The present investigation was carried out at three different locations for eleven genotypes during Summer and Rainy seasons of 2023. The transplanting was performed during Summer and Rainy seasons at each location creating six environments. Understanding the nature of relationshi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62518
Aim: The present study focused on a comprehensive in silico investigation to identify and characterize the fatty acid desaturase gene family in Pennisetum glaucum L. (pearl millet). Fatty Acid Desaturases (FADs) are essential enzymes in plants that introduce double bonds into fat...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62519
Purpose: To investigate the impact of water-soluble fertilizers on phosphorus dynamics in drip-irrigated ratoon sugarcane. Methods: The experiment was conducted at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, V.C. Farm, Mandya during 2020-21. The soil was described as red sandy loam with...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72520
Spodoptera litura (F.), a polyphagous pest affecting over 100 plant species, poses a serious threat to agricultural productivity, particularly in crops such as groundnut, soybean, cotton and pulses. Increasing concerns over pesticide resistance and environmental hazards have driv...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72521
The present investigation was carried out at Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station, Dhaulakuan, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India during 2016-17 and 2017-18 with an objective to study the morphological characters of nine guava cultivars and hybrids for proper select...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62511
This study assessed the effect of different types of substrates integration in biofloc based nursery rearing system. The experiment was conducted comprising 100% of tank total surface area (0.86 m2). Twenty four experimental units of 100 L capacity were stocked with Penaeus vanna...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62512
Studies were conducted to know the species composition and Relative abundance of predatory spider fauna in sunflower crop ecosystem at Zonal Agricultural Research Station (ZARS), UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru. The results revealed that about 29 species of spiders were found and recorded i...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62513
Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia), an underutilised legume, is recognised as a potential protein and nutrient source. Similarly, millets are the major source of energy and protein for millions of people. Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.) cereal and legume flours enhance nutrit...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62514
The present investigation involved field experimentation conducted during Rabi season of year 2015-16 followed by laboratory analysis of the plant and soil sample. All grass have been removed from the plot and on crop productivity of mustard (B. juncea L.) plots and soil samples...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62515
Insect pests significantly restrict agricultural and horticultural productivity, which results in the widespread use of synthetic pesticides. The adverse effects of chemical management, such as insect resistance, environmental contamination, and harm to non-target species, empha...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62516
The study on changes in biochemical constituents and enzymatic activities in Manjari Kishmish during the bud break stage following fruit pruning was conducted at National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune. Manjari Kishmish grafted on Dogridge, 110R, 140Ru and 1103P rootstocks was...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62517
Fruits and vegetables have an important role in dietary guidance because of their concentrations of vitamins, especially vitamin A and C; minerals, especially electrolytes; and more recently phytochemicals especially antioxidants. Fertilizer usage plays a major role in the univer...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62510
The sustainable cultivation of mash bean (Vigna mungo L.) holds significant importance in agricultural systems, particularly in regions challenged by soil nutrient deficiencies and climate variability. As a protein-rich pulse crop, mash bean production is often constrained by imb...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62505
Improving nutrient use efficiency is a critical challenge in agriculture, where current averages are low (30-35%). This study, conducted over two consecutive rabi seasons (2021-22 and 2022-23), examined the impact of zinc and boron-fortified Konkan Annapurna Briquettes (KAB) on b...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62506
Maya Bisen, Shourabh Joshi, Rahul Bhardwaj, Neeshu Joshi, Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, S. Lakshman Kumar, Aman Tutlani & Rumaina Rehman Khan·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) holds significant agronomic value globally, particularly across South and Southeast Asia, where it is cultivated both as an oilseed and leafy vegetable crop. However, breeding efforts in B. juncea have been hindered by its relatively narrow gen...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62507