Effective vegetative propagation is essential for rapid multiplication and maintenance of genetic fidelity in ornamental crops such as Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. The success of clonal propagation through stem cuttings is strongly influenced by the propagation environment and the app...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76155
Aims: Owing to its export value in flower trade elsewhere in the world, Rose is the key commercial flower crop and the area under rose cultivation is ever increasing and the end-users always prefer new color variations. Hence, evolving new cultivars with novel color characteristi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123796
High rainfall with increase in humidity (68% to 75%) along with a decrease in temperature ( 3 to 5°C less than usual ) during June, July, and August months favor the emergence of white grub beetles, its egg laying which in turn resulted in severe sugarcane clump damage by white g...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92290
Crepe jasmine or East Indian rosebay or pinwheel flower, Tabernaemontana divaricata originated from India is a popular large shrub or a small tree grown in tropical and sub-tropical gardens for its beautiful glossy foliage and mild fragrant waxy white, ornamental flowers. It prod...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102936
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is one of the traditional flowers used in tropics for ornamental gardens and for its curative health benefits. All parts of hibiscus are reported to possess significant medicinal values and the flowers especially are rich source of anthocyanin pigments. Ant...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11930
This review explores the complex field of studies on medicinal plants during dormancy, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of research findings and methodologies. Dormancy, a crucial physiological phase in the growth stage of plants, plays a master role in regulating growt...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101465
Yellow leaf disease of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) caused by the Sugarcane yellow leaf virus (SCYLV), vectored by aphids has attained epidemic proportions causing severe yield losses, ranging from 20 to 40 % in susceptible varieties. Yellow leaf spread by aphids depends on cultiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i82069
The growing demand for fruit juice powders, driven by their convenience, extended shelf life, and versatility in food applications, has opened new avenues for developing value-added functional products. Among these, Cucumis melo L. (muskmelon) stands out due to its rich nutrition...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53959
Oriental Lilium is one of the commercial bulbous flower crops grown for its cut flower and ornamental value. Upper leaf necrosis is a nutrition disorder that is specific to certain conditions and often misconceived with other disorders. The symptoms of upper leaf necrosis occur o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i234276