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Field Efficacy of Insecticides against Conopomorpha sinensis Bradley (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae): A Major Pest of Litchi and its Management in Bihar, India

Swati Suman, Manendra Kumar & Braj Kishore Prasad Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a subtropical fruit; family Sapindaceae. Litchi offers a good potentiality for its cultivation in Bihar both nutritionally and economically. India is the second largest global producer of litchi, next only to China. Litchi fruit borer (Conopomor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44470

Effect of Polyamines on Post Harvest Physiology and Vase Life of Cut Gerbera

M. Vijayalaxmi, A. Manohar Rao, K. Swathi & P. Arun Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The study was conducted at College of Horticulture, SKLTSHU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Significantly highest relative water content (74.22%) and carotenoid content (5.58 mg) were recorded in spermine 1.0 mM compared to spermidine 1.5 mM and putrescine 3.0 mM. The impact of spermi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44471

Development and Characterization of Multi-Nutrient Formulations for Organic Farming

Lucy Taki, Biju Joseph, Gladis R., Rani B., Sajitha Rani T. & Rafeekher M. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The study was to develop multi-nutrient formulations for organic farming containing all the essential macro and micronutrients. The experimental design selected was completely randomized design with 8 treatments and 3 replications. The experiment was conducted in the Department o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44472

Influence of Different Spacings under Varying Fertility Levels on Protein Content, Protein Yield and Available NPK in Soil of Summer Greengram (Vigna radiata L.)

Priya R. Chaudhari, K. I. Patel, Karuna M. Chaudhari & Yonika Saini · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The present study highlights the influence of different spacings under varying fertility levels on protein content, protein yield and available npk in soil of summer greengram (vigna radiata l.). Due to its importance in Indian agricultural and ability to provide vital amino acid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44473

Estimation of Genetic Variability in Maize Genotypes under Infestation by the Maize Storage Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Using Multivariate Analysis

O. A. Oyetunde, G. A. S. Benson, B. T. Osho, A. K. Oyetunde & G. A. Adeshina · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, is an important field-to-store pest of maize; accounting for huge grain losses globally. Information on genetic variability and trait relationship is crucial to developing farmer-friendly approaches to mitigating the menace of the insect in s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44474

Effect of Foliar Application of Nano-Urea on Growth, Nutrient Uptake, Yield and Quality of Sunflower

Kale Swati Vyankatrao, Adsul Prabhakar Baburao, Ramteke Rohit Amrut, Kokode Pallavi Jaipal & Ighare Omkesh Ashroba · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The present field experiment was conducted during kharif season 2022-23 with a view to study the “Effect of foliar application of Nano-urea on growth,yield of sunflower. (Helianthus annuus L.)” The experiment was conducted in randomized block design and the treatment was ten with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44467

Effect of Nutrient Combination on Growth and Yield Attributes of Barley in Late Sowing Condition

Sumit Kumar Arela, Waseem Akram Khan & Gautam Singh Dhaked · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

A field experiment was conducted at experimental farm, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Mewar University Gangrar, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) during Rabi season of 2022-23 to Effect of nutrient combination on growth and yield attributes of barle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44468

Impact of Thermal Stress on Biological Parameters of Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben Petersen) under Laboratory Conditions

Rajareddy G, Shashikala M, Jayanth BV, Udaykumar E & Bishwajeet Paul · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Aphid lions (Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi, Esben-Petersen) are important predators in integrated pest management for field crops and vegetables (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). It is found in almost every environment on Earth, except temperate ones. One of the most significant environm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44463

Rainfall Variability and Rice Production: An Assessment Based on the Variability in Indian Monsoon and Ground Water Level of Punjab, India

Shivani Chand & L. K. Dhaliwal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

In Punjab, 99 per cent of total cultivated area is under irrigation but it is at the cost of declining ground water table. Due to rainfall variability and very high requirement of water in rice crop, which occupy large area in the state during kharif season, has further deteriora...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44464

Evaluation of the Effects of Drip Irrigation and Fertigation scheduling on Tomato Yield under Polyhouse

Harmanpreet Singh, Jaspreet Singh & Sanjeev K Sandal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

In Northwestern Himalayas, there is scarcity of water owing to rugged terrain which results in lower tomato yield. Therefore to enhance the productivity of tomato, the experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of drip irrigation and nutrient schedules on soil water dynamic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44465

Effect of Mulberry Stalk Biochar, FYM and Humic Acid on Growth, Yield and Quality of Mulberry (Morus alba L.)

Hanumanta D. Lamani, Prakasha H. C., Naveen D. V., Kalyana Murthy K. N. & Rinku Verma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

A field experiment was conducted in a mulberry crop to investigate the impact of soil application of mulberry stalk biochar with FYM and foliar spray of humic acid on the growth, yield and quality of mulberry at a farmer's field in Mylandlahalli Village, Chintamani Taluk, Chikkab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44466

Effect of Graded Levels of Phosphorus & Phosphorus Solubilizing Microorganisms on Growth and Yield of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.)

Ramteke R. A., Adsul P. B, Kale S. V, Dhore Y. P & Walke S. J · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The present investigation entitled "Effect of Graded Levels of Phosphorus and Phosphorus Solubilizing Microorganisms on Growth and Yield of Green gram" during kharif season of the year, 2022-2023 at the research farm of the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44461

Effect of Microclimate Modification on Growth and Yield of Basmati Rice under Punjab Conditions

Shubham Anand & L. K. Dhaliwal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The field experiments were conducted at the Research Farm, Department of Climate Change and Agricultural Meteorology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana during kharif 2018. Pusa Basmati variety was transplanted on 5th July (D1) and 15th July (D2) under three spacing (25 cm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44462

Growth and Functional Traits of Citrus (Citrus Sp.) Provenance as Effected by Watering Regime in the Nursery

Ademola Falade, Samuel Agele & Muyiwa Adegbaju · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Five citrus proevancnes were subjected to watering levels in the nursery. The effects of watering regime were evaluated on the growth, physiological and biochemical attributes while the measured variables were deployed to rank tolerance to soil moisture deficits by citrus species...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44457

Effect of Micro Organic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Threatened Melientha suavis Pierre Species in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam

Nguyen Minh Tuan & Dang Thi To Nga · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The experiment was conducted at Thai Nguyen province to evaluate the response of micro-organic fertilizer on growth of vegetative and yield of Melientha suavis Pierre species in the spring and summer season 2023. The experiment included four treatments was designed in Randomized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44458