Mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori L. is the only silkworm having monophagous feeding habit with mulberry as the sole food material. Larval body of the silkworm constitutes silk gland as one of the main body organs that accounts for 60% of the body weight during 5th instar and acts as...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71081
Background: The present investigation was undertaken during the kharif 2021 season at the experimental farm of B.R.D.P.G. College, Deoria, UP to assess the efficacy of six insecticidal treatments against jassid populations and pod damage incidence. Pusa Vishal variety mung bean s...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71082
The cultivation of grapevines in India, particularly in the key producing regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka, faces significant threats from stem borers, primarily Celosterna scabrator and Stromatium barbatum. This review comprehensively examines the impact of these pests on gr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71083
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a widely cultivated vegetable known for its nutritional benefits and economic importance. In present years there has been a growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices which enhances the productivity while minimizing the env...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71084
Cucumber is an important vegetable crop belonging to family Cucurbitaceae which is the most widely cultivated in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. Immature cucumber fruits can be either consumed as raw or in the form of pickle. In addition to its cooling propertie...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71076
The present experiment was conducted at Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. Prayagraj during the session 2023 - 2024. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71077
The contemporary era witnesses a significant demand for nutrient-dense fruits to enhance human health from both nutritional and metabolic perspectives. Consequently, the cultivation of commercial fruit crops is increasingly reliant on inputs to mitigate losses attributed to bioti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71078
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a vital cereal crop in the Poaceae family, plays a crucial role in global agriculture. It contributes approximately 30% of the world's grain production and constitutes half of the grain traded internationally. Serving as a staple food in over 40 coun...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71079
The papaya mealybug being polyphagous in nature, adapted to a large number of host plants. The secondary endosymbiotic profile of mealybugs are specific to their host plants. The culturable endosymbiotic bacteria of papaya mealybug from five different host plants (papaya, brinjal...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71068
Mushrooms are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, fibers, minerals, and essential amino acids crucial for human nutrition. However, their short shelf life poses a significant challenge to their processing and distribution. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71069
Menstrual hygiene is a critical aspect of reproductive health for adolescent girls worldwide. This review aims to examine existing literature on menstrual hygiene practices and knowledge among adolescent girls, focusing on factors influencing these practices and interventions aim...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71070
The present study was carried out at Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (U.P.), during the year 2023-2024. The soil samples were collected at three dept...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71071
A randomized block design having two factors with three levels of @ NPK 0, 50, and 100% ha-1, three levels of @ FYM 0, 50 and 100% ha-1 and Azospirillum respectively. The best treatment was effect on physical and chemical property of soil and yield attributes in T8 (NPK @100% + F...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71072
Nitrate is a natural chemical compound found in soil and water, which plants absorb and convert into essential nutrients. Elevated concentrations of nitrate in vegetables can pose health risks, particularly when consumed in substantial amounts. Green leafy vegetables, while cruci...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71073
A lab experiment was conducted at the Department of Biotechnology, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, during 2023. The study focused on phenol profiling of 28 genotypes of chilli along with ACCMS 1 (P1) and ACS 18-08 (P2) using LC-MS. Chilli leaf samples were collecte...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71074