Soil quality and microbial dynamics are major determining factors of soil’s ecosystem functions. The eastern Indian Terai region, situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, is known for its diverse land uses and coarse alluvial fertile soils. This study examined the impact of tw...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i21967
Organic farming is increasingly recognized for its environmental benefits and role in promoting sustainability, biodiversity, and long-term soil health. This agricultural approach, which prioritizes ecological balance, minimizes synthetic inputs, and relies on natural processes f...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i102511
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on migration patterns in India. The pandemic-induced lockdowns and travel restrictions led to a massive reverse migration of labourers from urban centres back to rural areas, disrupting both livelihoods and regional economies. About...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i102463
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the prime food crop for more than 65 percent of the people and provides livelihood security to 70 percent of the Indian population (Kulkarni et al., 2015). With the advent of ever-increasing demand, future projections for rice production are 180 million...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32148
Conservation tillage practices, including no-till, strip-till, and mulch-till, have gained prominence as sustainable agriculture methods to mitigate soil degradation and improve water infiltration. This study evaluates the impact of different conservation tillage strategies on so...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i2536