Rising population pressure and increasing food demand are intensifying the need for sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in regions like Madhya Pradesh, where diverse agro-climatic conditions and intensive cropping systems prevail. However, imbalanced nutrient managem...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53945
Chitosan, obtained through the deacetylation of chitin, has attracted considerable interest owing to its biodegradable nature, compatibility with biological systems, and versatile functional properties. Although crustacean shells have long served as the predominant source of chit...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53938
Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is a multivariate statistical technique widely used in plant breeding to analyse and simplify complex datasets involving multiple traits. It converts correlated variables into a smaller set of uncorrelated variables called principal components,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53939
Efficient and prompt estrus identification is very essential for better maintenance of fertility among animals. The present study was designed to assess the efficacy of characterization of different crystallization patterns of saliva at estrus in Lakhimi cows. Follicular diameter...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53940
Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops, valued not only for its traditional importance in food, culture and medicine, but also for its high oil content, superior nutritional quality and significant economic value. In this study, 20 advanced sesame genotypes along with standard...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53941
In order to produce large amounts of milk, dairy animals are now raised in contemporary intensive systems, which unduly strains the animals' capacity to maintain their bodies in the face of changing climate conditions. To enhance each animal's performance, various selection crite...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53942
Ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) is a widely used ethylene-releasing compound that exerts significant effects on the vegetative and reproductive development of cucurbit crops. Upon foliar application, ethephon decomposes in plant tissues to release ethylene, which inhibits...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53943
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important cereal crops, serving as a staple food for nearly two-thirds of the global population and ranking second after rice in the developing world. Agronomic biofortification through zinc fertilization, particularly when combined...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53944
Background: Crossbred dairy cattle are highly susceptible to heat stress, which disrupts metabolism, reduces feed intake, and significantly lowers milk production under tropical conditions. Asparagus racemosus, known for its antistress, antioxidant, and galactagogue properties, o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53936
The relationships between temperature variability, evapotranspiration, relative humidity, and water resources have been clearly established. Seasonal analysis reveals direct hydrological effects, including prolonged periods of water scarcity and increasingly limited water resourc...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53935