Postharvest decay of papaya (Carica papaya L.) substantially affects fruit shelf life and quality under tropical conditions. This study aimed to isolate, identify and molecularly characterise the fungal pathogen associated with postharvest decay of 'Pusa Dwarf' papaya in Eastern...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84372
Plant hormones orchestrate the defensive capacity of crops against an expanding array of biotic and abiotic constraints that threaten global agricultural output. Among these regulators, salicylic acid and jasmonic acid form the backbone of inducible immunity, directing distinct y...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84373
Wild ber (Ziziphus rotundifolia Lamk.) is an adaptable fruit-tree species of ecological and economic importance in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of biostimulants and plant growth regulators in improving seed germination, seedling vigour and su...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84374
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) often suffers from poor germination under normal as well as various adverse climatic conditions, in this context seed priming can be considered as an important strategy for improving seed germination and seedling stand establishment of different crops. This...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84375
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) is an important vegetable crop, and the fruit and shoot borer, Earias vittella, is a major pest affecting its vegetative and reproductive stages. The present laboratory study was conducted to examine the biology, developmental duration, m...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84370
Yield is the most complex quantitative trait of any crop species because it is the end product of the action and interaction of several component characters and is highly influenced by the environment. It is difficult to combine all desirable traits in a single variety. An experi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84371
Climate change poses a serious threat to global food security and underscores the need for resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. Millets are hardy, climate-adaptive grains that can grow in arid and semi-arid regions with low soil fertility. In addition to supporting s...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74368
Rice is a major staple crop in India and an essential component of Kerala’s agriculture, particularly in the Kuttanad wetland ecosystem. However, rice cultivation in this region faces challenges such as flooding, salinity, soil acidity, and labour scarcity. To address these issue...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84369
A two-year field experiment was conducted during the kharif seasons of 2017–18 and 2018–19 at the College Farm, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Bharuch, Gujarat, to assess the effects of tillage, seedbed preparation and farmyard manure (FYM) on rainfed so...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74364
The experiment entitled “Evaluation of ETc-Based Irrigation Levels on Growth, Yield, and Yield Response of Cucumber under Red Shade Net Cultivation” was conducted at the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering an...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74365
Apple cultivation in India is concentrated mainly in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh. This study assessed growth, instability and changes in the components of apple production in India and these major producing states during 2009-10 to 202...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74366
Wild turmeric (Curcuma aromatica Salisb.), a rhizomatous member of the Zingiberaceae, occupies a distinctive niche among Curcuma species owing to its camphoraceous aroma, its comparatively modest curcuminoid content set against a rich essential oil fraction, and its long-standing...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74367
Soil humus and its operationally defined fractions, humic acid, fulvic acid and humin, have re-entered the centre of debate on sustainable crop production as natural farming systems expand across smallholder and commercial agriculture. This review synthesises evidence on the form...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74362
Access to timely and affordable institutional credit is essential for enabling smallholder farmers to meet production costs, adopt improved agricultural practices, and strengthen farm-based livelihoods. The Kisan Credit Card scheme was introduced to provide flexible credit suppor...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74363
C. Tamilselvi, G. Sathish, R. Manimekalai, V. A. Vijayashanthi, P. Yogameenakshi, S. Arulselvi, S. Arulprasad, K. Sivagamy, A. Punitha & T. L. Preethi·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
Traditional rice varieties are receiving increasing attention because of their nutritional composition and potential relevance in dietary glycaemic management. This study evaluated the glycaemic index, selected nutritional components and consumer acceptability of two traditional...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74360