Sambit Kumar Parida, K. Nandini Devi, Mahendra Junjariya, Diana Shamurailatpam, N. Surbala Devi, Sanjenbam Dayananda Singh, Ravi Prakash & N. Gopimohan Singh·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Background: The garden pea (Pisum sativum L.), an important crop in the north-eastern region's agricultural environment, provides nitrogen to subsequent crops in rotation and eliminating the need for extra fertilizers. However, overuse of inorganic fertilizers harms soil health b...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53922
The demand for plant-based dairy alternatives has increased significantly due to concerns related to lactose intolerance, milk allergies, and environmental sustainability. The present study evaluated the sensory, physical, functional, and nutritional properties of functional plan...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53923
A total of 11 maize inbred lines were crossed with 4 testers in a line × tester mating design (Kempthorne, 1957), generating 44 F₁ test crosses. These, along with 11 lines, 4 testers, and 5 checks (64 genotypes), were evaluated in a simple lattice design with two replications dur...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53915
Chilli has shown a high degree of genetic diversity in yield and related traits. The current study used correlation and path coefficient analysis to ascertain the relationship between yield and the characteristics that contribute to yield at an experimental farm in the Department...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53916
Downy mildew of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is a destructive disease responsible for severe yield losses under humid agro-climatic conditions. Continuous use of chemical fungicides has resulted in resistance development, phytotoxicity, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53917
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is widely recognized for its pharmacologically active metabolites; however, its seasonal cultivation restricts consistent extraction of bioactive compounds. Plant tissue culture presents a sustainable strategy by enabling continuous and standar...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53909
Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.), a medicinal herb belonging to the family Lamiaceae, is rich in biologically active constituents such as menthol, menthone, menthofuran, and various monoterpenes. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of graded levels of peppermint...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53910
Manish Kumar, Saurabh, Ravi Shankar Singh, Anjul Rana, Kushal Chaturvedi, Rahul Kumar, Aayush Mishra, Akanksha Rai, Gunjan & Ashish Kumar Singh·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Background: Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is a short-duration, nutritionally important root vegetable widely cultivated for its economic and dietary value. However, increasing concerns over excessive chemical fertilizer use have highlighted the need for integrating organic manures...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53911
Background: Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is an economically important ornamental crop widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers. However, leaf blight caused by Alternaria alternata has emerged as a major constraint, leading to significant yield reduction under favourable en...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53912
Gibberellic acid (GA) and Triacontanol are two plant growth-promoting substances that have significant potential to enhance crop growth, and productivity. Gibberellins (GAs) are plant hormones that are essential for many developmental processes in plants, including seed germinati...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53913
Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) is a major temperate fruit crop of the north-western Himalayan region and holds significant importance for both fresh consumption and processing industries. However, the predominance of traditional cultivars and changing climatic conditions have nec...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53914
Background: Cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. cerasiforme) is a nutritionally rich and high-value horticultural crop gaining popularity due to its superior taste, health benefits, and market demand. Understanding the relationship among yield and its component traits is...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53904
Heat stress markedly impairs growth performance and carcass yield in turkeys, leading to substantial economic losses in hot climates. Nutritional strategies such as organic acid supplementation are increasingly being explored to mitigate these adverse effects. We evaluated the im...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53905
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple crop, but its productivity is significantly constrained by insect pests, particularly the leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis), which can cause substantial yield losses. Effective pest management strategies that balance insecticide effic...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53906
The vast morphological diversity of Kerala’s indigenous Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. genotypes makes suitable for waterscaping, floral arrangements, and sacred offerings. Despite these significant ornamental and functional attributes, the commercial, medicinal, and landscaping potent...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53907