Maize requires high nitrogen for optimum yield. However, inappropriate nitrogen dose and timing reduce nutrient content, uptake, and soil health. Hence, evaluate the effect of nitrogen dose and time of nitrogen application on nutrient dynamics and soil fertility in spring maize (...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25988
Naren Pratap, E. Rathinaguru, Priyanshu Choubey, Shobha Malviya, Raj Bahadur, Sirazuddin, Raj Pal Singh, S. Syam Prasad, Mohit Kashyap & Arkit Saha·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Beyond the confines of clinical environments, the developing threat to public health due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is also being affected by the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in agricultural soils. These genes are carried by bacteria found in the soil wh...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25986
The present research study envisages genetic variability, correlation and multivariate diversity analysis in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). 75 germplasm lines plus 5 checks (HD 2851, HD 3086, RAJ 3765, DBW-187 and PBW 343) were evaluated in an Augmented Complete Block Design...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25987
Latief Ahmad, Junaid Mehraj, Sameera Qayoom, Ifra Ashraf, Faisul Ur Rasool, Raies A Bhat, Mohd Ayoub Malik, Aamir Hassan, Zahida Rashid, Aiyesha Shabir, Owais A Bhat & Nivedita Bagga·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a globally important cereal crop, providing staple food for humans and feed for livestock. Although rich in carbohydrates and high in caloric energy, its protein is deficient in essential amino acids like lysine and tryptophan. Quality Protein Maize (QPM) h...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25985
Coconut biomass waste is a sustainable resource used for industrial, agricultural and household applications. Based on the concept of diversified use and value addition of coconut biomass waste, the coconut shell, wood, leaf and husk were collected, powdered and incorporated in g...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25983
Land degradation is a major problem in West Africa and is driven by soil erosion, nutrient depletion, mining activities, deforestation, and climate variability. Cover crops are increasingly promoted as low-cost, nature-based tools for reclaiming degraded land, but their success d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25984
The measurement of soil accessible nutrient levels/contents of a region using the global positioning system (GPS) can assist in creating site-specific balanced fertilizer recommendations and understanding the condition of soil fertility spatially and temporally. Soil samples were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25981
The field experiment was conducted during 2022-23 at Regional Horticultural Research Station, Department of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to study the “Effect of foliar application of different nutrients and GA3 on growth o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25982
A 2024 survey assessed the socioeconomic characteristics of rice farmers in Benue and Nasarawa States, their vulnerability to climate change, particularly weed infestations and their adoption of climate-resilient practices. The study covered eight LGAs: Agatu, Guma, Gwer West, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25980
Post-harvest losses due to bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus) infestation in green gram production remain a challenge. The relative tolerance to bruchid infestation of five green gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) varieties was evaluated under ambient conditions in a laboratory. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25978
Yam minisett technology is critical for addressing yam seed scarcity and improving tubers health and yields compared to traditional propagation methods. This study evaluated the effects of three growth media on three yam varieties using the minisett technique during the 2024 crop...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25979
Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a central role in soil fertility, ecosystem resilience, and climate regulation, particularly in semi-arid drylands where degradation pressures are increasing. In Sahelian sandy agroecosystems, SOC distribution is highly heterogeneous due to interac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25977
Decline in productivity of major cereal crops has been observed due to climate change and global warming. The main effects of climate change are increase in temperature, uncertainties in rainfall and enhancement of greenhouse gasses emission. So, under these changed climatic scen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25976
This study is important for the scientific and plant breeding community as it provides clear evidence of substantial genetic variability among sesame genotypes under field conditions. The research provides dependable selection criteria for enhancing sesame yield by pinpointing es...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25975
KRA Kobenan Leonce, N’guessan Aya Carine, Pakora Alex Gilles, Amari Dadé Ler-N’ogn Georges Elisée, Coulibaly Anne-Edwige & Hié Nanclan Réné·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Tomato cultivation is economically important from Ivory Coast in Africa. However, it is exposed to various soil pathogens, among which bacterial wilt is one of the most feared. The present study aims to optimize tomato production by controlling R. solanacearum through the use of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25974