Plant water use efficiency, or Water Use Efficiency (WUE), is becoming a crucial concern in semiarid regions where a lot of water is needed for crop production. About 70% of fresh water extracted globally is thought to be utilised for irrigation on 25% of croplands (399 million h...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72609
This study investigates the compatibility of selected insecticides with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Bt), a widely used microbial biopesticide, to assess their suitability for incorporation into integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Compatibility was determined by...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72610
Aims: The study aimed to assess the impact of different sowing dates and bio-fertilizer combinations on the yield and economic performance of canola (Brassica napus) under Dehradun agro-climatic conditions. Study Design: Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with 18 treatment...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72612
A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2024–25 at the Research Farm of Mewar University, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), to evaluate the influence of foliar-applied micronutrients on the growth and yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) cv. Pusa Sn...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72613
Purpose: To develop improved varieties of water chestnut in terms of yield, and TSS and to compare these two varieties with two local varieties using RAPDs and ISSR molecular markers. Methods: Improved Red Spineless (IRS) and Improved Green Spineless (IGS) plants were chosen from...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72614
Whitefly, Aleurolobus barodensis Mask. is an important pest of sugarcane attaining serious proportions in the recent years in parts of North Karnataka. Studies on biology of sugarcane whitefly, A. barodensis (Maskell) revealed that, its life cycle is composed of egg, three nympha...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72615
A laboratory incubation study was conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2021-2022), to evaluate the efficacy of salt-tolerant microbial inoculants for the biological remediation of saline soils with an electrical conductivity (EC) of 4.03, 5.01, and 6.02 dS...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72616
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a premium spice crop traditionally cultivated in Kashmir and Kishtwar, faces economic limitations under conventional systems due to stagnant yields, rising input costs, and climatic uncertainties. This study evaluates the economic feasibility of hydro...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72617
The present study aimed to evaluate morphological diversity among 30 garden pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense L.) genotypes using Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) guidelines under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority. Visual observations were...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72618
Feather waste generated by poultry industries primarily composed of recalcitrant keratin protein, poses a significant environmental concern due to its accumulation in landfills and resistance to degradation. In this study efficient keratinolytic bacterium FWD5 capable of degradin...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72597
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millspaugh) is an important legume crop cultivated in rainfed areas due to its adaptability and soil-enriching properties. This study evaluated 250 genotypes from the PI-GAP (Pigeonpea International Genome-Wide Association Panel) for days to maturity u...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72598
This study assessed the genetic variability, heritability, and genetic progress of 25 genotypes of sponge gourd [Luffa cylindrica L. (Roem.)]. In this randomized block design experiment with three replications, twenty yield and quality characteristics were evaluated. The signific...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72599
The experiments were conducted research laboratory of Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during 2023-2024. Observations were recorded at screening of plant leaf extracts and their antimicrobial activit...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72600
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary incorporation of chili (Capsicum annuum L.) leaf powder on haemato- biochemical profile and profitability of Rhode Island Red laying hens. Rhode Island Red laying hens were individually weighed and then...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72601
The quality of the Air Bengkulu River has deteriorated due to industrial activities and community activities within the Air Bengkulu watershed, negatively impacting the plankton community structure. This study aims to analyze the plankton community structure and determine the pol...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72602