Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are a significant but under-recognised threat to global agricultural productivity, causing substantial yield losses in cereal, pulse, oilseed, vegetable and horticultural crops. These microscopic soil-borne pests damage root systems, impair nutrie...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i3874
Aims: To evaluate the influence of various nutrient management approaches involving organic amendments, biofertilizer, and chemical fertilizers on soil health and plant health of rice under the lower Gangetic alluvial zone of West Bengal. Study Design: A Randomized Block Design (...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i105815
Early seedling vigour is a critical trait for successful crop establishment in rice, particularly under direct-seeded conditions where rapid and uniform emergence determines crop performance. The current research aimed to examine the influence of root and shoot growth on seedling...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i3754
Rainfed cropping supports the majority of the world's cultivated land and a large share of global crop production, yet it remains acutely exposed to intra-seasonal dry spells and to the shifting rainfall regimes associated with a warming climate. Rainwater harvesting, understood...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5796