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Usha Shukla

Publications (20)

Physico-chemical Studies of Some Local Wood Apple (Feronia limonia L.) Genotypes under Awadh Region of Uttar Pradesh, India

Usha Shukla, Rubee Lata, R.S. Verma & Deepa H Dwivedi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

India is blessed with varied agro-climatic conditions which have paved a way to grow variety of fruits in different seasons of the year. The Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh are suitable for the cultivation of wood apple. In wood apple the existing variability is low due to the prob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i22830

Efficacy of Foliar Application of Micronutrients on Bio-chemical Attributes of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda

Usha Shukla, Rubee Lata, Ravi Shankar Verma, Pratiksha, Charu Shekhawat, Shatrunjay Yadav & Vipnesh Singh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

To assess the efficacy of foliar application of micronutrients, i.e. Zinc as a Zinc Sulphate, Copper as Copper Sulphate and Boron as Boric acid on biochemical attributes of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda fruits during 2019-20, a field experiment was carried out a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i4428

Historical Background, Origin, Distribution & Present Status of Wood Apple

Usha Shukla, Rubee Lata, Sutanu Maji, Razauddin & Ramesh Chand Meena · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Wood apple (Feronia limonia L.; Rutaceae family) commonly known as poor man’s fruit in India due to its several nutraceutical importance, is native to South India and Sri Lanka.  Sanskrit term, “kapittha,” receives several mentions in a number of ancient texts including “Hinduism...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101566

Studies on the Effect of Foliar Spray of Micronutrients on Physical Parameters of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeada

Usha Shukla, Rubee Lata, Shatrunjay Yadav & Pradeep Kumar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2022

A field experiment was conducted on Horticulture Research Farm –II of Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India, during the academic year of 2019-20. to study the effect of micronutrient spray...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i2131753

Effect of Different Plant Growth Regulators on Growth, Yield and Quality of Cluster Bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.]

Neha Sharma, Usha Shukla, L. S. Dhayal & Indra Raj Yadav · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) is the most significant commercial crop grown in dry and semi-arid regions. Plant growth regulators are known to influence growth and development at very low concentrations, but inhibit plant growth and development at high concentrations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123949

Effect of Organic Manure and Silicon on Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Semi-arid Region of Rajasthan, India

Bhupesh Saini, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Indra Raj Yadav & Pooja Naruka · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, to study the influence of organic manure and silicon on the growth, yield, and quality of tomato. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted during...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94306

Effect of Planting Dates and Spacing on Production of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

Krishan Kumar Garg, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Indra Raj Yadav & Pooja Naruka · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, during 2025–26 to study the effects of planting dates and spacing on the production of chilli (Capsi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94440

Interactive Effects of Humic Acid and Seaweed Extract on Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Tamanna Nehra, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Indra Raj Yadav & Pooja Naruka · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) productivity and fruit quality are strongly influenced by nutrient availability and crop-management practices. Humic acid and seaweed extract are plant biostimulants that may enhance vegetative growth, yield, and quality when applied a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84165

Effect of Biochar Produced from Different Feedstocks on Growth, Yield and Quality of Pea (Pisum sativum L.)

Naveen Sharma, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla & Manoj Kumar Bundela · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background: Pea is an important legume crop, and biochar is a sustainable soil amendment that may improve soil fertility, nutrient availability and crop productivity. Feedstock type can influence crop responses to biochar application. Aim: The present investigation was conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74061

Effect of Soil and Foliar Application of Zinc and Iron on Growth, Yield and Quality of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) var. Pusa Mukta

Ankita Sihag, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Indra Raj Yadav, Pooja Naruka & Laxman Singh Dhayal · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background and Aims: Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a biennial herbaceous vegetable crop, belongs to Brassicaceae family with the diploid chromosome number 2n =2x =18. The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Suresh Gyan Vihar Unive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i63995

Effect of Nano Urea and Organic Liquid Fertilizers on Growth, Yield, Fruit Quality and Economics of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Santosh Kumar Meena, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla, Pramod Kumar Yadav, S. Pavithra & L. S. Dhayal · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, to evaluate the effects of nano urea and organic liquid fertilizers on the growth, yield, fruit quality and economics of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Methodo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104495

Response of Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) to Salicylic Acid, GA3 and NAA

Sakshi Chandpaliya, Dipayan Sarkar, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Usha Shukla, S. Pavithra & P. K. Yadav · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

The present investigation was carried out during the Rabi season of 2025–26 at the Agricultural Research Farm, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, to evaluate the influence of foliar applications of Salicylic Acid (SA), Gibberellic Acid (GA3),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104487

Effect of Planting Date and Spacing on Growth, Yield and Quality of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.)

