The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, is a primary insect pest that infests stored grains, causing damage as internal feeders and resulting in both quantitative and qualitative losses. Essential oils can be employed as a safe alternative to harmful chemical pesticides to manage ric...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23987
This study examines the effect of sustainable packaging on brand loyalty through a quantitative survey of 100 consumers in a developed urban market. Using Ordinary Least Squares regression, the analysis reveals that both the environmental appeal and perceived quality of sustainab...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23988
The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) was introduced to strengthen agricultural marketing by improving transparency, price discovery and market access for farmers. This study examined farmers’ socio-economic characteristics and the benefits they perceive from e-NAM in Meerut di...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23985
This study evaluates the marketing efficiency and price spread across alternative marketing channels and identifies the primary marketing constraints for GI-tagged Kodungallur snap melon (Cucumis melo var. momordica) in Kerala. Using a cross-sectional design, primary data were co...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23978
Composting not only reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills but also improves soil health, enhances plant growth and supports sustainable agriculture. This eco-friendly practice plays a vital role in promoting environmental sustainability and managing organic waste efficien...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23979
Sachin Sharma, Piyush Raj, Kashish Singh, Aryan Raj, Shubham Ahirwar, Uzma Manzoor, Sahadeva Singh, Ravi Kumar, S K Goyal & Shani Gulaiya·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
A more innovative fertilizer strategy is needed to enhance the productivity of agricultural systems while remaining more environmentally sustainable than conventional synthetic fertilizers. This article reviews recent advancements in nano-fertilizers (NFs) and highlights their po...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23980
Palm oil has the potential to meet India’s demand for oils and fats without putting excessive pressure on the earth's limited land and energy resources. The study was conducted in 2024 to examine the costs and returns of oil palm cultivation in Andhra Pradesh. As a perennial crop...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23981
Tousif G. Kazi, Sushil C. Kamble, Ajay S. Desai, Dabir I. Pathan, Panchakarla Sedyaaw, Shivam V. Bhor, Darwin R. Bhaladhar & Paresh A. Valu·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
The fishing industry plays a vital role in global food security and livelihoods; however, its heavy dependence on synthetic, non-biodegradable fishing gear has intensified marine pollution, ghost fishing, and biodiversity loss. Abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) c...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23982
A field investigation was conducted at Herbal Garden, College of Agriculture, Raichur in the year 2023-24 to assess the influence of different sowing windows and planting densities on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium uptake in senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.), an important med...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23983
The district of Lalitpur is located in the Jhansi Division of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. There are 5,039 km2 in the district. The district lies between 78o 10' and 79o 0' (East) and 24o 11' and 25o 14' (North). The district experiences frigid winters and extremely hot, dr...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23984