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Muskan Bhullar*, Jaspreet Kaur, Seethiya Mahajan, Rishika

Mitigating Phytopathogenic Diseases in Orchards through Strategic Irrigation

Effective irrigation management is a pillar of orchard productivity and an essential practice for disease control. This review examines how precision irrigation methods such…

Sep 3, 2026

Bitewelegn Kerebeh*, Anteneh Abewa, Yechale Mengie, Abrham Awoke, Abere Tenagn, Tesfaye Feysa

Optimization of Vermicompost Rates based on the Nitrogen and Phosphorus Requirements of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Northwestern Amhara, Ethiopia

Declining soil fertility and dependence on inorganic fertilizers threaten sustainable wheat production in Ethiopia. A three-year field experiment at Adet Agricultural…

Aug 19, 2026

Assessment of Plastic Pollution and its Impact on Coastal Environment and Marine Biodiversity in the Thoothoor coastal region, Tamil Nadu, India

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…

Isolation and Identification of Cyanobacteria and Its Plant Growth Promoting Efficacy using Maize Seed Germination Experiment

Tefera Tadesse*, Adeba Tilahun, Leta Tulu, Mulatu Workie

Green-Technology

Microbiology

Cyanobacteria are valuable biofertilizers due to their ability to improve nutrient availability and stimulate plant growth. This study isolated and characterized…

Jul 19, 2026

Optimal Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertiliser Rates for Maximising Food Barley Productivity in the Highlands of North Gondar, Ethiopia

Ayalew Addis*, Baye Ayalew, Habtamu Getnet, Melkamu Adane, Tamrat Worku, Tarekegn Yibabie

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…

Jul 8, 2026

Mohammad Ilyas Motmayen*, Sukh Dev Sharma, Surender Kumar Sharma, Kuldeep Singh Verma

Thermal limits of wasps and honey bees and response behaviour of honey bees against predatory wasps at the hive entrance

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…

Jun 28, 2026

Suchitra B, Akhila P S, Manju P R*, Simi S, Nikitha Priya K T, Adarsh Balachandran

Digital Eyes on Nature - Geospatial Technologies in Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation

Geospatial technologies are revolutionizing biodiversity monitoring by enabling spatially explicit, repeatable, and near real-time observations of species, habitats, and…

Jun 1, 2026

Mishra A K*, Narkhede S L, Rajesh R, Naveen Kumar A T

Rooting Efficiency and Early Growth Response of Eucalyptus Clones Propagated via Tissue-Culture and Conventional Plantlets as Mother Plants

This study assessed the juvenile vegetative development of Tissue Culture Plantlets (TCP) versus Conventional Cuttings Plantlets (CCP) in Eucalyptus hybrid clones SPM 85…

May 25, 2026

Shabbar Ali*, Muhammad Arif, Saeed Hussain

Conventional, Minimum or Reduced, and Zero Tillage: Implications for Soil and Water Conservation and Residue Management in Global and Indian Contexts

This study critically evaluates conventional, reduced, and zero tillage systems with a focus on soil and water conservation, residue management, and sustainability in global…

A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Rootstocks in Fruit Crops: Effects on Fruit Quality, Bearing Behavior, and Scion-Rootstock Interactions

Rootstocks are central to modern fruit production, strongly influencing tree vigor, yield, fruit quality, and stress resilience. This review compiles current knowledge on…

Apr 8, 2026

Muhilan Gangadaran*, Bagavathi Ammal U, Elavarasi P, Venkatesan V G

Microbial Toxins in Agro-ecosystems: Rhizosphere Interactions, Ecological Functions and Cry Protein Implications

The soil-plant interphase rhizosphere is a dynamic zone where intricate biochemical interactions occur among plants, soil, and microorganisms. Microbial toxins play crucial…

Mar 19, 2026

Adoption Behaviour of Indigenous Agricultural and Ethnoveterinary Practices Among Tribal Farmers of Kalrayan Hills, Tamil Nadu

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

Krishna Priyan Ra K*, Vasanth P, Kannappan M

Saline and Sodic Soil Reclamation: Recent Advances and Agronomic Implications

Soil salinization and sodification represent critical environmental challenges threatening global agricultural productivity and food security. With approximately 1030…

Feb 18, 2026

TILLING and Eco-TILLING: Reverse Genetics Approaches for Crop Improvement

Noru Raja Sekhar Reddy*, Deepthy Antony P, Asish I Edakkalathur, Jiji Joseph

Genetics

PlantScience

The increasing challenges posed by climate change, resource degradation, and the demand for sustainable agriculture necessitate advanced yet accessible tools for crop…

Feb 12, 2026

Date Palm Propagation Techniques: A Comprehensive Review

Muhammad Ammar Amjad*, Beenish Chaudhary, Haram Murtaza, Mohsin Raza, Maham Sajid, Aiman Shahid

