Wasps are integral to maintaining ecological balance. However, their specific impact as fruit pests in India has not been well documented. This study aimed to investigate the feeding behaviour of Vespa basalis (Black bellied hornet) on ripe pears (Pyrus communis) through a field...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93534
The Kishan Kareri wetland, situated in Kishan Kareri village, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, is one of the 44 wetlands of the state recently declared by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Rajasthan, in 2023. It is known for its rich avifauna and aqu...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93535
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of different insecticides, SAR chemicals, and essential oils in the management of Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV) in French bean during Rabi 2024-25 at Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Latur. Tre...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93536
Crop characteristics that influence identification and management capacity must be thoroughly understood to develop semi-automatic robotic harvesters. Key plant properties that enable stable gripping during harvesting and reliable automated vision recognition include stem diamete...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93537
A roving survey was conducted for three consecutive years during kharif, 2022-23, kharif, 2023-24 and kharif, 2024-25 in major chilli growing areas of Telangana in five districts namely Warangal, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Badradri kothagudem and Hanamkonda covering 48 mandals and 87...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93531
Background: Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum is a gram-negative bacterium that causes Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW), a disease that severely affects banana crops. This results in reduced banana production, affects food security and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Despi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93525
Background: The psychosocial well-being of the elderly is profoundly shaped by socio-cultural determinants, of which marital status constitutes a pivotal axis. Within the Indian context, where familial bonds remain central to late-life adaptation, understanding the nuanced interp...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93526
Darwin’s early puzzlement about sterile castes helped catalyse inclusive-fitness theory and kin selection, providing a genetic framework for the evolution of helping behaviours. This review integrates theoretical models and empirical studies that apply inclusive-fitness logic to...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93527
Background: Anemia continues to be a major public health issue among school-aged children in India, particularly in undeserved regions. The Government’s Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme aims to improve child nutrition by providing daily nutritious meals in government and government-aide...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93528
It is a popular vegetable and universal spice crop belonging to the family Solanaceae. It is widely cultivated throughout temperate, tropical, and sub-tropical countries. In India, chilli is consumed in various ways as a vegetable, spice, pickles, sauce, etc. The present investig...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93529
A sustainable, energy-efficient cold storage system prototype was designed and developed using a combination of photovoltaic (PV) solar power and IoT-based real-time environmental monitoring. This research addresses the need for reliable preservation of perishable agricultural co...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93520
Aim: The present study was conducted to recognize the socioeconomic profile of dairy farmers of Datia and Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. Study Design: An observational study was conducted through a questionnaire developed specifically for the study. The response of every far...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93521
Decision-making is central to agricultural productivity, sustainability and risk management, yet farmers often encounter multi-dimensional challenges that make this process complex. Despite its importance, limited research has systematically explored the key factors that shape th...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93522
Belagavi district of Karnataka witnessed establishment of more than 22,000 HDPE (high-density polyethylene) lined farm pond across the district since last decade. These farm ponds range in size from 400 sqm to 8000 sqm provides good opportunity for farming fish. Having greater de...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93523
The present investigation entitled “Assessment of vegetative, yield and economic performance of Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis) genotypes under Konkan agroclimatic conditions” was carried out during 2022–2024 at the Hi-Tech Nursery, College of Horticulture, Dapoli, with...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93524