The separation of dried and decorticated water chestnut kernels and peels is a critical step in post-harvest processing, as manual cleaning methods are labour-intensive, time-consuming and inefficient. To address this challenge, an air classifier was designed and developed; it co...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121927
Among the five guava varieties screened for Rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioerculatus Martin variety Lalith recorded less RSW population per leaf (15.00) followed by Allahabad safeda (22.00) and Lucknow-49 (27.00) whereas, variety Taiwan white recorded RSW population...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123548
The increasing prevalence of malnutrition and diet-related non-communicable diseases has intensified the need for affordable, nutrient-dense, and sustainable food products. In this context, millet-based biscuits have emerged as promising functional foods due to the superior nutri...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121933
This study evaluates the effect of inoculation with local strains of Trichoderma asperellum and T. virens on the chemical quality of compost. Aerobic composting with two treatments, each repeated three times, was carried out. These treatments were: T1 (control) and T2 (inoculated...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121049
The role of microbes in solubilization of e-waste metals offers an eco-friendlier and cost-effective alternative to traditional metal recovery methods. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Providencia. manganoxydans and Pseudomonas fluorescens isolated from soil obtained from an e-waste dump...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121050
Zaheer Ahamed, B., Yenjerappa, S. T., Amaresh, Y. S., Gururaj Sunkad, Shekhargouda Patil & Raju, G. Teggelli·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is an important commercial spice crop grown in India. The area is increasing year by year due to its culinary, medicinal and traditional usage. Although turmeric is considered to be a medicinal plant, it is susceptible to various diseases. Among the va...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121051
Neetu Prajapat, Prerna Dogra, K. K. Sharma, Gajanand Jat, B. L. Dudwal, D.L. Bagdi, Kiran Gaur, Kiran Doodhawal, S.S. Sharma, Chiranjeev Kumawat & Omprakash·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
With the advent of high-yielding crop varieties/hybrids and the gradual intensification of agriculture, soil potassium reserves are being depleted at a quicker rate. Furthermore, due to uneven fertiliser application, potassium deficit is becoming one of the most significant restr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125910
Aims: Geo-referencing of the important physico-chemical and nutrient parameters of Gomati and South Tripura is the prime objective of this study. Study Design: Random sampling followed by laboratory tests of important properties of soil were derived to conduct a cross-sectional s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125911
The study was undertaken to evaluate the entrepreneurial orientation of tribal farm women engaged in sericulture activities. Sericulture, being one of the most promising agro-based enterprises in Assam, provides substantial livelihood opportunities and contributes to women’s soci...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123965
A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2024 at the Research Farm, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, to assess the impact of integrated nutrient management on crop performance under semi-arid conditions. The experiment was laid out in a factorial...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125912
Flaxseed is one of the richest vegetarian sources of α- linolenic acid (omega 3 fatty acid) and soluble mucilage, making it a nutritionally valuable functional food. However, Flaxseed contains high amounts of cyanogenic glycoside, an anti-nutritional factor. Considering the impor...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123966
A field experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2020–21 and 2021–22 at the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Agriculture, Plantica Indian Academy of Rural Development (IARD), Dehradun to evaluate the influence of foliar-applied micronutrients on the growth, yi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125914
Beekeeping served as an accessible supplementary source of income for farm households. It improves earnings for the rural poor, enhances the nutritional security of rural women and children and ensures continuous employment throughout the year via different activities. However, b...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123967
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of integrated nutrient management using poultry manure and legume tree prunings on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under field conditions in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Study Design: A Randomized Complete Block...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123968
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an essential cereal crop in semi-arid regions, yet its yield is severely affected by insect pests, particularly shoot fly (Atherigonasoccata) and stem borer (Chilo partellus). Host plant resistance offers an effective and environmentally sus...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123969