Large proportion of phosphate fertilizer applied to acrisols and ferralsols soils reacts with aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) to become unavailable for plant uptake. Biochar has been proposed to increase the bioavailability of phosphorus and other nutrients in the soil. The study aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65487
Biochar is a carbon-impact material formed through the pyrolysis of biomass and has emerged as a potential solution for improving soil fertility and addressing climate change. This review paper discusses the numerous advantages of biochar with respect of enhancement of soil physi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55481
Ankita Nandi, Sparjan Babu. D. S, Jagadeesh U, Ajay Prasanth P, Ganesh. D, Billa Sindhu, Rajesh K Sharma, R L Narayana Rao & P.Nagendra Babu·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
The enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins has emerged as an efficient and sustainable biotechnological method to enhance agricultural practices by converting complex proteins into bioavailable peptides and amino acids. This study explores the factors influencing enzymatic activity dur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65482
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of soil amendment with biochar sources (corn cobs (CC) and rice husks (RH) biochar) and irrigation regimes (alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and continuous flooding (CF)) on rice productivity, nutrients use efficiencies and irrig...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65483
The present study was designed to investigate the effect of different decomposed fruit wastes with rates on the growth and yield of Malabar spinach (Basella alba). Recycling organic wastes into nutrient-rich compost can assist organic farming and maintain soil health, fertility,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65484
Nightshade (Solanum trilobatum L.) is one of the medicinal crops under Solanaceae family, often exhibits poor germination due to inherent seed dormancy. The present study was conducted to standardize the seed dormancy breaking treatments to improve the germination. The results cl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65485
Sorghum, known for its resilience and adaptability to various climates as a cereal crop, has also become important as a fodder crop due to its broad adaptability. However, it remains highly vulnerable to numerous weed species. In order to manage weeds, field experiment was design...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55479
A field experiment was conducted to study the influence of humic acid on physiological attributes of greengram (Vigna radiata L.) in loamy sand at Agronomy Instructional Farm, Chimanbhai Patel College of Agriculture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Gujarat du...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55480
The effects of nitrogen (N) fertilizer (0, 45, 90, and 135 kg N/fad), phosphorus-potassium (PK) application (0 vs. recommended rate: 31 kg P₂O₅ + 24 kg K₂O/fad), and wheat and maize composts on maize growth, yield, nutrient dynamics, and nitrogen economy were examined in a two-ye...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55478
Endemic plant species are increasingly at risk due to global climate change and anthropogenic pressures, making the prediction of suitable habitats essential for their conservation. Habenaria longicorniculata is an endemic terrestrial orchid species of Peninsular India, currently...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55475
The present study evaluates herbicide combinations and mechanical methods for sustainable weed management in irrigated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Integrated weed management strategies, combining cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods, are recommended for sustainable wee...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55476
Soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration is a key strategy for mitigating climate change and enhancing agricultural sustainability. This review carefully compares straw and manure, which are both commonly used to increase SOC levels, by explaining how they work differently, their...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55477
Introduction: Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is mainly cultivated for its edible taproot, as a fresh or cooked vegetable. It is an excellent source of vitamin A, fiber and bioactive compounds such as β-carotene, which offer several health benefits, the root vegetable with the highest...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55473
Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflora) renowned for its vibrant spike and commercial value, is widely cultivated for the cut flower industry. This study evaluated the growth, flowering and corm parameters of 27 gladiolus varieties under field conditions at Horticultural Research Farm,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55474
A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of bio priming levels and nitrogen management practices on dry biomass accumulation of wheat and crop growth indices during two consecutive rabi seasons of year 2020-21 and 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in randomized blo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55470