The present study was conducted in the Pampore block of the Kashmir valley. The area is specifically known for production of world’s most precious spice viz. Saffron. Owing to its Karewa lands, the area is known to produce top quality almonds both bitter and sweet ones. The stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i330857
Focusing on the Agriculture sector of Punjab, it is quite evident that the use of pesticides in vegetable cultivation is done on an alarming and haphazard rate posing significant risk to human health and the environment. This is a clear outcome of lack of adequate knowledge about...
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Direct-seeded rice (DSR) is emerging as a promising alternative to conventional puddled transplanted rice due to its lower labour, water, and energy requirements. However, severe weed infestation, particularly by Cyperus rotundus and other sedges, remains a major constraint limit...
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Indigenous communities worldwide have refined traditional pest control strategies rooted in their knowledge of local environments over generations. Environments and natural resources, these methods are often cost-effective, eco-friendly, and tailored to local conditions. The adop...
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Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a high-value spice crop with a complex growth cycle and sensitivity to environmental factors. This study looks at how saffron corms respond to various agronomic treatments in two different growing environments: controlled (growth chamber) and ambien...
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