Background: Globally, maize (Zea mays L.) ranks third after rice and wheat and plays a crucial role in food security, livestock nutrition, and industrial development. Despite its high yield potential, maize productivity is severely constrained by weeds, particularly under irrigat...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44171
The present investigation titled “Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on Yield Attributes of Black gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper)” in the Malwa Region (M.P.) was conducted at Crop Research Cafeteria, under Mandsaur University, Mandsaur(Madhya Pradesh). A randomized block design wi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44164
Mango (Mangifera indica L.), popularly known as the “King of Fruits,” is one of the most important tropical fruits cultivated worldwide. India is the largest producer of mangoes, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of global production. Despite this strong production base, India’s...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44165
The increasing reliance on synthetic pesticides in modern agriculture has led to significant environmental and health concerns, necessitating the exploration of sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. This review focuses on three medicinally important plant species viz., Cissu...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44166
Mushroom mycelium is recognised as an important source of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical compounds because of its diverse bioactive constituents and therapeutic potential, while edible mushrooms are regarded as low-energy foods offering substantial nutritional and functional be...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44167
Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is an important tropical oilseed crop, but its productivity is greatly affected by weed competition, particularly during the early stages of growth. Although manual weeding is an efficient method of control, the use of herbicides is often preferred du...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44168
The present study examines the socio-economic characteristics and existing buffalo feeding practices of farmers in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh districts of Rajasthan, India. A total of 120 buffalo farmers (60 from each district) were surveyed to assess key variables including...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44163
Millets, including proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.), are drought-tolerant cereals crucial for food security, thriving on marginal soils with low inputs and erratic rainfall, making them essential for dryland agriculture. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the genetic...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44158
Mustard (Brassica juncea) is a key oilseed crop in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, contributing significantly to India’s agricultural economy. This study examines the association between the adoption behaviour of 300 mustard growers and 13 independent variables-age, education, c...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44159
Urban and vertical farming systems have attracted considerable global interest as potential solutions to the converging challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change-induced agricultural disruption, supply chain fragility, and escalating demand for fresh, locally produced food...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44160