Elettaria cardamomum was grown under shade levels (75% shade, 50% shade and open irradiance) to evaluate its photosynthetic characteristics, physiology and biochemical characters. The highest net photosynthetic rates and stomatal conductance were observed under 75% shade, followe...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2018/42040
Ginger is one of the oldest and renowned commercial spices well known for its medicinal and pharmaceutical value. Land degradation, availability of the quality rhizomes and diseases are some of the challenges faced in the ginger production. Since the productivity of a plant is in...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i41887
Black pepper is basically a rainfed crop in India. Drought is the chief abiotic stress causing up to 50-80% crop loss in black pepper. Lack of precise screening methodology to develop moisture stress tolerant lines is a limiting factor in black pepper productivity. To develop a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i230372
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Black pepper is highly sensitive to water deficit stress especially during summer, resulting in significant losses in yield; therefore, strategies aimed at enhancing water stress tolerance are essential. Melatonin improves stress tolerance in plants; however, its method of applic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i81947