Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb., commonly known as Monkey Jack, is a tropical fruit tree native to India and valued for its diverse uses in food, fodder, and timber. This study investigates the seed storability of A. lakoocha, focusing on its morpho-physiological traits and desiccation...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111703
Research was carried out in New Delhi, India, where the discovery of Tetragonula iridipennis, also known as the Kelulut or Trigona bee, as a pollinator of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) (Crassulaceae), commonly referred to as "Mother of Thousands," was recorded and species identific...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i8861
Vishal P Mane, Chethan Kumar K B, Veershetty, Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Thippeswamy Daanakumara, Tharun Kumar C J, Saleemali Kannihalli & Chandana H S·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2024
The present study aimed to assess genetic variability among F4 progenies for pod yield and its components in groundnut. Conducted with 71 F4 progenies from three crosses—TMV-2 × ICGV-91114, TMV-2 × TG-69, and TMV-2 × ICGV-00350—alongside five check varieties, the investigation w...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91341
Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. crotalariae (Kulkarni) Subram. is a significant disease affecting sunhemp (Crotalaria juncea) production, leading to substantial yield losses. To understand the pathogen's biology and enhance management strategies, comprehensive...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92852
Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Saleemali Kannihalli, Chethan Kumar K B, J K Singh, Anil K, Karan Sathish, Shankar M, Surla Pradeep Kumar & Yerradoddi Sindhushree·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2024
A field experiment was carried out during the winter (rabi) season of 2018–19 at the Agricultural Research Farm, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, to evaluate the impact of herbicides and nitrogen levels on phytotoxic effect and the efficiency of different herbicides and nitrog...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i94977
Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Saleemali Kannihalli, Chethan Kumar K B, J K Singh, Veershetty, Karan Sathish, Shankar M, Venugopala Gowda R, Surla Pradeep Kumar, Yerradoddi Sindhushree & Nunavath Umil Singh·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2024
Weeds can significantly affect crop yield and nutrient uptake, making effective management crucial in wheat fields. This study, conducted during the winter (Rabi) season of 2018-19 at the Agricultural Research Farm of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, aimed to assess the comb...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92365
A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2019-20 at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Kalaburagi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India to assess supervisory management strategies for pod fly in pigeonpea variety TS 3R sown on different dates viz...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i8854
Fusarium wilt, caused by the fungal pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum, is a major disease affecting a wide range of crops, leading to significant yield losses globally. This study was conducted to assess the incidence of Fusarium wilt across three distinct locations: College of Agricu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91343
Aims: This study explores the efficacy of sand filtration in treating greywater (GW) collected from a hostel. Methodology: An experimental setup was designed using five connected polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes filled with sand sourced from the Cauvery River. The GW was filtered t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94403
M. N. Rudra Gouda, Shashank H G, Nitika Saini, Jeevan H, Chethan Kumar K B, Tulasi B, Yogananda M, Ashwini L.M.B & Megha Raj R H·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2024
This study focuses on the identification and management of two closely related fungus gnat species, Bradysia ocellaris C. and Bradysia impatiens J., within glasshouse insect cultures. The hypothesis posits that these gnats, emerging from plant soil, compete with target insects fo...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92376
Navigating the implications, principles, and objectives of digital sequencing information in agricultural crops is paramount in the contemporary agricultural landscape. Abstractly, it encapsulates the fusion of cutting-edge technology with age-old agricultural practices, ushering...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i7979
Karan Sathish, AS Devakumar, A Kokila, C Vairavan, Thrilekha D, Chethan Kumar K B, Shankar M, Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Saleemali Kannihalli, Moorthy A V, V Kousalya, Shruthi G S & Shweta Saraswat·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2024
Understanding the impact of urbanization on soil quality is crucial for sustainable land management practices. This study was conducted in Bengaluru, India, to estimate the soil quality index (SQI) under different rural‒urban gradient (RUG) zones. Twenty-four sampling sites were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94424
Jeevan. H, Shashank H G, M. N. Rudra Gouda, Gurram Mallikarjun, Santhosh Naik, Chethan Kumar K B, Srinivasa G, Preetham V, R.K Patidar & Veronica Kadam·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2024
This study looks at the relationship between soil chemical characteristics and nematode communities in Meghalaya's agricultural landscapes. Nematodes, which are important bioindicators of soil health, were studied in connection to soil characteristics such as pH, Electrical Condu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91304
Microbial biotechnology is revolutionizing crop protection and improvement by harnessing the power of beneficial microorganisms to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Innovations in this field involve the use of bacteria, fungi, and viruses to combat plant patho...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i7984
Insects play a pivotal role in agriculture, acting both as beneficial pollinators and as destructive pests. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and other insects, are essential for the successful reproduction of many crops, enhancing biodiversity and contributing significantl...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72178