Globally, late leaf spot (LLS), a foliar fungal disease is one of the most important biotic constraint in groundnut production. LLS is a major cause of yield loss accounting for over 70% in groundnut production. This study aimed to evaluate 115 BC1F4 groundnut lines for resistanc...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121824
Dianyagou Paul Ouali, Aboubié Elisabeth Zongo, Manan Djamila Baïkoro, Wendolian Romain Soalla, Pawindé Elisabeth Zida & Kuilpoko Marie Laure Guissou·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2024
Fusarium wilt, caused by the genus Fusarium, is a fungal disease that is a major threat to the health of sesame plants in Burkina Faso. To reduce the incidence of the disease, most farmers abuse synthetic pesticides. These pesticides have negative effects on the environment and h...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121825
The present investigation was aimed to study the effect of blend proportion and acidity level for the preparation of blended nectar and to evaluate nutritional as well as sensory quality of developed product during storage. During investigation, experiment was laid out using comp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121826
A field experiment was conducted at Rice Research Station, Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal, Chinsurah, Hooghly during three consecutive Kharif seasons to evaluate the effect of exogenously applied silicon on the infestation of rice insect-pests and yield of r...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121827
The present study highlights the biology of Tobacco Caterpillar (Spodoptera litura Fabricius) on Castor Plant. The host plant quality is a key determinant of the fecundity of herbivorous insects; it also affects insect reproductive strategies, egg size and quality, the allocatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121828
A study was conducted at AAU (Anand Agricultural University), Anand during 2022-24 aimed to standardize sowing time, days to fruit maturity, seed extraction methods and seed yield of brinjal variety Anand Raj. The research included 48 treatment combinations with three sowing date...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121829
The advent of genome editing has opened up hitherto unimaginable avenues for research into agriculture, treatment of hereditary disorders and other intricate biological processes, revolutionising the fields which are at core of human civilization. CRISPR-based technologies are le...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121830
Chemical residues in mulberry leaves, the sole food source for silkworms, can adversely affect silkworm health and silk production. This study evaluated the safety and impact of abamectin 1.9 % EC a novel insecticide and acaricide, sprayed on mulberry foliage for thrips and mites...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121831
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), an important vegetable cultivated globally, is prized for its nutritional benefits. This study investigates the effects of varying concentrations of the pesticide imidacloprid on the growth, yield, and pest infestation levels in bottle gourd du...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121832
One of the primary pests believed to cause loss is the rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica, Stainton), which feeds on stored groundnuts. For that biological control measure are ecological relevant over the use of chemical fertilizer. Therefore, the aim of present to assess the effecti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121833