The management of natural resources has become a burning issue with the growing cases of environmental degradation, climatic changes and the lack of livelihoods especially in forest based and rural areas. Participatory methods in natural resources management have also been sugges...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45344
This study investigates vegetation health dynamics and the impacts on climate change and agriculture in Ebonyi State Southeastern Nigeria using geospatial techniques covering a period 39 years (1986 to 2025). Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was used to assess the he...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45345
A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of different nutrient management practices on growth, yield, nutrient uptake, soil properties, microbial activity and grain quality of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). The treatments included organic farming, inorganic farming, int...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45346
The zonal configuration of the South Atlantic (SASH) and South Indian (SISH) subtropical highs significantly influences southern Africa’s climate variability from daily to decadal scales. This study examines the impact of their zonal positioning on March-May (MAM) surface air tem...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45347
The increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective agricultural technologies has created the need for innovative spraying solutions suitable for small and marginal farmers. This project presents the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a Farmer-Friendly Solar-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45348
Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and temperature are key components of ongoing climate change and are expected to exert significant influences on mulberry-based sericulture systems. Mulberry (Morus alba L.), a C₃ plant and the sole food source for the silkworm (Bom...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45342
Carbon market initiatives have been promoted as mechanisms to enhance climate resilience and provide economic benefits to vulnerable communities. However, their successful implementation is often hindered by governance, institutional, and socio-cultural challenges. This study exa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45343
Temperature stress, including both high and low temperatures, has become a major constraint to global agricultural productivity under changing climatic conditions. Increasing temperatures and frequent heat waves adversely affect physiological and biochemical processes in crops su...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45341
The present investigation was conducted during 2024–2025 at the Experimental Farm, School of Agriculture, Galgotias University, to evaluate the effect of storage conditions and container treatments on the viability and germination of Jamun (Syzygium cumini Skeels) seeds. The expe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35334
The Southern Western Ghats of India, part of the globally recognized biodiversity hotspot and World Heritage landscape, represent one of the most significant centers of endemism and species richness in the tropics (Myers et al., 2000; Gunawardene et al., 2007). Within this region...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35335
Harshavardhan Mohan Totawar, Keerthana M.V., Wayal Yogesh Vitthalrao, Athira G., Jagmal P. Khatana, Kavya Suresh, Choudhari Balaji Keshavrao, Khushal B Muradi, Purushottam Kumar Nandu & Chaithra B.S.·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2026
Climate change, primarily caused by rising greenhouse gas concentrations, is causing long-term changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather frequency, with far-reaching implications for agriculture and food security. Recent studies indicate that global stap...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45336
This study examined the temporal variations and abrupt changes in temperature patterns and relative humidity in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria. A 31-year daily record of temperature (minimum and maximum records) and relative humidity were obtained from the Nigerian Meteorological A...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35337
New generation herbicides—broadly interpreted as modern active ingredients and formulations introduced or widely adopted since the mid-2000s to address evolving weed pressures, regulatory constraints, and resistance—have reshaped weed management across major cropping systems. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35338
This study assesses the physicochemical and microbiological quality of the Tilé River in N’Zérékoré (Republic of Guinea) according to seasonal variability. The study, conducted at five sampling sites, reveals that during the rainy season, the waters exhibit moderate temperatures...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35339
Background: Green gram (Vigna radiata L.), locally called moong, is a high-protein pulse crop that improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and serves as food, cattle feed, and green manure. Its growth and yield are strongly influenced by weather, sowing time, and variet...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i35340