Volume 8, Number 1
Introduction Sericulture provides an excellent opportunity for generation of rural employment, empowerment of women and income generation and become a part of region’s…
Introduction Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) is traditionally cultivated in India in a narrow tract of land extending from latitude 8° to 12° N covering the states of Tamil Nadu,…
Introduction Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) is one of the important commercial crops of India. Chilli or hot pepper is a tropical vegetable as well as spice crop commonly used…
Introduction Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most imporatnat crop in the world and is the foremost staple foods in Asia, providing 35-60% of the diettary calories consumed by…
Introduction Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) is an important vegetable of India. Its cultivation is widely done in the sub-tropical parts of north India. In India, the area under…
Introduction Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench), is an important vegetable crop, also known as lady’s finger or bhendi belongs to family Malvaceae. India stands top in…
Introduction Onion (Allium cepa L.) originated in Asia. The important species from the Alliums group are used for their flavour, aroma and taste. They are available in fresh and…
Introduction The Argane tree [Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels] is an essential species in Southwestern Morocco; it contributes to the preservation of the forest’s ecosystem by…
Packaging plays a major role in the protection and shelf life extension in the supply chain of a food product. Plastic based packaging has been widely used since decades. These…
Huanglongbing (HLB) is the most serious disease of citrus, putatively caused by the bacterium ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ (CLas), transmitted by the Asian citrus…