Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, during 2025-26 to study the effects of calcium chloride and salicylic acid on growth, yield and frui...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4783
A field experiment was conducted during the zaid season of 2025–26 at the Crop Research Farm, SAAST, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, to assess the effects of three irrigation levels (zero, one, and two irrigations) and three mungbean cultivars (Virat, Samrat, and SVM-98) on growth,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4782
Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an important fruit crop, but poor management of flowering, fruit development, fruit retention and fruit quality may restrict its production and economic benefits. The present investigation was undertaken during 2025–26 at the Experimental Farm of Sur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4781
Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] is an economically important vegetable crop, but conventional flood irrigation with blanket fertilizer application restricts nutrient-use efficiency to 40-60%. Such practices also accelerate nutrient leaching, soil degradation and environ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4780
Cut roses have a short postharvest life, making preservation of water relations, visual quality and vase longevity important. The present study evaluated chitosan-based bio-holding solutions for maintaining the postharvest quality and extending the vase life of cut rose (Rosa hyb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4779
Soybean production under Vertisol conditions requires nutrient-management practices that support both residual soil fertility and economic performance. A field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season of 2022 at the Instructional Farm, College of Agriculture, Ummedganj,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4778
Sub-Saharan African grass-crop production is constrained by declining soil fertility, variable nutrient availability, drought and heat stress, high input costs, and limited access to mineral fertilisers. This review evaluates the mechanisms, agronomic responses, constraints, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4776
Background: Tomato production under naturally ventilated polyhouse conditions requires precise management of irrigation and nutrient supply to achieve high productivity while improving water and nutrient use efficiency. Drip irrigation scheduled according to crop evapotranspirati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4777
The use of sewage water for irrigation has been shown to improve the chemical properties and fertility status of soils. Sewage water provides essential nutrients for plant growth; however, it also contains heavy metals that may become toxic to health if their concentrations excee...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4774
A two-year field experiment was undertaken at the Agronomy Research Farm of Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, to evaluate mustard production under graded nitrogen and sulphur supply and to determine the economic viability of the crop. The experiment included tw...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4775
The study was carried out in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan. It aimed to evaluate the effects of soil type and urea application on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under gre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4773
Site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) can improve the synchronisation of nutrient supply with crop requirements in transplanted rice. A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2023 at the Agricultural Research Station, Mugad, Dharwad, Karnataka, to compare the Recommended...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4771
Humic acid (HA) is an important fraction of humic substances and plays a significant role in promoting plant growth and productivity. A pot culture experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of compost-derived HA on the growth, root characteristics and yield of okra (Abelmo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4772
Wheat productivity is strongly influenced by sowing time and varietal suitability because these factors determine crop exposure to favourable environmental conditions during vegetative and reproductive development. Delayed sowing may expose wheat to higher temperatures during flo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4770
A field experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2024-25 and 2025-26 at the Agricultural Research Farm, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda. The experimental soil was sandy clay loam in texture, slightly alkaline (pH 7.6), low in organic carbon and de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4768