Advancements in Crop Yield Improvement through Genetic Engineering
Introduction Agriculture has been the backbone of human civilization; it provides food, raw materials, and livelihood for millions. However, traditional agricultural practices of…
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Arsenic Contamination in Eastern India: Exploring the Impact, Mitigation and Bioremediation Strategies
Introduction Arsenic is a metalloid element that is present in abundance in the earth’s crust. It is ubiquitous in all environments, including soil, groundwater, air, and…
Effect of Zeolite/hydroxyapatite Nanofertilizer on Soil Quality, Nutrients Status and Plant Productivity in Solanum melongena
Introduction Global food security is a highly challenging task that initiates the agriculture sector to be revolutionized on time. The overgrowing world population and limited…
Effect of Seed Hydropriming, Plant Spacing and INM on Biomass Production, Yield, and Nutrients Uptake by Summer Green Gram Crop
Introduction Green gram is one of the important pulse crops. Its native place is India and central Asia. Green gram is cultivated in the countries of India, Burma, Srilanka,…
Sustainable Rural Renaissance: Fostering Women’s Empowerment through Organic Agro-Tourism
Introduction The vision conceived by the Sikkim’s Chief Minister in the year 2003 is not unfamiliar to India. A popular talk show, “Satyamev Jayate,” hosted by Aamir…
Development of Rotary Sieve for Preparation of Casing Soil Required in Mushroom Cultivation
Introduction In India, contribution of white button mushroom is 73% of total mushroom production and it is the most popular mushroom in the country.1 In the process of button…
DNA Profiling of the Threatened Himalayan Herb Polygonatum verticillatum L. Using Cross-transferred Betula SSR Markers
Introduction Polygonatum verticillatum L. is a highly valued medicinal herb of Indian Himalayan region (IHR) and occurs from 2000 -3000 m asl. It is a member of family…
Studies on Genetic Divergence in Foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.) Genotypes Grown over Multi Season at the Nagaland Ecosystem
Introduction Foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.) is a self-pollinating, C4 cereal crop with a rich history of cultivation dating back to 5000-6000 BC along the Yellow…
Green Mapper: An AI-Driven Initiative for Aerial Tree Mapping, Maintaining Environmental Balance
Introduction The alarming rate at which global tree cover is diminishing has spurred a call to action for reforestation and sustainable forest management initiatives. These…
The Impact of Climate Change on Rice Production in Punjab: An Auto Regression Distributed Lag Model
Introduction Punjab, often referred to as the “Granary of India,” holds a prominent position in the country’s agricultural sector, particularly in rice…
Ecological Impact and Invasiveness of Alien Weed Species in Moradabad District
Introduction During the anthropocentric period, the expansion of species outside their original circulation range, breaching natural bio-geographical boundaries, had a significant…
Pareto’s 80/20 in Odisha Agriculture: Prioritizing Sub-Sectors for Maximum Impact
Introduction Odisha is a major region on the Indian map, covering a massive geographical area of 155,707 square kilometers. It is located in Eastern India and is the ninth-largest…
Physiological and Biochemical Attributes of an EndophyteStenotrophomonas maltophila, AVSW 1 Isolated from Chilli on PGP of Tomato
Introduction Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is one of the rich source of vitamins, minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids and dietary fibres.Abiotic and Biotic…
Analysis of Pesticide Residue in Fruit Using the QuEChERS Method Coupled With LC-MS/MS Detection
Introduction Detecting pesticide residues in fruits is critical to ensuring food safety and consumer health. Pesticides can linger on fruit surfaces and in tissues, suggesting…
Influence of Seaweed Extracts on Growth and Seed Yield in Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) cv. VBN 2
Introduction Green gram, a significant pulse crop in India, offers high-quality protein. It belongs to the family “Leguminosae”. Green gram is a short-duration crop…
Isolation of Bioactive Fumigants from Different Varieties of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and their Toxicity on Tribolium castaneum Herbst and Rhyzopertha dominica Fabricius
Introduction Post-harvest management of stored products is crucial for ensuring food security for the growing global population. Numerous insect species, over a hundred, are known…
Assessing Cocoon Production by Earthworm in Response to Soil Pesticide Contamination
Introduction Rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to enormous solid waste generation. This includes domestic, industrial, and agricultural waste, which is escalating…
Seed Quality, Chlorophyll and Carotene Content in Brassica Juncea L. Leaves at Two Growth Stages in Response to Rhizospheric Bacteria
Introduction The contemporary vegetable production systems, heavily reliant on soil fertilizers, have led to an escalation in soil health degradation. The World Food Program (WFP)…
Study of Ancient and Modern Wheat Grain Textures, Physiochemical Properties, and Biscuit Quality
Introduction The Indian biscuits market was valued at USD 3.19 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.13% during the forecast period from 2023 to 202945. The…
Effects of Plant Growth Promoting Halotolerant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa JCM 5962 with Hydrocarbon Degradation Ability, Isolated from Sundarbans Mangrove Area in West Bengal, on Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Plant Growth
Introduction During the past few decades, the world has witnessed the doubling of human population and a concurrent doubling of food production. Plant nutrition plays a key role…
Phoma herbarum: A Potential Biocontrol Agent Against Weeds, that Promotes Wheat Growth
Introduction Weeds are the noxious pests of agricultural land, where they compete with the crop for space, nutrients, sunlight and other growth regulators. Avena fatua., Phalaris…
Quality Assessment of Rice Using Convolution Neural Networks and Other Machine Learning Techniques- A comparative Study
Introduction Rice is important because it gives us energy and nutrients. Moreover, it is a big part of our culture and celebrations. It helps farmers make a living and supports…
Molecular Identification, Antagonistic Assay and Enzyme Profiling of Selected Trichoderma Isolates
Introduction Pulses are the second most important group of crops after cereals. These are rich source of protein in vegetarian diet which contains around 20-30% protein.1…
Enhancing Feature Optimization for Crop Yield Prediction Models
Introduction In the agricultural sector, precise crop yield prediction is essential because it directly affects food security and economic stability. The agricultural yield…
An Enhanced Deep Learning Methodology for Identifying Diseases Pertaining to Maize Crop using Improved Gaussian Particle Swarm Optimization
Introduction Maize is India’s third most important cereal crop after rice and wheat. India ranks fourth in maize cultivation area and seventh in production, representing…
Design and Implementation of a Cloud-Based Smart Agriculture System for Crop Yield Prediction using a Hybrid Deep Learning Algorithm
Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) could be a game-changer for people and the world as a whole in many ways1. Extreme weather, soil erosion, drought, and the collapse of…
Molecular Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Isolated from Nodules of Cicer arietinum Plant
Introduction The rhizosphere, which is a fascinating soil region that surrounds plant roots, is home to a microbial community that is both diverse and complicated. This community…
Assessment of Soil Quality of Rice Fields Under Irrigation with Different Water Sources
Introduction Rice (Oryza sativa) is a staple food crop that feeds a significant portion of the world’s population, particularly in Asia, where it accounts for more than 90%…
Assessing the Potential of Biochar Derived from Tropical Deciduous Tree Broussonetia Papyrifera for Crop Improvement
Introduction The pyrolysis of biomass under limited oxygen conditions produces a carbonaceous, alkaline solid product, popularly called biochar.1 This material is positively…
A Hybrid Meta Model for Detecting Cotton Disease Employing an IoT-based Platform and an Ensemble Learning Methodology
Introduction The most important cash crop in India is cotton, which has a wide range of economic effects 4,10,11,12. Much more people are dependent on the production of cotton 4.…