B. Aravindavartha

Evaluation of Different Growing Media for Nursery Management of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

B. Barath, R. Niranjana & B. Aravindavartha · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

The selection of an appropriate growing medium is a key factor influencing seed germination, seedling growth, and transplant quality in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) nurseries. The present study was conducted during July to September 2020 at Chikka Madhure, Doddaballapur Taluk, Kar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3322

Genetic Variability for Resistance to Alternaria Leaf Spot in Pistillate Lines of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) Under Natural Epiphytotic Conditions

K. Subhadarshini, B. Barath, D. Akshaya, Manisha Suragani, B. Aravindavartha & H. N. Zala · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Alternaria leaf spot caused by Alternaria ricini is a major constraint in castor (Ricinus communis L.) production, leading to significant yield losses under conducive environmental conditions. The present study evaluated genetic variability for disease resistance among thirty pis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2693