Summer rice fallows are the potential areas for crop diversification with millets. A field experiment was conducted at Integrated Farming System Research Station (IFSRS), Karamana during summer season of 2023-24 with an objective to find out the effect of tillage method and estab...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113048
This review examines the impact of herbicidal weed management on crop growth, weed density, weed biomass, yield, and the economic aspects of direct-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation. Effective weed control is critical for maximizing rice yields and promoting sustainable a...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113049
Aim: The study aimed to assess the efficacy of nine novel fungicide combinations against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini, the causal agent of wilt disease in castor. Methodology: The efficacy of fungicides was evaluated using the poisoned food technique under in-vitro conditions...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113043
Comprehensive assessment of genetic variability necessitates the integration of diverse genetic parameters beyond mere phenotypic observations. Sixty-one desi and kabuli chickpea genotypes were assessed for genetic potential and character associations. High GCV%, PCV%, heritabili...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113044
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a native of the Andes that has sparked a worldwide interest due to its unique nutritional value. Quinoa seed have an orthodox magnificent nutritional food quality and were also called “the mother grain”. To achieve optimal crop yield, farmers...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113041
A study was conducted to analyze milk's marketed surplus and marketing efficiency in the Vishakhapatnam and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh. The study randomly selected 80 dairy farmers from four villages in Chittoor and Vishakhapatnam districts. According to the study, aver...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113042
The present investigation aimed to study correlations among different traits in chickpea, specifically indicated that the traits —days to 50% blooming, days to maturity, harvest index (%), plant height (cm), number of primary branches per plant, number of pods per plant, number o...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113037
The ability of Acacia mangium to grow on degraded soils, thanks to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, makes it a very important species in agroforestry and in the restoration of impoverished soils. However, all the experiments on Acacia mangium, whether inoculated or not, h...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113038
In the 2023 kharif season, a field experiment was conducted at the All India Coordinated Research Project on Groundnut, Main Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka. The study aimed to investigate the impact of foliar application of...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113039
Adoption and application of wide range chemicals as pesticides for shielding crop against undesirable weeds, insects and pests has increased the overall agricultural productivity in recent decades. According to reports, pesticides which are exposed to a variety of environmental c...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113040
Ensuring quality nutrition for rural women remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in regions where dietary diversity is limited, and micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent. One potential solution is the incorporation of mushroom-enriched food into the daily di...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113032
Sowing dates, as one of the primary agronomic practices have significant influence over yield of maize especially during the times of climate change. Therefore, the present field investigation was conducted during the Kharif cropping seasons of 2013 and 2014 to evaluate differen...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113033
Persicaria minor, locally known as kesum and belonging to the family Polygonaceae, is a widely used aromatic herb in Malaysia. Cultivating kesum hydroponically using a deep-water culture (DWC) system presents an alternative method for growers to enhance crop yields. This system d...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113034
Soil salinity inhibits plant growth due to osmotic stress and reduced plant and water uptake. In the Onattukara sandy plains of Kerala, saltwater intrusion is a major problem in several panchayaths near the coastal area. In uplands also, cultivation is not possible due to the sal...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113035
This scientific study aimed to determine the optimal nitrogen concentration within a hydroponic solution for the Rosa variety of cherry tomato plants cultivated in a controlled greenhouse environment. The study was conducted over a period of October 2019 to April 2021. Various tr...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113036