Introduction Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) is ranked fifth in the world in terms of importance among many staple food crops like maize, rice, wheat and cassava while in…
Introduction It has been indicated that Ethiopia is one of the major faba bean (Vicia faba L.) producing countries in the world.1 Also, the fourth largest faba bean exporting…
Introduction The corn plant is a self pollinated as well as cross pollinated monoecious plant. It is greatest gift to humanity. Corn is originated in Guatemala and Southern Mexico…
Introduction Bananas and plantains are a perennial crop, large, herbaceous, monocotyledonous1 that contain an underground stem, and belong to the Musa genus of the Musaceae…
Introduction In tropical and subtropical regions, melons, Cucumis melo L., are also widely grown as significant horticulture crops, which are also grown extensively in temperate…
Introduction Cultivation plays a vital role in India’s economy and 54.6% of total workforce is connected in cultivation and similar fields1 and accounts for 17.8% of global…
Introduction Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans is a perennial aromatic spice that belongs to the Myristicacea family and is native to Indonesia. Globally, India is the second-largest…
Introduction Allelopathy involves secondary metabolites, known as allelochemicals that are released into the nearby environment and have direct or indirect effects on the growth…
Introduction Vegetables being major origin of important nutrients with antioxidants are principle component of proportionate diet of humans and are chief operators in attaining…
Introduction The IPCC report predicts that the warming in the 21st century will probably reach 1.5°C. In order to prevent this, greenhouse gas emissions must roughly be decreased…
Introduction Today, the biggest challenges of farmers are determining which crops are suitable for the soil, what type of fertilizer to be use, how to deal with unexpected…
Introduction Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), (European Commission Directive 2013/45/ EU) is one of the most common, leading, widely consumed, popular, staple, day neutral,…
Introduction Among various vegetables, cole crops are significant crops widely cultivated in different climatic regions around the globe. The green leafy Brassicaceae vegetables…
Introduction Global food demand is rising, but there is a shortage of land and farming resources on the supply side. By the year 2050, the world’s population is projected to…
Introduction Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) a perennial herb belongs to family Zingiberaceae, it is extensively grown throughout Asian subcontinent; especially in India and China.…
Introduction The Western Ghat of Southern India is recognized for its rich floral diversity of epiphytic and terrestrial orchids1. A major portion of the tropical Western Ghat…
Introduction The pomegranate tree is indigenous to the Mediterranean region of Asia, Africa, and Europe and can be found growing from Iran to the Himalayas in Northern India. It…
Introduction Owing to various uses of soybean worldwide; such as bio-fuel, animal feed, cleaning products, fertilizers, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals along with uses in kitchen for…
Introduction Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA, a molecular method now available has been successfully applied to notice the genetic likenesses or variations in DNA in several…
Introduction Soil is a resource in the environment that supports agricultural practices. Additionally, acted as a filter to eliminate contaminants in water that seeps into ground…
Introduction With the exception of sugarcane, paddy, and wheat, a large amount of solid waste is often generated in the field. Crop solid waste leaves, mulch, farm by-products…
Introduction Water is essential for all living things. However, the entire world is covered with 75% of water, but only 1% of it is fresh and usable 1. The population is growing…
Introduction Cotton (Gossypium sp.) belonging to Malvaceae family is called as “King of Fibre” crop. It makes an outstanding contribution to the agriculture and…
Introduction Plants are a major source of food, fiber, fodder, medicines, and many other valuable products for humans. Individual parts of plants such as roots stem, leaves,…
Introduction The plant Ipomoea carnea Jacq. subsp. fistulosa has been found widely distributed as an living fence or hedge plant. It is escaped cultivation and established itself…
Introduction Air pollution that causes a serious setback to the normal form and function of the green members is increasing on a routine basis. Sulphur dioxide is a pre-eminent…
Introduction Pomegranate is a table fruit crop and popularly known as ‘Fruit of Paradise’ of the world. It was originated in the parts of Iran, and cultivated since…
Introduction The tea plant, scientifically known as Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, belongs to the family Theaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that is indigenous to China, India, and…
Introduction Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important non-grain food crops in the world. It is usually described as the king of vegetables of the family…
Introduction The genus Chromolaena (Asteraceae) has more than 165 species. One of the members of this genus Chromolaena odorata (L) R. King and H. Robinson is an obnoxious…