Agriculture is a key pillar of India’s economy, contributing about 18% to national income and supporting over 70% of the population, with cereals playing a central role in food security. In Karnataka, diverse cropping patterns exist, with cereals occupying 37% of cultivated land—...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44161
This review synthesizes recent research on the effects of contrasting irrigation regimes on the genotypic performance of wheat, with particular emphasis on productivity and water use efficiency (WUE). Adequate irrigation during critical growth stages such as crown root initiation...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44162
India, the world’s leading producer and exporter of mangoes, plays a significant role in the global fruit trade with a diverse range of varieties. This study examines the trade composition, growth trends, and export competitiveness of fresh mango varieties from India during the p...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44157
Hibiscus flowers hold great cultural significance in India, particularly in West Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra. Due to their wide range of colours, they are extensively used in aesthetics, ornamentation, and landscaping. As part of a regular breeding program for the development...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44156
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is a major commercial crop in India, vital for agriculture, rural employment, and industries like sugar and ethanol. Uttar Pradesh leads production, while Madhya Pradesh, especially Narsinghpur, has emerged as a key contributor due to favorable c...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44152
Background: Plants have developed several adaptive mechanisms to cope with salt stress, including the accumulation of compatible solutes such as proline. Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) are also critical signaling molecules, helping plants mitigate salt stress through various phys...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44153
India's export market is extensive and vibrant, significantly enhancing its global economic influence. As one of the world's major producers and exporters of red chilli, India has a significant influence on the global spice trade. Thus, the study analysed India's chilli export tr...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44154
Pea (Pisum sativum) is a nutritious legume grown worldwide, used as vegetable (garden pea) and pulse (field pea). It is rich in protein and vitamins, and originated from the Fertile Crescent region. Present experiment was conducted on forty genotypes of field pea were procured fr...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44155
Background: Tomato ripeness is identified by colour changes, but manual harvesting is often inaccurate. AI-based vision systems, especially deep learning models like YOLO, improve detection and harvesting efficiency. Aims: In automated tomato harvesting, accurate classification a...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44150
Rainfall variability and short-term dry spells critically influence agricultural productivity in rainfed regions such as the Western Undulating Zone (WUZ) of Odisha. With over 75% of annual rainfall concentrated in the monsoon months, any deviation in rainfall distribution can le...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44151