The environmental impact of microbial pesticides, including Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), is a growing concern. Although Bt is widely used for pest control due to its efficacy, understanding its potential toxicity to non-target organisms such as silkworms is essential for environm...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13977
Aims: The field experiment was framed to estimate the energy input-output, energy use efficiency, net energy gain and other energy indices for the main and allied components of rainfed integrated farming system. Place and Duration of Study: The present experiment was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13976
The study was undertaken to evaluate the entrepreneurial orientation of tribal farm women engaged in sericulture activities. Sericulture, being one of the most promising agro-based enterprises in Assam, provides substantial livelihood opportunities and contributes to women’s soci...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123965
Flaxseed is one of the richest vegetarian sources of α- linolenic acid (omega 3 fatty acid) and soluble mucilage, making it a nutritionally valuable functional food. However, Flaxseed contains high amounts of cyanogenic glycoside, an anti-nutritional factor. Considering the impor...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123966
Beekeeping served as an accessible supplementary source of income for farm households. It improves earnings for the rural poor, enhances the nutritional security of rural women and children and ensures continuous employment throughout the year via different activities. However, b...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123967
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of integrated nutrient management using poultry manure and legume tree prunings on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under field conditions in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Study Design: A Randomized Complete Block...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123968
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an essential cereal crop in semi-arid regions, yet its yield is severely affected by insect pests, particularly shoot fly (Atherigonasoccata) and stem borer (Chilo partellus). Host plant resistance offers an effective and environmentally sus...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123969
Rice is an important crop for over half the global population, yet its productivity is increasingly challenged by soil degradation and unsustainable fertilization practices. This study aimed to assess the effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) using organic manures - farm...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123970
Field trials were conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani in 2017 and 2018 planting season respectively, to determine the productivity of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Monech.] and Bamb...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123971
Plant diseases continue to pose serious threats to global food security, causing an estimated 10–16% annual yield losses in major crops and leading to economic damage exceeding USD 200 billion. Conventional disease management strategies relying heavily on chemical pesticides are...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123972