Introduction Heavy metal contamination and their subsequent impact on plants, humans and animals is a matter of global concern. Their persistence and non-biodegradable nature make…
Introduction Agriculture makes a significant contribution to economic growth and development.1 It provides a substantial source of income for large group of small farmers in…
Introduction More than 850 species are recognized within the genus Allium L. (family Amaryllidaceae), which includes widely cultivated food crops such as onion (A. cepa L.) and…
Introduction Contemporary agricultural systems are challenged to balance crop production with environmental considerations such as soil quality, water use and climate change.…
Introduction Mushrooms are increasingly recognised as functional foods due to their nutritional and health-promoting properties. Among them, oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus)…
Introduction The kidney bean, or Phaseolus vulgaris L., is a significant grain legume prized for its high protein content, dietary fibre and micronutrients, and it makes a…
Introduction Phosphorus (P) is the second only to nitrogen among mineral nutrients which required for plant growth and development and involved in important metabolic pathways…
Introduction Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important food crops in India and plays a critical role in food security, rural livelihoods, agricultural employment, and…
Introduction The global agricultural industry is transitioning from monoculture to more diverse and sustainable food systems, highlighting millets as climate-resilient and…
Introduction Agriculture is the cornerstone of Tamil Nadu’s socioeconomic fabric. The state accounts for approximately 7 to 8 per cent of India’s total agricultural production…
Introduction Glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine] is phosphonomethyl derivative of glycine and/or aminophosphonic glycine analogue is a broad-spectrum herbicide that targets…
Introduction Cajanuscajan is one of the most important leguminous crops cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions because of its high protein content, nutritional importance,…
Introduction Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal are one of India’s top tourist destinations. In 2023–24, 3,57,000 tourists visited these islands, while the…
Introduction The Green Paradox Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest medical systems, is built on a profound principle- “Loka Purusha Samya Siddhanta” i.e; the…
Introduction Weed infestation continues to challenge agricultural productivity worldwide. Farmers must constantly manage weed populations to protect crop yield, maintain farm…
Introduction Soil moisture availability plays an important role in determining water status of crops, the efficiency of irrigation, and agricultural production.1,2 In semi-arid…
Introduction The Indian Himalayan region (IHR) is one of the most ecologically fragile mountain landscape with socio-economic significance covering approximately an area of…
Introduction Agriculture remains the primary livelihood for close to half of India’s workforce, and in a semi-arid state such as Rajasthan — where roughly four-fifths of…
Introduction Agriculture in India stands at crossroads, facing the dual challenge of ensuring food security while maintaining long-term soil and environmental sustainability.…
Introduction Pulses such as black gram and chickpea play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture due to their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and improve soil fertility.…
Introduction Brief Overview of the Kenyan Economy Kenya continually followed an export-oriented agriculture-based growth policy, particularly in the early years of…
Introduction Chang and Miles1 states that mushrooms are a type of macrofungus that has the properties of a fruiting body that can either be hypogeous or epigeous. It is large…
Introduction India is the world’s most populated country, and, as such, food security is a huge problem currently the country is confronting. With the development of…
Introduction A vital component of Indian agriculture, cotton sustains millions of farmers, supports the country’s export and textile industries, and makes it the…
Introduction Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) a member of Anacardiaceae family, is also known as the Gold mine, Poor man’s crop and Rich man’s food.1 There are 33…
Introduction Phosphorus is a needed supplement for the development and progress of plant life and progress, yet its attainability in the soil is often slight due to its appearance…
Introduction Agriculture has played a pivotal role in human civilization and food security. Plant breeding approaches have introduced improved crop varieties meeting the global…
Introduction India’s national economy and way of life are heavily dependent on Agriculture. According to the Annual report of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, published by…
Introduction Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the third most important non-cereal food crop globally after wheat (Triticum aestivum) and rice (Oryza sativa), with an annual…
Introduction Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), a prominent vegetable crop in the Solanaceae family, is widely cultivated across many regions of the world and ranks second after…