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Assessing the Impacts of Coal Mining on Soil Quality in Kogi East, Nigeria

Hadiza Abubakar Ahmad, Muhammed Rabiu & Ameh U.C · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

This study investigates the effects of coal mining on soil physical and chemical properties in Kogi East, Nigeria, focusing on two mined sites (Ika-Ogboyaga and Okaba) and one unmined control site (Abache). Soil samples were collected from 32 plots across mined areas and 16 plots...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15255

Integrated Nutrient Management Strategies for Red Gram, Sorghum and Blackgram-Based Intercropping Systems

P. Rajarathinam, K. Subrahmaniyan, S. Elamathi, R. Arulananth, R. Nageswari, S. Mathiyazhagan, R. Manimaran & G. Sivakumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

A field experiment was conducted at the National Pulses Research Centre, Vamban, Pudukkottai District, during the kharif seasons of 2022 and 2023 to evaluate integrated nutrient management strategies for redgram-based intercropping systems. The study included two intercropping tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15256

Genetic Variability and Genetic Advance Studies for Bulb Yield and Its Components of Different Mutant Lines of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)

Ayusha Gupta & Pravin Kumar Sharma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

This study aims to study aims to evaluate the genetic variability and genetic advance for bulb yield and components of different mutant lines of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) under Chhattisgarh plains. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block design with three replications 21...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15252

Development of Simplified Relationship between Rainfall Erosion Indices and Precipitation Indices for Soil Conservation in Hisar, Haryana, India

Sundeep Kumar Antil, Ram Naresh, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Singh & Darshana Duhan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Soil erosion is the functional ability of rainfall to detach the soil particles and simultaneously the susceptibility of soil to resist against raindrop. In this study, an effort was made to develop a relationship between erosion indices and precipitation indices for the study ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15253

Effect of Different Nitrogen Levels on Growth, Yield, and Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) of Hardinath Hybrid Dhan-1 in Madhesh Province, Nepal

Chetan Gyawali, Bidhan Tiwari Upadhayaya, Bhanu Pokharel, Bisheshwor Prasad Pandey, Pankaj Gyawaly & Tapas Moi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Determining the optimum dose of nitrogen fertilizer application for hybrid rice is vital for boosting production and productivity of rice. Therefore, this study examines the effect of different nitrogen levels on the growth, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of Hardinath H...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15250

Effect of Saline Water Irrigation and Organic Amendments on the Growth and Quality Characters of Cluster Bean

K. Manoj, R. Bhuvaneswari, K. Dhanasekaran, S. Srinivasan, M. Vijayapriya & S. Suganthi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The pot experiment was carried out to test the salinity tolerance level of MDU - 1 in the presence of organic manures. A pot experiment was conducted in the pot culture yard of the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15249

Effect of Rice Husk Mulching on Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Laikangbam Budhirani, Kshetrimayum Manishwari Devi, Longjam Ramkanta Singh, Olivia Thoudam & Donna Maibam · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

During the Rabi season of 2022–2023, a field experiment entitled "Effect of rice husk mulching on growth and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)" was conducted at the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Agricultural Sciences, located at Utlou, Bishnupur District, Manipur,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15248

Impact of Various Levels of Biochar on Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Rajeev Varma, D, Anand Naik, Mallikarjun Reddy, Bellakki, M. A, Balanagoudar, S. R & Siddaram · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

An experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2021-2022 at the College of Agriculture, Kalaburagi. The study aimed to assess the impact of biochar on various growth and yield parameters of chickpeas. Results indicated that the treatment involving 100% of the recommended d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15247

Evaluation of Tall Spindle Planting System of Apple Cultivars at Low, Mid, and High Altitudes of Kulgam District of J&K (UT), India

Haseeb ur Rehman, Tasneem Mubarak, Manzoor Ah. Ganai, Shahid Ahmad Shergojry & Ab Shakoor Khanday · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

A study to evaluate the apple tall spindle system located in low, mid, and high altitudes of district Kulgam was undertaken during 2022-23 and 2023-24 covering production, quality, and profitability parameters. The highest average yield/ha (kg) in all apple cultivars was observed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15246

Assessment of Genetic Variability, Heritability and Correlation in Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis (L.) (Nees) Genotypes

Kavitha. M, S. Gowsika, A. Sankari & P.S. Kavitha · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The present investigation was carried out to study the performance of crossandra genotypes for morphological, flowering, yield, quality and screening for nematode resistance at the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15245

Differentiating Biological Roles of Some Organic Amendments on Some Parameters for Sandy and Clay Soils Cultivated with Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and Final Yield

Amel I. Ramdan, Mohamed A. Abd El-Aziz & EL- Shaymaa E. Mussa · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) was planted in pot tests during 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 years in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) including nine treatments using soils sampled collected from Ismailia and Giza for cultivation. Treatments included usage of potassium humate (KH...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15241

Evaluating the Performance of Pigeon Pea under Raised Bed Technology for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Vertisols of Vikarabad District in Telangana, India

Laxman T, Yamunna C, Praveen N, Sudharani C & Kishore B · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Vikarabad district of Telangana is major pulse-producing district. the district yields are lower on average than the state yields. Vikarabad district are mostly Vertisols having the higher clay content also creates deep cracks in case of drought spells and water logging under the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125260

Pollen Analysis of Elaeis guineensis-Dominated Honeys in Lower Casamance: Floral Diversity and Honey Typology

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM & Fall AD · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Background: A honey's pollen spectrum serves as an indicator for determining its place of origin in terms of vegetation resources. This data might be utilised to create pollen analytical standards, which would help certify honey. The melliferous plants are plant species on which...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125231

Impact of Nano Urea and Zinc Foliar Applications on Growth and Yield Parameters of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) cv. Pusa Chetki Across Two Seasons

S. Divya Bharathi & S. Kamalakannan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

A field experiment was conducted in the Orchard, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar during February to April 2024 and in a farmer’s field, Anthiyur, Erode during June to August 2024 in two seasons. It was laid out in randomize...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125232

Variation of Micronutrients in Soil and Leaves of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) Orchards in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, India

Anil Kumar, Vishal Chandel & SwapanaSepehya · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Management of micronutrients require special attention in orchard soils as the requirement of micronutrients for nutrition, physiological need and quality control is more in fruit crops. Distribution and variability of micronutrients in the soil and leaf of litchi orchards of Kan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125233