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Effect of Saline Irrigation Water and Growing Media on Germination of Seednut of Hybrid Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)

Dodiya Vijaykumar C., Rajani Ashok V., Parmar Arvind R. & Ahir Vinu R. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

A field experiment was conducted at Agriculture Research Station (Fruit Crops), Junagadh Agricultural University, Mahuva to assess the “Effect of saline irrigation water levels and different growing media on germination of hybrid coconut cv. DxT (Mahuva) Cocos nucifera L.” during...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75593

Effect of Foliar Application of Micronutrients and NPK on Available Soil Nutrients in Rice Bean (Vigna umbellata L.)

Sharada Megur, Anand Naik, Siddaram, M.A. BELLAKKI & Balanagoudar, S.R. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Foliar application of micronutrients is more beneficial than soil application. Since application rates are lesser as compared to soil application, the same quantity of nutrient application could be supplied easily and crop reacts to nutrient application immediately. One of the li...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75588

Germination Inducing Activity of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Genotypes on Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth

Abdel Rahman A.H., Hassan, M.M., Mohieldeen Y.E. & Babiker, A.G.T · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Striga hermonthica, an Orbanchaceae, is a devastating root parasitic weed on Poaceous crop. The infection by Striga starts with germination of its seed, which is induced by germination stimulant secreted by the host and non host root. Most of germination stimulant are stricolagto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75589

Effect of Organic Manures and Chemical Fertilizers on Soil Properties and Crop Yield in a Wheat–Maize Cropping Sequence

Ghada, F.H. El-Sheref, Sherif Th. Issa El-Sherif & Gihan A. Mohamed · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

This study was conducted at Sids Agricultural Research Station, ARC, Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt Egypt (29°  24́  N latitude, 31°  04́  E longitude and 30.4 m above mean sea level), during two winter seasons (wheat, 2021/2022 and 2022/2023) and two summer seasons (maize, 2022 an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75590

Impacts of Climate Change on Leaf Litter Chemistry and Decomposition in Forest Ecosystems

Renuka, Dhamni Patyal, Praveen Kumar M B, Sheikh Amjid, Shallu Raina, Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Harsh Angral, Sourav Singh & Aman Tutlani · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Chemistry and decomposition of leaf litter are integral to the carbon cycle in forest ecosystems. As leaves detach from trees, they accumulate on the forest floor, forming organic matter that serves as a source of energy and nutrients for soil microorganisms. Leaf litter decompos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75591

Natural and Artificial Screening of Various Chilli Genotypes to Assess Resistance for Chilli Leaf Curl Virus under South Gujarat Conditions

T. A. Patel, D. D. Champaneri & A. I. Patel · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Aims: The purpose of this work was to evaluate and identify chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes resistant to Chilli Leaf Curl Virus under natural and artificial screening circumstances, with an emphasis on their suitability for cultivation in south Gujarat. Study Design: The in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75585

Effect of Foliar Application of Ca EDTA and Boron on Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Thompson Seedless under Prayagraj Agro Climatic Condition

Vikas Moirangthem Cha, Vijay Bahadur & Samir E. Topno · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Grapes (Vitis Vinifera. L) is one of the important commercial subtropical crops which is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is grown throughout the world except the places with extreme temperature and high altitude. So, to find out Effect of foliar application of Ca EDTA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75586

Evaluation of Budding Techniques in Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L): Timing and Success

Pooja Kumari, Rahul Nadda, Madhurjit Singh Rathore & Sajan Sharma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The budding technique is the primary method for sweet cherry plants to be propagated asexually. This research has been carried out at RHR & TS, Mashobra, situated near Shimla city, India, to identify the optimal timing and technique for budding, aiming to achieve the highest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75587

Impact of Soil Health Card on Wheat Growers of Jabalpur District, India

Vinay Prakash Sahu, Bhuneshwari Devi, Anupama Verma, D K Singh & P. Shrivastava · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Soil Health Management aims at judicious and responsible use of chemical fertilizers on farms maintaining micro and macro nutrients of soil. The Soil Health Card scheme was started by Government of India in 2015 which offers a qualitative evaluation of soil health by collecting s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75584

Effect of Combined Micronutrients on Growth Yield and Quality of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) var. Pusa Gaurav

Ashish Kumar, Jitendra Kumar, Vinay Joseph Silas, Sarvesh Kumar & Saurabh Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

An investigation was undertaken to study the influence of combined micronutrients on the growth, yield, and quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) var. Pusa Gaurav during the Rabi season of 2024–2025 at the Horticulture Research Farm, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and All...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75578

Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance Analysis in Advance Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Breeding Lines

A. V. Jadhav, A. M. Misal, A. G. Rajput, S. M. Umate & P. B. Wadikar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) holds significant importance as one of the leading cereal crops in the world, serving as a primary source of food. The genetic improvement of any breeding population largely depends on the amount of genetic variability present in a crop species. The c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75579

Sustainable Cropping System and Nutrient Management to Enhance Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Productivity and Profitability

Himalay Sahu, Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi & Rahul Raj · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different cropping systems and nutrient management practices on growth, yield and economics of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) under Vertisol conditions of Chhattisgarh. Study Design: Split plot design. Place and Duration of Study: Research cum In...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75581

Effect of Different Biofertilizers and Organic Manure on Growth and Yield of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis.) Cv. Pusa Deepali

Rishu Raj, Jitendra Kumar, Aneeta Yadav, Vinay Joseph Silas, Mandeep Kumar & Ashish Srivastava · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The experiment was conducted at the Agriculture Research Farm of Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, India, during 2024–2025, with the objective of studying the effect of organic fertilizers alone and integrated nutrient management on the growth and yield of cauliflower. The exper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75582

Seed bio-priming with Trichoderma harzianum isolates and its Rhizosphere Colonization in Wheat

Shejal V. Khadse, Tini S. Pillai, P.R. Panchbhai & Gitanshu T. Dinkwar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Aims: In this study, the different isolates of Trichoderma harzianum have abilities like antifungal, insecticidal, soil- remediation, plant growth promoting and rhizosphere colonizing properties which assist its biocontrol action were investigated in vitro. Study Design: CRD (Com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75583