This manuscript comprehensively reviews integrated weed management (IWM) strategies, emphasizing the need for sustainable agricultural practices. It explores conventional methods, such as herbicide and mechanical control, and non-conventional techniques, including mulching, cover...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81130
Castor is an important non-edible oilseed crop having exceptional oil characteristics for the chemical industry. The crop hosts several diseases, among them gray mold is the most destructive one hindering its productivity. This article presents a study assessing the resistance o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81131
This study determined the prevalence of virulence genes in 23 non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) isolates obtained from layer breeds of an organized poultry farm in Pantnagar, India. Eight virulence genes viz. sipA, sopE1, fliC, mgtC, spvC, gipA, sopB, and stn were detected using the...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81127
In brinjal, consumer preference hinges on multifaceted criteria encompassing nutritional content and culinary attributes, while farmers prioritize factors such as yield potential. In response to this dual demand spectrum, the cultivar "Anand Doli" was meticulously developed, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81128
Garlic and Turmeric have been used in the preparation of food in India since the Vedic period. Apart from their known uses in food preparation, they are also used in Ayurvedic medicine and they show antimutagenic and antigenotoxic properties. In the present study, antimutagenic e...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81129
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) is widely regarded as a pseudo-cereal among economically significant yet underutilized crops. Nutritionally, it is comparable to or even superior to major cereals such as rice, wheat, and maize, particularly in terms of protective nutrients...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81125
Millets are an important but often overlooked group of cereal grains in global agriculture, with significant nutritional and agronomic value. India stands out as a millet cultivation leader, contributing significantly to global production and boasting a robust market poised for e...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81126
Aims: The present study was undertaken to determine the major sucking pests viz., jassid, Empoasca kerri, whitefly, Bemisia tabaci and aphid, Aphis craccivora and Thrips, Megalurothrips distalis attacking cluster bean crop sown at different dates to determine the optimum sowing o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81118
Godavari H, Vidya Madhuri E, Tulasi B, Preeti Sharma, Ranjitha S M, Samreen, Rupali J S, Marella Sai Manoj, Sake Manideep, Keerthika N & Amit Umesh Paschapur·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2024
Precision agriculture has revolutionized modern farming practices by integrating advanced technologies to optimize resource utilization, enhance crop productivity, and mitigate pest pressures. This article explores the intersection of precision agriculture and pest management, el...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81119
Bitter gourd botanically known as Momordica charantia (L.) is an important commercial cucurbitaceous vegetable belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, with a diploid chromosome number, 2n=22. It is variously known as balsam pear, bitter melon, bitter gourd, and African bitter gour...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81120