Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population, and enhancing its yield, grain quality, and adaptability remains a central goal in most breeding programs. Genetic advance is the expected improvement in the mean performance of a population fro...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104534
Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLDs) were conducted during seven consecutive Rabi seasons from 2016–17 to 2022–23 to assess the effectiveness of improved chickpea production technologies under farmers’ field conditions. A total of 344 demonstrations covering 137.2 ha were con...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104529
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), particularly Meloidogyne spp., severely constrain cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) production in tropical regions, causing substantial yield losses. The use of synthetic nematicides is constrained by environmental concerns, resistance, and regulator...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104530
Small and marginal farmers face a structural mechanisation problem: many agricultural machines embody large fixed costs and require annual utilisation well beyond the demand of an individual small holding, yet delayed or labour-intensive operations can constrain yields, cropping...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104531
Fungal diseases can reduce the productivity and value of bamboo and other plant resources, creating interest in plant-derived antifungal agents as alternatives to synthetic fungicides. This study evaluated the in vitro antifungal activity of methanolic leaf extracts of Alangium c...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104532
Livestock production contributes to anthropogenic methane emissions primarily through enteric fermentation and manure management, creating an important challenge for environmentally sustainable animal production. This review summarises the role of livestock-derived methane in glo...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104533
Ravisankar Dubey, Shweta, C. l. Maurya, Sarvendra Kumar, P. K. Singh, Rajeev Kumar, Pratiksha Raj, Shalini Dixit, Shivam Chaturvedi & Arun Pratap·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
Seed priming can improve early seed performance, but responses may differ among priming agents and genotypes. This study evaluated two field-pea varieties, KPMR-522 (V1) and Rachana (V2), under six seed treatments: T1, untreated control; T2, hydropriming; T3, KNO₃ at 3%; T4, GA₃...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104528
The present study examined the socioeconomic characteristics, perceived benefits, major constraints and suggestions for strengthening rural livelihoods among rural households in Zunheboto district, Nagaland, India. The study was conducted in the Ghathashi and Akuhaito blocks, fro...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104526
The wheat aphid, Rhopalosiphum maidis, is an important sap-feeding insect-pest that adversely affects wheat growth and productivity. Although synthetic insecticides provide rapid aphid suppression, their adverse effects on predators necessitate the evaluation of comparatively saf...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104527
Rice is the predominant crop cultivated in the Kommamuru Canal Command Area of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Rice productivity is strongly influenced by irrigation water availability and climatic conditions. The present study aimed to analyse the spatial and temporal variabili...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104524