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Assessment of Spatial Variability of Major and Micro Nutrients in Soils of Satara District, Maharashtra, India

S. S. Hadole, P.A. Sarap, M.D. Sarode, Y. A. Reddy, P.D. Padekar, D.T. Dhule & S.T. Dangore · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Georeferenced surface soil samples from eleven (11) tehsils were delineated using stratified random soil sampling method investigation was carried out at All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Micro and Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plant under Depar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105105

Biocontrol Potential and Mechanisms of Action of Plant Associated Yeast

Supriya K. S., Chitra B. Nair & Susha S. Thara · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Yeasts, single-celled fungi, have established themselves as effective biocontrol agents against various plant pathogens, demonstrating mechanisms such as nutrient and space competition, secretion of antimicrobial compounds, and induction of plant resistance. Their genetic stabili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105106

Improving Peanut (Arachis hyphogaea L.) Productivity by Optimizing Nitrogen and Potassium Fertilization

E D Purbajanti, D Safitri, A.F.Irawan & S.Arafat · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Due to their high nutritious, peanuts (Arachis hyphogaea L.) are a popular kind among consumers. For growth and productivity, peanut plants need vital nutrients including N, P, K, Ca, Mg and K. P is especially necessary for the development of blooms, pods, and seeds. A 2 × 4 fact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105102

Diversity of Soil Macro Arthropods in the Arable Land of Cotton Zone, North Cameroon

Théodore Lawe Djague, Noé Socrates Doké, Jacques Housseini Djida, Joseph Mahamma Sadjo & Philippe Kosma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Arthropods constitute the most diverse and dominant species of biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems. Despite this great abundance, our understanding of their ecological organization and diversity remains unknown in certain habitats. The present study aimed to evaluate the  dive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105103

Influence of Liquid Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Guda Tejaswini, Karanam Navya Jyothi, B. Sandhya Rani, P. Lavanya Kumari & V. Chandrika · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

A field experiment was conducted at S.V. Agricultural College Farm, Tirupati during summer, 2024 to study the influence of liquid bio fertilizers and different levels of fertilizers on growth and yield of sesame. Results revealed that the application of 100% RDF + seed treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105104

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth Parameters of Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt.)

Amirthavarshini. E. S & Anuja. S · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The aim of the study is to identify a suitable nutrient management practice for enhancing the growth characteristics viz. plant height (cm), plant spread (cm), number of tillers per plant and number of leaves per plant of citronella. The study was carried out in Department of Hor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105101

Al-based Techniques for Comprehensive Crop Nutrition Assessment: A Review

Preeti Parihar, Simran Tiwary, Pooja Ranee Behuria & Yachna Sood · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies, such as machine learning, deep learning, and data fusion, are transforming agricultural practices by offering advanced tools for data-driven decision-making, predictive modeling, and automated processes. This paper explores the latest A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105096

Invisible Allies: The Role of Endophytic Entomopathogenic Microbes in Insect Pest Control

Rajeshwaran B, Faizal M H & Anith K N · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Endophytic entomopathogenic microbes, including both bacteria and fungi, hold significant promise as biocontrol agents in sustainable pest management. While the biocontrol potential of entomopathogens are well-established, their role as mutualistic endophytes within plant tissues...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105097

Proline Accumulation and Drought Tolerance in Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.)

Amritha K Binukumar & Lovely B · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Green gram (Vigna radiata L.), a key legume crop in Asia, contributes to sustainable agriculture by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and providing valuable nutrients. Despite its importance, productivity is hindered by various factors including drought, affecting key physiological and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105098

Biofortification of Wheat Using Biologically Synthesized Zinc Nanoparticles

S. Nazma, T. Sudha, D.P. Biradar, P.U. Krishnaraj, S.S. Chandra Shekhar & H. Ravikumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The research was carried out at the Green Nanotechnology Laboratory, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, with a specific emphasis on the biosynthesis of zinc nanoparticles using Pseudomonas and actinobacteria. The zinc nanoparticles were biosynthesized and ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105099

Growth, NPK Uptake and Crude Protein Content in Diversified Cropping System under Natural Farming

Mohit Naik, Maan Chand Rana, Narender Kumar Sankhyan, Sahil Chauhan, Raghuveer Choudhary & Bharat Bhushan Rana · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi 2020-21 to Kharif 2021 at Research Farm, Agronomy, CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.) to study growth analysis, NPK uptake and crude protein content in diversified cropping system under natural farming. The experiment was consisted of 9 treatmen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105100

Effect of Iron and Zinc Fertilization on Growth and Yield of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) in Loamy Sand

Jinal A. Patel, J. M. Patel, K. K. Patel & Praveen Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

A field experiment was conducted during rabi 2022-23 at Agronomy Instructional Farm, Chimanbhai Patel College of Agriculture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar. The soil of the experimental field was loamy sand in texture, neutral to alkaline...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105093

Management of Plant Diseases with Green Synthesized Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts

Swathi G. S, Divya S & Susha S. Thara · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field that has effectively tackled various issues across multiple industries, including agriculture. Nanoparticles (NPs) can typically be synthesized using two different techniques: top-down approach and bottom-up approach. In top-down approa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105094

Assessment of Yield and Economics under High Density Planting System in Cotton in Kachchh District of Gujarat, India

Traloki Singh, S.P. Singh, K.B. Anand, Tralok Nath Rai, Anjali Sahu & V. P. Gupta · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) possesses a position of major fiber and cash crop, which plays vital role to sustain national economy. It provides the basic raw material (cotton fiber) to cotton textile industry. Gujarat contributes substantially to the national cotton area (24%)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105095

Evaluation of Promising Lines of Lai Patta (Brassica juncea var rugosa L.) Suitable for Cultivation in North Eastern India

G C Bora, D Rajkhowa, N Buragohain, P K Goswami & U C Kalita · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The present study was carried out with ten accessions of laipatta (Brassica juncea var rugosa L.) in Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat in order to identify suitable high yielding variety(s) with desirable quality characters. The accessions viz., JorMLG-1, JorMLP-2, MLG-3, MLP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105092