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...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i103002
The corm propagation is an simple, alternative and cheap technique for Banana multiplication. The study on the effect of biocontrol agents on macropropagation of Banana cv.Red Banana was carried out at SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, Chengalpattu. The decapitated and decort...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i103003
Maize (Zea mays L.) plays a crucial role in the agricultural economy of India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, where it serves as a vital crop for food, feed, and fodder. This study assessed the distribution, and relative abundance of lepidopteran pests infesting maize during t...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102997
An experiment was laid out to study influence of different levels of IBA and growing condition on cuttings of Mogra (Jasminum sambac) at Sheth D. M. polytechnic in Horticulture College, Anand Agricultural University, Model farm, Vadodara during 2022 to 2024. The study was conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102998
The study conducted over three consecutive Rabi seasons (2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23) in the Lalburra block of Balaghat sought to promote advanced chickpea production techniques among farmers. A total of 15 demonstrations spanning 6.0 hectares showcased the benefits of adopting...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102999
A field experiment was carried out to evaluate the field performance of groundnut varieties through different vigour tests during Rabi, 2023-24 at S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh. The experimental material consisted...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102995
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.), a crucial oilseed and protein crop, encounters substantial yield and quality losses due to insect pests. This study explores the efficacy of various intercrop systems in managing major insect pests, particularly defoliator populations conducted du...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102996
Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture, threatening food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem sustainability. This review explores the influence of climate change on agronomic practices and the strategies needed for crop adaptation. As rising temperatur...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102991
Beneficial insects are vital components of sustainable crop production systems, providing key ecosystem services such as biological pest control, pollination, and soil health enhancement. This review explores the diverse roles of beneficial insects, including predators, parasitoi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102992
Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) have become an important model for improving the socio-economic status and economic performance of small and marginal farmers in India, particularly in southern districts like Virudhunagar and Theni in Tamil Nadu. The study explores the role of FP...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102993
Groundnut is an energy rich crop but grown under energy starved conditions. A field experiment was conducted at Coconut Research Station, Aliyarnagar with eight treatments comprising of T1 – Complete pack of practice, T2 : T1 – Fertilizer, T3 : T1 – Plant Protection, T4 : T1 – We...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102994
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate 140 genotypes of sesame germplasms along with five check varieties to assess heritability, variability, and genetic advance for yield and yield-related agronomic characters, with the goal of improving yield potential through breeding programs. S...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102988
Aims: To evaluate the changes in the quality of cocoa butter during storage extracted using the developed screw press-type cocoa butter extractor. Study Design: Statistical analysis was done using t-test. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Processing and Food...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102989
Evaluation of blackgram cultivars (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) under various plant spacings was the title of a field study carried out at the Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Badnapur. The experimental field had good drainage and was leveled. The soil was clay loam in...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102990
Rice fallows refer to lowland areas where rice is cultivated during the monsoon (kharif season) is left unplanted during the winter season (rabi) due to various factors. These include the early cessation of monsoon rains which resulted in soil moisture stress during winter season...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102983