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…

Jan 22, 2026

A Review on the Influence of Cultivation Practices on Wheat Production in India

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

Phytochemistry and Medicinal Significance of Adhatoda vasica : A Review

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…

Modeling Plant Disease Epidemics: A Comprehensive Review of Disease Progress Curves

Jithin Chandran, Pratheesh P Gopinath*, Pramod R, Aswathy Vijayan

Statistics

Pathology

Temporal analysis of disease progression provides deeper insights into epidemiological patterns by examining disease levels across multiple time points. Disease progress…

Dec 19, 2025

Fasiya H S, Smija P K*, Hema M, Allan Thomas

The Future of Vertical Coordination in High Value Agricultural Markets: Insights from Structured Panel Discussion

This study integrates perspectives from a structured panel discussion with industry experts and agritech entrepreneurs examining changing vertical coordination patterns in…

Dec 12, 2025

Dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma for managing red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst)

Muhammed Nasil, Berin Pathrose*, N U Visakh, Mani Chellappan, Haseena Bhaskar, K P Sudheer

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…

Dec 6, 2025

Genetic Engineering for Drought Tolerance In Crop Plants: Advances and Strategies

Aswathy Nair R S*, Seeja G, Adithya Rajendran S, Anu J Prakash

Breeding

Biotech

Drought stress represents one of the most critical abiotic factors limiting global crop productivity by disrupting physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes in…

Dec 2, 2025

Bibliometric Analysis on Livelihood Security Research: Trends, Patterns and Future Directions

Athira K*, Aswathy Vijayan, Anil Kuruvila, Jayadevan G.R, Anandhu S

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…

Nov 28, 2025

Muhilan Gangadaran*, Elavarasi Prabakaran, Leninbabu K. P, Abha Yadav, Nikita Rajput, Mohamed Aseemudheen M

Functional Diversity of Microbial Communities in Nutrient Cycling and Soil Carbon Sequestration

The living soil system is fundamental to sustainable agriculture, with soil quality reflecting environmental stability and food security. However, soil health is declining…

Nov 27, 2025

Semantic Variances in Career Expectations among Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector: Opportunities and Challenges

Amina M*, Dimrimchi M Sangma, Archana R Sathyan, Allan Thomas

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…

Nov 26, 2025

Barriers to Agroecological Transition: Understanding Farmers Constraints in Meghalaya

Dimrimchi M Sangma*, Archana R Sathyan, Allan Thomas, Sheeja K Raj

Extension

Sustainability

Agroecology provides a transformative pathway toward sustainable and resilient food systems by integrating ecological principles with local knowledge. This study, conducted…

Nov 22, 2025

Best-Worst Scaling in Agricultural Research: A Review of Methods and Applications

Anjana Bivas T, Pratheesh P Gopinath*, Manju Mary Paul, Smija P K, Durga A R

Data-Science

Statistics

Understanding stakeholder preferences is essential for designing effective agricultural policies, promoting technology adoption, and aligning market strategies with consumer…

Nov 15, 2025

Gaatha Prasad, Manju Mary Paul*, Pratheesh P Gopinath, Krishnasree V, Gopika Somanath

Designs for Sensory Experiments and Product Optimisation: A Comprehensive Review

Research in the fields of postharvest technology and food and nutrition are rapidly advancing with sensory experiments playing a major role in assessing consumer…

Nov 8, 2025

Reliability and Validity in Agricultural Research: A Shiny App for Non-statisticians

Varsha H, Pratheesh P Gopinath*

Data-Science

Software

Survey research is essential for understanding attitudes, behaviours, and perceptions across diverse populations, providing the foundation for data-driven decisions and…

Nov 1, 2025

Dairy SHGs in Kerala: Economics and Loan Repayment Drivers

Denny Franco*, Anil Chauhan, Balwant S Chandel, Ravinder Malhotra, K. Ponnusamy, Ashadevi S S

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…

Jul 22, 2025

Gayathri G ^*, Dijee Bastian

Genetic Variability and Diversity Analysis in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an ancient oilseed crop of significant nutritional and economic value, but its productivity remains suboptimal due to limited genetic…

Jun 24, 2025

Krishna Vikram, Atul Jayapal*, Shalini Pillai, Sheeba Rebecca Isaac, Mini V

Biochar for Enhancing Yield, Nutrient Uptake, and Soil Fertility in Okra

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…

Jun 20, 2025

Arshad N., Aswathy Vijayan^*, Durga A. R., T. Paul Lazarus, Pratheesh P. Gopinath

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…

Jun 18, 2025

Lovely B.^*, Radhadevi D.S, Vijayaraghava Kumar

Digenic Interactions on Yield in Yardlong Bean: A Generation Mean Analysis

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…

Jun 17, 2025

RAISINS: Integrating R and AI for Agricultural Data Analysis

Mohammed Hisham M., Jithin Chandran, Pratheesh P Gopinath^*

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…

Jun 8, 2025