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Stomatal Conductance and Leaf Temperature Responses of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) to Deficit Drip Irrigation Under Tropical Conditions

Onofua, O.E., Abegunrin, T.P., Awe, G.O., Adejumobi, M.A., Letuma, P., Sebitia, M., Adeosun, B.A, Aderinto, F.A., Adebayo, T.B. & Adesoye, I.O. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Water scarcity threatens sustainable vegetable production in tropical regions, which necessitates water-efficient irrigation strategies. This study evaluated physiological responses of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) to deficit drip irrigation under tropical field conditions in Ogb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125898

Assessing the Nitrogen Leaching Potential of the Njala Soil Series Amended with Biochar

Alie Kamara, Foday Saidu Sesay & Adama Moses Kanu · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Upland gravelly soils of Sierra Leone pose serious challenges to agriculture due to their low ability to retaining nutrients and water. Their highly weathered states, dominance of low activity clays and low organic matter content exacerbates their nutrient retention capabilities...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125895

Impact of Yellow Sticky Trap against White Fly in Brinjal Production in Malda under Old Alluvial Zone of West Bengal through Frontline Demonstration

Paramita Bhowmik, Suddhasuchi Das, Rakesh Roy, Bankim Chandra Rudra & Sachin Sarkar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Impact of yellow sticky trap against brinjal white fly (Bemesia tabaci) with recommended dose of fertilizer and seed, soil and micronutrient treatment was investigated through Front Line Demonstration in Malda of West Bengal during kharif season of 2019-20 and 2020-21. The demons...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125894

Morphological Variation, Ecological Adaptation, and Folk Classification of Ethiopian Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Landraces: A Comparative Analysis of Statistical Clustering and Traditional Taxonomy

Merwan Biruk Mohammed · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), a cornerstone of food security in Ethiopia, exhibits remarkable morphological diversity shaped by agroecological factors and traditional farming practices. This study investigates how altitude and environmental conditions influence morphological traits...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125891

Harmful Insects of Okra and Eggplant : A Study Conducted in the Lowland Areas of Daloa

Ahouty Ahouty Bernardin, Yao Blé Gbacla Flora Dominique, Kouadio Yao Assène, Kassi Bohoussou Georges, Ouattara Ouangbo Yaya, Dago Lydia Karmelle Ornella & Koffi N’goran Mathurin · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Aims: This study aims to inventorize and characterize the harmful insects associated with okra and eggplant in the city of Daloa (Central-Western Côte d’Ivoire). Study Design: Descriptive transversal survey. Place and Duration of Study: In various lowland areas of the city of Dal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125892

Soil Contamination by Heavy Metals and Pesticides: A Critical Review of Toxicological Mechanisms, Sustainable Remediation Strategies, and One Health Implications

Isak Rajjak Shaikh, Parveen Rajjak Shaikh, Majeed Hazzaa Nomaan & Rafik Rajjak Shaikh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Background: Soil contamination by heavy metals and pesticides remains a persistent global challenge with far-reaching consequences for agricultural productivity, ecosystem stability, and human health. Despite extensive research, existing studies remain fragmented across soil scie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125893

Studies on Effect of Application of Zinc on Yield, Yield Components and Quality of Bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)

Jebisha R, K. Coumaravel, U. Bagavathi Ammal & V. Kanthaswamy · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Aims: The present study optimizes, the effect of application of zinc on yield and yield components of Bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench):  Place and Duration of Study: A field experiment on the effect of zinc application on the growth and yield attributes of bhendi (Abel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125888

Soil and Plant Molybdenum Status in Coconut Palms of the Southern Coastal Plain (AEU 1), Kerala, India

Arun E V, Kiran Karthik Raj, B Rani, Naveen Leno, Pratheesh P Gopinath & Nisha M.S · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Aims:  To assess plant molybdenum concentrations in coconut palms across the Southern Coastal Plain (Agro Ecological Unit 1 of Kerala) and evaluate nutritional status against established sufficiency standards for tree crops. Study Design:  Survey-based field study with spatial sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125889

Effect of Sulphur and Boron Application on Nutrient Uptake and Yield of Urdbean (Vigna mungo) Crop and its Residual Effect on Succeeding Toria (Brassica campestris L. var. toria)

Rajani Maurya, S.P. Pachauri, Mubashir Sadiq V & Rajan Shukla · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Aims: A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of different doses of sulphur and boron application on yield and nutrient uptake of urdbean crop and its residual effect on succeeding toria crop. Study Design:  Randomised Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Field...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125890

Hydrogel as a Soil Amendment for Enhancing Tomato Growth and Soil Health in Sandy Soils of Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, India

Harshita Nagar, Awanish Kumar, Satyavir Singh, Ashish Kumar Tiwari, Santosh Kumar Singh, Harsha Suman & Manish Yadav · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

A pot experiment was conducted at Organic Research Farm, Karaguanji, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, (U.P.), during Kharif Season 2024-25. This study aims to the effect of hydrogel, deficit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125887

Assessing the Impact of Urban Land Use Change on Soil Water Driven Erosion Risk: A Case Study of the Gourou Watershed, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Kouakou Akoua Tamia Madeleine, KOUASSI Kouakou Hervé, KOUA Kadio Attey Noël & KOUASSI Kouadio Fabrice · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Vegetation cover is a crucial factor in the evolution of soil erosion, as its presence can slow it down or its absence can exacerbate it. Combating erosion risk requires knowledge of land cover types in a given region to best target erosion control measures. With this in mind, th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125886

Effects of Nano DAP on Growth and Yield of Tea (Camellia assamica sub-sp. lasiocalyx (Planch. MS))

Krishnakhee Borah, Gautam Kr. Saikia, Mridul Deka, Aditi Smith Gogoi & Bidisha Hazarika · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

A study was conducted to investigate the growth and yield parameters of tea after application of Nano DAP on tea plants during the time frame of February, 2024 to December, 2024. The experiment was done on TV 23 clone of mature tea plants in experimental garden for plantation cro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125884

Multivariate Selection of High-Performing Green Gram Accessions Based on Yield and Component Traits

Mekha Soman, Asish I. Edakkalathur, Jiji Joseph, Santhoshkumar A. V. & Dijee Bastian · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

  The present study was undertaken to evaluate eleven green gram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) accessions to identify superior genotypes based on yield and key yield-associated traits. The experiment was conducted in the Experimental Field of Department of Plant Breeding and Genet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125885

Effect of a Compost Formulation Based on Agricultural Residues (Coffee Husks and Rice Straw) on Soil Chemical Quality and Agronomic Performance of Rain-fed Rice in Vavoua, Côte d'Ivoire

Kouamé Amany Guillaume, Zadi Florent, N’GANZOUA Kouamé René, Bolou-Bi Bolou Emile & Bakayoko Sidiky · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Background: Food self-sufficiency is a real challenge for Côte d'Ivoire today, with national decreasing of rice production for population's needs. This production deficit is attributed not only to the use of unsuitable and unproductive varieties, but also and above all to the inf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125882

Red Rot of Sugarcane: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogen Biology, Epidemiology and Current Management Paradigms

Priyam Vandana, Arti Kumari, Shubham Kumar, Shailendra Kumar Maurya, Vikas Singh & Dinesh Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar in the world and sugar is an important commercial commodity in the world. Colletotrichum falcatumis one the most known pathogen of sugarcane crop causing red rot disease. Red rot disease is considered as the main...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125883