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63 articles for “fruiting and Yield”
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Hybrid Techniques in Mango Leaf Disease Identification: Evaluating Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines
Abstract: Mango leaf diseases pose a significant threat to mango production, impacting both yield and fruit quality. Early and accurate detection of these diseases is crucial for effective management. This paper evaluates the use of hybrid techniques, specifically the integration of neural networks (NNs) and support vector machines (SVM), in the identification and classification of mango leaf diseases. NN excel in extracting complex features from images, while SVMs are robust classifiers, …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Plant Diversity Studies in the Rural Homegardens of Honnavar Taluk of Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: AbstractHomegardens in the villages of Honnavar taluk is an integrated production system and a stable ecosystem that maintains the diversity of life as well as biological wealth. Honnavar is one of the Coastal Taluks of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state. The present study was carried out in 10 villages of Honnavar taluk namely Karki, Haladipur, Mannige, Allanki, Kavalakki, Idagunji, Navilgon, Kelaginoor, Manki and Kadatoka. Of the total 58 homegardens …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 5–18 Read article
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Evaluation of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Germplasm
Abstract: AbstractThe experiment was conducted with the existing bearing trees of different jackfruit genotypes at Jamalpur region during the year 2014–2015. Twenty-three jackfruit germplasm viz., AHJ-01, AHJ-02, AHJ-03, AHJ-04, AHJ-05, AHJ-06, AHJ-07, AHJ-08, AHJ-09, AHJ-10, AHJ-11, AHJ-12, AHJ-13, AHJ-14, AHJ-15, AHJ-16, AHJ-17, AHJ-18, AHJ-19, AHJ-20, AHJ-21, AHJ-22 and AHJ-23 were selected for the study to identify superior ones. The recorded age of the selected tress ranged from 8 to 29 years. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 38–53 Read article
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Effects of Mulching on Yield and Quality of Tomato Varieties
Abstract: AbstractA field experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong to study the effect of different mulch materials on the yield and quality of tomato. rice husk mulch was found superior to sawdust, garden leaves and black polyethylene mulch in producing higher yield of tomato. Higher number of fruits per plant and maximum yield was recorded with rice husk which was 17.93% higher than the control (without …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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A Review of Automated Pomegranate Disease Detection and Classification Using Machine Learning
Abstract: The abstract outlines a research study focused on developing an automated system for detecting and classifying diseases that affect pomegranate fruits. Pomegranates, like many other crops, are vulnerable to several types of diseases that appear as visible colored spots on the fruit’s surface. These visible symptoms, such as lesions or discoloration, can significantly impact the fruit’s quality, market value, and yield. Therefore, timely and accurate identification of such diseases is …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 01–13 Read article
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A Study on the Correlation between Yield and Substratum in the Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom
Abstract: AbstractEdible mushrooms are well known for their nutritional and medicinal properties; hence cultivation of mushroom is considered as a profitable business rather than a hobby. The profitability lies in the proper choice of; variety to be cultivated, substrate on which cultivation is made and proper management practices. The present study was focused to evaluate the growth and yield of ‘Pleurotus ostreatus’ on different substrates like paddy straw, Banana leaf, coir …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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An Overview of Berberis lycium Royle's Medicinal Significance
Abstract: Natural medication substances are acknowledged as essential and playing important roles in the current medical system because their therapeutic effects are dependent upon the availability of these bioactive molecules. Natural medicines are extremely helpful since they provide necessary bioactive compounds that are less harmful but nonetheless more potent because of their ability to prevent disease. In 1837, John Forbes Royle wrote the first description of the B. lycium plant. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 61–71 Read article
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Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates and Spacing on Yield Components of Pepper Capsicum annum L. at Bure District, North Western Ethiopia
Abstract: Hot pepper is an important spice and vegetable crop in Ethiopia, but its productivity is low due to poor agronomic practices including inappropriate nutrient supply and poor inter-row spacing management. The experiment was carried out in the field in the year 2019/20 to know the effect of the rates of N fertilizer and spacing on the yield-attributed factors of pepper. The experiment consisted of factorial combinations on four levels of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 44–54 Read article
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A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques for Fruit Defect Detection Systems
Abstract: With evolving technologies in machine learning, significant advancements have been made in the livestock industry, helping to reduce waste, increase yield, achieve cost savings, and improve competitiveness in the marketplace. Fruit defect detection models support precision agriculture by providing valuable data for decision-making and enhancing overall efficiency through automated inspection processes. This study implements and comparatively evaluates machine learning models including MobileNetV2, a custom-designed convolutional neural network (CNN) model, ResNet50, …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Host Plant Affinity and Trophic Behavior of Lohita grandis name of author (Hemiptera: Largidae)
