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Integrated Nutrient Management for Dragon Fruit Production: A Critical Review for Sustainable Productivity
Review-Article
Crops
Soil
AI
Nutrition
Dragon fruit is an expanding commercial fruit but its nutrient recommendations remain fragmented and reported on inconsistent bases. This review synthesizes global and…
Nila S Jeevani, Kiran Karthik Raj*, Rani B, Gowri Priya
Oct 30, 2026
status Published (Online)
Soil-Vegetable Production Nexus: Integrating Soil Health Management with Sustainable Vegetable Crop Systems
Review-Article
Sustainability
SustainableTechnology
Soil
Horticulture
Soil health is a critical pillar of sustainable vegetable production systems worldwide. This narrative review aims to: (1) synthesize the major soil health constraints in…
Aglin Sherin S*, Vinothagan S, Karthikeyan J, Ashok Kumar G, Bini Sundar S T, Sudarshan Ramanathan
Oct 28, 2026
status Published (Online)
Performance Evaluation and Late Blight Reaction of Advanced Potato Genotypes for Yield and Quality Traits in Bekoji, Southeastern Ethiopia
Original-Article
Agroforestry
Breeding
The research aimed to assess potato genotypes that possess high yield and tuber quality characteristics and yield traits. The study was arranged by randomized complete block…
Dasta Tsagaye*, Demis Fikre, Gizaw Wegayehu, Nimona Fufa, Kedir Jaleto, Misgana Banti
Oct 22, 2026
status Published (Online)
Surveillance of Pesticide Residues in Marketed Tender Coconut from Southern India
Original-Article
Pests
Crops
Pesticide residues were analysed in tender coconut (n = 85) samples collected from street vendors across four southern states of India - Kerala, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil…
Riya Alphi Joshi, Ambily Paul*, Reji Rani O P, Deepa S Nair, Anjali A S
Oct 15, 2026
status Published (Online)
From Detection to Action: Smart Technologies for Precision Weed Management
Review-Article
Agronomy
Crops
Precision weed management is evolving from uniform herbicide application toward intelligent, site-specific crop protection. This review examines smart sensing, deep…
Harish P D*, Savitha Antony
Oct 9, 2026
status Published (Online)
Linkage of Stakeholder Influence and Constraints on the Income Diversification of Coconut Farmers through Value Addition
Original-Article
Extension
Crops
Education
Coconut value addition offers considerable scope for improving the income of coconut growers in Kerala. This study maps stakeholder interest and influence and ranks the…
Aswinkrishna R, Sangeetha K G*
Oct 7, 2026
status Published (Online)
Cold Plasma for Inducing Plant Defence Responses against Insect Herbivores
Review-Article
PlantScience
Pests
SustainableTechnology
Cold plasma, a non-thermal ionised gas rich in reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, has emerged as a promising technology for activating plant defence responses against…
Akash Poyilil, Berin Pathrose*, Haseena Bhaskar, M. S. Parvathi, K. P. Sudheer, Abhijith Kizhattumannil
Sep 30, 2026
status Published (Online)
Improving Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Productivity through Optimised Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application in Northwestern Ethiopia
Original-Article
Soil
Crop-Nutrition
Nutrient management is a major challenge limiting sesame productivity in the lowland areas of Gondar. This study examined how nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser rates…
Baye Ayalew*, Fentahun Biset, Tamrat Worku, Ayalew Addis, Zerfu Bazie, Melkamu Adane
Sep 20, 2026
status Published (Online)
Mitigating Phytopathogenic Diseases in Orchards through Strategic Irrigation
Review-Article
Horticulture
Pathology
Water
Effective irrigation management is a pillar of orchard productivity and an essential practice for disease control. This review examines how precision irrigation methods such…
Muskan Bhullar*, Jaspreet Kaur, Seethiya Mahajan, Rishika
Sep 3, 2026
status Published (Online)
Optimization of Vermicompost Rates based on the Nitrogen and Phosphorus Requirements of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Northwestern Amhara, Ethiopia
Original-Article
Soil
Sustainability
Nutrition
Declining soil fertility and dependence on inorganic fertilizers threaten sustainable wheat production in Ethiopia. A three-year field experiment at Adet Agricultural…
Bitewelegn Kerebeh*, Anteneh Abewa, Yechale Mengie, Abrham Awoke, Abere Tenagn, Tesfaye Feysa
Aug 19, 2026
