Introduction India started as an agrarian economy, with more than 47% of the land under cultivation in the last four decades (Land Use Statistics, various years). Since the 1950s…
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of every countries economy. Traditionally, farmers learn from experiences and feedback from other farmers, but often they are unable to…
Introduction Lignocelluloses are complex organic carbohydrates that represent over 50% of the global biomass fixed with photosynthetic activity.1 This accounts to the production…
Introduction Over the past decades, heavy metals from agricultural, mining, sewage and other industrial practices are flooding the earth surface. This raises great concern as…
Introduction Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) is the only member of the genus Machlomovirus, found in the Tombusviridae family. It is a single stranded RNA virus, 4.4 kb with…
Introduction Rice is a main cereal crop contributing to the world’s most caloric consumption and instant nutrition¹. Besides the yielding quantities, the determination of rice…
Introduction Mulberry (Morus alba L.; Moraceae) believed to be a native of either India or China is a robust, perennial deep-rooted high biomass producing proteinaceous foliage…
Introduction Plant nutrition significantly impacts on cropping systems, environmental sustainability, and human and other animals’ health and well-being. Minerals are a vital…
Introduction Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.): Miraculous herb Spinacia oleracea L. belongs to Chenopodiaceae family and is an annual herb. It is native of SouthWest Asia and is…
Introduction Production Efficiency as a Powerful Tool in measuring the Performance of a Tea Garden Like any other agricultural production, the tea production at plantation level…
Introduction In the last decade, plant tissue culture has proved its significance in several areas of research and commercialization. These include: a) CRISPR-CAS-9 mediated…
Introduction Winter cereal crop oat (Avena sativa L.), a member of the genus Avena and family Graminae, has its origins in the Mediterranean region (Poaceae). The history of the…
Introduction Despite having a short history in contemporary agriculture, chemical pesticides and fertilizers have significantly increased agricultural production during the past…
Introduction The first few months of seeding growth and seed germination are critical periods in the established of any plant species. Variations in temperature, water stress and…
Introduction India is an agrarian country with a good amount of agricultural land for cultivation (nearly 155 million hectares).1 Even after the seven decades of independence…
Introduction In India, it is common to use flowers when showing respect. These flowers will surely be replaced by new flowers that will surely age a lot of plant waste from safe…
Introduction In addition to therapeutic substances, medicinal plants are a great spring of knowledge far reaching and inclusive range of mixture compounds that might be created…
Introduction Citrus economic value has risen dramatically in recent years. Its prominence stems from its demand in the processed juice market, as well as its application in…
Current Development of Indian Agro –tourism industry From a local to a worldwide level, the tourism sector is significant both economically and non-economically ways. The…
Introduction Sericigenous insects of the phylum Arthropoda’s order Lepidoptera, which feed on particular species-specific host plants, make silk, a proteinaceous strand.…
Introduction India ranks sixth in the world in Citrus production. While in India, Citrus ranks third in the production after Mango and Banana. Lemon is important citrus…
Introduction Areca nut is being used in food and beverage, cosmetics, textiles and coir industries 1. India is the largest producer of Areca nuts in the world and ranks first in…
Introduction One of the most significant macronutrients for plants is phosphorus (P). Phosphorus is second to nitrogen in importance. The P plays a role in a bunch of plant…
Introduction The population in the world has increased substantially and expected to increase by 9.9 billion in 2050 mainly in developing countries1; hence, the food demand will…
Introduction Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an annual crop from the Poaceae family. It is a staple food in many countries. It supplies nutrients to nearly 2.5 billion…
Introduction Agricultural biotechnology has the potential to enhance crop yield1. Researchers have developed various techniques to boost crop production and make agriculture…
Introduction The main supply of fresh water, for home and agricultural needs in India, comes from groundwater ‘a crucial natural resource’47.Groundwater resources in different…
Introduction In moriculture, quality of mulberry leaves has been considered as a prime feature in good crop production.1 Better the leaf quality, greater are the possibilities of…
Introduction “The idea of “cultivating like a forest” was adapted to modern times and temperate climates for the first time by Robert Hart in the 1970’s. Four of the…
Introduction According to Vedas and Indian Philosophy, the universe in which we live is composed of 5 basic elements or Panchbhutas which are Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire…