A field experiment was conducted during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 kharif seasons at the ICAR–Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, to assess the effects of conservation tillage and integrated nutrient management on the growth, yield attributes, producti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3721
The present study examined the adoption behaviour of organic manures among grape growers in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka during 2023–24. An ex-post facto research design was used. Chikkaballapura district was purposively selected because it has a larger area under grape...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3722
The present study aimed to determines the effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield and Economic Return from Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) cv. Pusa Desi. The study was conducted during the Rabi season of 2025–26 at the Horticulture Experiment Field, SAAST, Chhatrap...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3720
Aim: This study evaluated the impact of selected biorational insecticides on the population of syrphid fly maggots in cowpea under field conditions. Study Design: The experiment was conducted in a randomised block design with eleven treatments, including an untreated control, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3719
Orchid cultivation is a high-value horticultural enterprise in the southern states of India; however, irregular flowering often limits profitability. A Front Line Demonstration (FLD) was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kottayam, Kerala, at Karukachal during 2023–24 and 2024–25...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3718
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important pulse crop with considerable significance for food and nutritional security. The present study evaluated morphological variation among 21 chickpea genotypes, including 20 germplasm lines and the check variety Pusa-362, using Metroglyp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3717
A field experiment was conducted during 2024 at the Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, to evaluate the effect of fruit thinning practices on yield-related parameters and economics of date pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3716
Natural farming (NF) is a biological and ecological approach adopted to rejuvenate soil functional processes, strengthen agroecosystem resilience, and reduce the use of artificial chemical agro-inputs. This review analyses the NF approach in terms of its principles, mechanisms, c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3715
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is a nutritionally rich and commercially important vegetable crop whose productivity largely depends on balanced nutrient management. The integrated application of farmyard manure (FYM) with micronutrients such as zinc and magnesium c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3713
Cauliflower is a nutritious and economically important cool-season cruciferous vegetable that originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region and was introduced to India in 1822. Its growth, yield and quality are highly dependent on suitable environmental conditions, soil health a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3714
Background: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an important fruit crop in India, and Maharashtra’s Solapur district is a leading production region. Proper soil fertility management is essential for maintaining yield, quality, and resilience to environmental challenges. Aims: The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3712
Variability in rainfall, nutrient imbalance and soil constraints limit cotton productivity, while irrigation can alter nutrient availability, crop nutrient uptake and yield potential. A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2023 and Kharif 2024 at the Regional Agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3711
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the world’s most important cereal crops, but its productivity is frequently limited by water stress. Seed priming with biostimulants has proven to be an effective technique for increasing seed vigour, germination, and crop establishment in adverse en...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3710
Acacia catechu Willd. is an ecologically and economically significant deciduous tree of South Asian origin, prized for its heartwood-derived catechin, medicinal properties, tanning compounds, timber, and contribution to agroforestry systems across South and Southeast Asia. Reprod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3707
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), an important spice crop, often suffers from poor and uneven germination due to hard seed coats and physiological dormancy, leading to reduced crop establishment and yield. Plant growth regulators such as GA₃ and NAA can improve germination, grow...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3708