The experiment was conducted in August 2018 at the Tennessee State University (TSU) greenhouse in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. Cowpea is a protein-rich leguminous crop and an important source of food for humans and fodder for animals. It has numerous benefits t...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24067
This study evaluates the adoption of post-harvest technologies among onion farmers in Dharwad and Gadag districts of Karnataka, India, where onions a key commercial crop suffer significant post-harvest losses, often between 30% and 40%. The research aimed to assess farmers' usage...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24068
The search for sustainable agricultural alternatives in India has intensified due to the long-term environmental consequences of the Green Revolution, such as soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity, and associated health concerns. Natural farming, which relies on...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24069
The present research was carried out at the agriculture research farm and laboratories of Department of Seed Science & Technology, SKD University, Rajasthan to evaluate the effect of seed priming treatment on seed yield, quality and its storability in wheat (Triticum astivum)...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24064
This study was conducted to examine the socio-economic characteristics and perceptions of farmers in Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh, with a focus on rural agricultural loans, credit availability, farm impacts, and the role of banks and governance. The study highlighted the p...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24065
Background: Tillage practices play a crucial role in determining soil physical properties such as structure, aeration and moisture availability which directly influence seed germination, root development and nutrient uptake in chickpea. Aims: The current study aimed to evaluate t...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24060
Background: Post-Flowering Stalk Rot (PFSR) is a devastating disease of maize caused by a complex of fungal pathogens, predominantly Macrophomina phaseolina in India, especially under prolonged dry conditions. Developing high-yielding and PFSR-resistant inbred lines offers a sust...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24061
Present study was conducted during rabi, 2021-22 and 2022-23 at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Polasa, Jagtial to assess the yield losses due to mustard aphid, Lipaphis erisimi in mustard crop. The results during rabi, 2021-22 and 2022-23 showed that the avoidable yield...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24062
The cotton value chain involves various stakeholders, including farmers, ginners, traders, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Effective management is key to sustaining the industry and ensuring its economic viability. The study explores how stakeholders make decisions, manag...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24063
The current trial intended to enhance the seed germination of Bauhinia malabarica Roxb. by overcome the physical dormancy barrier. The investigation was undertaken in the College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University (NAU), Navsari, Gujarat, India, during the years of Apri...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24059