Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an evergreen tropical fruit of the family Caricaceae, native to Mexico and Central America, and widely utilized in the food industry. Although the fruit pulp is processed into various food products, the seeds—accounting for nearly 15–20% of the fruit’...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103166
Gali Suresh, Priyanka Sharma, Basant Kumar Dadrwal, Rakesh Kumar Jat, Vinay Pratap Singh, Mukul Kumar, Asha Kumari & Madisetty Sai Venkata Ravi Teja·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Soil salinization is one of the most pressing global challenges to agriculture, currently affecting more than one billion hectares of land and threatening food security. Salinity imposes osmotic, ionic, and oxidative stress, reducing plant growth and yield. Traditional strategies...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103167
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a vital cereal crop cultivated extensively in arid and semi-arid regions due to its adaptability to harsh environmental conditions. Seed vigour is a crucial determinant of crop establishment, particularly in sorghum where standardized vigour...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103168
Transgenic technology has emerged as a powerful tool in modern horticulture, offering solutions to challenges such as biotic and abiotic stresses, nutritional enhancement, and post-harvest losses in fruit crops. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the steps involved...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103169
Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) is a commercially grown vegetable crop that requires an adequate and balanced nutrient supply for optimal yield and quality. The imbalanced use of inorganic fertilizers has detrimental effects on the soil as well as on the environment. The adoption o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103170
Pearl culture or pearl farming is an aquaculture method that involves the process of rearing oysters or mussels and synthesizing pearls by biomineralizing. The purpose of this review is to discuss the present situation of pearl farming, issues, and its perspective with references...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103153
Millets are nutrient dense, small seeded cereals rich in dietary fiber, resistant starch, polyphenols, and essential minerals, making them a promising dietary intervention for the prevention and management of diabetes. Their low glycaemic index and high fiber content slow gastric...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103154
Brown spot of rice (BSR), caused by Bipolaris oryzae (Breda de Haan) Shoem., is one of the most destructive foliar diseases affecting rice production worldwide, particularly in India. The disease significantly reduces grain yield and quality, posing a major constraint to sustaina...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103155
Research was undertaken to investigate genetic variability, heritability, and genetic progress in twelve yield-related and seed quality traits of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.). The study involved evaluating thirty-two cowpea genotypes in a randomized block design at Farming...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103156
To investigate the effect of auxin (Indole -3- butyric acid), cutting type and different rooting medium on sprouting and rooting of teasel gourd (Momordica subangulata subsp. renigera) cutting, a study was carried out at the Department of Vegetable Science, College of Agriculture...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103157
Correlation analysis in wheat helps identify relationships among agronomic, physiological, and yield traits, guiding crop improvement. A major contributing element to crop improvement can be found by evaluating the degree of relationship between variables like plant height, numbe...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103158
Sanjeev Sharma, R.S. Sikarwar, Pallavi Sonaniya, Riya Mishra, Kumar Sanu, Sachin Shukla, Arpit Choubey, Dhuruv Dangi, Garima Mishra, Ankit Pandey & M. K. Tripathi·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a key oilseed crop valued for its high-quality oil and protein-rich kernels, playing an important role in food security and farmers’ livelihoods. The present study was conducted during kharif 2023 and 2024 at RVSKVV, Gwalior, to assess genetic v...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103159
Infectious Spleen and Kidney Necrosis Virus (ISKNV), a member of the genus Megalocytivirus within the family Iridoviridae, has emerged as a significant pathogen in both ornamental and food fish species globally affecting the aquaculture industry. This study reports the molecular...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103150
Marigold (Tagetes spp.) is a commercially significant ornamental crop in the family Asteraceae. It is valued for its bright, attractive flowers, which are extensively used in religious and cultural ceremonies, garland making, and decorative purposes. It possesses recognized insec...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103151
A field investigation was conducted during Rabi 2024–25 at the Agricultural Research Station, Peddapuram, Andhra Pradesh, to characterize 70 maize inbred lines based on Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) traits. The experiment was laid out in an Alpha Lattice Design wi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103152