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Silk in Ancient India: A Comprehensive Historical Review

Siraj Monir, Mohan Kumar Biswas & Md Shahin Hossain · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The ancient knowledge of sericulture is partially obscure and definitively not known, however believed to be of accidental nature during Pre-Christian era between 2700 and 2200BC. There are two views on the origin of sericulture in the world, but for sure both India and China wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23965

A Study on Flood Susceptibility Zones in Ernakulam District, Kerala, India Using the Frequency Ratio Model

Neethu. V.V · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Flooding is one of the most frequent and destructive natural hazards affecting the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala, particularly Ernakulam District, which experiences recurrent flood events during the southwest monsoon. The present study aims to delineate flood susceptibility...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23966

Dimensions of Inventive Behaviour of Farm Scientists in SAUs

Balusu Gopichand, V. L. Madhuprasad & Sreelakshmi C · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The research and extension system of India has brought self-sustenance in food grains by its extensive work. However, the inventions in Agriculture and allied sectors needs improvement with rising challenges like population and climate change. Therefore, it is important to study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23960

Natural Farming in India: Evidence, Challenges, and Pathways for Sustainable Agriculture

P. P. Mane, A. B. Chorey, A.N. Paslawar, P. G. Dodewar, A. S. Bayskar & A.K. Jadhav · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Natural farming is an agroecological approach in India that eliminates synthetic inputs, revitalizes soil health, and reduces cultivation costs through the use of locally available and renewable resources. This review synthesizes evidence on natural farming practices widely promo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23961

Maize-Derived Endophytic Bacillus subtilis Induces Lethal and Sublethal Effects in the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

Dudekula. Hamida, B. Mallaiah, V. Ramya, K. Vani Sree, D. Bhadru & SNCVL. Pushpavalli · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Aims: To assess the lethal and sublethal effects of maize-associated bacterial endophytes against Spodoptera frugiperda under laboratory conditions and to identify the most effective isolate through molecular characterization for its potential in biological control. Study Design:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23962

Impact of different Nutrient Management Practices on Nutrient Uptake in Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.)

Kamal, Ramesh Kumar, Anil Kumar, A. K. Dhaka, Kavinder, Ravi & Monika · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Green gram is an important native pulse crop extensively cultivated across South and the Southeast Asia. It serves as a significant source of plant based protein, especially for vegetarian populations. Heavy reliance on inorganic fertilizers alone has accelerated micronutrient de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23953

Growth Pattern and Relative Condition Factor of Sillago sihama (Forsskal, 1775), from the Mangaluru Coast, India

Shristi Kumari, Nayana P., N. Chethan, K. B. Rajanna, Vijayakumar S, Amogha K. R., Manjappa N, H. N. Anjanayappa & Sanjay Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The present study investigates the length–weight relationship (LWR) of Sillago sihama, commonly known as silver whiting, collected from the Mangaluru coast between December 2024 and July 2025. The study involved 295 Sillago sihama specimens measuring from 13.4 to 27 cm total leng...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23955

Yield Enhancement in Banana through Secondary Nutrients and Boron Application

Neethu Prabhakar, Suresh P.R., Udaya, A., Sainath Nagula & Retheesh P.K. · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Banana’s are high nutrient demanding crop, which when grown under highly weathered soils with poor base status exhibits wide range of nutrient deficiencies and severe yield reduction. Hence, a field experiment was conducted at instructional farm of Kerala Agricultural University,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23956

Screening of Germplasm Accessions for the Identification of Sources for Leaf and Neck Blast Disease Resistance in Rice

Karthik N, Dushyantha Kumar B. M, Krishnamurthy S. L, Girijesh G. K, Hosagoudar G. N & Mohan Kumar N. V · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Aims: Rice blast, caused by Pyricularia oryzae, is recognized as one of the most devastating fungal diseases affecting rice production worldwide. Consequently, resistance breeding demands sustained efforts to broaden the pool of blast-resistant rice germplasm for effective diseas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23958

Statistical Advances in Child Survival Modelling: A Data-driven Nonlinear Analysis of Under-Five Survival Inequalities in Ghana

Francis Ayiah-Mensah, Francis Eyiah-Bediako, Vivian Nimoh, Mathias Gyamfi & Emmanuel Kyie Baffour · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Under-five survival remains a core indicator of population health and health system performance in Ghana; much of the existing evidence relies on linear or strictly parametric models that poorly capture complex risk dynamics. This study sought to provide a statistically robust as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23949

A Qualitative Exploration of Challenges Faced by Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

Bomyir Perme, Ch. Victoria Devi & Mahesh B. Tengli · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) encounter numerous managerial, financial, and institutional constraints. Commonly reported challenges include inadequate professional management, lack of working capital, limited access to credit, weak governance practices, low mem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23950

Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change Vulnerability in Dryland Telangana

Afshan Jabeen, Goudappa S. B, Sreenath Dixit, Shashidhara K. K, Basavaraj Hulagur, Amrutha T. Joshi & Manoj Kumar K · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Climate change poses severe risks to agriculture in semi-arid regions of India, particularly in Telangana where rainfed farming predominates. The present study assessed farmers’ perception of climate change and examined its socio-economic determinants in four highly vulnerable dr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23951

Development of Chocolate-coated Grape Pomace Extrudates with Enhanced Antioxidant Activity and Sensory Acceptability

Sindhu P. M., Shruti Sethi, Alka Joshi, Bindvi Arora, Prasoon Gunjan, Anurag Sourabh, Akshath Jain & Ch. Pallavi Sri Padma · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Transforming agro-industrial waste into gourmet functional foods offers a dual solution to environmental sustainability and consumer nutrition. This study valorizes grape pomace and okara, nutrient-dense by-products of the wine and soy-milk industries into a high-fiber, protein-r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23952