Diospyros lotus Linn. is a multipurpose tree species widely used as a rootstock for Japanese persimmon, but its propagation is constrained by poor and erratic seed germination. The present study assessed variability among three seed sources—Kishtwar (T₁), Bhaderwah (T₂), and Poon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4761
An experiment was conducted during 2024–2025 at the Experimental Farm of the Division of Silviculture and Agroforestry, SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha, to evaluate the effects of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) on the rooting and early growth of Diospyros lotus...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86250
Land degradation presents a formidable global challenge, severely impacting ecosystem stability, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity. Traditional restoration methods often prove resource-intensive and economically unviable, thus highlighting the urgent need for innovative...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56088
Plant growth regulators can influence corm sprouting and vegetative development in gladiolus, but cultivar- and dose-specific responses require local evaluation. A field experiment was conducted during 2024–2025 at the Horticulture Farm of the Department of Horticulture to assess...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84276
Agroforestry—deliberate integration of trees with crops and/or livestock on the same land—is increasingly promoted as a natural climate solution because it can store substantial amounts of carbon in biomass and soils while sustaining rural livelihoods. Recent meta-analyses and gl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45386
Climate change is intensifying production risks in agriculture by amplifying heat, drought, floods, and pest outbreaks. Agrobiodiversity—the deliberate diversification of crops, varieties, rotations, and non-crop habitats—offers a practical adaptation pathway that can stabilise y...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45359
Soil carbon sequestration in farmland systems is increasingly promoted as a “win–win” strategy for climate mitigation, food security and rural development. While global debates often emphasize the biophysical potential to store more carbon in agricultural soils, the broader envir...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i41034