Background: Rainfall variability and meteorological drought are major concerns in semi-arid regions such as Hyderabad, where agricultural planning and water-resource management depend strongly on the amount and distribution of monsoon rainfall. Aims: This study assessed rainfall...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i75530
Rice husk waste is a significant byproduct of rice production in developing countries, with a vast annual production. This waste material has been extensively used as an adsorbent for various substances due to its adsorption capabilities. Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92292
This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanobiochar-based nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilizers derived from rice husk. The aim is to address the agricultural by-products generated during the rice milling process and convert them into valuable products. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i173205
Clays are the one of the most important minerals and have numerous applications in nanotechnology, helps in improvise the product quality, cost effective and protect the environment from pollution. This review explained about the key characters of nanoclay particles and classific...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i1331395
Contract farming has emerged as a prominent market-oriented strategy to enhance the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers by directly connecting them with agribusinesses, exporters, and food processors. This approach carries significant economic implications for smallholders,...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83674
Aim: The study was undertaken to evaluate agro-wastes (Post mushroom substrate, Sugarcane bagasse, rice husk and sorghum grains) for mass production of entomopathogenic fungi like, I. fumosoroseus:MT997932, B. bassiana: MT997933, L. lecanii: MT997935 and H. thompsonii: MT997936 b...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i134111
Aim: The study was undertaken to assess the efficiency and select the virulent entomopathogenic fungal isolates for the biological control of red spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) under in vitro conditions. Place and Duration of Work: The study was carried out in the Department...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i114099
Fungal endophytes are asymptomatic inhabitants of plant tissues in most plant species, providing tissue-specific protection from disease and reducing crop yield losses by 30 to 50% annually. They can increase plant fitness by inhibiting biotic and abiotic stressors, promote plant...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183427
An investigation was conducted to study the effect of different plant growth regulators on quality and yield of cucumber cv. Malini under shade net conditions. The experiment was carried out with 10 treatments GA3 at 75 ppm, 150 ppm and 250 ppm, Ethrel at 100 ppm, 200 ppm and 300...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i3323
The experiment was conducted to study the effect of different plant growth regulators on yield of cucumber cv. Malini under shade net conditions. The experiment was carried out with 10 treatments GA3 at 75 ppm, 150 ppm and 250 ppm, Ethrel at 100 ppm, 200 ppm and 300 ppm, Salicyli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i1229