K. Maruthupandi, B. Devaraju, K. Ramachandran, R. Balamurugan, M. Selvaraj, P. Papitha, R. Kamaleshwaran, M. Prabu, S. Bharathi, A. Yogapriya, A. G. Meena, R. Priyanka, S. Rajaguru, G. ArunPrasath, S. T. Ponsiva & K. Ashokkumar·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is well recognised as one of the most significant oilseed crops cultivated worldwide, known for its high quality. A good crop of sunflowers can be grown in areas with rainfall of 300-500 mm. Sunflowers possess the potential to mitigate the prevailing...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2760
This study focuses on the development and characterisation of biodegradable films produced from cassava starch blended with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and glycerol. Cassava starch, extracted at a yield of 80.06%, served as a sustainable polymer base owing to its abundance and renewa...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i21811
Arabica coffee cultivated on Lombok Island, particularly in the Sembalun highlands, is produced within forest-based agroforestry systems and demonstrates high sensory quality (cupping score: 82.25), positioning it as a potential leading Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP). Despite t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1479
Industrial by-products and post-consumer mineral residues are increasingly engineered into supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) or precursors for alkali-activated materials (AAMs), aiming to reduce clinker demand while addressing large-volume waste disposal. This review sy...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i21802
Climate change, environmental degradation and socio-economic uncertainties pose significant challenges to agricultural sustainability, particularly for rural populations dependent on farming. Monoculture systems, adopted to meet the rising food demand, have aggravated soil and wa...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23667
A report on the application of phytobiotechnology- a nature- inspired biotechnology, with no genetic manipulation, nor use of any synthetic chemicals in any form, in mitigating climate change impact on food security and restoration of the environment is presented. This report wh...
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This paper reviews the sustainability of oil palm plantations in Arunachal Pradesh, India. This reviews the aspects of environmental, social and economic sustainability of oil palm plantation in existing literature from the year 2000 to 2024. This document also includes tips for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2883
Climate change, driven primarily by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, poses a significant threat to global food systems, environmental stability, and socio-economic development. The poultry sector plays a pivotal role in global food and nutrition security by providing affor...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25273
Gnetum africanum (locally known as Eru in Cameroon) is a key non-timber forest product (NTFP) in Central Africa, playing an important role in rural livelihoods, household nutrition, and regional trade. This study conducts a comparative reassessment of the Eru value chain in the M...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1476
Sugarcane is a high-nutrient-demanding crop in India. Continuous cultivation and heavy fertilizer use have led to soil fertility depletion and environmental degradation. Nutrient use efficiency in sugarcane remains low under conventional practices. Integrated Nutrient Management...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23617
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 poultry sector holds significant potential to contribute to income generation, food security, and employment opportunities; particularly, it is the most significant livestock sub-sector for Ethiopia's rural populations. However, despite these potentials, the sector faces seve...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i13930
Energy efficiency and thermal comfort in public buildings are critical considerations, particularly in tropical climates like Nigeria's, where high solar radiation significantly impacts indoor temperatures and energy consumption. Shading devices, as passive design strategies, off...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1875
In recent decades, the rapidly growing population, increasing food demand, and modernization of agriculture have put pressure on landrace varieties, leading to the adoption of new crop varieties. Preservation of landraces is essential from the perspective of climate change and en...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i11006
This study examines the structural transformation of Turkish agriculture at the regional level during the 2015–2024 period. Utilizing two principal analytical tools-regional concentration ratios (CR₃) and regional crop pattern profiles-the research investigates spatial specializa...
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