Shivani Yadav, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla, L. S. Dhayal, I. R. Yadav, M. K. Jat & Pramod Kumar Yadav · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2025 at the Agronomy Research Farm, School of Agriculture, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, to evaluate the effect of different planting dates and spacing on growth, yield and quality of cabbage (Brassica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104426

Effect of NAA and Homobrassinolide on Growth, Yield and Quality of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)

Jyoti Yadav, Dipayan Sarkar, Manoj Bundela, Usha Shukla, L. S Dhayal, I. R Yadav, M. K Jat & Pramod Kumar Yadav · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is an important root vegetable valued for its nutritional and economic importance. Its growth, yield and quality are influenced by plant growth regulators; however, information on the comparative effects of naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and homobrassin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94326

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Seed Treatment and Foliar Spray of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Suresh Kumar Meena, Manoj Kumar Bundela, Dipayan Sarkar, Usha Shukla, Laxman Singh Dhayal, Pooja Naruka & Atul Sharma · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, to evaluate the influence of plant growth regulators as seed treatments and foliar sprays on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Place and Duration of Study: The fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94318

Effect of Foliar Spray of Micro - Nutrients on Fruit Growth and Yield of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Lalit

Vikash Kumar Sonkar, Sanjay Kumar, Anushruti, Usha Shukla, Shatrunjay Yadav, Dinesh Kumar Meena, Sunil Kumar Rawat & Ratan Kumar Pal · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Aim: To examine the effect of foliar spray of micro - nutrients on fruit growth and yield of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Lalit. Study Design: The Randomized Block Design (RBD) experimental design was used. Place and Duration of Study: An experiment was carried out during Hasth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111594

Effect of Foliar Application of Humic Acid on Vegetative Growth Attributes of Jamun (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.) cv. Goma Priyanka

Monika Kumari Meena, P. Bhatnagar, Moomal Bharadwaj, Usha Shukla & Anil Kumar Yadav · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

A field experiment was carried out at Instructional Farm, Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry in Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar during 2021-22 and 2022-23 with the object of assessing the response of foliar application of humic acid on growth attributes of J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i102512

Effect of Foliar Application of Potassium Silicate on Growth Attributes of Jamun (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.) cv. Goma Priyanka

Monika Kumari Meena, P. Bhatnagar, Moomal Bharadwaj, Usha Shukla & Yogendra Kumar Sharma · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

A field experiment was carried out on the Instructional Farm, which finds its location intricately linked to the Department of Fruit Science at the esteemed College of Horticulture and Forestry in Jhalarapatan, a prominent site within the Jhalawar region. during (2021-22 and 2022...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113309

Response of Nutrients and Mulches on Qualitative Attributes of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Chandler

Charu Shekhawat, Sanjay Kumar, Shatrunjay Yadav, Pooja Meena, Usha Shukla, Deeksha Gautam & Surbhi Prithiani · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

To assess the significance of mulching and nutrients on the performances of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) with respect to the qualitative character's during 2019–20, a field experiment was carried out at the Horticulture Research Farm-1 of the Department of Horticulture, Schoo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113140

Effect of Foliar Application of Gibberellic Acid (GA3) and Boron on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Phalsa (Grewia asiatica L.)

Devi Darshan, Megha Raghavan, Pragya Singh Deo, Shivam Chaurasia, Sunidhi Tiwari, Ashish Kumar Sharma, Gosangi Avinash & Usha Shukla · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2025

The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the effect of boron and gibberellic acid (GA3) on the vegetative growth, fruiting, yield, and biochemical quality of phalsa (Grewia asiatica L.). Foliar application of boron (0.2% and 0.4% and GA3 (25 ppm and 50 ppm), alone and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i4601