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An Assessment of Mangrove Ecosystem Condition by Foliar Stable Nitrogen Isotope Ratio Index in Okinawa, Japan

Ferdouse Zaman Tanu, Ko Hinokidani, Yasuhiro Asakura, Satoshi Takahashi & Yasuhiro Nakanishi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Despite providing valuable ecosystem services, mangroves are endangered under the recent global natural as well as anthropogenic changes. Conservation of mangroves is now one of the pillars of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030. An assessment of mangrove is essential before...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224201

Characterization of Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) Germplasm Using DUS Descriptors

A. Thanga Hemavathy, A. Subramanian, P. Anantharaju, M. Sakila & S. Kavitha · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present study was carried on thirty seven Cenchrus genotypes during rabi, 2022-23. Tweleve traits were recorded as per the descriptors provided by PPV & FRA and several genotypes possessed unique traits that aids in genotype identification. The traits viz.,Growth habit ,A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224194

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Yield, Nutrition, and Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation Responses to Circular Economy-Based Innovations in a Mining-Degraded Landscape

Kwaku Onwona-Hwesofour Asante, Simon Abugre, Daniel Sarfo Akoto & Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Mining operations in Ghana's Forest-Savannah Transition Zone have caused widespread land degradation, jeopardizing ecosystems, food security, and agroecological sustainability. In response, we conducted an experiment to evaluate the effects of biochar and poultry litter amendment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224195

Effect of Microbial Consortia Inoculation and Chemical Fertilizers on Growth Parameter and Nodulation of Soybean (Glycine max L. merill.) and Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Syed Javed, Syed Ismail, Dhamak A. L. & More S. S. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Microbial consortia inoculation and chemical fertilizers significantly impact plant growth parameters. Microbial consortia contribute to soil health by enhancing nutrient availability and promoting plant growth, while chemical fertilizers provide essential nutrients. In this stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224189

Standardisation of Temperature Induction Response Technique: A Promising Method for Screening of Maize Genotypes for Thermotolerance at Seed Level

Doddaghatta H. Raviteja, M. M. Dhanoji, P. H. Kuchanur, Amaregouda A., R. P. Patil & Shrikanth B · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Climate change adversely affects global agriculture. Heat stress is a major problem for crop production, which detrimentally affects plant growth and development. Maize is a diverse crop widely used as food, feed and fodder. Heat stress affects maize growth and development signif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224190

Effect of Tillage and Precision Nitrogen Management Practices on N Uptake and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) in Wheat in Western Uttar Pradesh, India

Aditya Shukla, Mukesh Kumar, Sandeep Kumar Verma & Akanksha Shukla · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

At the Crop Research Center of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, (U.P.), during the rabi seasons of 2021–22 and 2022–23, an investigation titled " Effect of tillage and precision nitrogen management practices on N uptake and Nutrient Use...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224191

Effect of Inorganic Nutrients and Biofertilizers on Growth, Yield and Soil Properties of Maize (Zea mays L.) in N-W Region of Punjab, India

Raghveer Singh, Karan Verma, Rajju Priya Soni, Pratibha & Akashdeep Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The field experiment on “Effect of inorganic nutrients and bio fertilizers on growth and yield of Maize (Zea mays. L) in N-W region of Punjab” was carried out at the research farm of Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda (Punjab) during kharif season 2022. The experiment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224192

Combination of Fertilizer and Growth Regulators Impact on Nutrient Balance in Wheat Crop (Triticum aestivum L.)

Rahul Kumbhare, Amit Kumar Jha, Gopilal Anjana, Raghav Patel & Yagini Tekam · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A field experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2020 at All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Wheat, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.) to evaluate nutrient balance under the optimization of fertilizer levels with plant growth regulat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224193

Evaluation of Life Cycle of Gram Pod Borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) on Vegetable Pea

Aakriti Gusain, Ankit Semwal, Sourabh Maheshwari, Pankaj Nautiyal, Deepak Rai, Dushyant Raghav & Traloki Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Pulse crops are faced with a major biotic constraint globally, and they are attacked by Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Noctuidae), also known as the pod borer, across various regions including Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and South America. It is widely recognized as a key ag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224185

Evaluating Field Pea Genotypes for Resistance against Key Insect Pests

Bhavna Chouhan, Deepali Vishwakarma, Sanju Singh, Shreya Soneshwar, Rajkumar Bajya, Kailash Kumar & A. K. Bhowmick · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

In the rabi season of 2020-21, a field trial was executed at the Breeder Seed Production Farm, JNKVV, Jabalpur, M.P., aimed at assessing the resistance of 71 field pea genotypes against Aphid, Leaf hopper, and Gram pod Borer. Through weekly observations and subsequent statistical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224186

Calibration and Validation of DSSAT (CROPGRO) Model for Winter Irrigated Cotton in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Rajashree Khatua, S. Panneerselvam, V. Geethalakshmi, Kumar M. & P. Jeyakumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Crop simulation model is used for predicting the crop productivity under various crop management practices and find out the yield gap of cotton crop, that require determination of genetic coefficient of a crop cultivar. Successful use of a crop model depends on the accuracy of ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224187

Validation Cropping Systems and Input Management in Calcareous Vertisols

Ambati Ravinder Raju, A. Manikandan, Anuradha Narala, Sunil Heel Kantha Rokde, Rachna Deshmukh, Pranay Tiwari & Milind Yesankar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Inputs were tested and validated to supply optimum P and Zn content in index leaf of Bt hybrid cotton during squaring to flowering stage, such as seed treatment with NPK consortia to encourage soil biological activities in low organic carbon highly Calcareous Vertisols alongwith...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224188

Production of Lac and Seed of Cajanus cajan under Varying Stresses

Sahab Kumar Patel, Moni Thomas, Gopilal Anjana, Rahul Patidar, Deep Kumar Pahalwan, Manish Bhan, Alok Bajpai, Anil Kumar Singh & Niraj Tripathi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Production pulse and lac from the same plant of Cajanus cajan simultaneously provides two cash crops from the same plant is important for pigeonpea growers of both continents - Africa and Asia. The highest raw lac production per plant was 171.17 g while the highest seed yield was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224181

A Promising Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) Genotype WFPS 48-1 for High Yield and Quality for South Eastern Rajasthan, India

Preeti Verma, Pradeep Kumar, Versha Gupta, Yamini Tak & Chaman Jadon · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), a major seed spice crop of India and Rajasthan is valued for seed and leaf, used for flavouring and seasoning of food and food products. A promising coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) genotype WFPS 48-1 has been identified for high yield and esse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224182

Deciphering Trait Association and their Effect on Yield, Yield Attributing and Quality Traits in Barnyard Millet [Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb.) Link]

Aditi Singh, Subhash C. Kashyap, Bupesh Kumar & Radheshyam Kumawat · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Barnyard millet is viewed as a climate-resilient crop comprising high nutrient content and antioxidant properties therefore, it considered as a functional food crop. Results revealed that grain yield exhibited high positive correlation with panicle weight implying attention that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224183