Direct-seeded rice (DSR) is emerging as a promising alternative to conventional puddled transplanted rice due to its lower labour, water, and energy requirements. However, severe weed infestation, particularly by Cyperus rotundus and other sedges, remains a major constraint limit...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43877
Background: Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is a commercially important ornamental crop widely cultivated for its highly fragrant flowers and significant economic value in the floriculture industry. However, its production is severely constrained by several diseases, among whic...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43872
Brassica juncea L. (Indian mustard) is a major rabi oilseed crop with a pivotal role in India’s edible oil economy, necessitating continuous genetic improvement for higher yield and quality traits. Therefore, the present study employs Line × Tester analysis to evaluate combining...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43869
Tapioca (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaves are a promising yet underutilized feed resource for eri silkworm (Samia ricini) rearing in Southern India. This study aimed to characterize the phytochemical composition of tapioca leaves and evaluate their influence on the gut microbial...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43870
Phosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for plant growth, yet its availability is often limited in arid and semi-arid soils due to fixation and immobilization processes, posing significant challenges to sustainable agriculture in regions like Egypt. This study aimed to eluci...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43871
The increasing pressure to achieve higher crop productivity, genetic uniformity and resilience under changing climatic conditions has intensified the need for precise regulation of plant reproductive processes. Pollination control systems (PCS) play a pivotal role in modern plant...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43864
The crop improvement program's success depends largely on the availability, nature and effective utilization of genetic variability in plant species. Variability is a fundamental need for almost every crop improvement program. The total variability observed in the germplasm can b...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43865
The streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mouse model remains one of the most widely used experimental platforms for investigating type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus and their complications. This review synthesizes key advancements in the model, with emphasis on methodological s...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43866
All plants rely on their roots for survival. Due to the natural plasticity of roots in response to different stimuli, breeders can investigate natural adaptation and uncover advantageous root features to increase plant yield in agricultural system. The plant's physiology, develop...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43867
Blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] is a nutritionally rich pulse crop widely cultivated under rainfed conditions, where drought stress severely limits its productivity across seasons. Therefore, identification of high-yielding, drought-tolerant genotypes through efficient statis...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43868