Low soil fertility and irregular rainfall are major constraints to rain-fed maize production in Burkina Faso. The aim of this study was to develop technologies to optimize maize productivity. It consisted of conducting a trial at the Saria research station in 2024 and 2025. The e...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44145
Bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm, is one of the most economically significant and scientifically tractable insects. Since the publication of its draft genome sequence in 2004 and the subsequent production of a refined, consortium-level assembly in 2008, silkworm genomics ha...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44146
India’s horticulture sector plays a major role in the economy, contributing about one-third of agricultural GVA, with vegetables dominating production and exports due to favorable climatic diversity. Among vegetables, cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is an important, nut...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44147
Papaya is an important commercial fruit crop in India due to its high productivity, short gestation period and nutritional value. Despite India being the largest producer of papaya, growers often face serious challenges in production and marketing, which adversely affect farm inc...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44148
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach combining biological, cultural, and chemical methods to control pests in crops like grapes, reducing environmental and health risks. However, its adoption remains limited due to farmers’ attitudes, lack of awareness, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44149
The significance of sericulture in rural economies is profound, as it not only secures livelihoods but also preserves cultural heritage and biodiversity. Across silk-producing nations, sericulture sustains rural communities by generating employment—particularly for women and marg...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44141
Mulberry (Morus spp.) leaf quality plays a crucial role in determining the growth, cocoon productivity and reproductive performance of the silkworm Bombyx mori L. The present investigation was carried out to assess the economics of bivoltine silkworm seed crop production raised o...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44142
Layla Gerusa Souza Lima, José Henrique dos Santos Nascimento, Ana Luisa da Conceição de Sousa Meneses, Leane Castro de Souza, Anne Cristina Barbosa Alves, Luma Castro de Souza, Raphael Leone da Cruz Ferreira & Cândido Ferreira de Oliveira Neto·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
The search for more sustainable agricultural practices has driven the adoption of strategies that favor plant growth efficiently and with less dependence on chemical inputs. In this context, plant growth regulators, such as brassinosteroids, and growth-promoting microorganisms, s...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44143
Safflower is an ancient oilseed crop extensively cultivated in India, particularly in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, along with effective weed management strategies, is crucial for enhancing crop productivity while mit...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44144
Papaya is an important commercial fruit crop in India due to its high productivity, short gestation period and significant economic returns. Maharashtra, particularly the North Maharashtra region, has emerged as a major papaya-producing belt; however, scientific evidence on cost...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44139
Adequate supply of nutrients along with other crop management practices plays a crucial role in realizing the yield potential of proso millet; however, varietal response to fertilizer application often varies. A field experiment was conducted during the kharif 2023 season at the...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44140
Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. is an endangered leguminous tree highly important for its timber and medicinal properties with considerable conservation issues due to its natural regeneration limitation (2- 30%) caused by hard, lignified fruit cover. This study was conducted to enhan...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44138
Kouamé Kan Benjamin, Kacou Amaco Marise, Anouhe Say Jean Baptiste, Koffi Kouakou Levi Moïse, Zouzou Souné Carole, YAO Kouassi Benjamin, Mady CISSE & Assidjo Nogbou Emmanuel·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
Background: The tomato is one of the most widely consumed fruiting vegetables in Côte d'Ivoire. Unfortunately, 30 to 40% of its production is lost due to a lack of appropriate preservation techniques accessible to most producers and consumers. Objectives: This study aims to test...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44136
Lentil (Lens culinaris) are a fundamental pulse crop with ancient origins and versatile uses. Lentil is mostly eaten as “dal” by converting into split pulse. Lentil is rich in protein (20-30%), dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B1 (thiamine), iron, and essential minerals. Notably, r...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44137
Entrepreneurship development through institutional skill training has emerged as a critical strategy for promoting rural livelihood diversification and agribusiness growth. The present study aimed to assess the role of skill training programmes conducted by Communication Centre o...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44135