Genetic diversity is vital in plant breeding and crop improvement, enabling the development of varieties resilient to biotic and abiotic stresses. Mahalanobis' D² analysis is a robust multivariate statistical method for assessing genetic diversity, offering precise measures of ge...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91277
Sorghum is a vital cereal crop globally, especially in arid and semi-arid regions of India, where rabi sorghum is critical for food security. This study investigates the impact of polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000)-induced osmotic stress on the germination, seedling growth, and vigor...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82738
Drought stress is a major challenge for sorghum production, particularly during the reproductive stage. This study investigated the effects of drought stress on sorghum genotypes, focusing on their morpho-phenological characteristics and yield parameters. A field experiment was c...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i6775
The study aimed to identify drought-tolerant sorghum genotypes by evaluating twenty sorghum genotypes over two Rabi seasons (2021-22 and 2022-23) under irrigated and rainfed conditions using a split plot design. Results showed that moisture stress significantly affected sorghum p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i54172
Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) is an essential legume crop with significant nutritional value, but its cultivation faces challenges such as reduced light levels and variable yields. This study aimed to evaluate the morphological, phenological, and yield parameters of different fiel...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91344