Bio-fortification is a process that enhances the nutritional quality of crops, including vegetables, by increasing their micronutrient content. It can be achieved through different approaches such as agronomic, conventional breeding, and transgenic/biotechnological methods. Veget...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2024/v25i41082
Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus (CYSDV) represents a significant threat to global agriculture, particularly impacting the cultivation of cucurbit crops such as melons, squashes, and cucumbers. This comprehensive review explores the various dimensions of CYSDV, including i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103028
The estimation of variability parameters, particularly heritability and genetic gain, holds significant importance in assessing the potential for character improvement through selection. It is observed that selection based on highly heritable traits tends to yield more successful...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113566
Micronutrients are necessary for the development and continued existence of plant life, as well as the nourishment of crops. Boron and zinc are found to have beneficial effects on the growth, production, and quality of a wide variety of crops, such as tomatoes, chilies, brinjal,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103060
Ritika Dhurve, Asha Jat, Byomakesh Swain, Payal Vyas, Priyanka Bankoti, Badri Lal Nagar, T. Sivasankari Devi & Mansi Nautiyal·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2024
Sustainable vegetable gardening is an eco-friendly practice that integrates organic farming principles, resource conservation, and biodiversity promotion to produce nutritious, chemical-free food while minimizing environmental impact. This approach emphasizes soil health through...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i102503
V. M. Chaudhari, Oinam Bobochand Singh, N. S. Gouthami, Nikhil Thakur, Rashmi Singh, Shweta Singh, Umesh Thapa & Badri Lal Nagar·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2024
Vegetable consumption is essential for preserving optimum health and wellbeing. This review explores the nutritional value of vegetables, emphasising their abundance of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive substances in addition to other important nutrients. Vegetables are essential...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i81512