Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand., commonly known as Giant calotrope, is traditionally used in the treatment of bronchitis, asthma, leprosy, eczema, and elephantiasis. This study aimed to determine the phytochemical composition and biological activities of its leaf oleoresin (GCLO...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2692
Soil acidity coupled with iron toxicity is an important limiting factor for growing rice in coastal soils. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of non conventional sources of calcium for the management of soil acidity and improvement of nutrient availabi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2691
Vermicomposting, which uses earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, improves soil health and crop productivity as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). This study assesses the effects of different vermicompost...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2690
Pre-sowing treatments are essential for overcoming seed dormancy and improving germination in ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.). A laboratory experiment was conducted during 2024–25 at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana. The experiment was laid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2689
Conservation agriculture, characterized by minimal soil disturbance, residue retention, and crop diversification, plays a vital role in improving soil health and sustainability in intensive cropping systems. However, limited information exists on the combined effects of conservat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2688
Heavy metal (HM) contamination of soils has become a critical environmental issue due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and intensified agricultural activities. These metals are persistent, non-biodegradable, and toxic, posing serious risks to plant growth, soil health, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2687
Chittimothu Suresh Babu, Pinipe Keerthi Priya, Ch Bhargava Rami Reddy, Ch Naga Jyothi, Balarabe Salisu Hamza, Garikapati Anurudh Babu & J. Vijay·Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition·2026
The soil beneath agricultural fields harbours an extraordinary diversity of microbial life that constitutes a largely invisible yet profoundly influential workforce governing agroecosystem functioning. Bacteria, archaea, fungi, and their complex mycorrhizal networks collectively...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2685
Okra is one of the important vegetable crops of India and Chhattisgarh. Okra is an annual vegetable crop. It grows quickly, tall and bears maximum number of fruits, which contributes to the maximum yield per unit area. The field experiment was carried out at Agriculture Research...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2686
Crude oil contamination poses a severe threat to soil health and agricultural productivity. This study investigated the potential of liquid extract from plantain (Musa paradisiaca) trunk as a low-cost, eco-friendly biostimulant for mitigating crude oil toxicity in soil. The extra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2684
Carbon sequestration is essential for improvement of soil health and climate change mitigation. However, unsustainable land use and forest exploitation have negatively influenced carbon stability in tropical ecosystems. This study was conducted to quantify carbon stocks in soils...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2683
Assessment of irrigation water quality is essential for sustainable agricultural production, particularly in regions where water resources are limited. The present study was carried out to evaluate the irrigation water quality of the experimental farm of the Agricultural College...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2682
Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust yet remains conspicuously absent from mainstream fertiliser programmes and nutrient management guidelines for vegetable crops. Although Si does not satisfy the classical criteria of essentiality for higher plan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2681
Spring maize in the Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains is high-yielding and nutrient-demanding, especially for nitrogen. Proper split nitrogen application at key growth stages enhances leaf growth, biomass, and productivity while improving nitrogen use efficiency. A field experime...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2679
Chickpea is a major pulse crop, especially in India, valued for its nutritional benefits and role in improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. However, its productivity is constrained by moisture stress and poor agronomic practices, particularly in rainfed regions. Impr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2680
Phytohormones, pivotal regulators of plant growth and development, are increasingly recognized for their multifaceted roles in enhancing crop resilience against environmental stresses. Jasmonic acid (JA) and allied jasmonates have moved from being regarded chiefly as wound hormon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2678