B. Pavan Kumar Naik

Characterization and Evaluation of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Genotypes for Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability and Yield Attributes

B. Pavan Kumar Naik, A P Gokul, S Alekya Naidu, M. Velavan, Praveenkumar S & J. Sam Ruban · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The present study evaluated 57 tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes for their growth, yield and quality traits, alongside DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability) characterization. Significant variation was observed for plant height (79.53 to 192.81 cm), number of fruit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103134

Influence of Different Pre-Sowing Treatments on Seed Germination and Seedling Characteristics: A Case Study of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.), Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) and Ridge Gourd (Luffa acutangula)

B. Pavan Kumar Naik, J. Sam Ruban, A. Anburani, Chinmayee Patra, Venkatraj & Praveen Kumar S · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

In order to study the influence of different pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling characteristics of bitter gourd cultivar Co-1, bottle gourd cultivar Pusa summer prolific long and ridge gourd cultivar Arka sumeet an experiment was conducted at Horticulture orch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81215

Breeding Strategies and Biotechnological Approaches to Reduce Nitrate Levels in Vegetables: A Comprehensive Review

Babanjeet, Gayatri Sinha, Namrata Dwivedi, B. Pavan Kumar Naik, Dinkar, Satyendra Kumar, Nitin Kumar & Jaswant Prajapati · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Nitrate is a natural chemical compound found in soil and water, which plants absorb and convert into essential nutrients. Elevated concentrations of nitrate in vegetables can pose health risks, particularly when consumed in substantial amounts. Green leafy vegetables, while cruci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71073