status Published (Online)
Assessment of Plastic Pollution and its Impact on Coastal Environment and Marine Biodiversity in the Thoothoor coastal region, Tamil Nadu, India
Original-Article
Environment
Biodiversity
Plastic pollution has become a major environmental threat to coastal ecosystems, particularly in regions with intensive fishing and human activities. This study assessed the…
Sharon Jose C*
Aug 12, 2026
status Published (Online)
Isolation and Identification of Cyanobacteria and Its Plant Growth Promoting Efficacy using Maize Seed Germination Experiment
Original-Article
Green-Technology
Microbiology
Cyanobacteria are valuable biofertilizers due to their ability to improve nutrient availability and stimulate plant growth. This study isolated and characterized…
Tefera Tadesse*, Adeba Tilahun, Leta Tulu, Mulatu Workie
Jul 19, 2026
status Published (Online)
Optimal Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertiliser Rates for Maximising Food Barley Productivity in the Highlands of North Gondar, Ethiopia
Original-Article
Soil
Crop-Nutrition
Soils in the Ethiopian highlands are deficient in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), limiting food barley productivity over many decades. This study determined the optimum N…
Ayalew Addis*, Baye Ayalew, Habtamu Getnet, Melkamu Adane, Tamrat Worku, Tarekegn Yibabie
Jul 8, 2026
status Published (Online)
Thermal limits of wasps and honey bees and response behaviour of honey bees against predatory wasps at the hive entrance
Research-Article
Agroforestry
Environment
Pests
A study was conducted to examine the thermal limits and agonistic interactions between predatory wasps attacking honey bees and the honey bee species Apis mellifera L. and…
Mohammad Ilyas Motmayen*, Sukh Dev Sharma, Surender Kumar Sharma, Kuldeep Singh Verma
Jun 28, 2026
status Published (Online)
Digital Eyes on Nature - Geospatial Technologies in Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation
Review-Article
Ecology
Biodiversity
Conservation
Geospatial technologies are revolutionizing biodiversity monitoring by enabling spatially explicit, repeatable, and near real-time observations of species, habitats, and…
Suchitra B, Akhila P S, Manju P R*, Simi S, Nikitha Priya K T, Adarsh Balachandran
Jun 1, 2026
status Published (Online)
Rooting Efficiency and Early Growth Response of Eucalyptus Clones Propagated via Tissue-Culture and Conventional Plantlets as Mother Plants
Research-Article
Forestry
Biotech
Technology
This study assessed the juvenile vegetative development of Tissue Culture Plantlets (TCP) versus Conventional Cuttings Plantlets (CCP) in Eucalyptus hybrid clones SPM 85…
Mishra A K*, Narkhede S L, Rajesh R, Naveen Kumar A T
May 25, 2026
status Published (Online)
Conventional, Minimum or Reduced, and Zero Tillage: Implications for Soil and Water Conservation and Residue Management in Global and Indian Contexts
Review-Article
Agronomy
Soil
Sustainability
This study critically evaluates conventional, reduced, and zero tillage systems with a focus on soil and water conservation, residue management, and sustainability in global…
Ayan Paul*
Apr 22, 2026
status Published (Online)
A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Rootstocks in Fruit Crops: Effects on Fruit Quality, Bearing Behavior, and Scion-Rootstock Interactions
Review-Article
Horticulture
Environment
Breeding
Rootstocks are central to modern fruit production, strongly influencing tree vigor, yield, fruit quality, and stress resilience. This review compiles current knowledge on…
Shabbar Ali*, Muhammad Arif, Saeed Hussain
Apr 8, 2026
status Published (Online)
Microbial Toxins in Agro-ecosystems: Rhizosphere Interactions, Ecological Functions and Cry Protein Implications
Review-Article
Microbiology
Soil
PlantScience
The soil-plant interphase rhizosphere is a dynamic zone where intricate biochemical interactions occur among plants, soil, and microorganisms. Microbial toxins play crucial…
Muhilan Gangadaran*, Bagavathi Ammal U, Elavarasi P, Venkatesan V G
Mar 19, 2026
status Published (Online)
Adoption Behaviour of Indigenous Agricultural and Ethnoveterinary Practices Among Tribal Farmers of Kalrayan Hills, Tamil Nadu
Original-Article
Environment
Extension
Livestock
Indigenous agricultural and ethnoveterinary practices are integral components of the traditional knowledge systems of tribal farming communities and play a vital role in…
Kaviya P*, Natarajan M
Mar 3, 2026
