Muga, the golden silk, is the world’s costliest natural fiber, produced by the sericigenous insect Antheraea assamensis Helfer (Saturniidae: Lepidoptera). Among the host plants, Som (Persea bombycina Kost.) and Soalu (Litsea polyantha Roxb.) serve as primary food sources, while D...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123937
Otton Muyabe, Danny Chisanga Musenge, Allan Tembo, Moses Mulenga, Mwenya Silombe, Tophar Movwe, Robert Banda, Elami Chola, Sayowa Mubita & Sydney Lumamba·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2025
The production of crops in Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly hampered by declining soil fertility, erratic climate patterns, and limited access to synthetic inputs. This systematic review evaluates the agronomic and environmental impacts of Moringa oleifera in smallholder farmin...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123935
Cotton is a vital cash crop in India, contributing significantly to the agricultural economy. However, its productivity is often limited by the non-adoption of recommended fertilizer practices, particularly the application of micronutrients. To address this problem, Krishi Vigyan...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123936
The research study was conducted during the year 2023–24 in Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh. A well-structured and pre-tested interview schedule was developed in accordance with the objectives of the study. Data were collected from 60 farmers, who were selected using a purposive...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123932
Red gram (Cajanuscajan), a predominantly tropical crop, thrives in the semi-arid regions of India, plays a vital role in rainfed and dryland agriculture due to its ability to generate high yields even under limited soil moisture. In Telangana State, red gram holds particular impo...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123933
Vegetable amaranthus (Amaranthus tricolor L.) is a fast-growing leafy vegetable valued for its short production cycle, nutrient density and adaptability to tropical environments. Although substantial genetic variation is known in cultivated types, the precise identification of el...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123934
Field screening of sesame (Sesame indicum L.) germplasm with forty three genotypes including susceptible and resistant checks were screened to know about reaction pattern against the leaf webber and capsule borer (Antigastra catalaunalis Dup) and gall fly (Aspondylia sesami Felt)...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123928
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kondempudi conducted 30 Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) on organic paddy cultivation covering 12 ha over three consecutive years (2022–23 to 2024–25) in farmers’ fields of Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district to evaluate the performance of an integrated orga...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123929
The study was conducted for assessing training needs of rural youth by selecting 240 rural youths from four districts from Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh State viz. Indore, Dewas, Ujjain, and Dhar. It was revealed that average age of the respondents was 29.12, about 36.66 percent...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123930
Livestock nutrition plays a pivotal role in determining productivity, product quality, animal health, and environmental sustainability, accounting for nearly 60–70% of total production costs. Recent advancements in feed formulation, nutrigenomics, feed additives, and precision te...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123931
Ergot disease of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) caused by Claviceps fusiformis is a major constraint to grain yield and quality in susceptible cultivars. The present field investigation was conducted during Kharif 2024 at the Chemical Research Farm, Bundelkhand Uni...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123926
Climate change has a significant impact on agriculture, particularly the growth of specialty crops. This study looks at the effects on high-value fruits, nuts, and herbs, with an emphasis on the challenges in rural and developing areas. The quality, productivity, and economic v...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123927
A field study was conducted at Horticulture Instructional Farm (HIF), Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Gujarat, India, between 2021 and 2024 to investigate the effect of different spacing on growth, yield and quality of phalsa (Grewia asiaticaL.) with and obje...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123924
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ultraviolet irradiation combined with air ionization for disinfecting incubatory and rearing rooms in sericulture, and to determine its impact on hatching rate, larval survival, disease incidence, larval biomass, and cocoon...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123925
Aims: This study aimed to identify the physical and environmental determinants of the spatial distribution of Naja melanoleuca in southern Bénin and to evaluate how this spatial structure can inform sustainable aquaculture development. Specifically, the study examined whether cob...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123922