Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLDs) were conducted during seven consecutive Rabi seasons from 2016–17 to 2022–23 to assess the effectiveness of improved chickpea production technologies under farmers’ field conditions. A total of 344 demonstrations covering 137.2 ha were con...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104529
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), particularly Meloidogyne spp., severely constrain cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) production in tropical regions, causing substantial yield losses. The use of synthetic nematicides is constrained by environmental concerns, resistance, and regulator...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104530
Small and marginal farmers face a structural mechanisation problem: many agricultural machines embody large fixed costs and require annual utilisation well beyond the demand of an individual small holding, yet delayed or labour-intensive operations can constrain yields, cropping...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104531
Fungal diseases can reduce the productivity and value of bamboo and other plant resources, creating interest in plant-derived antifungal agents as alternatives to synthetic fungicides. This study evaluated the in vitro antifungal activity of methanolic leaf extracts of Alangium c...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104532
Livestock production contributes to anthropogenic methane emissions primarily through enteric fermentation and manure management, creating an important challenge for environmentally sustainable animal production. This review summarises the role of livestock-derived methane in glo...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i104533
Background: Palm wine is a spontaneously fermented beverage whose microbial composition may be influenced by tapping, transportation, storage and retail handling. This study evaluated the culturable microbial quality of palm wine sold at Orieagu Market, Ehime Mbano, Imo State, Ni...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2203
Peter Makieu, Saffa Mohamed Massaquoi, Jonathan Momoh, Samba Kamara, Andrew Success Howe, Daniel Karlay Hinneh, Marie Kargbo & Aruna James Kabia·Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research·2026
Biochar sits at the intersection of biomass valorisation, carbon management, soil restoration and contaminant control, while nano-engineering and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly proposed as means of tailoring its properties and accelerating design. Yet the phrase “A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2026/v26i9760
The Ken River is a major tributary of the Yamuna and an important ecological and livelihood resource in the Bundelkhand region of central India. This qualitative case study examines how river-dependent livelihoods, cultural practices, and everyday life are experienced by members...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i10948
Modern power transmission systems increasingly operate under stressed conditions characterised by load growth, reduced operating margins, ageing infrastructure, and extensive integration of converter-interfaced generation. These conditions strengthen the coupling between transien...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i92008
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the major cereal crops grown in Senegal. However, maize yields remain low due to poor soil fertility and inadequate nutrient management. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of combined organic and mineral fertilisation on maize (Zea mays L.) grow...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i106348
Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is an important grain legume and oilseed crop, and sustained genetic improvement depends on the availability and effective utilisation of diverse germplasm. Assessment of multivariate phenotypic divergence can assist in identifying complementary p...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104477
Maqsooda Perveen, Shivani, Sehrose Sharief, Khursheed Hussain, Baseerat Afroza, Sumati Narayan, M. Ashraf Bhat, I. T. Nazki, Nageena Nazir & Khalid Z. Masoodi·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient involved in numerous physiological and biochemical processes, and increasing the availability of Fe-rich plant foods is important for improving dietary mineral nutrition. Himalayan kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a locally adapted...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104478
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars exhibit considerable variation in cooking quality due to differences in their physicochemical and starch characteristics. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the cooking quality characteristics of selected Professor Jayashankar Telangana...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104479
Aims: To characterize Macrophomina phaseolina isolates from groundnut and sunflower in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India, for cultural traits and pathogenic variability, and to develop an integrated Macrophomina Virulence Index (MVI) for profiling the isolates across hosts and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104480
Aim: The present investigation aimed to isolate and morphologically characterise culturable bacterial and fungal endophytes associated with diverse castor (Ricinus communis L.) genotypes. Study Design: CRD Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IIOR, Raj...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104481