Introduction Dragon fruit (Hylocereus sp.) has received worldwide recognition 1 as a promising fruit crop. It belongs to family Cacteceae which comprises of 120-200 genera and…
Introduction The rhizosphere is an intimate area of soil near the root system of the plant1. The rhizosphere consists of a micro-ecosystem that involves the root system of a…
Introduction The purpose of bio-fertilization is to increase the population of beneficial microbes in the soil and to speed up microbial activities that boost the availability of…
Introduction One of the major abiotic stresses that adversely affects plant growth, productivity, and quality, is soil salinity. About 20% of irrigated lands are negatively…
Introduction In the quest for sustainable agriculture and food security, millet cultivation has emerged as a promising solution. Millets are nutrient-dense grains that are high in…
Introduction As the primary source of human nutrition, agriculture is always looking for new and creative ways to increase output and guarantee food security. The amalgamation of…
Introduction The occurrence of this condition can be attributed to a soilborne fungus known as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum. This disease causes significant yield losses…
Introduction Genotypes and environment effects refers to the different response of genotypes evaluated over number of locations or years and this cross over interactions affects…
Introduction In the last two to three decades, the bioactivity of phytochemicals has attracted increasing interest due to their potential use as insecticides against phytophagous…
Introduction Before the advent of modern agriculture, organic farming constituted a prevalent global practice 1. The modern organic farming movement was started by Sir Albert…
Introduction India’s agriculture industry has the ability to improve the nation’s standard of living. The agriculture industry continues to be the main source of…
Introduction The population of world is increasing day by day. India has reached 1.21 billion, whereas population of Rajasthan is 6.85 crore. In Rajasthan, the average size of…
Introduction On Earth, all living being experiences gravitational acceleration of 9.8 m/s2, termed as one Earth’s gravity or simply 1 g. If this value is reduced to 10-3 to 10-6…
Introduction The world population has been increasing at a faster rate in previous decades and now it is around 7 billion, 884 million people in the world1,2. As a result, several…
Introduction With a long history of agriculture, India, the second most populous country in the world, produces huge amounts of food grains, including wheat and rice, for both…
Introduction Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) is an incredibly versatile vegetable species, known for its tuberous root. It thrives in tropical areas, making it a popular…
Introduction In the regions of the Northern Hemisphere known to its temperate climate condition, strawberries are common and locally grown. Most of the cultivated large-fruited…
Introduction Plants have diverse niche of pathogen, symbionts, epiphytes and endophytes.1 The term endophytes is applied to microorganism that spend whole life cycle within plant…
Introduction The Jammu and Kashmir is having a rich biodiversity of plants playing an important role not only in the regional ecosystem and but also in economy.1 The local people…
Introduction Electromagnetism and gravity are two fundamental forces that have played a pivotal role in the emergence of life on Earth, and they are believed to have ongoing…
Introduction The necessity for sustainable and creative approaches to healthcare has increased recently due to the growing global population and environmental issues. The…
Introduction The Trigonella genus comprises annual legumes distributed across the globe. Particularly noteworthy is fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), cultivated in…
Introduction Fossil fuels play a significant role in current worldwide economic development and energy supply. It has been the dominant energy source for producing power…
Introduction Effect of chemical fertilizers on the environment Agriculture aims to provide for society’s current food needs while leaving a surplus of food available for…
The global populace is predicted to surpass 10 billion by 2050, putting an enormous burden on farming to increase food yields and exploit the best yields. Two probable solutions…
Introduction The term spontaneous plant has been used in the literature to designate plants that occur in unwanted locations due to human activity. Since ancient times, when…
Soil health is fundamental to the sustainability and productivity of agricultural systems, forest ecosystems, and the environment at large.1,2 A number of characteristics need to…
Introduction Horticulture is defined as the branch of agriculture which is related to the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants for various…
Introduction Indian households heavily rely on wheat (Triticum spp.), which is the main cereal crop and plays a large role in the country’s agricultural system. The…
Introduction According to FAO (2022) data, the production of cotton in the world increased from about 41.9 mt in 2018 to 45.4 mt in 2019. Out of these values, Asia as a continent…