Three mango cultivars viz., Himsagar, Bombai and Langra were selected against sooty mould under natural field condition without any control measures. The Sub-Himalayan Terai region of West Bengal is experienced with a high annual rainfall (2500-3500mm) along with high humidity pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15942
Sorghum plays an important role in the rural economy of Niger. However, the production of this cereal is hampered by multiple pressures, including fungal diseases. The objective of this study is twofold: first, to identify foliar diseases of sorghum in the fields of farmers in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15943
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a major staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa. In Niger (West Africa), despite being the second most cultivated cereal, sorghum yields remain low and are exacerbated by Striga hermonthica infestation in smallholder farming systems. The developme...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15941
This study investigated the simple correlation relationships between growth, yield, and yield-related traits in sorghum, aiming to identify key determinants for yield improvement. A randomized block design experiment, comprising ten treatments with three replications, was conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15940
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major legume crop of global and national importance, contributing significantly to food security, nutritional diversity, and the livelihoods of households by providing essential dietary protein, minerals and income. In Kenya, common bean...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15939
Aim: The present study optimizes, Effect of different transplanting dates on yield of basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Place and Duration of Study: A field experiment on the Effect of different transplanting dates on yield of basmati r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15936
The importance of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) as a seed spice crop is significant as the seeds have medicinal, industrial and economical importance in India. The mode of pollination in fenugreek is self-pollination and germination of seed take place in hypogeal manne...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15937
Soil degradation is quietly eroding the productive and climate-regulating capacity of agricultural landscapes. On many farms, eroded hilltops and shoulders are left shallow, compacted, and carbon-poor, while lower slope positions collect sediment and nutrients in uneven ways. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15938
Efforts were undertaken to identify the most preferred shelter plant of a white grub beetle, Lepidiota mansueta on the basis of different morphological characters of the plants with the objective of improving beetle management strategies. During the study period, seven most prefe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15935
The present experiment was carried out during Kharif season of 2020 at Instructional farm of College of agriculture, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan to evaluate the effect of foliar application of nano nitrogen and nano zinc on yield attribu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15932
Two different sites in northern Iraq (Bashiqa and Hawija) were selected based on their varying rainfall patterns and land use characteristics. Soil samples were collected from the topsoil (0-30 cm) of the study sites, and undisturbed natural soil columns were taken to the same de...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15933
Phosphorus deficiency is a major constraint for rice production. The Pup1 locus confers tolerance to low-P conditions. We screened 40 rice genotypes adapted to southern India using 10 Pup1 specific markers. Five genotypes (including Kasalath and IR64-Pup1 checks) showed the compl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15930
Salinity stress poses a serious constraint to rice production by impairing seed germination and early seedling growth. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the salinity tolerance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes under laboratory and hydroponic conditions, with particul...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15925
A major factor affecting wheat crop production is the management of nutrients. The widespread application and limited success of present fertilizer management practices impact the economic and ecological expenses of agricultural production. Due to their unique features of reduced...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15926