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In vitro Germination and Seedling Development of Mangosteen Influenced by GA₃ and Sucrose Levels

Harsha K. S., Simi S, Manju P.R, Anuradha T & Najeeb Naduthodi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is an important tropical fruit crop of the family Clusiaceae, prized for its unique flavour, high market value and medicinal properties. However, large scale propagation of mangosteen is constrained by slow growth, seed recalcitrance, poor root...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113325

Chemical Characterisation of Exotic Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Varieties

Neha A R, Bindu B, Simi S, Manju P R & Pratheesh P Gopinath · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

A study entitled “Characterization of selected exotic jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) varieties” was conducted at the Department of Fruit Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, from November 2024 to July 2025. Fifteen exotic jackfruit varieties...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113350

Screening of Mango Varieties against Anthracnose Diseases Caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Its In vitro Management through Biocontrol Agents and Fungicides

Nikiru Lamare, Radhakrishnan N.V., Susha S. Thara, Simi S, Athulya S Kumar & Lellapalli Rithesh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Mango (Mangifera indica L.), known as the "King of Fruits," is a major fruit crop cultivated in India and worldwide. Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is a primary biotic stress affecting mango production, yield, and export quality in all mango-growing region...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111691