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Energy budgeting and greenhouse gas emission under different cropping sequences in the North Western Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh, India

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Introduction Energy inputs are crucial for crop production and the increased use of fossil fuel energy resources has become important to both developed and developing countries. In India, energy use in agriculture has been increasing since the green revolution in the late sixties with increasing use of high-yielding varieties, synthetic fertilizers, agrochemicals, herbicides, machinery as … Read more

Plant Hormones and Growth Regulators: Mechanisms, Interactions, and Agricultural Applications

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Introduction Phytohormones Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemical substances produced spontaneously in plants that regulate physiological reactions at low concentrations. Phytohormones are classified into two groups: growth promoters and growth inhibitors. Growth promoters enhance cell division, expansion, pattern creation, tropic growth, flowering, fruiting, and seed formation. Growth inhibitors involve numerous growth-inhibiting activities such … Read more

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Enhancing Vigour and Yield: A Brief Review

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Introduction Economically viable and biologically sustainable farming needs good agricultural practices. The quality and productivity of the farm produce were directly or indirectly influenced by soil health. The biggest challenge in today’s agriculture world will be the maintenance of soil without altering environmental sustainability. Plant growth is always affected by a narrow area of soil … Read more

Nutritional Composition of Honey: Implications for Human Health and Disease Prevention

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Introduction Honey, often referred to as “liquid gold,” has been cherished by human civilizations for millennia, not only for its delightful sweetness but also for its diverse medicinal properties. Originating as a natural product of honeybees (Apis mellifera) and other bee species, honey is formed through the collection of nectar from flowers, which is then … Read more

Integrating Policy Frameworks with Soil and Plant Conservation Economics: Strategies for Sustainable Agricultural Practices

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Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of global food production, sustaining billions of lives and driving economic growth in many regions. However, the intensification of agricultural practices over the past century has led to significant environmental challenges, particularly soil degradation and the loss of plant biodiversity. These issues are not only environmental but also economic, as … Read more

Distinction from Near Extinction of Kalanamak: A Heritage Rice’s Journey from a Remote Village to the Globe

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The history of Kalanamak rice is deeply intertwined with the local myths and cultural practices of the region. According to legend [16], [53]; [59], Lord Gautam Buddha, after he received enlightenment, was returning from Bodha Gaya to his father’s kingdom in Kapilvastu, he was requested by the villagers of Bajaha jungle (now Bajaha and Mathala … Read more

A Comparative Study on The Growth Performance of Spinacia oleracea L. (Spinach) in Hydroponic and Soil-Based Systems

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Significant environmental harm is caused by the global food production system, which also uses an enormous number of resources. Agriculture constitutes 60-70% of the total global water consumption, as reported by FAO in 2019. The practice of cultivating soil is currently encountering challenges due to various human activities, including industrialization and urbanization, soil fertility and quality depletion are … Read more

Effect of heat use efficiency on bioproduction of drought resistance eliciting phytochemicals in groundnut (Arachishypogaea L.) genotypeGKVK-5

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INTRODUCTION Heat stress caused by increased temperature is a major problem in world agriculture. Plants experience a range of morpho-anatomical, physiological, and biochemical changes in response to brief or persistently high temperatures. These changes can have a significant effect on the growth of plants. and development and potentially result in a sharp decline in economic … Read more

Genome organization of satellite DNA beta molecule associated with Mungbean yellow mosaic India virus Gujarat, India

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INTRODUCTION Begomoviruses are known to be agreat threat to several agriculture crops. They include cotton, okra, tobacco, and tomato and yellow mosaic diseases in grain legumes in the tropics for a long time. Sincce the Green Revolution  (GR) period,  begomoviruses spread their  host range enormously and spreading to weeds also [1] [2]. Grain legumes cultivated … Read more

Deciphering the Physicochemical Interplay of Pesticides: Implications for Soil and Water Management

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Introduction Pesticides play a crucial role in modern agriculture by safeguarding crops against pests, diseases, and weeds, thereby ensuring global food security and supporting agricultural development. However, the indiscriminate use of pesticides raises significant concerns regarding their environmental impact, particularly on soil and water quality [1]. Understanding the physicochemical behavior of pesticides is paramount for … Read more