An evaluation of three natural cultivars of small cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton], namely Malabar, Mysore, and Vazhukka, was conducted during the secondary nursery stage at the Cardamamom Research Station, Pampadumpara, to assess variations in growth attributes. Observ...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62384
This review synthesizes current knowledge on zoonotic risks in Indian aquaculture, examining the complex dynamics that drive the emergence and transmission of aquatic zoonotic pathogens. It highlights the diseases' significant threats to fish health welfare, public health and aqu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62385
A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2023-24 at the Research Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar. The study was conducted in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with four levels of nitrogen viz.,40, 80, 120, and 160 kg/ha, an...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62386
Given the potential of artificial insemination (AI) to enhance goat productivity, this study conducted a strategic assessment of AI adoption among goat farmers in Kamrup district, Assam, covering both rural and urban subdivisions. A total of 120 goat farmers (60 each from Kamrup...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62387
Aim: To study the impact of in-situ moisture conservation practices and nitrogen levels on post-harvest soil nutrient status in maize and pigeonpea under rainfed Alfisols. Study Design: Double split plot design. Place and Duration of Study: Gunegal Research Farm (GRF), ICAR- Cent...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62379
The investigation entitled Performance of different hybrids of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica L.) for Growth, Yield & Quality was carried out at Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P.) during kharif season of 2024, for evaluation of different hybrids of Sponge go...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62380
An experiment entitled “Influence of pollinator attractants, chemicals and growth regulators on organoleptic quality and economic returns of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Kesar” was carried out at Fruit Research Station, Lalbaug, College of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural U...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62375
A field study was conducted during the 2020 and 2021 rice-growing seasons across three lowland rice cultivation sites—Singrijan, Medziphema, and Kuhoxu in Nagaland—to assess the diversity and abundance of insect pests and their natural enemies. A total of 32 insect pest species w...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62376
Peanuts are an important legume grain for the majority of the human population in the semi-arid tropics. Owing to its growth habit, peanuts are prone to several soil and airborne pathogens, which hamper crop productivity. Of various diseases affecting peanut production cultivatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62377
A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of various storage bags on the adult emergence of pests, moisture content, and weight loss in turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizomes over a six-month storage period conducted at Department of Entomology, Agricultural College, Bapatla...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62378
The present study was conducted during January to June 2024 at the Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj, to evaluate the performance of 15 sponge gourd genotypes under the local agro-climatic conditions. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with three...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52366
This study assessed the impact of varying water temperatures on spawning, maturation, and pigmentation in Xiphophorus helleri (swordtail) over a period of sixty days. Four temperature treatments were set up at 21°C (T0), 24°C (T1), 27°C (T2), and 30°C (T3), with ten fish per tank...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52367
This study reveals that the allelopathic effect of aqueous solution of whole plant of commonly found four weeds, Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen, Ageratum conyzoides L., Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Rob. and Solanum nigrum L., which are from Asteraceae and Solanaceae fam...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62368
Aims: To select the best performing local custard apple genotype based on fruit morphological traits so that it can be used commercially for breeding programme in the future from the four village of Kanker district in Chhattisgarh. Study Design: Randomised Complete Block Design....
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62369
Ashok Kumar, S.R. Singh, M.C. Yadav, Vijay Kumar Yadav, Arvinder Singh Channi, Arjun Chouria, Navneet Kumar, Himansu Dall & Tamanna Nazir·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
The main aim of this publication is to discuss the concept of variable rate technology (VRT), and its components associated with variable rate application of water, fertilizer, and other agricultural inputs. Fertilizer application is influenced by soil parameters as well as geog...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62370