Sunflower growth, yield and quality are significantly influenced by plant nutrition. The significance of micronutrients is frequently disregarded, despite the regular application of macronutrients like potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. A lack of these essential elements leads t...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13997
Jalaun district is a major pea growing area of Uttar Pradesh. In 2018, farmers were motivated to use pea seed production after the Government of India-sponsored Seed Hub Project at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jalaun was initiated. Nonetheless, the majority of farmers have been se...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13998
Water scarcity and inefficient irrigation practices remain pressing challenges for sustainable crop production, particularly in regions with black cotton soils (Vertisols). These soils, characterized by high clay content and swelling–shrinkage behaviour, complicate irrigation sch...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13992
The quality of tomatoes is determined by factors such as appearance, hue, texture, nutritional value, ripeness of consumption, and flavor, the latter of which is quantified through the measurement of soluble solids and organic acids. This study aimed to observe and quantify the p...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13993
The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the performance of twelve single-cut oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes for yield, quality, and associated traits and to identify key selection criteria for fodder improvement. The experiment was laid out in a randomised block desi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13994
Climate change poses escalating risks to agricultural productivity, food security, and ecosystem stability. It affects nearly every aspect of agricultural systems by altering growing seasons, reducing soil moisture, increasing evapotranspiration, intensifying pest and disease pre...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13995
Agriculture plays a dual role in the context of climate change, acting both as a contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and as a potential mitigator through the adoption of sustainable practices. Carbon farming, a method of sequestering carbon in soils and vegetation while...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13986
Optimization of mineral nutrition is critical for maximizing groundnut productivity, as the crop has high nutrient requirements, particularly under newly released high-yielding cultivars that extract substantial nutrients from the soil. A study was conducted in the kharif season...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13987
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) ranks among the oldest oilseed crops grown in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is prized for its high-quality edible oil, which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. Sesame is a self-pollinating, annua...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13988
Maize is an important cereal crop, influenced by plant stand and nitrogen management strategy to a greater extent. This study evaluates the impact of different plant stand densities and nitrogen management strategies on dry matter accumulation and nutrient uptake patterns in a ma...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13989