Background: Biochar application in combination with fertiliser may improve crop productivity and nutrient use while providing an avenue for utilising invasive biomass. Aims: This study evaluated the effects of Lantana camara-derived biochar on cauliflower yield, nutrient uptake,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96314
Soil analysis is commonly used to gauge its quality and suitability for diverse purposes from local to national evaluations. However, the complexity of soils, their site-specific traits, past land use impacts, and balancing ecosystem benefits pose significant challenges in identi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i54513
Aims: The aim of the investigation was to see the long-term effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) on chemical and microbiological properties of soil after 17 cycles of a rice-wheat cropping system. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in an on-going lo...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2017/34510
Globally, the majority of farmers use various cropping systems. In order to increase the production of food grains, the adaptation of these cropping systems necessitates intensive cultivation, which eventually calls for a greater quantity of macronutrients as well as micronutrien...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193571
The present investigation evaluated the economic performance of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) cv. PSB K-25 under nine nutrient-source combinations during the rabi season from September 2024 to February 2025 at the Experimental Farm of the College of Horticultur...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94292
Aims: To evaluate impact of substituting inorganic nitrogen source with vermicompost, alone and in association with Azotobacter, on the growth, yield and quality of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.). Study Design: Randomized Block Design (RBD). Place and Duration o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95721
Agricultural soils are subjected to constant management practices which influences their nutrient status. Further, micronutrients play a crucial role in determining optimal crop growth and yield for majority of the commercial crop roster. Keeping this under consideration, an inve...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i85620
Heavy metal (HM) contamination of soils has become a critical environmental issue due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and intensified agricultural activities. These metals are persistent, non-biodegradable, and toxic, posing serious risks to plant growth, soil health, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2687