Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an important tropical fruit crop valued for its nutritional and economic significance. However, poor and uneven seed germination along with high seedling mortality in nursery conditions remain major challenges in papaya cultivation, particularly in th...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53966
Rice-based agri-food systems underpin food and livelihood security across India, spanning irrigated Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), rainfed uplands, and coastal deltas. Rice sustains livelihoods and food security for hundreds of millions of Indians, yet the systems that produce it fa...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53964
The growing demand for fruit juice powders, driven by their convenience, extended shelf life, and versatility in food applications, has opened new avenues for developing value-added functional products. Among these, Cucumis melo L. (muskmelon) stands out due to its rich nutrition...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53959
Background: Sunflower leaf curl disease, caused by begomovirus and transmitted by whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), is a major constraint in sunflower production, leading to significant yield and oil losses. Identifying resistant genotypes and understanding associated resistance mechani...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53960
Sweet potato is an important starchy root crop and assessment of genetic diversity among germplasm accessions is essential for identifying superior genotypes for yield improvement and breeding programs. The present study was conducted at the Research Farm of Tirhut College of Agr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53961
Diospyros ebenum (Ceylon ebony), a slow-growing evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of India, is highly valued for its dense, jet-black heartwood and traditional medicinal uses. However, extensive logging, habitat fragmentation, and poor natural regeneration...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53962
Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) is an important self-pollinated oilseed and fibre crop, valued for its α-linolenic acid, protein, carbohydrates, and antioxidant content. Yield improvement is often constrained by limited exploitation of genetic variability. The study, “Assessment...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53963
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic paramyxovirus of the genus Henipavirus that periodically erupts in South and South-east Asia, causing lethal encephalitis and respiratory disease in humans with case fatality rates historically ranging between 40% and 100%. Originally identified du...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53958
Ghadeer H. Aljohani, Atheer E. Al-johani, Shuruq M. Al-wafi, Reema M. Alsubhi, Maram F. Aljehani, Yara A. Alsuhaimi & Usama K. ABDEL-HAMEED·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Species of Convolvulus show extensive morphological variation that complicates taxonomic identification. Numerical and multivariate analyses are therefore important tools for assessing phenetic relationships and morphological diversity within the genus. The goal of the current in...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53954
Tuberose (Agave amica), formerly known as Polianthes tuberosa, is an important cut and loose flower crop widely grown in West Bengal and throughout India. The use of biostimulants such as microbial inoculants, humic and fulvic acids, amino acids, and seaweed extracts enhances nut...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53955