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Effect of Spacing and Hybrid on Quality of Summer Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) under South Gujarat Condition

N. A. Patel, A. D. Raj, V. Surve, P. M. Sankhala & V. T. Parmar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A field experiment conducted during summer season 2018 on College Farm, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari on heavy black soil consisting nine treatments combinations were laid out in Randomized block design with factorial concept with four replications. The results reveale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153090

In vitro Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Different Trichoderma spp. and Plant Extracts against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary Causing Stem Rot of Mustard

Md Zulkar Nain, R. U. Khan, Vaibhav Pratap Singh & Sibte Sayyeda · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) is one of the most destructive disease of mustard which affects the quality and quantity of the crop and resulting in severe yield losses. The present study was conducted to evaluate the bio-efficacy of different Trichoderma spp. and plant extracts agai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153072

Comparative Effect of Natural and Chemical Farming Systems of Apple Production on Soil Physio-chemical Properties, Leaf Mineral Content and Fruit Quality

Sweta Pathania, Neelam Kumari & Adikshita Sharma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present study was conducted to compare the effects of natural and chemical farming system of apple production on soil, leaf nutrient status and fruit quality. The results indicated significant difference in primary (N, P, K) and secondary ((6.12, 0.48 dS m-1) in CFS than NFS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153073

Economic Factors and Different Growth Phases of Sweet Corn (Zea mays L. Var. Saccharata) in the South Gujarat Area, India as affected by Intra-Row Spacing and Potassium Levels

Manisha Sharma, Manoj Kumar & B. M. Dabhi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

To determine how intra-row spacing and potassium levels affected sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. Saccharata), a field experiment was conducted in Junagadh (Gujarat) during the Rabi season of 2016–17. Four levels of intra-row spacing (5, 10, 15 and 20 cm) and four potassium levels (0...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153074

Effect of Foliar Humic Acid on Water Productivity: Biochemical Parameters and Biotic Stress on Geranium Yield

Rehab Ali Dawoud & Tahany Noreldin · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

During the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 seasons, a study was conducted on the effect of humic acid at 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 ml L-1 and water productivity on essential oils and proline content, biotic stress caused by Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and yield of geranium plants. The study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153075

Effect of Different Packaging Materials and Chemicals on Shelf Life and Quality of Aonla (Emblica officinalis L.)

Ranveer Singh Brar, Samir E. Topno, Vijay Bahadur & Ankita Sharma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

To extend the shelf life of Aonla fruits and to regulate marketing for acceptability and profit during distant transportation and storage, Aonla fruits can be coated with chemicals and coating materials which are safe for consumption and packed in packaging materials. So, to find...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153080

Effect of Chitosan Application on Growth, Yield and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Winter Dawn

Marripelli Vandana, Annjoe V. Joseph, Vijay Bahadur & Kamatala Naveen · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Strawberry is a sweet and fragrant fruit that is popular all over the world. It belongs to the genus Fragaria and is known for its bright red colour, juicy texture, and characteristic aroma. The present investigation was laid out on the experimental site of Department of Horticul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153081

Influence of Different Levels of N, P, K and Organic Manures on Soil Health, Growth and Yield of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) cv. Samrat

Arpit Chaudhary, Arun Alfred David, Tarence Thomas, Anil Kumar, Rohan Serawat, Iska Srinath Reddy, Neha Toppo & Aashish Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

An experiment was conducted on Influence of different level of N P K and organic manures on soil health, growth and yield of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) cv. Samrat at the research farm of soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, design laid out in randomized block design (RBD)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153082

Nutrient Composition of Phosphorus Enriched Compost from Seafood Processing Unit Waste

S. Shenbagavalli, T. Prabu & V. Dhanushkodi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Seafood is gaining in popularity because of its health benefits. At the same time, large amounts of fish waste are being generated, mostly from the industrial processing of fish. These large quantities of fish waste have not been utilized efficiently, and the disposal of fish was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153083

Influence of Weed Management Practices on Growth and Yield of Aerobic Rice

Sourabh Munnoli, D. Rajakumar & N. Thavaprakaash · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of different chemical and non-chemical weed management practices on aerobic rice.  The experiment was carried out at the Wetlands Farm of the Department of Farm Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Indi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i143063

Isolation and Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria from Root Nodules of Cicer arientinum L.

Sukriti Chandra & Dipjyoti Chakraborty · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Aims: The aim of the present study is to isolate and characterize root nodulating bacteria from Cicer arientinum L cv. GNG 1958 and assess its plant growth promoting properties. The study is based on previous reports that native symbiotic bacteria may be replaced by better perfor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i143064

Tea Quality and Value-Added Marketing Potential of Safe and Sustainable Tea in Indian Domestic Market: Consumers Choice for Conventional vis-a-vis Sustainable Tea

S. Bhattacharyya, R. Bera & A. Seal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Now a days consumers are more intended to sustainable products. Especially when it is promoted as health drink, its quality and sustainable background specially the environment in which it is produced have special significance for present day consumers. This study was done to ass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i143065

Storability of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae

N. V. Parjane, G. B. Kabre & S. A. Kharde · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present investigation on storability of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae was carried out at Biocontrol Laboratory, Agricultural Entomology Section, College of Agriculture, Dhule during Jan 2018 to Dec 2018. The pure culture of the entomopathogenic fungus M....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153066

Study on Awareness Level of the Respondents Regarding Crop Insurance in Cooch Behar District of West Bengal, India

Subhajit Chakraborty, Sabita Mondal, Peddi Naga Harsha Vardhan & Victor Sarkar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Crop yield and income from farm is always under frequent threat of natural disasters. Crop insurance is considered to be a basic instrument for ensuring stability of farm income by promoting and encouraging technology, investment and credit flow. Still it is not much popular amon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153067

Effect of Drip Fertigation on Growth, Yield and Quality of Ratoon Sugarcane

Annappa N. N., Ananthakumar M. A., Thimmegowda M. N. & Kadalli G. G. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, V.C. Farm, Mandya, Karnataka, India during Kharif 2020-21. The effect of water-soluble fertilizers on performance of ratoon sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) as influenced by fertigation through surface drip...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153068