Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a valuable commercial crop of India, particularly in Kerala, with Wayanad district serving as a major hub for its cultivation, where farmers in these hilly regions heavily rely on chemical fertilizers to maintain crop productivity. However, prolo...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72587
Aiswarya Prasanth, Mohammed Nabin, N. Chitra, Gowri Priya, S. Anu Rajan, K. N. Anith & V. I. Soumya·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
The rapid expansion of agro-industrial production has generated large volumes of lignocellulosic agricultural residues, many of which remain underutilized or are burned, causing nutrient loss and environmental pollution. Composting provides a sustainable pathway to convert these...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121036
Thanku Mariam Scaria, V.I. Soumya, N. Chitra, Gowri Priya, S. Anu Rajan, Nayana Grace Koshy & K. N. Anith·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
The soil microbiome is a dynamic and intricate ecosystem that plays a fundamental role in maintaining soil health, facilitating nutrient cycling, and supporting plant growth. However, the excessive and prolonged application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has severely disr...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i5939
This study investigated the sustainable management of wet organic waste using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) for an innovative biological approach to waste management. The organic wet wastes such as fruit, vegetable, and food wastes were processed and fed to BSFL larvae from day...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i23959
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies, or "hidden hunger," affect over 2 billion people globally. Despite dietary guidelines, urban populations often consume less than 50% of the recommended daily intake of green leafy vegetables (GLVs). Basella rubra L. (red Malabar spinach) is...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33719