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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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