A field experiment was planned and conducted during the Rainy (Kharif) and winter (Rabi) seasons of 2021-22 and in the Summer (Zaid) season of 2022 at Agronomy Research Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) to investigat...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11868
Mulberry (Morus spp.) is the primary food source for silkworm, Bombyx mori L. Mulberry growth and nutritional quality are critical for successful sericulture. With the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices particularly in rearing silkworms with chemical free mu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11869
The global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, necessitating a 60-70% increase in agricultural production. Traditional soil-based farming faces challenges like soil degradation, water scarcity and climate vulnerability. Aeroponics, a soil-less cultivation method...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11870
Aims: To study the optimization and characterization of chitosan-based edible films for food packaging applications Study Design: This study was experimental and conducted in a lab. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Dairy Technology, Dairy...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11871
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is produced generally by the mold of the genera Aspergillus in cocoa beans. This study evaluated the antifungal activity of a strain of Rhizopus sp. on an OTA-producing mold and the biocontrol of the toxin production by this species in cocoa. HPLC detected OTA...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11872
The integration of genetic resistance mechanisms into sustainable crop breeding programs is critical for addressing global agricultural challenges, including the increasing threats posed by pests, diseases, and climate change. Genetic resistance, which involves the use of innate...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11873
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a vital legume crop which considerably contributes to the nutritional security of millions. Sustainable production of chickpea requires optimizing nutrient management practice to improve productivity while sustaining soil health. Integrated Nutrie...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11862
TANKOANO Abel, KABORE Kabakdè, Mariam Coulibaly-Diakité, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Kerbou Isabelle Somé, Amadou Rouamba, Donatien Kaboré, Aly Savadogo & SAWADOGO-LINGANI Hagrétou·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
A healthy diet is essential for the prevention of certain diseases. Therefore, it is essential to test the formulation of unprocessed or minimally processed foods. The aim of this study was to formulate a soumbala-based food with high nutritional and nutraceutical potential. Desp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11864
The present study was carried out at Department of Floriculture and landscape Architecture, UHS, Bagalkot, Karnataka. With the aim to elucidate the combining ability variances and effects of parents (7 lines and 3 testers) crossed in Line x Tester mating design that resulted in 2...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11865
Plant hormones are small molecules derived from various metabolic pathways, which are present at a very low concentration and act either locally, at or near the site of synthesis, or in distant tissues. Plant hormone includes the new generation PGRs like brassinoids, jasmonic aci...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11866