Aim: To evaluate the long-term effects of complete organic nutrient management in comparison with conventional inorganic fertilization on soil health, yield, nutrient uptake, and economic returns of little millet (Panicum sumatrense). Study Design: A long-term field experiment co...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36017
Aims: This study aimed to document, isolate, and characterize the causal agent of an emerging bacterial leaf blight condition in rice (Oryza sativa L.) observed in Northeast India. Study Design: Field surveys were conducted across multiple farmers’ fields in the Lower, Upper, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36018
The major factor influencing agricultural output is the productivity of the soil, which is a complex system of biological, chemical, and physical interactions driven by microorganisms. Certain microorganisms, like mycorrhizal fungi, phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, and symbiotic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36014
This agrohydrological study An analytical study conducted at the Agricultural Development Center (CDA) in the Diffa commune (Diffa region, Niger) aimed to analyze the interactions between soil physical properties, climatic parameters, and irrigated rice farming data in order to e...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36015
An investigation was conducted at Forest Nursery and Research Centre, College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during the years 2023 and 2024. Completely Randomized design (CRD) was employed with 10 treatments and three (...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36016
Rainfed farming, which is crucial for the nation’s food security, is seriously impacted by moisture stress. The present study was conducted at the Agricultural Research Station, Vizianagaram, during rainy season to evaluate the effects of mulching and hydrogel applications on the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36011
Temperate fruit crops such as apple, pear, peach, plum, and cherry constitute an important component of global horticultural production. However, their productivity is severely constrained by a wide range of biotic stresses caused by pathogenic microorganisms, insect pests, and p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36012
João Rafael Prudêncio dos Santos, Andréia Márcia Santos de Souza David, Debora Cristina Santos Custodio, Hemilly Kariny Cardoso Freitas, Janaína Beatriz Borges, Lucas Vinícius de Souza Cangussú, Hugo Tiago Ribeiro Amaro & Bruno Soares da Silva·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Hydropriming is a seed pre-treatment technique that involves controlled imbibition in water, allowing the seed to initiate the germination process without radicle protrusion. This study investigated the effects of hydropriming on the quality and vigour of different sunflower (Hel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36013
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during Kharif-Rabi season of 2020-21 to 2023-24 at Coastal Soil Salinity Research Station, NAU, Danti-Umbharat, Gujarat to evaluate the effect of gypsum and wheat straw incorporation on physico-chemical properties of coastal soil under a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36006
Trichoderma spp is a genus of fungi, among many species that can be used to control phytopathogenic fungi. Having reviewed past research, there is a dearth of knowledge on the use of Trichoderma as an activator in the production of compost. This study was therefore carried out to...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36007
Invasive species represent one of the most significant drivers of global environmental change, posing substantial threats to native ecosystems and biodiversity across the world. Their spread contributes extensively to species decline, habitat degradation and the disruption of ess...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36008
The integrated application of chemical fertilisers in conjunction with biofertilisers plays a critical role in maintaining soil health and enhancing the quality of agricultural produce. Cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub.), commonly referred to as guar, is a multipurpo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36009
Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) plays a crucial role in sustaining soil fertility and improving crop productivity in grape cultivation; however, the effective adoption of INM practices by grape growers is often influenced by their socio-economic profile and various practical...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36010
The present investigation was carried out during the summer season of the year 2024-25 in the experiment field of Department of Vegetable Science at Pt. KLS College of Horticulture and Research Station, Rajnandgaon (C.G.), under Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture & For...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36005
A comprehensive assessment of soil nitrogen content was carried out across seven villages in the Raigad district using the classical Alkaline Permanganate Method. This study aimed to determine nitrogen content in soils from selected agricultural fields, providing insights into so...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36004