Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop grown worldwide for its nutritional and economic value. However, yield is a complex trait influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors, making improvement through direct selection difficult. Protected cul...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64041
Optimizing the cultivation of Bacillus species is paramount for the scalable production of microbial bio-inputs. This study investigated the application of low-intensity static magnetic fields (100 and 600 Gauss) as a non-invasive physical stimulus to enhance biomass yield in Bac...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64038
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.), (2n=4x=36), a highly nutritious small-seeded cereal crop rich in protein, minerals (iron and calcium), and dietary fibres (11.5%-20%), serves as a staple crop in many countries in Asia and Africa. Finger millet is highly vulnerable...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64039
The hot water brooding system demonstrated effective thermal performance, maintaining stable temperatures within the optimal range of 25-35°C through the thermal retention properties of plastic water bottles. Hot water brooders eliminate fire hazards and toxic emissions, signific...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64032
Climate change and increasing environmental variability represent significant challenges to the sustainability of global cereal production systems. Rising temperatures, erratic precipitation patterns, soil salinisation, flooding events, and the growing incidence of pests and dise...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64033
Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a key rabi cereal crop, but its productivity is often constrained by inadequate nutrient availability and declining soil fertility. Integrated nutrient management involving inorganic fertilisers, organic manures, and biofertilisers such as Azospiril...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64034
Viola x wittrockiana Gams, an economically important floriculture crop species, is known to exhibit reduced flowering under warm temperature conditions. This results in poor seed set, delayed or poor seed germination, with hindered seedling development leading to fluctuating flow...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64035
Background: Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are vulnerable to fungal colonization in humid environments, leading to biodeterioration and reduced electronic reliability. In this study, fungal metabolites associated with PCB degradation were analyzed using UV–Vis, FTIR, and EPR spect...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64036
Sterculia urens Roxb., commonly known as Indian tragacanth or Karaya gum, is a tree species native to India and widely distributed across its agroecological regions. It is a declining non-timber forest species valued for its gum exudates, which have significant commercial importa...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64037
Background: Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is a climate-resilient pulse crop valued for its adaptability to marginal environments and rice-fallow ecosystems. However, genotype × environment (G × E) interaction often limits the identification of high-yielding and broadly adapted g...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64025
The plant microbiome constitutes a complex and dynamic community of microorganisms that play a crucial role in maintaining plant health, enhancing growth, and suppressing diseases. The present review assesses the role of the microbiome in promoting plant health and suppressing pl...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64026
Germplasm evaluation constitutes a fundamental approach for the identification of superior and agronomically important genotypes. The extensive natural variation observed among genotypes indicates considerable potential for the improvement of economically important traits. Geneti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64027
Background: Agricultural residues rich in lignocellulose are generated in large quantities and often remain underutilized. Their conversion into edible mushrooms offers an environmentally sustainable approach for waste management and value addition. Aims: To evaluate selected lig...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64028
Subarnna Keshari Haripriya Padhan, Ramayanam Surya Vardhan Raju, Harish H. Deshpande, Prasamsa Ramayanam, Mriganka Barman, Abhishek Ranjan & Himanshu Yadav·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Global agriculture faces an unprecedented challenge as rising temperatures, driven by anthropogenic climate change, increasingly compromise crop productivity and food security. Heat stress—defined as an elevation in temperature beyond the threshold that disrupts normal plant grow...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64029