Biochar, a carbon-dense material produced through the thermochemical conversion of biomass in low-oxygen environments, is increasingly recognized as a durable component for nursery growing media. Traditional media, frequently demonstrate inadequate structural stability, diminishe...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44197
Faced with increasing demographic pressure and rampant urbanization, soilless farming appears as a sustainable solution for intensifying agricultural production in spaces restricted. This study aims to evaluate the effect of plant residues as an alternative substrate in soilless...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54198
Sustaining farm income and agricultural livelihoods has become a major concern, particularly in hill regions where climate variability, fragmented landholdings, labour scarcity, wild menace and low profitability of traditional crops pose serious challenges. In this context, diver...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54199
The present investigation was conducted across three diverse locations, RARS, Nandyal; ARS, Podalakur; and RARS, Lam, Guntur. Two lines and eight testers were crossed following a Line × Tester design during rabi 2021–22 and rabi 2022–23 to generate sixteen hybrids. These hybrids,...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44195
An experiment was carried out at the Student Instructional Farm, Peeli Kothi, Tilak Dhari Post graduate College, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, during the rabi season of 2023–24 and 2024-25. The genotypes developed by crossing ten parents of half diallel fashion are evaluated in randomi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44196
Sunflower productivity is often limited by sulphur deficiency, which affects growth, yield, and oil quality, making proper nutrient management essential. Recent advances show that sulphur nanoparticles applied through foliar spray with surfactants improve nutrient uptake and enha...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44192
Background: The performance of an irrigation system is primarily determined by its capacity to ensure uniform water distribution across the irrigated area. This performance is commonly evaluated using the uniformity coefficient (UC), which serves as a key indicator of irrigation...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44193
The yearly SPI (Standardized precipitation Index) values for 63 mandals based on different clusters were estimated using Meteorological Drought Monitoring software. Studies on drought, utilizing the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) at a 12-month timescale (SPI-12) over appr...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44194
Guinea sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is a vegetable crop whose leaves, calyces, and seeds are used in human nutrition. However, it is susceptible to attacks by insect pests that reduce yields. To mitigate this, insect-proof nets of different colors are used as an alternative to...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44190
Charu Jamnotia, R. S. Sikarwar, Gyanesh Kumar Satpute, Giriraj Kumawat, Falguni Bajpai, Santosh Kataria, Prince Choyal, Vangala Rajesh, Sanjay Gupta, Ramgopal Devdas, Milind Ratnaparkhe, Rakesh Kumar Verma & Sanjeev Kumar·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
Background: Soybean is a nutritionally important oilseed crop valued for its high protein content, nitrogen-fixing ability, and wide use in food, feed, and industry. Drought stress significantly reduces its yield, making genetic variability, heritability, and selection essential...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44191