The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate different mango cultivars for the preparation of a ready-to-serve (RTS) beverage and to assess changes in its physicochemical and biochemical characteristics during storage. Ten mango cultivars, viz., Totapuri (T₁), Amrapali (T...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i102176
Cut roses have a short postharvest life, making preservation of water relations, visual quality and vase longevity important. The present study evaluated chitosan-based bio-holding solutions for maintaining the postharvest quality and extending the vase life of cut rose (Rosa hyb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4779
Post-harvest factors, including packaging materials and storage temperature, play a crucial role in influencing the moisture retention, visual quality, and longevity of loose flowers. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different packaging materials and storage temperature...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104537
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...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94490
Ornamental sunflower cultivars require clear morphological description for cultivar identification and distinctness, uniformity, and stability assessment. This study characterised Helianthus annuus L. cv. Vincent’s 2 Choice during 2024–25 and 2025–26 at the Department of Floricul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3749
Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) seed germination can vary with variety and pre-sowing treatment. This study evaluated the germination performance of three Fiesta Gitana pot marigold varieties—White, Yellow, and Orange—under five priming regimes: control, hydropriming, cow...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94322
Roses, known as the “Queen of Flowers,” are highly valued ornamental crops but their short post-harvest life necessitates effective preservation techniques like optimized drying methods to maintain quality and extend usability. A laboratory investigation was conducted to standard...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2694
Jayant Vishwakarma, Bhagwat Kumar, Ganesh Prasad Nag, Ram Kumar Dewangan, Richa Sao, Harshita Patel & Danendra Kumar Jain·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
The present investigation entitled “Effect of drying methods on yield and quality attributes of clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.) leaves essential oil” was conducted during 2024–25 at the Research Laboratory, K.D. College of Horticulture and Research Station, Jagdalpur (Chhatti...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i13902