The global agri-food system faces the dual challenge of ensuring nutritional security while minimizing environmental waste. Oilseed processing generates nutrient-rich by-products such as groundnut deoiled cake, which are often underutilized and primarily used as animal feed despi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54169
The widespread use of antibiotics in livestock production has raised serious concerns regarding antibiotic residues in animal-derived food products such as milk, meat, eggs, and honey. This study evaluates antibiotic residue management practices and quality control measures imple...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54170
Precision planting plays a vital role in improving crop establishment and optimizing input utilization in modern agriculture. The present study focuses on the development and evaluation of a microcontroller-based electronic control unit (ECU) integrated with a cotton seed planter...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54166
To ensure a continuous supply of Disease Free Layings (DFLs) of Muga silk and meet the annual demand of approximately 325-350 lakh DFLs, a seed linkage program has been initiated in the cooler regions of Kalimpong, West Bengal. This initiative aims to provide basic Muga seeds for...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54167
Astaxanthin, a high-value xanthophyll carotenoid with potent antioxidant activity, was efficiently extracted from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis using an integrated green extraction strategy combining pulsed electric field (PEF)-assisted cell disruption and supercritical C...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54168
Aims: Fortification is a method of adding minerals and micronutrients in food products. The study focuses on awareness level and factors that influence fortified rice purchases through the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Coimbatore. Study Design: Explorative research design....
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54165
Foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) is a drought-tolerant crop, yet its growth and yield are significantly influenced by water availability and moisture stress conditions. The use of optimized irrigation strategies along with antitranspirants can help reduce water loss and improv...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54162
Background: Vegetable cultivation plays a significant role in livelihood improvement and nutritional security, particularly in hill regions where land resources are limited and market access is often constrained. Off-season cabbage cultivation in Senapati district of Manipur has...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54163
The research investigated the factors influencing the adoption of production technologies and marketing practices among minor millet cultivators in the Central Dry Zone of Karnataka. Using an ex-post facto design, data were gathered from 120 farmers in the Tumakuru and Chitradurg...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54164
Suraj Koujalagi, Jitendra Choudhary, Vishalkumar Dattatraya Nikam, Mandeep Singh Azad, Dharmendra Singh, M. T. Mahanthesh, Nimisha Joly Chennakadan & Rahul Singh Yadav·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Reproductive efficiency is a fundamental determinant of productivity, economic viability, and sustainability in livestock production systems. Optimal reproductive performance ensures regular calving or parturition intervals, maximizes lifetime output per breeding female, and acce...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54158
Background: India has always been a victim of limited energy and the pollution created by the use of fossil fuels to conquer the problems of energy conservation; solar energy is the safest alternative to other cooking fuels. A solar cooker is a device that uses the thermal energy...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54159
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major staple crop, and its sustainable productivity depends on balanced use of NPK along with eco-friendly and organic inputs to maintain soil health and avoid nutrient deficiencies caused by excessive chemical use. A field experiment was conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54160
Background: Rural India is characterized by significant spatial disparities in economic opportunities, social development, and ecological sustainability, which collectively influence the resilience of livelihood systems. Despite sustained economic growth, rural livelihoods contin...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54161
Open Educational Resources (OERs) have emerged as transformative tools in the landscape of science education, especially in fields like entomology, where high-quality imagery, interactive modules and taxonomic keys are vital. Insect morphology and taxonomy, a cornerstone in under...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54155
In an effort to identify specific training needs that are frequently overlooked by more comprehensive assessments, this study provides a rough assessment of the skills inventory and skill development requirements of extension professionals. It does this by breaking down advanced...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54156