Introduction Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), an evergreen tropical fruit tree belonging to the Moraceae family, has been a staple food in Sri Lanka since ancient times.1 It…
Introduction Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s economy, employing over 54.6% of the population and contributing significantly to the nation’s food security…
Introduction People are a nation’s most valuable resource. The population of India is expected to increase from 121.1 crores to 152.2 crores from 2011 to 2036, marking an…
Introduction Agriculture continues to be a fundamental component of the economy and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. In Burkina Faso, agriculture constitutes the primary…
Introduction Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) is a major crop of the Brassicaceae family, valued for its edible white curd.¹ Native to the Mediterranean region,…
Introduction Amaranth has higher nutritional values, with high protein and well-balanced essential amino acid levels among cereals.1 This traditional food is a protein-rich C4…
Introduction Like any other crop, garlic requires different amounts of irrigation depending on the area. Garlic’s crop water needs are not uniformly distributed…
Introduction Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most widely produced grain legume globally, with an annual production of 18.9 million tons. It serves as a primary source…
Introduction The isolation and identification of fungi from fruits and vegetables constitute a critical aspect of food safety and quality control. Traditional methods for…
Introduction The global agricultural landscape is undergoing rapid transformations, driven by a combination of climate change, technological innovation, socio-economic demands,…
Introduction Tree tomato (Solanum betaceum Cav.) belongs to the Solanaceae family.1 It is considered a sub-tropical tree and is generally grown in well drained soils between 1000…
Introduction Broadly, food preservatives may be classified as antioxidants and antimicrobials.1 Antioxidants are substances that delay or prevent food deterioration through…
Introduction In the global market, spices are commodities with a high value and low trade volume. It may be defined as a plant that enhances food, drink, and other goods’…
Introduction The efficiency of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) is represented by their ability to stimulate plant growth and depends on the genetics and soil and climate…
Introduction Nearly 70% of the freshwater consumed globally is utilized for agriculture,1 and this number may be greater in underdeveloped nations. Water stress increases as a…
Introduction Microbial populations are crux of the soil environment that interfaces plants in a number of ways, the most significant of which is through the root area. Soil…
Introduction Pesticide application continues to be a central part of contemporary agriculture, with organophosphate chemicals such as chlorpyrifos (CPF) being among the most…
Introduction The global population is experiencing rapid growth, presenting a significant challenge to agriculturalists worldwide in terms of ensuring adequate food supply. Seeds…
Introduction Soil is the most widely available growth medium, providing essential support, nutrients, air, and water for plant development. However, various soil-related issues…
Introduction Plants require a diverse array of important nutrient elements for the fulfillment of their life cycle. The 17 vital nutrients required are categorized into macro and…
Introduction Around the world, tourism and travel plays a key role in the development of the socio-economic and cultural context as well as contributing to the creation of jobs.1…
Introduction One of the most important sectors that can support a nation’s economic growth is horticulture, which can produce a variety of revenue streams. In addition to being…
Introduction Nigeria’s economy is largely dependent on export revenue that comes from various sectors of the economy. The petroleum sector is no doubt the chief export sector…
Introduction India has one of the highest population densities of any country in the world. Despite only 2% of the global land resources and 1.5% of the global forest regions,…
Introduction Bananas (Musa paradisiaca L.) are a highly favoured fruit worldwide,…
Introduction The primary manifestations of cirrhosis, fever, cold, cough, rheumatic pain, burns, fungal infections, insect bites, influenza, diarrhoea, jaundice, and stomach-aches…
Introduction The rhizosphere, the narrow zone of soil influenced by plant roots, hosts a diverse community of microorganisms that interact with plant roots to influence plant…
Introduction Bajra or pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is the third most important millet crop in the world in aspects of food and nutritional security and drought-tolerant…
Introduction Sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) and Dhaincha [Sesbania bispinosa (Jaque. W. Wight)] both are tropical Asian plants included in Legume family. In India, cultivation of…
Introduction Modernization and urbanization have improved human comforts, but they have also reduced the available resources for food production due to shrinking available…