Seed deterioration during storage reduces seed viability, seedling vigour and field establishment in oat (Avena sativa L.). This study evaluated the effect of seed coating treatments on seed quality and storability of oat variety Palampur-1 under ambient storage conditions. Carry...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74291
The present study was conducted to analyze the socio-economic, communication and psychological profile of mandarin growers in South-Eastern Rajasthan. An ex-post-facto research design was employed in Jhalawar and Bhilwara districts, selected on the basis of maximum area under man...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74292
The rapid expansion of digital technologies has rekindled optimism about the prospects for transformative agricultural development in low- and middle-income countries. Yet the benefits of this transformation have not been equitably distributed: rural farming populations—who accou...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74293
G. K. Mote, T. N. Thorat, P. S. Bodake, K. S. Raut, P. B. Sanap, J. J. Kadam, A. P. Chavan, V. A. Rajemahadik & P. P. Sarawale·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Background: Weed infestation is a major constraint in green gram (Vigna radiata L.) production and causes substantial yield losses through severe crop-weed competition during the early growth stages. Objective: The present investigation was conducted to assess weed indices and t...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74295
The increasing demand for sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic materials has accelerated research on mycelium-based composites using lignocellulosic biomass. This study evaluated the colonisation behaviour of Pleurotus ostreatus on selected woody substrates inc...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74286
Organic farming is promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture, but its adoption depends strongly on farmers’ perceptions of feasibility, profitability and benefits. This study examined vegetable farmers’ perceptions of organic farming practices in Keonjhar...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74287
Agriculture is highly vulnerable to weather variability, making timely weather-based agro-advisories essential for effective crop planning, resource management and climate-resilient farming. District Agro-Meteorological Units (DAMUs) play a crucial role in disseminating localised...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74288
A roving survey on thrips incidence in groundnut-growing mandals of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, was conducted during rabi 2025-2026 to assess thrips incidence and associated foliar damage in major groundnut-growing mandals of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. The surv...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74289
Delonix regia (Gulmohar) is a widely cultivated ornamental and multipurpose tree in tropical and subtropical landscapes, valued for its rapid growth, broad canopy, seasonal flowering, and ability to persist under warm and seasonally dry conditions. This review synthesises informa...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74290
Sustainable supply chain management has become increasingly important as organisations respond to geopolitical disruption, climate-related risk, regulatory pressure and rising stakeholder expectations. This systematic review examines how artificial intelligence (AI) enables susta...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64277
Wheat is one of the major staple food crops in India and plays an important role in national food security and farm income. The present study examined total factor productivity growth in wheat production across five major wheat-producing states of India, namely Haryana, Madhya Pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64278
Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) of rice, caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is a major constraint to rice production in tropical and subtropical regions. The common practice of applying antibiotics along with copper-based fungicides for BLB management has resulted in envi...
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Clonal eucalyptus plantations are widely recognised for rapid growth, high biomass productivity and carbon sequestration potential. This study quantified biomass accumulation, carbon stock and carbon pool distribution in clonal eucalyptus plantations of Shahdol district, Madhya P...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64280
The present study assessed the effectiveness of a media package developed to raise awareness among rural women regarding the use of the curry leaf plant (Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.). The study was conducted in 13 selected villages of Ludhiana district, Punjab, in 2024. A purpo...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64281
This study evaluated the effect of macro-encapsulation geometry on the sub-zero freezing behaviour of a 5% aqueous sodium chloride solution used as a phase change material in latent thermal energy storage units. Four containment geometries, namely cylindrical, square, triangular...
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