Early blight, caused by Alternaria alternata, poses a critical challenge to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production, causing significant yield losses worldwide. Accurate quantification of plant disease severity is essential for the development of intelligent, site-specific cr...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i13918
This study focuses on the application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to predict key quality parameters in Alphonso mangoes, namely Total Soluble Solids (TSS), Titratable Acidity (TA), pulp firmness, and carotenoid content. Alphonso mangoes, known as the "king of fruits," ar...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51924
This study addresses the challenges associated with assessing mango ripeness, particularly in the Dashehari cultivar, a popular mid-season mango in northern India. Farmers faced many problems during harvesting season. Traditional ripeness assessment methods are deemed inaccurate...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i31395
Manojit Chowdhury, Tapan Kumar Khura, Roaf Ahmad Parray, Pravin Kumar Upadhyay, H. L. Kushwaha, Achal Lama, Shubham Chaudhary & Abhishek Kumar Ansh·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2025
Efficient nitrogen (N) management plays a critical role in optimizing rice yield and ensuring economic sustainability. This study evaluates the impact of variable nitrogen levels on the yield dynamics and economic viability of transplanted rice (TPR) and direct seeded rice (DSR)....
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i13220
Spraying is one of the critical operations in agriculture. The importance of the use of chemical pesticides was well recognized in agriculture. Consumption of pesticides was increasing year by year, on the other hand, wastage of chemical pesticides also alarming due to excess ap...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4831269
Pradeep Kumar, H.L. Kushwaha, Adarsh Kumar, Roaf Ahmad Parray, Teekam Singh, M.C. Meena, Susheel Kumar Sarkar, Madhusudan B.S. & Sunil Kumar Rathod·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
Field experiment on nutrient dynamics was conducted in the year 2022-23 and 2023-24 at the research farm of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi. Maize seed dimensions varied significantly across varieties, with...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i12775
Pradeep Kumar, H. L. Kushwaha, Adarsh Kumar, Roaf Ahmad Parray, Teekam Singh, M.C. Meena, Susheel Kumar Sarkar, Madhusudan B.S. & Sunil Kumar Rathod·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2024
In maize cultivation, the labour-intensive, time-consuming, and costly nature of manual planting necessitates the exploration of mechanized solutions. This study presents a comprehensive economic evaluation of an embedded system-controlled seed cum fertilizer applicator as a pote...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52418
Agriculture is vital to India’s economy and livelihoods but faces labour shortages, rising food demand, and climate challenges. Mechanisation has improved productivity, yet India still needs faster technological advancement to ensure future food security. This study estimates the...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64263