This study assessed ichthyofaunal diversity and selected physicochemical water quality parameters of Dahod Reservoir in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The reservoir, constructed in 1958, is used for irrigation and water supply and also supports aquatic biodiversity. Mont...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i75521
Rising temperature adversely affects cereal production and threatens global food security. Wheat is highly vulnerable to heat stress, which reduces its growth, development and productivity. A field experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2024–25 and 2025–26 at Bihar A...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i75522
Upland rice (broadcast summer rice) is a major component of rice production in Assam, particularly during flood and post-flood periods. The present study evaluated selected upland rice cultivars under normal irrigated and aerobic moisture regimes to identify physiological, bioche...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i75518
This study assessed land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics in the Subarnarekha River Basin, eastern India, using multi-temporal satellite datasets and cloud-based geospatial analysis. The study aimed to map LULC changes during 2019–2021, evaluate their spatial and temporal varia...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i75519
Rainfall variability is an important concern for agricultural planning and water-resource management in Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, where crop production depends largely on monsoon rainfall. This study analysed long-term rainfall trends using 40 years of daily rainfal...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65514
This study assessed the environmental and ecological risks associated with heavy metals in agricultural soils influenced by the former Poura mine in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Soil sampling was conducted around three potential contamination sources: Tailing 1, Tailing 2 and the c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65515
Wilson Opudo, Reuben M. Onkoba, Diid Boru Galma, Loreen Orembo, Dorothy Anjuri, Kevin Sudi, Ednar Musyoka, Rose Koweru, George Ayodo, Brian Odhiambo Ayugi, Richard Dimba Kiaka & John Kiringe·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2026
This study examined community responses to climatic trends and climate-related disasters in Bungoma County, western Kenya. It combined 778 household surveys, nine in-depth interviews, a participatory inquiry workshop and climate datasets for 1990-2020 to assess rainfall and tempe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65516
Global agriculture confronts an unprecedented convergence of challenges: escalating climate variability, soil degradation, declining natural resources, and the imperative to feed a projected global population of nearly 9.7 billion by 2050. The intensification of conventional agri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65517
The widespread use of petroleum-based plastic containers in horticulture has improved nursery production, plant handling, propagation and crop marketing, but their poor degradability and accumulation in the environment have created significant sustainability concerns. Biopolymer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65512
Sugarcane is highly sensitive to water deficit stress during its formative stage, leading to substantial reductions in cane and sugar yields. Recently, the use of the biopolymer chitosan in plants has attracted attention for its growth-stimulating activity and its ability to acti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65513
Agricultural land degradation in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire’s ferrallitic soils, is being intensified by unsustainable farming practices, excessive reliance on synthetic inputs, and climate variability. This trend threatens soil health, agricultural product...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65510
Climate change has emerged as a major global concern, leading to substantial alterations in temperature and precipitation patterns across different regions. This study investigates the spatial and temporal trends of rainfall and temperature in Ballari District, Karnataka, India,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65511
River systems draining catchments with diverse land use activities are increasingly vulnerable to nutrient enrichment, which poses significant risks to aquatic ecosystem health and downstream water quality. This study assessed spatial and temporal variation in nutrient concentrat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65509
Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D. Don forests in the dry temperate regions of the North Western Himalaya represent a unique ecological system, characterized by considerable plant diversity. These forests provide a wide range of ecosystem services and also form an important basis for t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65508
Pulse crops are vital for global food and nutritional security owing to their high protein content and ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. However, declining soil fertility, low nutrient-use efficiency, and excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers have necessitated the devel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65501