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Green Technologies for Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Narrative Review of Biological, Bio-derived and Hybrid Approaches and Their Translation to Practice

Ritesh Jain, Jaspreet Kaur & Satinder Kaur Khattra · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Conventional activated-sludge treatment remains energy-intensive, chemically demanding and poorly suited to the recovery of the water, nutrients and energy that wastewater contains. Interest has consequently shifted towards green technologies that treat wastewater through biologi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5782

Physiological Response and Weed Control Efficiency of Pre and Post-Emergence Herbicides in Bengal Gram (Cicer arietinum L.)

D. Venkatesh Babu & K. Srinivasulu · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi 2024–25 season at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam Farm, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, to evaluate the physiological response, weed control efficiency, yield, and economic performance of Bengal gram (*Cicer arietinu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4776

Sustainability of Non-timber Forest Product Harvesting in the Campo Ma’an National Park: Implications for Conservation

Achey Baudelair Nkenfack Djike, Temgoua Lucie Félicité, Kuete Fogang Marcien, Mfonden Poumie Mohamed Mounir, Djeuni Duplex Romuald & Ekom Ango Marceline · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) support the livelihoods, food security, healthcare and cultural practices of communities surrounding Campo Ma’an National Park, yet their sustainability is constrained by limited ecological information. This study established an ecological basel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4775

Assessment of Botanical Powder Treatments for Enhancing Post-Harvest Resistance of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Varieties to Pulse Beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) Infestation in Northern Ghana

Ahmed Seidu, Benjemin K. Badii, Damba Yahaya, Issah Sugri, Mutari Abubakari, Issah A. Abukari, Mukhtaru Zakaria, Haruna Yamyoliya, Surazu Imoro, Isaac Yaw Berbiye & Mumuni Abudulai · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) is a cosmopolitan and highly destructive pest of stored pulse grains, causing post-harvest and economic losses to farmers and traders, as infestation of stored grains is difficult to prevent. This study determined the effectiveness of selected botani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4774

Assessment of Plant Composition, Diversity and Regeneration Status in Different Altitudes of Narendra Nagar Forest Division, Uttarakhand, India

Lanchenba Ahongshangbam, Sandhya Goswami, Vikaspal Singh, Anil Kumar Uniyal, Manish Kumar & Prabhakar Manori · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

The present study assessed plant composition, species diversity and regeneration status along altitudinal gradients in Narendra Nagar Forest Division, Uttarakhand, India. The study was conducted under the Bhagirathi Circle, Garhwal Mandal, across three altitudinal zones: lower al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4773

Agroecological Plant Protection for Climate-Resilient Food Systems: Integrating Biodiversity-Based Pest Suppression, Biocontrol Networks, and Soil-Mediated Defense

Omprakash Tetarwal, Nemichand Chopra, Rajendra Ghanswa, Ramdhan Ghaswa & GANESH RAM JAT · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Global food systems face a convergence of pressures from climate variability, biodiversity loss and the diminishing returns of pesticide-intensive crop protection. This review synthesises current evidence on agroecological plant protection as a pathway toward climate-resilient ag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4772

The Effect of Irrigation Water Quality, Oil Residue Pollution Levels, and the Interaction between them on the Growth, Yield, and Quality of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Crop

Sanaa Khadem Abdul-Amir Al-Rubaie · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

A greenhouse field trial was conducted in the Al-Hussayniya district of Karbala Governorate, Iraq, during 2025 to investigate the effects of irrigation water quality and oil residue contamination on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) cv. Kuban. The experiment evaluated three irriga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4771

Effect of the Combination of Compound NPK Fertiliser and Potassium Fertiliser on the Growth and Yield of Bawang Dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr.)

