Ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) is a widely used ethylene-releasing compound that exerts significant effects on the vegetative and reproductive development of cucurbit crops. Upon foliar application, ethephon decomposes in plant tissues to release ethylene, which inhibits...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53943
Ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) is one of the most widely utilised ethylene-releasing plant growth regulators in cucurbit production. When applied as a foliar spray at the two- to four-leaf stage, it decomposes within plant tissues to release Ethylene. This process suppre...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54176
Ethylene plays a particularly important regulatory role in the control of sex determination in Cucurbita pepo, with exogenous application of ethylene-releasing compounds promoting femaleness and reducing the male-to-female flower ratio. Under high temperature and long photoperiod...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i54232
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are known to exert diverse and often dose-dependent effects on the biochemical composition and quality of cucurbit fruits. Ethephon, an ethylene-releasing compound, has been widely investigated for its capacity to modify sex expression, accelerate f...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56071
The Cucurbitaceae family encompasses some of the world's most economically significant vegetable and fruit crops, including cucumber, melon, watermelon, pumpkin, squash, and bitter gourd. Plant growth regulators (PGRs)—naturally occurring or synthetically applied compounds that m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55443
This study was undertaken to develop a functional nutritional bar incorporating multifloral honey and bee pollen, and to assess its nutritional composition, sensory acceptability, and impact on dietary adequacy and anthropometric parameters among college-going students. The nutri...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83415
Honey and bee pollen are nutrient -rich natural products with promising health benefits. This study looked at the physical, chemical, nutritional, and antioxidant properties of multifloral honey and bee pollen to see if they could be used as functional foods. The honey sample had...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81421
Soybean Glycine max (L.). growth, development, and production are negatively impacted by delayed planting dates and poor environmental circumstances. The nitrogen accumulation, phosphorus accumulation, potassium accumulation at harvest and nitrogen content, phosphorus content, po...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62538
Aim: The present study was conducted to study the difference between the dietary intake and hydration habits of collegiate athletes with or without sports dietician. Methods: A total of 120 athletes participating in 5 sports viz. hockey, basketball, handball, football and volleyb...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1930792
High yielding and stress tolerant crops are vital for food security needs of a growing population. New approaches are being devised to develop genetically modified (GM) plants suitable for changing climate, resistance to pests and herbicides and enhanced nutrition. Despite having...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/18828
Plants are the vital source around which human life revolves. Starting from our food to medicine we obtain, all such valuable resources come from resilience creatures called plants. Plants are gifted with certain properties that make them precious in all aspects of life. They pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35289
This case series reports the various treatment modalities to treat the multiple recessions. Gingival recession is a widespread clinical manifestation affecting single or multiple root surfaces at all teeth types. Periodontal reconstructive surgery consists of various mucogingival...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i631190