field conditions at Horticultural Research Farm,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55474
A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of bio priming levels and nitrogen management practices on dry biomass accumulation of wheat and crop growth indices during two consecutive rabi seasons of year 2020-21 and 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in randomized blo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55470