Biological control of plant diseases has emerged as a central pillar of sustainable agriculture in response to the environmental, regulatory, and resistance-related limitations of chemical pesticides. Over the past four decades, advances in microbial ecology, molecular biology, g...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44131
Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an important fruit crop cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions and is severely affected by guava wilt disease caused mainly by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. psidii. The present study was conducted to evaluate the antifungal efficacy of sel...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44128
R. Kalpana, V. P. Mavilashaw, S. A. Brindha Bharathi, M. Sabarish, S. Menaka, T. Bhuvaneshwari, R. Nandha Kumar, R. Moulidharshan, K. A. Murugesh & M. Kumara Perumal·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
Thrips (Pseudodentrothrips mori) infestation is an emerging constraint in mulberry cultivation, causing subtle yet significant deterioration in leaf quality that adversely affects silkworm growth and cocoon productivity. Early detection of thrips damage using conventional field s...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34129
Aims: The study aimed to assess the socio-economic, psychological and communication profile characteristics of tribal farmers residing in the Kalrayan Hills of Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, to generate baseline information for effective agricultural extension and tribal develo...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34130
Tea is one of the most important plantation crops in India, contributing significantly to agricultural income, employment, and export earnings. In this context, the present study examines the forward and backward linkages and market players involved in organic and conventional sm...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34133
Rice feeds nearly half of the global population as a staple food crop worldwide. However, rice is susceptible to various forms of deterioration during storage. Parboiled rice is relatively more resistant to spoilage, whereas non-parboiled rice deteriorates easily due to the prese...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34134
Background: Hazelnut genotypes differ significantly in morphology and agronomic traits, with exotic cultivars offering higher productivity and easier orchard management, while indigenous types provide genetic diversity and resilience. Combining both sources supports sustainable c...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34125
The rice-wheat cropping system in India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, faces widespread zinc deficiency, which limits yield and grain quality. Foliar zinc application, nano-fertilizers, and zinc solubilizing bacteria (ZSB) have proven effective in enhancing crop growth, zinc up...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34126
Background: Kuttanad, known as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala,” is a unique agro-ecosystem recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization. The region is increasingly adopting the Integrated Farming System (IFS), which i...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34127
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an important cereal crop grown in semi-arid regions due to its drought and heat tolerance. In the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, improving land configuration and integrated nutrient management, including nano urea, can enhance kharif sorg...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34124
The Calcium–Boron–Humate complex is an advanced plant nutrition formulation designed to improve nutrient use efficiency and enhance crop performance by integrating calcium and boron with humic substances. Although calcium- and boron-based fertilizers are commercially available, t...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34123
Adopting the recommended kusumi lac production technology will shift the traditional method to the modern production techniques of kusumi lac. Lac is a natural resin obtained from the lac insect (Karria lacca), and Kusumi is one of the strains of the lac insect. The study was con...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34119
Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) constitutes a fruit crop of considerable economic significance; however, its productivity is markedly limited by several fungal pathogens, notably downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola), powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator), anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeospo...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34120
Mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV), transmitted by the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), is a major biotic constraint limiting yield and seed quality of blackgram (Vigna mungo). To identify field-resistant donor sources, a screening study was conducted under natural epidemic conditions...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34121
Food security and human health are increasingly threatened by soil contamination by heavy metals, particularly for vegetable crops. The main objective of this study was to assess the health risks associated with the accumulation of heavy metals in lettuce and tomatoes grown in th...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34122