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Response of Crop Growth and Yield to Long-term Fertilization and Manuring in Inceptisols of Western Maharashtra under a Soybean & Wheat Cropping System

C. Vairavan, A.G. Durgude, B.D. Bhakare, B.M. Kamble, U.S. Surve, S.A. Kadam & Cuba Perumal · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The present investigation was undertaken during the year 2023–24 (8th cycle) at the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, to evaluate the long-term effects of integrated nutrient applications on a soybean–wheat in Inceptisol. The long-term field experiment was initiated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75547

Impact of Varietal Demonstrations on the Productivity and Sustainability in Blackgram at Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India

S. Ganapathy, Shibi Sebastian, M. Naveen & R. Kanchanarani · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Popularization of newly released variety in a new environment through field demonstrations has an important role after variety release to increase the productivity and sustainability in a particular location. Keeping In this view, the field demonstrations were conducted at farmer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75548

Economics of Hybrid Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Cultivation Following Foliar Application of Micronutrients and Sulphur at Various Stages of Growth

Prakhar Maurya, Umesha, C & Joy, Dawson · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is an important oilseed crop in India, particularly during the Rabi season, contributing significantly to the agricultural economy. However, its productivity is often limited by imbalanced nutrient management, especially in soils with low fertility su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75549

Impact of Different Potassium Levels on the Physicochemical Characteristics and Nutrient Content of Soil Cultivated with Safflower in Vertisols

Muley P. A. & Vaidya P. H. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The present field experiment was undertaken at department field of soil science and agricultural chemistry, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani to assess the “Effect of Various Levels of Potassium on K-Adsorption and Release Behaviour under Safflower in Vertisol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75543

Depth wise (“0 to 15” and “15 to 30” cm) Distribution of Soil Physical Properties of Dausa Tehsil of Dausa District of Rajasthan, India

P. C. Bairwa, K. K. Sharma, Shakuntala, R. L. Meena, R. Sammauria, R. S., Meena, K.C. Gupta, H. P., Parewa, R. Verma, C. Kumawat, Rani Saxena, B. S. Dhakad & Rajesh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

An investigation on Depth wise (“0 to15” and “15 to 30” cm) distribution of Soil physical properties of Dausa tehsil of Dausa district of Rajasthan was undertaking in the year 2021. 242 soil samples were collected at two depth (“0 to 15” and “15 to 30” cm) and analysed. Different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75544

Comparative Effect of Sunn Hemp with Farmyard Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Levels on Growth of Cotton in Titanium-mined Reconstituted Soils in Kwale County, Kenya

Consolata Mueni Muindi, James Biriah Ndiso, Jackson Muema Mulinge, Lenard Gichana Mounde & Nick Okello · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Cotton growth performance in Kenya have declined over the years, with Kwale County being one of the areas that were once suitable for cotton farming experiencing serious setbacks with soil loss and reduced arable land due to enhanced mining activities. The aim of this study was t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65541

Response of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) Yield to Fertilization in Titanium-Mined Reconstituted Soils, Kenya

Consolata Mueni Muindi, James Biriah Ndiso, Jackson Muema Mulinge, Lenard Gichana Mounde & Nick Okello · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Cotton has historically played a vital role in Kenya’s agricultural economy, supporting smallholder farmers and supplying raw material for the textile industry. However, recent years have seen a troubling decline in cotton yields, threatening rural incomes and the sustainability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65542

Genetic Diversity Assessment of Soybean Genotypes Using D² and Principal Component Analysis for Breeding Advancements

Yamini Gautam, Goutam Mohbe, Lalita Bishnoi, Anurag Sharma, Riya Mishra, Sanjeev Sharma, Jagendra Singh & M.K. Tripathi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill), major leguminous crop rich in protein and oil, plays a critical role in human nutrition and sustainable agriculture. Genetic diversity analysis is vibrant to identify better parents for developing high-yielding cultivars with improved agronomic t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65537

Crop Residue Management and its Impact on Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Rice-Wheat Cropping Sequence in Tarai Belt of Shivalik Himalaya

Abhilasha Pathak, Prashant Deo Singh, Jai Paul, Ashok Kumar & Safik Ahamad · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The rice–wheat cropping system is among the most extensively practised agricultural systems globally and is particularly prevalent in northwest India. The study emphasized that in situ crop residue management practices offer the most effective solution to mitigate the widespread...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65538

Assessment of Post-Harvest Soil Macro and Micronutrient Content Under Nutrient Omission Conditions

V. J. Patel, J. K. Parmar, M. P. Ramani & A. S. Bhanvadia · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

A field experiment was carried out at the Main Maize Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Godhra, Gujarat during two successive kharif seasons in 2022 and 2023 to evaluate the impact of nutrient omission on the nutrient status of soil after harvest of maize. Evaluatin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65539

Critical Analysis of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration in Agrarian Lands in the Semi-arid Tropics of Peninsular India

Doddabasawa, Shivanand N. Honnali & B. M. Chittapur · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

In nature, forests perpetuate themselves through natural regeneration, largely by self-sown seeds, through the process of secondary succession on degraded or deforested land, and more or less in a similar way, perennial vegetation regeneration occurs on croplands, maybe less vigo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65540

Phenotypic Characterization and Association Analysis of Morphological Traits in Diverse Rice Genotypes (Oryza sativa L.)

Sandhya Bakode, Sanjay Kumar Singh, G. K. Koutu, Shailendra Sagar Prajapati & Pushpa Jharia · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

This study evaluates the morphological traits of rice (Oryza sativa L.) and their interrelationships using Pearson correlation coefficients. Morphological traits are critical for understanding genetic diversity and guiding breeding applications. Strong positive correlations, such...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65534

Impact of Chelated Iron and Zinc Application Methods on Soil Properties and Micronutrient Availability during Rice Growth Stages

Gopal Kumar, Amit Kumar Pradhan, Kasturikasen Beura, Chitrangda Parihar & Saurabh Kumar Choudhary · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Zn and Fe are the most limiting nutrients for plant development and metabolism. This study evaluated the impact of Fe and Zn supplementation alternate methods such as biopriming, nutripriming, foliar and basal application. A randomized block design with 10 treatments under a rice...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65535

Effect of Organic Farming on Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of Sugarcane under South Gujarat Condition

R. R. Sisodiya, K. G. Patel, P. K. Dubey, Y. A. Garde, V. J. Zinzala, Narendra Singh & J. B. Vasave · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The experiment was conducted at Organic Farm, Aspee College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat) during the rabi seasons of the years 2019–20 and 2020–21 The soil of the experimental field was clayey in texture, with electrical conductivity within t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65536

A Review on Biochar-Based Restoration of Degraded Soils Through Effective Preparation and Application

Daniel Prakash Kushwaha & Anil Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Soil degradation refers to the decline in the land productive capacity due to both natural and anthropogenic factors. Its major causes include soil erosion, waterlogging, acidification, salinization, nutrients loss, and unsustainable human activities, all of which negatively impa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65531