Aims: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a solar-powered, sensor-based hydroponic maize fodder production system capable of providing a sustainable, energy-efficient and year-round solution for green fodder cultivation. Study Design: Engineering development followe...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123837
This study investigated the influence of salt concentration on the quality attributes, functional performance, and microbial viability of Pizza cheese manufactured using Saccharomyces boulardii as an adjunct probiotic culture. Two cheesemaking protocols were evaluated: Protocol I...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123838
Although turmeric is considered to be a medicinal plant, it is susceptible to various diseases. Among the various diseases, leaf blight caused by Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissler, is one of the most serious foliar disease. The investigation on effect of epidemiological factors...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123832
Agriculture and horticulture farming require substantial investments, which are generally met through various sources of credit. Among these, institutional credit is regarded as the most effective and reliable source for the farming community. Credit is considered a crucial input...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123833
This study examines at the constraints experienced by livestock rearers in the semi-arid Bundelkhand region, where recurrent droughts, uneven rainfall and shrinking natural resources have intensified climate stress, restricting their most prominent source of income in Bundelkhand...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123834
Shoji Lal Bairwa, Meera Kumari, Erayya, Ashwini Chaudhary, S. M. Rahaman, Nitu Kumari, Ranvir Kumar, Krishna D. K, K. Christopher & Pappu Lal Bairwa·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
Pineapple has become one of the most dynamic tropical fruits in global agri-food systems, driven by rapid growth in fresh and processed markets and by rising quality and sustainability demands from retailers. Yet the benefits of this expansion are unevenly distributed across prod...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123835
The planter was designed based on the matching power source of the tractor besides considering the limitation posed by the small size hill farms. Several designs of planters operated by various sources of power are available worldwide. Due to very less (0.01-0.03 ha h-1) work rat...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123825
Natural ventilation is a method to introduce fresh air into an interior space without utilising mechanical systems. The natural wind flow and buoyancy effect circulate the air and maintain a suitable indoor air quality and thermal comfort. Natural ventilation is preferred over me...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123826
Tilling Tayo, Utpal Kr. Bhattacharyya, Lobsang Wangchu, Neeta Longjam, Sourabh Deori, Samir Das, AAP Milton, Sandeep Ghatak & Sunil Dolley·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
Artificial incubation is an essential requirement for improved backyard poultry breeds due to their lack of broody behaviour. However, commercially available incubators are costly and inaccessible to small farmers. This study developed and evaluated a low-cost egg incubator-cum-h...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123827
The increasing demand for efficient, safe, and cost-effective crop protection has accelerated the application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agricultural spraying. This paper presents the design and Performance Evaluation of a quadcopter drone sprayer for Agriculture and d...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123828