An appropriate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy is required to manage the insect pest Hibiscus rosa sinensis without negatively impacting the environment because of pesticide residues in food, soil, water and the environment; the emergence of pesticide resistance; the re...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23679
Aims: To correlate the aphid population with the weather parameters, i.e., temperature (minimum and maximum), minimum relative humidity, maximum relative humidity. Bio-efficacy of different molecules against aphid population. Study Design: RCBD (Randomized Complete Block Design)...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23680
Late blight, caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, remains one of the most devastating diseases affecting tomato cultivation globally. As concerns over chemical residues and pathogen resistance grow, eco-friendly management strategies utilizing green-synthesized nanopart...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23681
A field experiment was conducted from August 2019 to March 2020 at the Vegetable Seed Farm, Department of Horticulture (Vegetable and Floriculture), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, to assess the effects of plant growth regulators (PGRs) and boron on growth, flowering, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23682
Shafqat Mehraj, Zafir Ahmad Naik, Saba Mir, Madeeha Naik, Maqsooda Perveen, Shivani, Tasmeen J. Parihar, Khursheed Hussain, Aijaz Malik, F. A. Lone, M. Ashraf Bhat, Masood Saleem Mir, Sumati Narayan, Zahoor A. Dar, J. A. Mugloo & Khalid Zaffar Masoodi·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Crop improvement requires genetic variability, and induced mutagenesis provides an efficient approach for producing new variation. In this study, the genetic diversity of 24 tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes comprising 21 induced mutants, one parent genotype, and two sta...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23683
Essential oils are widely used across various industries due to their aromatic and volatile nature, and maintaining their bioactive integrity during processing is essential for preserving their commercial value. However, conventional extraction methods often involve prolonged pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23678
Catechins, belonging to the class of flavanoids, are present in greater amounts in green tea. They have attracted the interest of consumers owing to their health promoting properties, especially the antioxidant property. However, their food application is limited due to their low...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23677
Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, Abu Manzar, Md Jamal Ahmad, Farooq Ahmad Khan, Nageena Nazeer, Mohd Anwar Bhat, Munazah Yaqoob & Sajad Mohi-Ud-Din·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Pulses, containing 20–25% protein, are crucial for dietary security, with India contributing about 25% of global pulse production. Field pea (Pisum sativum L.), known as “matar” in India, and an important cool-season pulse valued for its high protein, starch, fibre, minerals, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23674
Background: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is a vital legume crop in tropical regions, valued for its nutritional and agricultural benefits. However, insect pests like the scarab beetle Popillia cyanea cause significant yield losses, and their adaptability to new hosts poses a th...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23675
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) is a climate-resilient nutri-cereal that plays a critical role in food and nutritional security in arid and semi-arid regions; however, genetic improvement for grain yield remains challenging. The present investigation was undertaken to quanti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23676