Glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are increasingly considered alternatives to steel reinforcement because of their corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and electromagnetic neutrality. However, the physiogeometrical properties of GFRP bars manufactured in...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84371
The study analysed income inequality among farm households in Jaipur district, Rajasthan, using primary data collected from 100 households during 2021-22 through a pre-structured interview schedule. Farmers were grouped into four income categories: farm income, allied activities,...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84368
Rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is an important cereal and millet crop in Karnataka, contributing to food and nutritional security, particularly in the semi-arid regions of the state. However, the area under rabi sorghum cultivation has been declining. The present stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84369
Timely and accurate identification of tomato leaf diseases is important for reducing crop losses and supporting sustainable crop management. This study developed a modified AlexNet architecture for classifying field-captured tomato leaf images into seven disease categories. A cus...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84370
Viral diseases can constrain stone fruit nursery production and compromise the sanitary quality of propagating material. This study assessed the sanitary status of available stone fruit germplasm maintained at selected nurseries in Solan and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh,...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84366
Mizoram has promoted grape cultivation and cooperative wineries as alternatives to traditional jhum cultivation, yet evidence on their market potential and competitive position remains limited. This study examines the role of cooperative-led viticulture in Mizoram as a vehicle fo...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84367
India possesses 55 registered cattle breeds and 22 registered buffalo breeds, which support national milk production. Reproductive parameters are key determinants of dairy productivity; however, field-level evidence remains scarce for major Indian cattle and buffalo breeds. The p...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84365
Aims: The present investigation was undertaken to estimate standard heterosis for resistance to major insect pests and diseases in spiny brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and to identify promising hybrid combinations that could serve as parental materials for future resistance breed...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84360
Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is a commercially important non-edible oilseed crop in North Gujarat, and price volatility in its principal markets remains a major source of income risk for growers and traders. This study fitted and compared linear, volatility-based and machine-lear...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84361
Genetic diversity among parental inbred lines is essential for developing productive maize hybrids with improved grain quality. This study assessed genetic diversity among 30 maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines for starch content, grain yield and ten yield-contributing traits. The e...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84362
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a foodborne pathogen associated with contaminated animal-derived foods. This study investigated the occurrence of E. coli and the presence of Shiga toxin-associated genes in raw beef collected in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pra...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84363
Early blight of potato caused by Alternaria solani (Sorauer) remains a significant foliar problem in Uttar Pradesh; however, much of the research on its weather-driven epidemiology in the state is based on earlier studies and often considers more than one site at a time. A field...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84364
Nutrition security among rural farm women is shaped by interacting workload, economic, household, sanitation, health, and information constraints. The study identified and ranked the constraints perceived by rural farm women according to their perceived importance. A total of 90...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74358
P. Bhavithra, R. Kasthurithilagam, M. Srinandhini, S. Subhalakshmi, G. Subhasri, S. Subhasri, V. Vaitheeshwari & G. Vigneshwari·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is an important polyhouse crop, but its productivity depends strongly on the selection of suitable growing substrates that support root growth, nutrient uptake and moisture retention. Biochar-based substrates may improve substrate porosity, water ret...
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Damped and forced vibrations are important topics in university-level mechanics, but their dynamic behaviour is often difficult for students to understand through static diagrams and mathematical derivations alone. This study describes the design and testing of a smartphone-based...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74353