One of the largest users of freshwater is rice cultivation, yet conventional continuous flooding techniques are becoming less viable due to climate change and increased water constraints. Innovative irrigation methods like aerobic rice systems (ARS), Saturated soil culture (SSC),...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73587
Gobhi sarson suffer more from weed competition in early growth stage for light, water and nutrient including CO2. Heavy weed growth is a major recognized bottleneck in realizing the yield potential of Gobhi sarson. Weeds appear to be most serious menace in crop production due to...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73582
The lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricius), is a major pest of stored wheat, causing substantial post-harvest losses worldwide. Despite its economic importance, detailed biological and morphometric data on this species remain limited. The present study was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73583
This study aims to evaluate the agronomic efficacy of different formulations of RhizoMyx Eco Gr, a granular microbial bioformulation, on growth, yield attributes, and soil biological activity in paddy (Oryza sativa L., var. VGD1) under field conditions. The experiment was conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73584
Micronutrients such as zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), and copper (Cu) play a vital role in plant metabolism and are essential for improving crop productivity and soil fertility. The present study explores the Post-Harvest Soil Nutrient Status as Influenced by Sulphate Salts of Zn, Fe and...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73585
The current study sought to assess the impact of various rooting media and IBA concentrations on the root and shoot development of hardwood cuttings in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Bhagwa. The experiment was carried out at the Centre of Excellence for Fruits, Siddipet, Te...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73586
Agriculture has to face major challenges related to the provision of a sufficient quantity of healthy food for a constantly increasing world population considering decreasing arable areas and approaching the limits of genetic potential of crops, the only solution to achieve this...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73579
The present investigation was conducted during the autumn-winter season of 2024–2025 to evaluate the effect of integrated use of organic manures, inorganic fertilizers, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on the growth, yield, and quality of sweet pepper (Capsicum ann...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73580
The aim of the present study was to observe and evaluate the effectiveness of a newly designed composite light-sound-lure based trap system for monitoring and controlling insect pests. This trap was designed to assess the efficiency of various components installed in a newly deve...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73581
This study examines the economic viability of inland pond-based fish farming in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, India, with a focus on small (<0.5 ha), medium (0.5–2 ha), and large (>2 ha) farm categories. Employing a multistage stratified sampling method, data were...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73575
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in ten selected villages of Bhadradri Kothagudem district conducted Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) in cotton crop on soil test based fertilizer application including foliar spraying of need based nutrient solution (MgSO4/ 19: 19: 19/ KNO3) during t...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73576
Sheep can climb mountains easily and can bear the cold temperature of the place, and also contribute in multiple ways to help the rearer. A survey was conducted across seven villages in the Sankoo region of Kargil district—Achamaboor, Chooskore, Kargee, Kochick, Namsuru, Prentee,...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73577
This study investigated the effects of cutting maturity, growth regulator concentration, and growing media on vegetative and floral traits of Hydrangea macrophylla L. under subtropical pot culture in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Uniformly rooted softwood, semi-hardwood, and hardwood cutt...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73578
This study investigated the impact of nanourea along with varying fertilizer doses on the growth, productivity and profitability of okra (cv. Hisar Unnat) during spring-summer season (2023) at the Regional Research Centre, Raiya (Jhajjar) of Maharana Pratap Horticultural Universi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73574
Background: Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) has emerged as a sustainable approach to enhance crop productivity as well as maintain soil health. The synergistic interaction of chemical and organic sources enhances nitrogen fixation, auxin production, and nutrient synchrony, l...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73569