An experiment entitled “Bio-efficacy of biorational pesticides for the management of sucking pests of soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill” was conducted at ARS, Kasbe Digraj, Sangli, during Kharif, 2024. Nine treatments viz., Metarhizium anisopliae 1.15% WP, Spinosad 45% SC, Emamec...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i103784
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an important legume in Burkina Faso, used both for human consumption and as livestock fodder. The country faces major challenges such as fodder shortages. The objective of this study is to evaluate the agronomic performance, fodder biomass...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i103785
Introduction: Soil fertility depletion is one of the major factors limiting chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) productivity in India and many other tropical and subtropical regions. Aims: To evaluate the effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum an...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i103786
The present study was conducted with the primary objective of assessing the efficiency of resource utilization in pineapple cultivation within the selected region. The study relied on primary data, collected through a multi-stage random sampling technique. Uttara Kannada district...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i103787
Farmer participation plays a pivotal role in the successful implementation of government programmes, particularly those targeting marginalized communities. The Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) is a focused initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal farmers through...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93776
Introduction: Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. 2n=2x=22, Fabaceae) is the third major pulse crop covering nearly 8 percent of the total pulse area of the country after chickpea and pigeonpea. Aim: To study the genetic diversity among mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) genotypes usin...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93777
The present study aimed to optimize the spawning rate for maximizing the yield of Pleurotus pulmonarius cultivated on wheat and paddy straw substrates. This study was conducted at the mushroom production laboratory, College of Agriculture, IGKV Raipur (C.G.) during 2022-23 and 20...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93778
Manual soybean harvesting remains common among smallholders in India and is associated with hand injuries, skin irritation, and drudgery especially for women farm workers. An ergonomic, low‑cost multi‑purpose mitten (MPM) was introduced through Frontline Demonstrations (FLDs) to...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93779
Garlic (Allium sativum L.), commonly known as "Lahsun," is a crucial spice from the Amaryllidaceae family and is the second most widely cultivated Allium species after onions. Alternaria porri inflicts severe damage on crops and significantly reduces yields, remaining a major con...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93780
Potato crop is widely considered as highly capital-intensive crop and very often the potato growers were unable to meet the large expenses for cultivation. Efficient use of resources is of much concern from economic point of view to increase the production level and maximize retu...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93774
Introduction: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) (2n=24) is a major cereal crop that belongs to the Poaceae family and the Oryzoidea subfamily. It is known as the "Global Grain" because it is a staple food in over 100 countries. Aim: The present study assess the extent of genetic variability...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93775
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is a fundamental statistical tool for evaluating treatment effects across multiple groups in biological sciences. This paper reviews the use of ANOVA in commonly used designs—Completely Randomized Design (CRD), Randomized Block Design (RBD), and Latin...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93772
Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) is a short-duration pulse crop widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, valued for its high protein content and role in sustainable agriculture. Despite its importance, production is threatened by dry root rot (DRR), a destructive...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93773
Hymenoptera is a very diverse insect order, including a variety of insects such as ants, bees and wasps. Wasps are unique in their lifestyles relative to other hymenopterans, but they have not received as much recognition as ants and bees. They inhabit all ice-free environments o...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93769
Introduction: Aquatic ecosystems are increasingly vulnerable to contamination from the agrochemicals, a consequence of expanding agricultural practices and the intensification of pest control measures. Aim: To investigate the toxic impact of cypermethrin (CYP) in common carp (Cyp...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93770