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Estimation of Genetic Variability in Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Germplasm for Morphological and Quality Traits

Fazil S, Asif M Iqbal, M. D Sofi, SS Mahdi, Jeelani F, MH Khan, NA Dar, GH Mir, Asif B. Shikari, S. Bangroo, Soliha. M & Tanveer A. Ahngar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Crop improvement relies heavily on the genetic variability present within the gene pool. Understanding the nature and extent of genetic variations within germplasm is essential for breeders to design effective breeding programs. The present investigation comprised of 35 germplasm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62092

Millets as an Ancient Grains for Modern Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Bishnu Deo Singh, G J Abhishek, Priya P., Sunil Kumar, Shital Pravin Shinde, Sanjay Kumar, Shanti Bhushan, Madhumita Behera, Madhuri Vajha & Amit Kumar Pandey · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Millets, a group of small-seeded grasses, represent a diverse set of cereal crops that have been cultivated for millennia. They offer numerous nutritional, environmental, and economic benefits, yet they remain underutilized in many parts of the world. This paper explores the pote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62089

Development of Functional Dairy Spread

Pavithra S, Praveen A R, Devaraju R, Shilpashree B G, Malashree L & Arun Kumar H · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: The study aimed to develop functional dairy spread that is spreadable at refrigeration temperature and low in fat content. Study Design: Development of functional dairy spread and its analysis. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Dairy Technology, Dairy Science Colle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62087

Effect of Different Coatings on the Quality and Shelf Life of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana)

Ajay Bhadu, Vishal, Punit Kumar & Anirudh Dhaka · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of post- harvest application of different edible coatings like Aloe vera gel (1.0%, 2.0%, 3.0%), Chitosan (1.0%, 2.0%,3.0%), Guar gum (1.0%, 2.0%, 3.0%) on shelf life and quality of ber (Ziziphus mauritiana L) cv. Apple ber. Fruits...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62088

Insecticidal Activity of Different Doses of Acorus calamus Essential Oil against Sitophilus oryzae

Mohmmad Aasif Sheikh, Munazah Yaqoob, Fehim Jeelani Wani, Tauseef A Bhat, Mudasir Gani & Mohammad Anwar Bhat · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The toxicity of different doses (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 percent) of Acorus calamus essential oil, against insect pest Sitophilus oryzae were evaluated in the laboratory of Division of Entomology, FoA, Wadura, SKUAST-Kashmir during the year 2022. The various concentrations of Acorus cal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62084

Effect of Different Spacing Levels on Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)

Jegadeeswari. V, K. R. Vijayalatha, K. Padmadevi, M. Mohanalakshmi, G. Sidhdharth & J. Kalaivani · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The experiment titled "Effect of different spacing levels on yield and yield contributing characters in cocoa" was conducted at the Coconut Farm of the Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Utilizing a Randomized Block Desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62085

Original Research Article Genetic Diversity and Association Analysis for Agronomic and Yield Related Traits in Interspecific Progenies of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)

Mahadeva Swamy HK, Amaresh, Aswini Nunavath, Bajpai GC, Verma SK, Gopalareddy K, Maruthi RT, Sreenivas V & Chandana Behera · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The limited genetic diversity in existing cultivars emphasizes the need for incorporating potential exotics and wild relatives in breeding programs. This study focussed on assessing genetic variation and correlations among yield traits in F8 and F9 progenies resulting from nine i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62086

Application of Precision Farming in Horticulture: A Comprehensive Review

Shuvadeep Halder, Shampa Purkaystha, Tushar Ghosh, Subhash Chandra Ghosh & Abid Hayat · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

With the ever-increasing global population and diverse challenges caused by climate change, horticultural productivity must increase in an ecofriendly and sustainable way. Precision farming, also known as precision agriculture may play an important role to improve this situation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62083

Bacillus spp. – A Potential Probiotic

Vandana K V, Harinivenugopal, Shashi Kumar C S, Malashree L, Shilpashree B G & Ramachandra B · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aim: To determine the probiotic characteristics for selected Bacillus spp. Study Design: The study was aimed for evaluating the in vitro probiotic properties such as acid and bile tolerance, adhesion ability and antibacterial activity of four strains of Bacillus spp. such as Baci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62082

Long Memory Time-series Model (ARFIMA) Based Modelling of Jute Prices in the Samsi Market of Malda District, West Bengal

Chowa Ram Sahu, Satyananda Basak & Deb Sankar Gupta · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The objective of this paper is modeling and forecasting the weekly jute prices of Samsi market in the Malda district of West Bengal in the presence of long memory process. The long memory behavior of series is investigated by the ACF plot and Hurst R/S analysis. A fractionally in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62078

Investigation of the Ergonomics and Workload of Farm Women during in Planting and Weeding Operations

Naveendra Kumar Patel, Shubham Singh & Utkarsh Dwivedi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The study was done to determine the anthropometric, physical, physiological, and workload characteristics of women operators (N=7) during manual sowing and weeding activities for several medicinal plants. The planting and weeding activities were done using a shovel and a hand hoe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62079

Influence of Zinc and Humic Acid Application on Growth Parameter, Yield and Yield Components and Quality Traits of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.)

Mane S. S., Ugile S. K., Chaudhari A. A. & Handebar B. A. · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

A field experiment was conducted in kharif season during 2021-22 on the field at village Ap-Sonalagi Tq-Jath Dist- Sangli of Maharashtra through Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry College of Agriculture, Badnapur, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62080

Comparative Analysis of Open v/s Protected Cut Flower Rose Farming in Karnataka, India

G. M. Gaddi, Santhosha, K. M, Srinivasulu G. B, Pavithra, C.G. Yadava, Gagana, M.D., Moulasab & Chandan K. · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

In India, the floriculture industry is the second largest in the world, trailing only China. The total area under flower crops during 2023-24 was 285,000 hectares; production of loose flowers was estimated to be 21.52 lakh metric tons, and cut-flowers were 645 metric tons. Both f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62081

Sporicidal Treatments to Produce Germinated Finger Millet

Jayashree H, Malashree L, Devaraju R, Arun Kumar H, Pushpa B P & Ramachandra B · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: The current investigation was to ascertain the most efficient sporicidal treatment for germinated finger millet in order to inactivate the spores that could interfere with the fermentation process by acting as a competing microflora for starter culture during the manufactur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62076