Insect pests are a serious constraint on global wheat production. Pests can significantly impair agricultural output and quality. Among the several biotic and abiotic elements, insect pest damage results in a significant reduction in yield. Aphids are a severe wheat pest that can...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82704
The study was conducted at the experimental farm of Rice and Wheat Research Centre, Malan during Kharif, 2021. Experimental material consist of 43 germplasm lines of red rice (Oryza sativa L.) sourced from various districts of Himachal Pradesh. Significant genotypic differences w...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82705
Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) is a naturally occurring iminosugar primarily found in mulberry (Morus spp.) leaves and is known for its potent α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Due to this property, DNJ plays a significant role in regulating blood glucose levels, making it a promising n...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82706
The tricuspid valve was the largest of all cardiac valves in both sheep and goat. The fibrous ring that formed the annulus of the right atrio-ventricular orifice was nearly elliptical in sheep but circular in goat. The annulus helped in the attachment of all the three leaflets v...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82707
The first complete genome of a free-living organism, Mycoplasma genitalium, was sequenced in 1995 using whole-genome shotgun sequencing, which eliminated the need for initial mapping. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) has transformed Parasitology by enabling rapid, high-throughput...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82708
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), known as the "Queen of Oilseeds," is an ancient oilseed crop of significant economic importance in tropical and subtropical regions. Despite its rich genetic diversity and nutritional value, its yield potential remains underexploited in India. The pre...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82709
The continued patronage and popularity of natural plant products is strongly rooted in the culture of the people, as traditional medicine practitioners may have used a particular plant to treat ailments. Increased interest in self-care, population increase, and economic downturn...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82710
Soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill) is a globally significant leguminous crop, valued for its high protein and oil content, symbiotic nitrogen fixation ability, and adaptability to diverse agro-climatic conditions. Despite increased cultivation and advancements in agronomic practi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82711
Water management in agriculture has been transformed by smart irrigation systems that use the Internet of Things (IoT) to maximize resource use and boost crop yields. IoT-based irrigation, which reduces waste and improves sustainability in the face of growing water scarcity, comb...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82712
Powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe polygoni (DC)is one of the most economically important diseases in urdbean, and it occurs at later stages of crop growth, resulting in a yield loss of 20-50%. Powdery mildew control strategies include the use of chemicals and sources of host plan...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82713
Aim: This study aimed to investigate how various pre-harvest bagging materials impact the physical and sensory qualities of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) variety Lucknow-49 under Ultra-High-Density Planting (UHDP). Study Design: The research utilized a Randomized Block Design (RBD)....
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82691
In India, Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.) is a prominent vegetable crop cultivated during the Rabi season. A prevalent pathogen affecting broccoli is Alternaria brassicae, which causes Alternaria blight and has a global distribution. To mitigate the adverse effects o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82692
Aims: Green manuring is a sustainable agricultural practice that enhances soil fertility and aids in weed management, particularly in organic farming systems. The study aimed to assess the effect of green manure incorporation on soil physicochemical properties and weed density. T...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82693
For plant breeding efforts looking to increase resilience, yield and stress tolerance, diversity is essential since it allows for efficient selection and hybridisation of elite genotypes. The chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a member of the tribe Cicereae and family Fabaceae. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82694
Abhijeet Swain, Prasanta Kumar Majhi, Kishore Chandra Sahoo, Sarita Pradhan, Sukumar Tudu, Monika Ray, Subhakanta Samantaray, Sujata Das & Abhishek Nanda·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Aim: The present study aims to evaluate the seed and seedling quality traits alongside key biochemical parameters in diverse mungbean genotypes to identify promising lines with superior germination potential, early seedling vigour, and biochemical resilience. The ultimate goal is...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82695