Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica; 2n = 18), which is originated from the Mediterranean region commonly known as hari gobhi in Hindi and a member of cole group, belongs to the family Brassicaceae or crucifereae. The present research work on the effect of different bioferti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125210
A study on ‘Diatomaceous earth (DE) and silicic acid as a source of silicon on mulberry leaf quality and biochemical attributes’ was conducted during 2022-24. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with thirteen treatment combinations and three rep...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125211
This study examines how soil qualities are affected by phosphorus (P) levels and phosphate solubilising bacteria (PSB) inoculation techniques in an agroforestry system based on Gmelina arborea, with a particular emphasis on mustard (Brassica juncea L.) growing. The experiment was...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125206
Aims: Need for horizontal expansion of pigeonpea encouraged for searching new niche. Out of 3.88 mha kharif rice area in Odisha 2.96 mha area estimated as rice fallow which should be exploited for growing pulses and oil seeds. Mild winter in coastal Odisha congenial for pigeonpea...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125207
Tonessia Dolou Charlotte, Traoré Brahima, Zoh Olivia Dominique, N’goran Koffi Désiré, Soumahin Eric Francis & Kouadio Yatty Justin·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2024
This study aimed at determining the effects of various doses of gamma rays on the susceptibility to Fusarium ear rot and the yield parameters of corn seeds of variety EV 8728. The experiment was carried out at the experimental station of the University Jean Lorougnon Guédé on a r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125208
A field experiment on “evaluation of liquid nano urea fertilizer for enhancing yield, yield attributes and economic performance in sugarcane plant-ratoon cycle” was carried out during rabi of 2021-22 (plant crop) and 2022-23 (ratoon crop) at Navsari (Gujarat). The experiment was...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125209
This study, titled “Enhancing okra performance: A comparative study of priming across varieties,” aimed to evaluate the effects of osmopriming with Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 6000 and biopriming with Pseudomonas fluorescens on five okra varieties—Aruna, Anjitha, Pusa-5, Salkeerthi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125202
A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, C. P. College of Agriculture, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar to study the effect of organics and humic acid on kharif pearlmillet and their residual effect on succeeding chickpea during kharif- 2022...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125203
The Soil Test Crop Response (STCR) approach within the Integrated Plant Nutrient System (IPNS) is a targeted yield-based strategy that balances immediate crop nutrient needs with long-term soil health, aiming to optimize yield, fertilizer efficiency, and sustainability. Field tri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125204
Black pepper holds significant importance as a spice crop in Kerala, a state often referred to as the "Land of Spices" for its substantial contribution to India's economy through exports. Phytophthora foot rot poses a significant challenge in nurseries across the black pepper-gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125205
Phenology has gained recently a considerable emphasis as a method for assessing the impacts of changing climate on plant species. Shifting in phenological stages changes can have rippling impacts on environment. Quantifying the effects of these shifting changes on plants is there...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125201
In tropical areas, lowland rice cultivation with or without water control is often faced with iron toxicity constraint. This problem causes a drop of the rice grain yield when the iron concentration in soil solution is more than 300 ppm. To resolve iron toxicity problem, drainage...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125200
Globally diversification of rice based cropping system buildups ecosystem resilience and food security. In the summer season, weed growth and water availability are a major problem for rice cultivation; it can be managed with the help of intercropping. A field experiment was carr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125198
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.), one of the most popular vegetables in the cole group, is widely cultivated for its high yield, which is dependent on having adequate macronutrients. Deficits in the essential minerals boron and zinc are common in cauliflower crops...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125199
Aims: Short-duration crops like pechay (Brassica rapa) require rapid establishment and enhanced early vigor for optimal productivity, making seed quality improvement crucial. Seed priming with plant extracts offers a sustainable alternative to conventional priming methods, but th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125196