Nitrogen is a crucial element for all living organisms especially plants which rely on substantial nitrogen quantities to sustain their growth and productivity. Crop production is greatly influenced by nitrogen consumption efficiency and a significant amount of nitrogen fertilize...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123694
Nature has a great ability to create intricate nano-systems that perform complex functions with unparalleled precision and efficiency. These naturally synthesised nanomaterials and nanostructures, under ambient conditions in living organisms, are the source of inspiration for the...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52318
The occurrence of Tetragonula calophyllae Shanas & Faseeh 2019, in Goa state, India, is reported for the first time. Morphometric comparison between T. calophyllae workers from Goa and Type series are provided along with comments on the external nest entrance. The need for de...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13804
Banana (Musa spp.) is a major fruit crop extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. This study investigated pest occurrence, pesticide usage patterns, and control strategies in banana cultivation systems, focusing particularly on Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier),...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62396
A field experiment was conducted in Trivandrum district during June 2021 to January 2022 to evaluate the effect of chitin on growth, yield and secondary metabolite production in turmeric. Soil application of chitin at 5 g per plant was done at 60 and 180 days after transplanting,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123775
Natural dyes from floral waste offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic colourants in dry flower technology. This study aimed to explore the utilization of natural dyes from marigold and rose for enhancing colour quality in dry flower technology, by assessing the impact of di...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123405
Mid whorl yellowing disease (MWYD) of coconut, a disease of an unknown etiology, has caused severe damage to coconut cultivation in southern tracts of Kerala, India. A periodic and purposive roving survey was conducted from 2021 to 2024, over four southern districts of AEU 9 (Sou...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22010