An assessment of new bivoltine races and their hybrids was conducted to identify the best-performing hybrid. Five thermotolerant pure breeds (B1, B2, B4, B6 and B8) and four popular CSR breeds (CSR2, CSR27, CSR6, CSR26) were used to develop six foundation crosses and eight double...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81216
Since bio-control agents target specific pests without affecting the usefulness insects or/and damaging the soil and water resources, it plays a role in conservation of ecological balance in the environment. A variety of insect and non-insect pests, as well as hosts of parasites...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94416
Silk, particularly from the Bombyx mori species, has been found to possess unique properties that make it exceptionally suitable for biomedical applications. Sericulture, traditionally known for silk production, has found significant applications in the biomedical field. This art...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91308
Karan Sathish, AS Devakumar, A Kokila, C Vairavan, Thrilekha D, Chethan Kumar K B, Shankar M, Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Saleemali Kannihalli, Moorthy A V, V Kousalya, Shruthi G S & Shweta Saraswat·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2024
Understanding the impact of urbanization on soil quality is crucial for sustainable land management practices. This study was conducted in Bengaluru, India, to estimate the soil quality index (SQI) under different rural‒urban gradient (RUG) zones. Twenty-four sampling sites were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94424
Community engagement and participation play pivotal roles in advancing sustainable horticultural development. This study explores the impact of community involvement in horticulture, emphasizing collaborative efforts that drive sustainable practices and innovation. Engaging commu...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i82262
Mushrooms are valued for their dietary benefits and medicinal properties, being rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins, fiber, and essential amino acids. They offer significant health benefits, including the prevention of hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular diseases, and posses...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i9866