Hydroponics is an innovative and sustainable agricultural technique that enables the cultivation of high-value crops without soil using nutrient-rich water solutions. This method has gained prominence due to its ability to enhance crop yield, optimize resource utilization and con...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42961
An attempt was made for decadal trend analysis of maximum temperature for monthly, seasonal and annual time series over a period of 1985 to 2024 using the Mann-Kendall Test and Sen’s Slope Estimator method at Nagpur district of Maharashtra. The annual trend in maximum temperature...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42957
This study analysed minimum temperature trends in Nagpur, India, from 1985 to 2024, based on daily data from the District Agromet Unit of ICAR - Central Institute for Cotton Research. Temperature data were aggregated into monthly, seasonal, and annual values using Weather Cock15...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42958
The effects of key operational parameters such as nozzle type, spraying height and operating pressure on the spray discharge characteristics of agricultural drones are evaluated in this study, to obtain the optimal operational parameters for drone spraying operations. The study w...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42952
An experiment was conducted during March-August, 2024 at the experimental shed under the project ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry Breeding, Directorate of Research (Veterinary), AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam to study some important morphometric tra...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42953
The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of different abiotic resistance inducers in promoting disease resistance and growth in garlic. Purple blotch caused by Alternaria porri and black mould of garlic caused by Aspergillus niger is the most devastating disease infecting...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42954
Inbreeding is a customary practice in South India, often involving consanguineous marriages that increase genetic homozygosity and the risk of recessive disorders. This population-based cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence, degrees, and genetic consequences of consanguin...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42955
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is a vital crop in both domestic and international markets, cultivated across 4.18 lakh hectares in India with an annual production of 44.17 lakh tonnes. Despite its importance, productivity remains low (10.60 t/ha) due to water stress, nutrient defici...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42956
Gerbera is an important ornamental flower crop grown worldwide, significantly contributing to the national economy. In India, it serves as a major source of livelihood for both rural and urban flower industries. However, the yield of Gerbera is severely affected by sucking pests,...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42948
Urban horticulture is vital in improving food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. With increasing urbanization, the need for green areas, sustainable food production, and optimal use of resources has been tremendous. In this review, different sustainable pra...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42949