Integration of critical thinking into environmental education underlines how educational systems have a socializing function that shapes students’ values, behaviour, and abilities to deal with challenges, both societal and environmental. Focusing on the Indian context, this paper...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22880
The present study was initiated to assess the effect of plant growth regulators paclobutrazol and cycocel on morphological characters of onion (Allium cepa L.) under the subtropical agro-climatic conditions of Jammu. The field experiment was laid out at SKUAST-Jammu using two var...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72662
Feather waste generated by poultry industries primarily composed of recalcitrant keratin protein, poses a significant environmental concern due to its accumulation in landfills and resistance to degradation. In this study efficient keratinolytic bacterium FWD5 capable of degradin...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72597
The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus Vigna. Anthracnoses (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is a serious disease in cowpea growing areas and occurs as pre-harvest as well as post-harvest brown to black spots appear on the leaves. Neem oil at d...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101493
This study investigated the impact and effectiveness of the Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) Kisan Mela as a platform for farmers' engagement and knowledge exchange. Using an ex-post facto research design, data were collected from 30 farmers who attended the Kisan Mela in Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i8536
This study delves into the opportunities and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the digital age, focusing on their entrepreneurial competencies, performance, and the hurdles encountered in their ventures. With the rapid evolution of technology and the widespread adoption...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2024/v43i64396
The discussion revolves around understanding the interplay between diversity, especially regarding gender, and the economic forces affecting women in the workforce. It aims to analyze how the complexities of a diverse workforce interact with economic dynamics, shaping women's rol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i62475
Salinity stress arises from the accumulation of elevated salt levels in the soil, leading to the hindrance of plant growth and eventual crop loss. Compounds that induce stress tolerance exhibit a remarkable capacity to enhance growth and mitigate the impacts of salinity stress, a...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i1690
The planning stage of house design plays a crucial role in ensuring a successful and efficient building project. However, it is often accompanied by various challenges that can significantly impact the outcome of the construction process. This research paper examines the personal...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i304206
In order to estimate genetic variability parameters for seventeen traits of wheat, 28 F1s were obtained by crossing 8 parents in 8×8 diallel fashion, excluding reciprocals and evaluation trial was laid down in randomised complete block design at Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Analysis o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113390
Light serves as the main environmental cue for plants, and they use photoreceptors to detect and respond to variations in light intensity. Plants can maximize growth, development, and survival by use of photoreceptor proteins, which include phytochromes, cryptochromes, and photot...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32095
Drought stress significantly impacts wheat growth and productivity, necessitating an evaluation of morphological and physiological parameters to identify tolerant genotypes. This study investigated the effects of drought stress on three wheat genotypes: WH 1080, British Spelt, an...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22017
This study evaluated the performance of a novel rice puffing machine equipped with an LPG heating system, using IR-64 rice variety. Optimization of puffing temperature (210°C) and heating cylinder speed (35 rpm) yielded maximum puffing capacity (45 kg/hr), puffing efficiency (89....
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92392
Ashutosh Singh, Amit Kumar Pandey, Basavaraj A Dodmani, Swati, Ridhi Joshi, R. Wongamthing, Shubham Mishra & Rajshree Karanwal·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) play a crucial role in enhancing plant growth and nutrient acquisition. The impacts of pressures on crop yield have been made worse by climate change and agricultural practices such as overuse of pesticides and fertilizers, which have also damag...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i81466
Enhancing women's social, economic, political, and legal authority to guarantee equal rights and opportunities in all areas of life is the goal of the multifaceted notion of women empowerment. This overview examines the global history, present state, and potential futures of wome...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112616
Since the beginning of agricultural operations, soil salinity has been one of the most significant abiotic variables limiting agricultural production. Saline tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) enhance nutrient equitation and soil enzyme activities, which serve a...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71061
Fipronil is a phenyl pyrazole insecticide, which is used as broad spectrum insecticide to control pest such as diamondback moth, thrips, stem borers, leaf folder, termites, borers, jassids, and bollworms. A study was undertaken at Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durga...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i42807
Mushrooms are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, fibers, minerals, and essential amino acids crucial for human nutrition. However, their short shelf life poses a significant challenge to their processing and distribution. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71069
Shruti Verma, Gurdev Chand, Jyotsana Kalsi, B.K. Sinha, Monika Kumar, Ankita Raina, Sofia Malpotra, Mandeep Kaur, Swati, Marvi Sharma & Kanik Kumar Bansal·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
The present investigation was conducted to determine the effects of different growing media on physio-morphological and biochemical measures of cucumber under hydroponics and growbags. Two cucumber varieties were selected viz. desi kheera and hybrid cucumber. There were five trea...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62433
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a premium spice crop traditionally cultivated in Kashmir and Kishtwar, faces economic limitations under conventional systems due to stagnant yields, rising input costs, and climatic uncertainties. This study evaluates the economic feasibility of hydro...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72617