Wheat is a major cereal crop, but intensive use of chemical fertilisers has led to soil degradation and reduced fertility. Sustainable approaches using biochar, VAM, and PGPR are gaining importance for improving soil health and nutrient dynamics. In this context, the present stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56094
Soil acidity is a major constraint limiting nutrient availability and rice productivity in the coastal sandy soils of Kerala. A field experiment was conducted during the first crop season of 2023 at Thaikadappuram, Kasaragod, Kerala, to evaluate the effectiveness of different soi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56095
Multi-environment testing remains central to identifying pearl millet genotypes that perform predictably under climatic variability. We evaluated 83 entries—60 F1 hybrids, 19 parental lines and four checks (PA9385, 9444, 86M20 and 86M22)—during Summer 2024 at Deesa, Palanpur and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56089
Because of their fast respiration rate, moisture loss, and microbial susceptibility, guavas (Psidium guajava L.) are climacteric, highly nutritious fruits that deteriorate quickly after harvest. Post-harvest coatings have become a popular method for preserving quality and increas...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56090
Indian mustard is an important oilseed crop cultivated widely under diverse agro-climatic conditions in India. Among various agronomic practices, optimum sowing time and appropriate row spacing play a crucial role in improving growth, yield attributes and productivity of mustard...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56091
Land degradation presents a formidable global challenge, severely impacting ecosystem stability, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity. Traditional restoration methods often prove resource-intensive and economically unviable, thus highlighting the urgent need for innovative...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56088
Soilless cultivation has emerged as a transformative approach in modern floriculture, offering precise control over the root environment and overcoming many of the limitations historically associated with soil-based production. This review examines principal advances in soilless...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56086
A critical requirement for this approach is the development of a soil fertility gradient through graded fertilizer application, which helps to establish reliable relationships between soil test values and crop response with minimizing external influences. Field experiment was con...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56087
Pseudomonas spp. are recognized as efficient plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with significant potential for the biological management of soil-borne phytopathogens. However, limited information is available regarding the diversity and biocontrol efficacy of native Pseu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56085
This systematic narrative review evaluated soil health restoration pathways in Bhutan using evidence synthesized from peer-reviewed literature, national datasets, and technical reports. The review examined interventions across five domains: soil regeneration, nutrient cycling, cr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56084
Background: Potassium being a major nutrient in plant nutrition plays important role in activation of more than 60 enzymes in plants. Its availability is major constrain in different soils which mainly depends on minerology of the soil and form in which it is present Viz., Water-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56082
Drought is one of the serious inevitable causes of climate change and its impact seriously affect agriculture and livelihood. So, managing drought with a farmer friendly approach is very important. This study illustrates the effect of foliar applications on managing drought stres...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56083
Aims: This study aimed to develop eco-friendly biofertilizers derived from agro-waste materials and formulated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as sustainable alternatives to chemical fertilizers. Study Design: Experimental laboratory and greenhouse study. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56079
Hans Raj Meel, Aakash Kumar Saini, Riya Das, Jitendra Verma, Altaf Hussain, Koushik Ghosh, Meherunnesa Khatun, Shivani Sharma & Rohitash Meena·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
A significant method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing the environmental quality and profitability of agricultural systems is through the process of soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration. This review assesses the effects of SOC on climate mitigation, the sus...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56080
Garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.), a nutritious and medicinal herb widely cultivated in parts of India, is gaining importance due to its health benefits and increasing demand. However, its productivity and water use efficiency are influenced by appropriate nutrient management, i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56081