status Published (Online)
Saline and Sodic Soil Reclamation: Recent Advances and Agronomic Implications
Review-Article
Environment
Soil
SmartFarming
Soil salinization and sodification represent critical environmental challenges threatening global agricultural productivity and food security. With approximately 1030…
Krishna Priyan Ra K*, Vasanth P, Kannappan M
Feb 18, 2026
status Published (Online)
TILLING and Eco-TILLING: Reverse Genetics Approaches for Crop Improvement
Review-Article
Genetics
PlantScience
The increasing challenges posed by climate change, resource degradation, and the demand for sustainable agriculture necessitate advanced yet accessible tools for crop…
Noru Raja Sekhar Reddy*, Deepthy Antony P, Asish I Edakkalathur, Jiji Joseph
Feb 12, 2026
status Published (Online)
Date Palm Propagation Techniques: A Comprehensive Review
Review-Article
Horticulture
Plantation-crops
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a remarkable crop in arid/semi-arid region of the Earth. This fruit-bearing tree plays a crucial role in sustaining food supplies and…
Muhammad Ammar Amjad*, Beenish Chaudhary, Haram Murtaza, Mohsin Raza, Maham Sajid, Aiman Shahid
Jan 22, 2026
status Published (Online)
A Review on the Influence of Cultivation Practices on Wheat Production in India
Review-Article
Crops
ClimateResilience
The cultivation of wheat in India, a staple crop vital to national food security, faces significant challenges due to changing climatic conditions and evolving agricultural…
Vasanth P*, Kannappan M
Dec 28, 2025
status Published (Online)
Phytochemistry and Medicinal Significance of Adhatoda vasica : A Review
Review-Article
Horticulture
Medicinal-plants
Adhatoda vasica (syn. Justicia adhatoda L.), commonly known as Vasaka or Malabar nut, is a medicinal plant of considerable therapeutic importance in traditional systems…
Mohammed Sadiq V P*
Dec 23, 2025
status Published (Online)
Modeling Plant Disease Epidemics: A Comprehensive Review of Disease Progress Curves
Review-Article
Statistics
Pathology
Temporal analysis of disease progression provides deeper insights into epidemiological patterns by examining disease levels across multiple time points. Disease progress…
Jithin Chandran, Pratheesh P Gopinath*, Pramod R, Aswathy Vijayan
Dec 19, 2025
status Published (Online)
The Future of Vertical Coordination in High Value Agricultural Markets: Insights from Structured Panel Discussion
Original-Article
panel-discussion
Extension
AgriBusiness
This study integrates perspectives from a structured panel discussion with industry experts and agritech entrepreneurs examining changing vertical coordination patterns in…
Fasiya H S, Smija P K*, Hema M, Allan Thomas
Dec 12, 2025
status Published (Online)
Dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma for managing red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst)
Original-Article
Pests
PostHarvest
Sustainable-Technology
The red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), is one of the major stored products pests, causing substantial economic losses globally. The…
Muhammed Nasil, Berin Pathrose*, N U Visakh, Mani Chellappan, Haseena Bhaskar, K P Sudheer
Dec 6, 2025
status Published (Online)
Genetic Engineering for Drought Tolerance In Crop Plants: Advances and Strategies
Review-Article
Breeding
Biotech
Drought stress represents one of the most critical abiotic factors limiting global crop productivity by disrupting physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes in…
Aswathy Nair R S*, Seeja G, Adithya Rajendran S, Anu J Prakash
Dec 2, 2025
status Published (Online)
Bibliometric Analysis on Livelihood Security Research: Trends, Patterns and Future Directions
Review-Article
Economics
Policy
Livelihood security has become a central theme in development research, closely linked with food security, climate change, and sustainability. This study presents a…
Athira K*, Aswathy Vijayan, Anil Kuruvila, Jayadevan G.R, Anandhu S
Nov 28, 2025
status Published (Online)
Functional Diversity of Microbial Communities in Nutrient Cycling and Soil Carbon Sequestration
Review-Article
Soil
Microbiology
Crops
PlantScience
The living soil system is fundamental to sustainable agriculture, with soil quality reflecting environmental stability and food security. However, soil health is declining…
Muhilan Gangadaran*, Elavarasi Prabakaran, Leninbabu K. P, Abha Yadav, Nikita Rajput, Mohamed Aseemudheen M
Nov 27, 2025
status Published (Online)
