Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is the predominant cash crop of Adilabad district, Telangana, occupying approximately 1,60,000 hectares of the total cultivated area. Given the district's semi-arid climate and deep black cotton soils, cotton residue incorporation presents a signifi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56078
The excessive application of chemical fertilisers poses a significant threat to soil health and undermines the sustainability of agricultural practices over time. A research investigation entitled "Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health under Long-Term Soil Fertility Management in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56077
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a nutritionally rich and economically important fruit crop, with India being the largest global producer; however, significant postharvest losses and limited export share persist due to inadequate packaging and storage systems. Despite advances in p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56073
Human activities significantly alter land use, leading to changes in the natural environment. This impact necessitates providing authorities with land cover maps and information on their current state and dynamics. It is with this in mind that an impact study of market gardening...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56074
Growth and productivity of aerobic rice are often constrained by severe weed competition and inefficient nitrogen utilisation. Nitrogen nutrition is a key factor influencing crop growth, canopy development and biomass production. Adequate nitrogen supply supports crop growth and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56075
Protected cultivation of horticultural crops has emerged as an essential component of modern agricultural systems, offering substantial advantages in terms of improved crop quality, enhanced productivity, efficient resource utilisation, and protection against pests, diseases, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56076
Cereal crops are fundamental to global food security, yet their productivity is severely constrained by abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heat, flooding, and nutrient imbalances. These stresses are further intensified by climate change, leading to significant yield loss...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56072
The growing demand for high-quality horticultural produce, alongside constraints associated with conventional soil-based agriculture, has intensified interest in hydroponic systems as a sustainable alternative for crop production. Super Habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.),...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56070
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are known to exert diverse and often dose-dependent effects on the biochemical composition and quality of cucurbit fruits. Ethephon, an ethylene-releasing compound, has been widely investigated for its capacity to modify sex expression, accelerate f...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56071
Ana Julia Jardim Viana, Fernanda Soares Oliveira, João Rafael Prudêncio dos Santos, Nermy Ribeiro Valadares, Samuel Dias Moreira, Shelda Fonseca Gomes, Bruno Soares da Silva & Ana Clara Rocha Moreira·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
The legume Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. is a drought-tolerant, multifunctional crop whose productivity largely depends on maintaining seed physiological quality during storage. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of storage on the physiological quality of Cajanu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56069
Millicent Captain-Esoah, Abubakari Yakubu, Sumaila Zurkanani, Kwadwo K. Frempong, Martin N. Donkor, Emmanuella Captain Esoah, Abdul Malik Hussein, Elijah D. Angyiereyiri, Raheem Waliu, Dorothy Obuobi & Mawuli K. Azameti·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Background: The cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) poses a serious threat as a significant post-harvest pest of stored cowpeas, causing quantitative and qualitative losses in sub-Saharan African countries. Control of these insects has relied on synthetic insecticides, which...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56068
Background: Leguminous species play a vital role in agroecosystems, particularly in semi-arid regions, due to their capacity for biological nitrogen fixation, soil restoration, and contribution to sustainable farming systems. However, despite the ecological and socio-economic imp...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56066
S. Vinithra, V. R. Senthamizhkumaran, M. Oviya, D. Parasuraman, P. S. Pavithra, V. Pooja, P. Poongodi, P. Pradeep Raj & S. Praveen·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Soil salinity is a critical abiotic stress that significantly limits seed germination, seedling establishment, and productivity in legumes. This study evaluated the effects of six sodium chloride (NaCl) concentrations (0%, 0.1%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 2.0%, and 3.0%) on the germination and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56067
Zinc is a vital micronutrient for vegetable crops, playing a crucial role in enhancing growth, productivity, and nutritional quality. This review explores the significance of zinc in vegetable crop cultivation, emphasizing its biochemical functions, including enzyme activation, p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56065
Conservation agriculture-based sustainable crop production intensification must not only reduce the impact of climate change on crop production but also mitigate the factors that cause climate change by reducing emissions and by contributing to carbon sequestration in soil while...
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