Neelima Khunte

Standardization of Dehydration Media for Quality Preservation and Value Addition in Diverse Orchid Species of Chhattisgarh Plains

Neelima Khunte, Rajeshwari Sahu, Toran Lal Sahu, Amit Dixit & Suvigya Gautam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Orchids are among the most valued ornamental flowers owing to their remarkable diversity in colour, shape, texture, and longevity. The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the effect of drying treatments on quality retention in nineteen orchid species under a Factorial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3742

Aerides maculosa Lindl. (Orchidaceae): Taxonomic and Ecological Insights from Southern Plateau Region of Chhattisgarh, India

Suvigya Gautam, Rajeshwari Sahu & Neelima Khunte · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

A floristic exploration conducted during 2024-2025, 2025-2026 in the Bastar plateau region of Chhattisgarh documented the occurrence of Aerides maculosa Lindl. (Orchidaceae) in Patraguda village, Farasgaon block, Kondagaon District, Chhattisgarh, India. The species was observed a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3727

Economic Analysis and Commercial Potential of Ornamental Sunflower as a Cut Flower

Payal Sahu, Bharti Sao, Jaya Chandrakar, Rajeshwari Sahu, Richa Sao, Anita Kerketta, Neelima Khunte & Deepika Jhalariya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Ornamental sunflower has gained popularity as a cut flower owing to its attractive appearance, short growth cycle, and market demand, although limited information is available regarding its economic feasibility and commercial potential under Indian conditions. Therefore, the pres...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94490