Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is an important tropical fruit crop of the family Clusiaceae, prized for its unique flavour, high market value and medicinal properties. However, large scale propagation of mangosteen is constrained by slow growth, seed recalcitrance, poor root...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113325
Coconut leaf rot disease (LRD) has posed a significant threat to coconut palms for over a century, causing widespread foliar damage, stunted growth, and reduced yield. The disease, often associated with the complex interaction of Root (wilt) disease (RWD), has been a persistent c...
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Ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) is a potent chemical mutagen widely used to induce genetic variability in crops, including rice (Oryza sativa L.). The objective of this research was to evaluate the combined effects of water pre-soaking, EMS concentration, and exposure duration on...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113264
The coconut is an important crop in Kerala and contributes substantially to the region's economy. However, its productivity is significantly threatened by leaf rot disease (LRD), primarily caused by major fungal pathogens, such as Colletotrichum sp., Fusarium sp., and Exserohilum...
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