An IR thermometry enables non-contact temperature measurements of the crop canopy, capturing infrared radiation emitted by objects without physical contact, which is beneficial for accurate Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI) estimation as it minimizes interference and temperature rea...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103106
An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of date of transplanting, planting geometry and training system on the fruit yield and quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under naturally ventilated polyhouse at the Research Farm of Department of Agricultural Engineeri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103107
This study, conducted within the Experimental Block of the Division of Fruit Science at SKUAST-K, Shalimar, India, was aimed to thin 5-year-old Fuji Zehn Aztec apple plants. The research was carried out during the years 2020 and 2021and implemented a Randomized Complete Block Des...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103108
Nwala Stephen Chukwuemeka, Aririatu Paulraymond Ugonna, Okonkwo Boniface Ugochukwu, Egwuekwe Nmesomachukwu Immaculata, Ekebor Kizito Chiziterem & Owoh Peter Chukwubuikem·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2023
The provision of energy infrastructure is essential for economic growth, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. This paper served to evaluate the challenges associated with energy development and transition across the African continent and proffer opportunities for su...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103109
Insects, integral to Earth's ecosystems, play multifaceted roles that underpin environmental balance and human survival. Spanning roles from pollination to decomposition, these organisms also intersect with socio-economic, cultural, and public health sectors. This review delves i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103110
A field experiment was carried out during rabi season of 2022-23 on wheat crop at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj, (U.P.) to determine the “Influence of organic manure and spacing on growth and yield of wheat”. The experiment was laid out in Randomiz...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103111
Chickpea is the most dominant pulse having a major share under area shown 65 per cent and production 72 per cent followed by lentil and field pea. Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. is a primary pest of stored chickpea which causes 50-60 per cent loss in seed weight and 45...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103112
This research article discussed about the constraints faced by farmers in the adoption of climate smart agriculture in the Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is basically a management strategy for agriculture in the face of climate change. Farmer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103113
Vegetable growth and productivity are influenced by watering techniques and different kinds of mulch. The current study reviewed drip irrigation that used different irrigation volumes (V, 0.7V, and 0.9V) in drip treatments. Transparent mulch resulted in higher soil temperatures c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103114
In 2021-2022, a study was conducted at the Agricultural Research Station in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, focusing on soil fertility changes and carbon storage potential in Sri Satya Sai district. A total of 300 soil samples were collected, 150 before and 150 after groundnut...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103115