Enhancing fruiting and physical attributes of guava is crucial for growers as these traits directly contribute to total yield production. Hence, the present investigation was undertaken to study the effect of foliar application of micronutrients on the physical and yield attribut...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115835
This study evaluated the effects of various fertilizers—Moringa leaf extract, Tithonia leaf extract, a mixture of both (Mix), and a standard inorganic NPK+Urea fertilizer—on carrot (Daucus carota) growth, root development, and overall yield. Initial growth parameters, including l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115836
The present investigation was undertaken to assess the extent of genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance among early-sown wheat genotypes for yield and related traits. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications, comprisin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115832
Cynthia Olerckie Nongorh, Margaret Esi Essilfie, Emmanuel Kofi Amponsah, Williams Kwame Atakora, Emmanuel Kwasi Asiedu & Emmanuel Appiah·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
Aims: Maize productivity in Ghana remains below its potential largely due to inefficient fertilizer use and inappropriate application methods. This study assessed the effect of application of NPK briquettes and granule fertilizers on maize growth and yield at two different locati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115833
Climate change, combined with over exploitation of plant resources, impacts plant density and diversity in arid environments. To collect data, an individual ethnobotanical survey was conducted among 90 people in the Agadez locality, including 30 people per village of both sexes,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115834
There exists limited green gram production in Kirinyaga County. Increasing green gram production and yield in this area can make it a substitute of beans, cowpeas and maize. Farmers in this area have limited information on use of rhizobia and phosphorus and using the right spacin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115830
A field experiment was conducted during the summer seasons of 2022 and 2023 at the Pearl Millet Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, to assess the influence of nano urea on the quality parameters, nutrient uptake, and soil nutrient status...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115831
Kouakou Boukhamy Wilson Lewis, Abobi Akré Hebert Damien, Konan-Whaidhet Arthur Brice, Assidjo Nogbou Emmanuel & M’Boua Yessoh Jean-Marie·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
The pepper plant is cultivated in tropical areas. Its fragrant, pungent berries make it a quality spice, considered the queen of spices, consumed worldwide. This study was initiated to assess the impact of morpho-pedological factors on the agronomic performance of black pepper in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115826
This study evaluated the impact of pre-harvest foliar applications of calcium chloride and borax alone and in combinations on critical biochemical parameters of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. L-49. Nine treatment groups included various concentrations of calcium chloride and bora...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115827
The Integrated Disease Management (IDM) approach consolidates these various strategies into a unified framework aimed at reducing disease burden while enhancing crop productivity. IDM promotes minimal reliance on chemical inputs and favours the adoption of biostimulants, neem-bas...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115828
The study presented to assess the scope of genetic variability and the interrelationships among different traits of the mutant lines of mustard (Brassica juncea L.) after treatment of the variety PM 21 with sodium azide mutagenesis. Seventy-one M4 generation mutan...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115829
Soil health is a critical factor for ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity and environmental balance. Over the past decade, the rapid advancement of digital tools and sensor-based technologies has revolutionised the way soil health is monitored and managed. Traditional m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115825
A field study was carried out during the rabi season of 2019 at the Agricultural Experimental Farm of Calcutta University located at Baruipur, West Bengal after the harvest of Kharif rice to evaluate the influence of integrated nutrient management in baby corn (Zea mays L.) on so...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115824
Gangadasari Sravana Lakshmi, U. K. Hulihalli, Ashoka P., Suma S. Biradar, Uma N. Kulkarni, Vikram Kannamreddy & Girija Prasad Patnaik·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
Aims: To assess the compatibility and feasibility of buckwheat (a nutri-rich pseudocereal) when intercropped with tall-growing kharif crops in Northern transition zone of Karnataka. Study Design: Field experiment conducted in a randomized design to evaluate the growth and perform...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115822
Heavy metal contamination in soil and vegetables poses a serious threat to environmental safety and human health, particularly in regions with intensive agricultural and industrial activities. This review focuses on the extent of heavy metal contamination in the Jhansi district o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115823