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Exploring Millet Genetic Diversity for Improved Crop Resilience: A Review

M E Krishnababu, Oksana Mandal, Mohammedi Begum, D R K Saikanth, Rakhi Nandy, Kamini Kaushal & Pratikshya Mishra · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

This review comprehensively explores the genetic diversity of millets in India and its pivotal role in enhancing crop resilience, adapting to climate change, and contributing to nutritional security. Millets, with their remarkable adaptability to diverse agro-ecological condition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13908

Biocidal Efficacy of a New and Native Species of Entomopathogenic Nematode against Gram Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)

Waseem Ahmad War, Tarique Hassan Askary, Ishtiyaq Ahad, Reyazul Rouf Mir, Fahim Jeelani Wani, Mohammad Anwar Bhat & Jameela Rasool · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Efficacy of new and native species of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN), Heterorhabditis casmirica SKUAST-K 104 was evaluated against gram pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera in laboratory conditions. Larval mortality was directly proportional to size of nematode inoculum level as well...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13909

Influence of Planting Geometry on Growth, Phenology, and Yield of White Maize in Padma-Washed Lands

Md. Mahirul Islam Biswas, Md. Jafar Ullah, Muhammad Abdul Mannan, Mahrupa Tasnim, Muntaseer Al Mamun & Hasina Begum · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

This study was carried out at the Singair Upazilla of Manikganj during rabi 2015-16 to evaluate the optimum plant spacing of white maize varieties. There were three plant spacing viz. S1 (50 cm x 25 cm), S2 (60 cm x 25 cm) and S3 (70 cm x 25 cm) and two white maize varieties viz....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13910

Influence of Different Colored Shade Nets on Micro Environmental Parameters and Pest Incidence of Various Ornamental Plants

Chakradhar P., Raja Naik M., Vinod Kumar N., Dinesh K. & Chandramohan Reddy G. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

A field experiment was carried out at Floriculture and Landscaping Block, College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta during 2022 and 2023. to study the Influence of different colored shade nets on microenvironmental parameters of various ornamental plants. The experiment consists o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13911

Essential Principles of Postharvest Heat Treatments in Fruit Crops

Jitendra Chaurasia, Ujjwal Kumar, Omkar Warang, Ravi Pratap, Arvind Kumar, Vikash Kumar Sonkar & Riddhi Bisht · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

In recent years, the field of heat treatment for commodities, particularly in the context of pest control and pathogen reduction, has advanced significantly. Hot water treatments (HWT) have emerged as a promising solution, addressing a range of postharvest challenges, from insect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13904

Design Considerations in Electric Multi-Tool Carrier for Protected Cultivation

Yamagar S. G., Adarsh Kumar, H. L. Kushwaha, Awani Kumar Singh & Ramasubramanian V. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The design considerations of a prototype electric multi-tool carrier rely heavily on the selection of a prime mover, where the Brushless DC (BLDC) motor emerges as the optimal choice. The BLDC motor's compact size, reduced weight, and high torque output make it well-suited for th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13905

Green Advertising through the Eyes of the Youth: A Study on Environmentally Responsible Behaviour

Alinda Kashyap & Shilpi Saraswat · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Green advertising aims to highlight environmentally friendly products or the advertiser's corporate environmental responsibility towards environment. Considering the importance that responsibility of organisations towards environment and environmental behaviour of consumers have...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13906

Evaluation of Nano-DAP on Plant Growth, Enzymatic Activity and Yield in Paddy (Oryza sativa L.)

Anusha Maloth, Ramesh Thatikunta, Binaya Kumar Parida, D. Saida Naik & N. Rama Gopala Varma · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi 2022-23 at the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, focusing on the impact of using nano-DAP through foliar application on plant growth, yield, enzymatic activity and nutrient content in paddy variety KNM 1638....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13907

Effect of Spring Goshoerami Mulberry Leaf Extract on Second Commercial Cocoon Crop under Temperate Climatic Condition

S. Farth Iqbal Qadri, N. A. Ganie, K. A. Dar & Masarat Bashir · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Nutrition plays an important role in silkworm rearing. It improves the growth, development, health and feed consumption, thereby improving the commercial traits. As reported, the mulberry leaf under Kashmir climatic condition during Summer/autumn season is nutritionally poor. In...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13901

Garret Ranking of Constraints Perceived by Silkworm Rearers in Sericulture Enterprise

Choudhari S. D., Perke D. S. & Pathrikar D. T. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The current investigation primarily delves into the challenges faced by sericulture growers in mulberry and cocoon production. Sericulture, a highly competitive and capital-intensive enterprise, is prevalent across rural and semi-urban areas in India. This industry not only contr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13902

Survey of Melon Fruit Fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) Infestation on Cucurbits in Dharwad and Haveri Districts of Karnataka, India

Sumanth M, R Veeranna, Pandit, M G Hegde, K. B. Yadahalli & N. Shreya · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The roving survey was undertaken in and around Dharwad and Haveri districts, covering major cucurbits growing areas, during August and October, 2019 to assess the present status of melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae infestation on different cucurbits in farmer fields.  It rev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13903

Evaluation of Advanced F4 Groundnut Breeding Lines for Chlorosis Tolerance, Morphological and Yield Parameters under Lime-induced Iron Chlorosis Condition

Srinivas Y., Koti R. V., Nethra P. & Kalyani M. S. R. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Iron deficiency chlorosis, a major physiological disorder affecting the groundnut production worldwide and is prevalent in alkaline and calcareous soils with a pH of 7.5 to 8.5. Identifying and developing a chlorosis tolerant genotype is the best solution to overcome this major a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13890

Prospecting of Bioagents and Screening of Varieties against Anthracnose of Green Gram

Pooja Purushotham, K. B. Rakholiya & K. D. Vanani · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Aims: Anthracnose poses a significant threat to green gram cultivation in India. This study focused on evaluating various bioagents and cultivars efficacy in combating Collectotrichum lindemuthianum through in vitro bioassays and glasshouse investigations. Study Design:  Dual cul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13893

Development of Scheduled Caste Farmers through Integrated Farming System in Bangalore Rural District, India

V. L. Madhuprasad, Usha Ravindra & Harshitha, D. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The study was conducted in Bengaluru Rural district of Karnataka State, a total sample of 275 respondents was selected for the study and the data was collected by using pretested structured interview schedule and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. It was observed that,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13894

Assessment of Foliar Spraying of Thiourea Bioregulator on Soil Parameters of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) cv. Chandra

Ajit Tippannavar, Jitendra Singh, Prerak Bhatnagar, Rahul Chopra, Bhuri Singh & Nikita Kumari · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

A field experiment was conducted from June, 2022 to March, 2023 at the Instructional Farm, Department of Fruit Science and Department of Natural Resources Management (NRM), College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalrapatan, Jhalawar in the newly established orchard of jackfruit (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13895