Dwi Rahma Angraini, Merakati Handajaningsih, Marlin Marlin, Masdar Masdar & Putri Mian Hairani · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Bawang Dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr.) is a bulbous plant with cultivation potential; however, its productivity is influenced by nutrient availability and appropriate fertilisation management. This study was conducted to identify the best combination of NPK 16:16:16 com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4770

Optimizing the Productivity and Profitability of Potato (cv. Jelly) through Sustainable Fertilization in High-altitude Areas of Cameroon

Kelie Laure Nangmo Temateu, Gertrude Keegoui, Jean Paul Kamseu Mogo, Godfroy Rostant Pokam Djoko, Teh Exodus Akwa, Verance Carline Kegha Ngodem, Divine Guimazeu Tsoplefack, Josue Jobin Biba & Emile Temgoua · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Potato production in the Western Highlands of Cameroon is constrained by variable soil fertility, altitudinal differences, and limited access to mineral fertilisers. This study evaluated the effects of altitude and fertilisation on the growth, yield, soil chemical properties, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4769

Influence of Different Organic Manure Sources on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Ground Nut (Arachis hypogaea L.) under Semi-Arid Conditions of Sudan

Feisal M. Ismaeil, Abderhim A. Jabereldar, Mohamed M. El Zubeir, Kamal Hassan Suliman, Khalid Mohammed Orna & Gamar Aldawla Abdel Motalib · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

A field experiment was carried out at the Experimental Farm of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, El-Obeid, Sudan, between July and October 2025. The study aimed to assess the effects of different source...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4768

Plant Diversity, Carbon Storage and Sequestration Potential of Urban Green Spaces: A Climate Change Mitigation Tool in the Republic of Niger, West Africa

Assoumane Guéro Ousseini, Inoussa Maman Maarouhi, Amadou Garba, Abdoulaye Abdou Siradji, Douma SOUMANA, Bakasso Yacoubou & Mahamane Ali · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Urban green spaces contribute to biodiversity conservation and climate regulation, but their woody plant composition and carbon sequestration potential remain insufficiently documented in the Republic of Niger. This study assessed woody plant diversity, biomass, carbon storage an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4767

Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Transformation in Satkhira District, Bangladesh: Challenges of Livelihood Diversification

Md. Ashraful Islam, Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Abu Sufian & Md. Nasfiqul Islam · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

This study examines the impacts of climate change on agricultural transformation and the challenges of livelihood diversification in Satkhira District, Bangladesh. The study focused on three upazilas, namely Satkhira Sadar, Tala, and Assasuni, where farming households are exposed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4766

Enhancing Poultry Waste Composting through Paddy Straw and Effective Microorganisms: Microbial and Parasitological Responses

Irfan A. Baba, Islam U. Din Sheikh, Raoof A. Patoo, Hilal M. Khan & Zahoor A. Wani · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Poultry carcasses and litter require safe disposal methods to reduce environmental contamination and biosecurity risks in poultry production systems. This study evaluated the influence of paddy straw and effective microorganisms on microbial, parasitological, and thermal changes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4765

Enhancement of Salinity Stress Tolerance in Zea mays L. (maize) Seedlings through Seed Priming and Foliar Applications of Calcium Chloride (CaCl2)

Ghanashyam Behera, Khoman Lal Dewangan, Tanmaya Rani Sethy, Dinesh Barik, Arpita Nanda, Girija Shankar Patra, Srabani Sahu, Subham Swain & Sushree Liteswari Priyadarshini · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Salinity stress is a major constraint to crop establishment and productivity, particularly in salt-affected agricultural soils. The present study evaluated whether calcium chloride (CaCl2) applied through seed priming, foliar application or their combined use could improve salini...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4764

Trichoderma harzianum Reveals Significant Performance over Copper Sulphate by Visible Microbial Re-establishment in the Recovery of Phytophthora infestans-Infected Potato under Zero-tillage Paddy-straw Mulch in East Kolkata Wetland Area

Asim Panda & Mainak Mukhopadhyay · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Zero-tillage paddy-straw-mulched potato farming is a low-input surface-planting method whose success depends on the biological condition of the tuber-straw-soil interface. In the sewage-treated paddy fields of the East Kolkata Wetland area, monsoon-driven auto-nutrient recharge m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4763