Among the various fertilizers, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) are vital for wheat cultivation, but their excessive and improper use can harm both human health and the environment. Thus, exploring alternatives like nano fertilizers, which provide a slow and control...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11899
Background: Millet based diets contain multiple health promoting components and considered as climate-resilient course grain cereals. The United Nations designated 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets' to spotlight the resilience and health benefits of these climate-adaptab...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11891
The investigation was conducted at the Research Farm of the Division of Fruit Science, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar campus, during 2016 and 2017 to evaluate the effects of chemical thinning agents on vegetative growth, fruit set, yield, and fruit quality of the nectarine cultivar 'Si...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11892
Effective mutagenic treatment techniques for different species are of tremendous interest due to the exciting potential of mutation breeding in ornamental plants. The present article addresses the mutagenesis treatments of numerous ornamental genera, the benefits and drawbacks of...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11893
Dry direct-seeded rice (DDSR) is an increasingly important cultivation method in regions facing water scarcity and labour constraints. Optimizing nitrogen application is instrumental in determining the environmental sustainability and economic feasibility of a farming system, mak...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11894
An experiment was conducted during rabi, 2023 at new experimental cum demonstration field, Shri Vaishnav Institute of Agriculture, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. The field experiment was laid out in a split plot design with three replication. The main plot trea...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11883
Aims: To design and evaluate a nutritious Greek yoghurt spread, exploring optimal combinations of butter and salt to elevate sensory satisfaction Study Design: The study was experimental and laboratory-based, focusing on optimizing the base for low-fat functional Greek yoghurt sp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11884
It is well known that nectar is the primary pollinator attractant, little is known about whether nectar replenishes after being removed. To comprehend how nectar availability affects pollinators behavior and the long-term persistence of floral resources, it is imperative to look...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11885
The melon fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae Coquillett) poses a significant threat to cucurbit crops with substantial yield losses and challenging sustainable vegetable production. This study systematically investigated efficient color-based visual cues for attracting melon flies...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11887
Aims: Cotton is a major fibre crop for textile industry and farmers in the world. Despite its tremendous importance, productivity constraints are still present. To eliminate productivity problem and increase the yield, the present investigation focused on developing new Bt cotton...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11888
Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate the screening of horsegram genotypes for resistance to yellow mosaic disease. The disease causes decrease in number of seeds per pods, number of pods per plant. The disease may occur at any phase of plant development. Background: Horsegra...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11889
A field experiment was conducted during the Kharif seasons of 2022 and 2023 at the Students' Instructional Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj Ayodhya, to assess the impact of graded doses of biochar, varying fertility levels, and the a...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11879
Clean drinking water has become a distinguishing factor between developed countries and developing or underdeveloped countries so much so that it is fast becoming the most sought-after initiatives in the public health sector globally. Many people in underdeveloped nations still l...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11880
Fruits and vegetables are affected by postharvest diseases and physiological processes such as transpiration and respiration after harvest, leading to significant quality losses during transportation and storage. To control postharvest diseases and extend shelf life, synthetic fu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11881
The experiment was set up in Agriculture Research Farm Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar in the years 2021–2022. This area is in the short, cold, and dry agroclimatic zone. Papaya seeds were sown on 24 September 2021 in polybags and transplanted to the field on 21 March...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11882