Packaging of food plays a crucial role in the enhancement of shelf-life of the food products, by acting as a barrier between the food inside the packaging and the outside environmental conditions. This provides unfavourable conditions for the microbes to grow and thus food remain...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53004
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly boosted the demand for herbal and natural health products in India, creating substantial opportunities for the large-scale cultivation and commercialization of medicinal mushrooms. Among them, Ganoderma lucidum has emerged as a high-pot...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42999
Effective weed management is crucial in contemporary farming practices. As consumers increasingly demand high-quality, safe food products, there is a growing need for non-chemical approaches to weed control in agriculture. This shift has prompted the creation and implementation o...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53000
At Instructional Farm in Jaguli, a field experiment was carried out in the summer of 2022 and 2023 at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya Mohanpur, West Bengal. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three main plot treatments (dates of sowing) and eight sub plot...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53001
Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is an energy-rich C4 perennial grass that has potential as a biofuel feedstock for sustainable growth. It originally comes from Africa but can cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, producing 25–35 oven-dry tons per hectare per annum,...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42997
The present study was conducted under naturally ventilated polyhouse conditions at Department of vegetable science, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, during the period of 2023-2024. Eleven gynoeciousparthenocarpic cucumber lines were...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42998
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the technical performance and environmental impact of a 45 kWp rooftop grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system installed at the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET), Junagadh Agricultural University, Gujarat. Methodolo...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42993
Accurate forecasting of agricultural commodity prices, particularly vegetables, is essential for comprehending market dynamics and maintaining economic stability among stakeholders. Effective price forecasting fosters agricultural sustainability and economic resilience. This stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42994
Hydroponics is the practice of growing crops without soil, which relies on careful calibration of pH, EC (electrical conductivity) and nutrient availability to promote plant growth and yield. In hydroponics, pH is an important factor governing how nutrient availability is affecte...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42995
The study on the response of maize yield to varying plant densities in paired row configuration under drip irrigation is of critical significance for efficient crop production. As global agricultural systems face the dual challenges of increasing food demand and decreasing resour...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42996
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell.), a key staple crop globally, contributes significantly to food security and nutrition by providing 20% of the world’s resources. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic variability, heritability, and path analysis of 105 wheat genotypes, in...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42990
Sachin Kumar Singh, Atul Kumar Rawat, Antriksh Deshwal, Yashmi Yadav, Dharmendra Kumar, Prasoon Kumar Rai & Vishal Gangwar·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
This review highlights the latest trends, technological advancements, and data-driven outcomes in vertical farming for horticultural crops, alongside a discussion of its challenges and future potential in transforming the horticulture industry. Vertical farming has rapidly gained...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42991
Shani Gulaiya, KK Jain, Akanksha Singh Yadav, Anju Kapri, Ravi Kumar, Rohit Yadav, Amit Kumar, Rajesh Verma & Durgesh Kumar Maurya·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
A field experiment was executed at the BSP Unit, Department of Agronomy, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.) in the Kharif season of 2019-20. Eleven weed control treatments were arranged in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. The study demonst...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42992
This study looks at how light intensity affects broiler chicken growth rate, feed consumption, immune function, and overall welfare. Light intensity has a significant impact on broiler chicken productivity and welfare. The findings demonstrate that while suboptimal light levels h...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42985
A field experiment was conducted at Research farm of School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur (Rajasthan) during kharif 2023 on sandy loam soil, which consisted 10 treatments and replicated thrice in randomized block design. The variety “RMG-975” was used for e...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42986