The review paper focuses on bio-char, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass through low-temperature pyrolysis in limited oxygen conditions. It discusses the unique properties of bio-char, such as high carbon content, large surface area, cation exchange capacity, and nutrien...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i105043
The present study was conducted during Kharif- 2024 at the Experimental Research Farm, R.A.K. College of Agriculture, Sehore (M.P.). The primary objectives were to document the succession of major insect pests and their natural enemies in soybean and to assess the influence of me...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95038
Sericulture offers a unique model for integrating economic productivity with ecological sustainability when embedded within agroforestry systems. This review examines the role of mulberry-based sericulture in enhancing soil health, supporting biodiversity, and improving resource...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95039
Fruits and vegetables are the most commonly consumed food products among horticulture crops. There are major nutritional, financial, and environmental consequences associated with the large amount of peel waste produced by the fruit and vegetable-based industries and home kitchen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i105040
Heavy metal contamination is a serious problem because it harms soil health, reduces crop yield, and affects food safety. Among these metals, lead (Pb) is especially harmful due to its high toxicity, long persistence in the environment, and tendency to accumulate in food crops li...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95037
A long-term field experiment conducted during Kharif 2013 evaluated the effects of continuous application of fertilizers and manures on soil physical properties, nutrient balance and yield in a rice-rice cropping system. The treatments included control, varying doses of NPK ferti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95036
This study aims to analyze the historical trends and futures projections of water availability for hydroelectric production at the Buyo dam in Côte d’Ivoire. It relies on the combined use of climatic data (precipitation, temperature), hydrological data (streamflow), and operation...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95035
This study examined the extent to which commercial banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya, have adopted green banking practices in their operations and lending portfolios, and the effect of these practices on carbon emissions reduction. A descriptive research design was employed, in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95033
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is an invasive pest causing substantial yield losses in maize. Its widespread abundance has adversely impacted maize production in India, affecting agro-industries and contributing to major econom...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95034
The world's agricultural landscape is dynamic and complex, with interactions between various meteorological, geographical, and agronomic factors that collectively influence crop yields. Fluctuations in weather conditions can significantly impact agricultural productivity, often l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i95030