Semantic Variances in Career Expectations among Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector: Opportunities and Challenges
Original-Article
Extension
Sustainability
This study examines the semantic differences in career expectations among key stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Using a semantic differential scale, the research…
Amina M*, Dimrimchi M Sangma, Archana R Sathyan, Allan Thomas
Nov 26, 2025
status Published (Online)
Barriers to Agroecological Transition: Understanding Farmers Constraints in Meghalaya
Original-Article
Extension
Sustainability
Agroecology provides a transformative pathway toward sustainable and resilient food systems by integrating ecological principles with local knowledge. This study, conducted…
Dimrimchi M Sangma*, Archana R Sathyan, Allan Thomas, Sheeja K Raj
Nov 22, 2025
status Published (Online)
Best-Worst Scaling in Agricultural Research: A Review of Methods and Applications
Review-Article
Data-Science
Statistics
Understanding stakeholder preferences is essential for designing effective agricultural policies, promoting technology adoption, and aligning market strategies with consumer…
Anjana Bivas T, Pratheesh P Gopinath*, Manju Mary Paul, Smija P K, Durga A R
Nov 15, 2025
status Published (Online)
Designs for Sensory Experiments and Product Optimisation: A Comprehensive Review
Review-Article
Statistics
PostHarvest
Food
Research in the fields of postharvest technology and food and nutrition are rapidly advancing with sensory experiments playing a major role in assessing consumer…
Gaatha Prasad, Manju Mary Paul*, Pratheesh P Gopinath, Krishnasree V, Gopika Somanath
Nov 8, 2025
status Published (Online)
Reliability and Validity in Agricultural Research: A Shiny App for Non-statisticians
Original-Article
Data-Science
Software
Survey research is essential for understanding attitudes, behaviours, and perceptions across diverse populations, providing the foundation for data-driven decisions and…
Varsha H, Pratheesh P Gopinath*
Nov 1, 2025
status Published (Online)
Dairy SHGs in Kerala: Economics and Loan Repayment Drivers
Original-Article
Economics
Policy
Microfinance activities play a vital role among the poor to raise their microenterprises especially in the primary agricultural sector of rural India and helped the…
Denny Franco*, Anil Chauhan, Balwant S Chandel, Ravinder Malhotra, K. Ponnusamy, Ashadevi S S
Jul 22, 2025
status Published (Online)
Genetic Variability and Diversity Analysis in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Original-Article
Plant-Science
Crops
Genetics
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an ancient oilseed crop of significant nutritional and economic value, but its productivity remains suboptimal due to limited genetic…
Gayathri G *, Dijee Bastian
Jun 24, 2025
status Published (Online)
Biochar for Enhancing Yield, Nutrient Uptake, and Soil Fertility in Okra
Original-Article
Plant-Science
Crops
Agronomy
The beneficial role of biochar in improving soil fertility is well known, but the optimal application rate in sandy loam soils remains unclear. To address this gap, a field…
Krishna Vikram, Atul Jayapal*, Shalini Pillai, Sheeba Rebecca Isaac, Mini V
Jun 20, 2025
status Published (Online)
Impact of COVID Lockdown on Price Volatility of Pineapple in Vazhakulam, Kerala
Case-Study
Economics
Policy
Price fluctuations pose a major challenge in horticulture, especially for perishable crops like pineapple. Vazhakulam in Kerala is a leading hub for pineapple cultivation…
Arshad N., Aswathy Vijayan*, Durga A. R., T. Paul Lazarus, Pratheesh P. Gopinath
Jun 18, 2025
status Published (Online)
Digenic Interactions on Yield in Yardlong Bean: A Generation Mean Analysis
Original-Article
Plant-Science
Crops
Genetics
Vegetable cowpea [Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis (L.) Verdc.] is a distinct form of cowpea cultivated in southern Asia and the Far East for its immature pods. Six…
Lovely B.*, Radhadevi D.S, Vijayaraghava Kumar
Jun 17, 2025
status Published (Online)
RAISINS: Integrating R and AI for Agricultural Data Analysis
Original-Article
Data-Science
Software
RAISINS (R and AI Solutions for INferential Statistics) is a web-based statistical analysis platform designed to bridge the gap between complex inferential methods and the…
Mohammed Hisham M., Jithin Chandran, Pratheesh P Gopinath*
Jun 8, 2025
status Published (Online)
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