The present study was conducted to evaluate genetic variability for grain micronutrient content in rice and to identify promising donor genotypes for biofortification. Fifty rice germplasm entries were assessed for grain zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and copper (Cu) conce...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1653
Genetic diversity in grain zinc content was assessed among thirty-five rice genotypes presumed to be biofortified, utilising candidate gene-based primers. The research also aimed to validate the effectiveness of these markers in determining the distribution of rice genotypes base...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23671
Rice occupies a central position in Tamil Nadu’s agriculture and is produced under heterogeneous seasonal environments governed by monsoon dynamics, irrigation infrastructure and agro-climatic conditions. This heterogeneity translates into marked spatial and temporal variability...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25270
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the cornerstone of food security for more than half of the global population, yet sustaining yield growth has become a pressing challenge due to declining soil fertility, inefficient fertiliser use, and increasing climatic stress. Against this backdrop,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15401
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Bhadradri Kothagudem conducted Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) on soil test-based fertilizer application, including foliar spraying of need-based nutrient solution (ZnSO4, Formula-4) during the Rabi seasons of 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 within...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24042
Cécile Harmonie OTOIDOBIGA, Abdou Rasmané OUEDRAOGO, Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Ernest SOME, Moïse SAWADOGO, Massiribi Bintou BARRO, Kevin Stanislas BATIONO, Issa WONNI & Ynoussa MAIGA·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Rice productivity is often hampared by low soil fertility and and excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers. This study evaluated the effects of plant growth–promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on rice germination, vegetative growth, and biomass production. Rice seeds were inoculat...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1828
Saline–sodic soils constitute a major limitation to agricultural productivity in coastal regions, where elevated concentrations of soluble salts and exchangeable sodium adversely affect soil physico‑chemical properties and significantly reduce crop yields. Phosphogypsum (PG) is w...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15956
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth response of rice to crop establishment methods under rice-based cropping patterns at the agronomy research block of BUAT Banda, Uttar Pradesh during Kharif and Rabi seasons of two consecutive years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1643
Thirty-five aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes, including standard checks, were assessed in a randomized block design with three replications at CSAUAT, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with the aim of investigating genetic variability, trait association, and divergence for yield an...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13574
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple crop of the Godavari delta region of Andhra Pradesh, where its productivity is severely constrained by key insect pests, namely Yellow Stem Borer (YSB), Brown Planthopper (BPH), Gall Midge, and Leaf Folder (LF). Understanding long-term pes...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i13898
Phosphorus deficiency is a major constraint for rice production. The Pup1 locus confers tolerance to low-P conditions. We screened 40 rice genotypes adapted to southern India using 10 Pup1 specific markers. Five genotypes (including Kasalath and IR64-Pup1 checks) showed the compl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15930
Niger agricultural sector has experienced changes in the production system and in the economic environment both at national and international level. It has faced cereals price distortions engendered by the recent fiscal policies reforms. Rice production is encouraged by agricultu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1859
In the current study, trend of registration of Geographical Indications (GIs) in Rice, an important staple crop in India is traced, their multi-dimensional potential in contribution towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by United Nations member countries is explore...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15222
The present study was conducted during the kharif season of 2023 at the Instructional Farm, CSAUAT, Kanpur, to assess the effects of integrated nutrient management (INM) on nutrient content, nutrient uptake of rice (Oryza sativa L.). The experiment consisted of eight treatments i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15922
An investigation was undertaken during kharif, 2022-23 at the Experimental Farm, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri. The field experiment was laid out in the factorial complete randomized de...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i15213