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Growth and Variability in Area, Production and Productivity of Major Cereal Crops in Rajasthan, India

Sunil Kumar Jakhar, Girdhari Lal Meena, Hari Singh, Heera Lal Bairwa, Kamalesh Kumar Meena, Narayan Lal Meena, Deepak Kumar Jain & Deepak Meena · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Cereal crops are staple foods and play an important role in ensuring food and nutritional security. The present study was undertaken to examine growth and instability in the area, production and productivity of major cereal crops, namely sorghum, pearl millet, maize, wheat and ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94479

Morphological and Biochemical Characterization of Four Isolates of Xanthomonas Associated with Different Tissues of Acid Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)

Sushma A. Rao & K. T. Apet · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Four isolates of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri obtained from different parts of acid lime were evaluated for cultural variability and biochemical characteristics at the Department of Plant Pathology, VNMKV, Parbhani, during Kharif 2021–22. Isolates recovered from leaves, fruit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94480

Effect of Tillage Practices and Weed Management in Sugarcane with Special Reference to Cynodon dactylon

P. D. Kumawat, K. P. Bhuriya, H. J. Vadhel & V. L. Nagar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Sugarcane productivity is adversely affected by weed infestation, particularly by persistent perennial weeds such as Cynodon dactylon. Its extensive rhizomatous and stoloniferous growth makes effective control difficult, highlighting the need to evaluate integrated tillage and we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94474

Enhancing Psychological Well-being in Elderly Care Homes through Horticultural Therapy

P. Steffi, G. S. Sreedaya, G. K. Beela, V. Biji, V. S. Chinchu & J. R. Shalini · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Horticultural therapy is a non-pharmacological approach that may support psychological well-being among older adults living in care homes. This study assessed changes in psychological well-being following a structured geriatric horticultural therapy intervention among residents o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94475

Socio-economic Dynamics of Livestock Farmers in the Peri-urban Interface of Guwahati, Assam, India

Dimpal Gogoi, Leema Bora, Monosri Johari, Janmoni Shyam & Biju Borah · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Peri-urban livestock farming occupies a transitional space in which access to urban markets coexists with shrinking agricultural land, changing occupations and uneven access to services. Evidence from Guwahati is limited, although the city is expanding into adjoining...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94476

Effect of Foliar Application of Nutrients on the Quality of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla L.)

Ganesh Ramesh Belagaonkar, Darshan S. Kadam, Shreyas M Honrao, Sima A. Sarvade, V. M. Sali, M. A. Sushir, Uday S. Shinde & Vijay N. Nale · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Aims: The study aims to evaluate the effects of seven foliar nutrient treatments on the nutritional and sensory quality of Swiss chard under the agro-climatic conditions of Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra. Study Design: A randomised block design with seven treatments and three replica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94465

Explainable Morphometric Machine Learning for Species Delimitation in Senna (Fabaceae): A Methodological Review and Illustrative Framework

Chisom Finian Iroka, Chinedu Emmanuel Mbonu, Nwakuche Adaugo Ozioma & Onyili Adachukwu Consolata · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Species delimitation in morphologically complex tropical plant groups is increasingly supported by digitised natural-history collections, quantitative morphometrics and machine learning. This methodological review evaluates how explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) and morpho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94468

Correlation and Path Analysis in Leafy Amaranthus Genotypes for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits

Shreyas M. Honrao, Sima A. Sarvade, Ganesh Ramesh Belagaonkar, Kirtee K. Bhangre, Mayuri R. Kharade, Manoj D. Mali, Uday S. Shinde & Manisha S. Mote · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The present investigation was conducted during the summer season of 2025 at the Instructional-cum-Research Farm, Horticulture Section, Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government College of Agriculture, Kolhapur. Twenty-nine genotypes of leafy amaranthus were evaluated in a ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94469

Agricultural Extension for Climate-resilient Farming: A Critical Review of the Emerging Roles of Advisory Services in Adaptation and Mitigation

Samarpan Chakraborty, Ritam Dhar, Anusmita Goswami, Priya Sarawgi, Sancharee Paul, Ayushi Acharya, Uday Narayan Das & Sujan Biswas · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Agricultural extension and rural advisory services occupy an increasingly prominent position in national and international strategies for climate-resilient farming, yet the evidence supporting that position is uneven and frequently over-interpreted. This critical narrative review...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94470

Artificial Intelligence in Animal Husbandry: A Critical Narrative Review of Diagnostic Performance, Methodological Quality and Translational Constraints

V. D. Nikam, M. G. Mote, A. T. Lokhande, D. K. Kamble, U. S. Gaikwad, D. K. Deokar & S. A. Dhage · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Artificial intelligence has become central to the technological narrative surrounding modern animal husbandry, yet the strength of the underlying evidence is uneven and frequently overstated. This critical narrative review examines what can defensibly be concluded about machine l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94471

Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria on Yield, Nutrient Content and Uptake in Tomato under Vertisol Conditions

Nikita D. Pardeshi, R. N. Khandare, M. N. Ingole, A. L. Dhamak, V. S. Khandare, C. V. Ambadkar, S. S. More, H. K. Kausadikar & S. P. Zade · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Tomato production requires adequate nutrient availability to sustain high yield and biomass production, while efficient nutrient acquisition remains important under reduced fertilizer inputs. The integration of AMF and PGPR offers a potential biological approach to improve nutrie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94472

Technological Constraint Analysis of Sustainability of Farming Systems

Seepana Anil Kumar, B. Savitha, V. Ravinder Naik, D. Srinivasa Reddy & Santosha Rathod · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Agricultural sustainability in the semi-arid tropics of India is increasingly threatened by technological, ecological, and socio-economic constraints. This study investigates the technological barriers hindering the sustainability of farming systems in Telangana State, India. Usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94473

Optimizing Emitter Discharge and Plant-emitter Ratio for Improving Yield, Water Productivity, and Economic Returns of Lettuce under Drip Irrigation

Archana Kaushal, Y. K. Tiwari, S. K. Pyasi, V. S. Yadav & Samikshya Panda · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Efficient irrigation management is essential for improving crop productivity while conserving water resources. This study evaluated the effects of emitter discharge rate and plant–emitter ratio on the growth, yield, water productivity, and economic performance of lettuce (Lactuca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94467

UV-Vis Spectroscopic Characterization and Wavelength Analysis of Binary Edible Oil Mixtures for Adulteration Detection

Kathyayini H. S., Udaykumar Nidoni, P. F. Mathad, K. T. Ramappa, M. Lakmikanth & VIKAS KULKARNI · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

This study investigates the effect of mixing different edible oils on their spectroscopic properties, using UV-visible spectroscopy as a rapid and effective analytical tool. We conducted spectral analysis on various binary oil mixtures, specifically mustard oil mixed with argemon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94464

Exploring the Determinants, Effects, and Strategic Interventions of the “No Bed Syndrome” in Ghana’s Healthcare System

Albert Opoku, Asafo, T. A. Adjei, Raymond Ahenkorah & Yvonne Arhin Sarpong · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The “No Bed Syndrome” is a visible manifestation of persistent weaknesses in Ghana’s healthcare system. It refers to situations in which patients requiring urgent care are denied admission because beds, essential equipment, specialist personnel, or operational capacity are unavai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94463