Soil pollution is a growing global concern, directly affecting soil health, agriculture, ecosystems, and human health. It results from various anthropogenic and natural activities, leading to the contamination of soil with toxic chemicals, waste, and pathogens. Key sources of soi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i1480
Soil pollution, primarily caused by the excessive use of pesticides, heavy metals, industrial wastes, and agricultural runoff, is a significant global environmental challenge. Traditional methods of soil remediation, such as chemical treatments and physical excavation, are costly...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15282
Sanjay Koushal, Devesh Arya, Gajanan Laxmanrao Kadam, Arvind Parmar, Neha Chauhan, Dipankar Haloi, Kishan Kumar R & Tanvi Rahman·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
Vermicomposting, the process of using earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its numerous environmental benefits, particularly in improving soil health. This review paper explores the concept of verm...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i12789
The scarcity of water has grown into a significant obstacle to ecosystem preservation, food production for the expanding population, and social security and health maintenance. Our ecology is also threatened by water logging and salinity in numerous canal commands, seawater intru...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i114599
Sanjay Koushal, Karan Singh Dhami, Indra Jeet, Mohsina Anjum, Samarth Tewari, Nagarjuna S., Himanshu Sekhar Behera & S. Anbarasan·Archives of Current Research International·2024
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) (Family: Zingiberaceae), Known as "Indian Saffron," a long-used and revered spice, is a significant commercial spice crop farmed in India. Known by many as the "Golden Spice of life," it is one of the most vital spices and a staple in cuisine all over...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i11965
Sanjay Koushal, Annupama Devi, Jaydeep Panda, Samreen, Johnson Lakra, Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Nagarjuna S, R. Wongamthing & Bhim Singh·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2024
Only imports and subsidies have been able to guarantee the availability and affordability of chemical fertilisers made from fossil fuels at the farm level in India. Because of their non-toxicity, affordability, ease of use, and environmental friendliness, biofertilizers are curre...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111624
A field experiment was conducted in Rabi 2018–19 to look at the water requirements and above-ground biomass partitioning in mustard crops growing both rainfed and irrigated. The amount of biomass produced above ground was significantly influenced by the temperature environment an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94433
In rabi, 2017–18, a field study was carried out at KVK, Reasi, SKUA&T, Jammu & Kashmir to assess the effectiveness of five herbicides applied alone, in combination with mechanical weeding (MW), or in sequence to study the effects of the herbicides on weed control and prod...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91340
Sanjay Koushal, Rajesh G M, J. B. Kambale, Hridesh Harsha Sarma, Bhim Singh, Sharan S P, Okram Ricky Devi & Bibek Laishram·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2024
Crop production is inherently sensitive to variability in climate. Temperature and CO2 are two important parameters related to climate change, affecting crop yield in a particular region. In this study, an attempt has been made to assess the impact of these two parameters on the...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92333
One of the major rabi pulse crops grown mostly in the country's north is chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Its cultivation begins at 0 in Jammu. However, it is transplanted at 0 in Srinagar. Massive 11 Mha have been planted, yielding zero in total productivity. The yield, to 11 M to...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91284
Field experiments were conducted at Farmer fields at different locations of Reasi district, of Jammu region during kharif seasons of 2017, 2018 and 2019 to predict the phenology based on thermal indices in maize crop. The maize crop sown under irrigated conditions matured about o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91288
The review offers a comprehensive and illuminating summary of the most recent developments in the area of plant growth regulators (PGRs). The purpose of this research is to investigate the rapid advancements and uses of plant growth regulators (PGRs), which are vital instruments...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i102453
Kishalayee Gogoi, Ashima Choudhary, Mandeep Pathania, Sanjay Koushal, Anita Singh, Leishangthem Sarnabati Devi, Abhinash Moirangthem, Thokchom Ronald Meitei & Easton Lourembam·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
The intensification of horticultural practices over the past several decades has been accompanied by increased reliance on synthetic pesticides to control pests, diseases, and weeds that threaten crop productivity and quality. Pesticides play a crucial role in maintaining horticu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113332
Sanjay Swami, Michelle C. Lallawmkimi, Vikas Singh, Kamlesh Kumar Yadav, S. Alagendran, Sanjay Koushal & Guneshori Lairenjam·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Edaphic microalgae are emerging as critical components in climate-smart agriculture due to their multifaceted roles in enhancing soil health, sequestering carbon, and improving agricultural sustainability. These microorganisms, including cyanobacteria, green algae, and diatoms, f...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i31105
The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into agricultural extension services is transforming the way knowledge and resources are disseminated to farmers, addressing longstanding challenges of reach, efficiency, and inclusivity. Traditional extension sy...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i123146