Abstract: Lohita grandis (Gray) , commonly known as the red cotton bug, is an emerging pest of cotton and several other economically important crops in India. Its sap-sucking feeding habit causes discoloration of fruits, reduction in seed quality, and yield losses, posing serious challenges to sustainable agriculture. The present study investigates the feeding behaviour and host plant preferences of L. grandis across diverse agroclimatic zones of India, with the aim of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 92–100 Read article
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Characterization of BARI Kola-2 (Musa paradisiaca)
Abstract: The investigation was carried out at the research field of the Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during February 2013 to April 2014. BARI Kola-2 was included in the investigation. Musa cultivars (cooking banana or plantain) are important crops in the humid tropics and subtropics of Asia region. This article reports the magnitude of morphological characterization of the BARI Kola-2 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–40 Read article
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Influence of Different Mulches on Weed Dynamics and Yield of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus cv. Malini) in Chitwan, Nepal
Abstract: AbstractAn experiment was conducted to study the effect of mulching materials on weed dynamics and yield characters of Malini variety of cucumber under drip irrigation condition during Feb to May 2018 in Chitwan district, Nepal. The experiment was laid in one factor Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 4 replications. Four different mulching materials- silver on black polyethylene mulch, black polyethylene mulch, rice straw mulch and rice husk mulch were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Kinetic Models for Simulation of Biogas Production from Cow Dung and Fruit Waste via Anaerobic Digestion
Abstract: This study investigates the optimization of biogas and biofertilizer production from cow dung and fruit waste through anaerobic digestion, utilizing various microbial growth kinetic models. Simulations were conducted using the Monod, Moser, Contois, and Tessier models to predict biogas yield and assess model accuracy. Results indicated that the Tessier model provided the closest fit to experimental data, with a biogas yield of 0.45 m³/kg VS, while the Monod model overestimated …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 47–63 Read article
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Qualitative and Quantitative Yield in the Radish Crop Through the Utilization of rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas trivialis (L) and Earthworm, Eudrilus eugenae (L).
Abstract: The specific density of earthworm in soil and the microorganisms in soil are correlated with each other. The fruitful interactions among soil microorganisms and the earthworms in soil serve to orchestrate the process of improvement in the crop yield. The Pseudomonas trivialis (L) is a deleterious rhizobacterial species. This rhizobacterial species is recognized for the production of Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) (the plant growth promoting hormone). The present attempt deals …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–33 Read article
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Characterization of BARI Kola-1(Musa sp.)
Abstract: The study was carried out at the research field of the Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during February 2012 to April 2013. BARI Kola-1 was used in the study. Musa cultivars (dessert bananas) are important crops in the humid tropics of Asia. This paper reports the extent of morphological characterization of the BARI Kola-1 maintained in the field-bank of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 58–81 Read article
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Virtual Screening of Novel 2-substituted -5-hydroxy-1- (2-methyl-3-morpholinopropyl)-1H-indole-3- carboxamide Derivatives for Estrogen Receptor alpha in AF-2 domain for effective Anticancer Treatment
Abstract: Present manuscript describes designing of novel 2-substituted -5-hydroxy-1-(2-methyl-3- morpholinopropyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamide derivatives as specific ERα modulators, discuss the selection criteria for 1ERR, several interactions between the ligand and the amino acid residues that would probably elicit fruitful modulation of the receptor. Accordingly, a ligand was observed to yield Gscore of -10.016 which was found comparable with the standard ligand Raloxifene (-11.869). The present work has been designed to discover some novel 2-substituted …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–55 Read article
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Crop Yield Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithm Based on Climate Variables
Abstract: India's economy is based primarily on agriculture, as over 50% of the country's population depends on it for their livelihood. The long-term viability of agriculture is seriously threatened by variations in the weather, climate, and other environmental factors. Because machine learning provides tools for decision assistance in agricultural yield prediction, including guidance on which crops to plant and when to plant them during the growing season, it is essential to …
Published in International Journal of Cheminformatics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 49–52 Read article
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Allelopathy Effect of Phytochemicals in Laticiferous Species Sarcostemma brunonianum Wight & Arn and Ficus tsjakela Burm. f on Vegetative Growth of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
Abstract: The present experimental work was focused out to determine phytochemicals of two medicinal laticifers Sarcostemma brunonianum and Ficus tsjakela and to check the allelopathy potential on Sorghum bicolor under in vitro conditions. Allelochemicals are phytocompounds excreted during the process of secondary metabolism. Chemical components may occur in leaves, stem, root, latex, rhizomes, flowers, fruits, seeds and even in pollen grains. Plant latex supports defense in milk yielding plant species. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Comparative Study on the Growth and Yield of Ganoderma lucidium Mushroom Cultivated on African Peach (Nauclea diderrichii) and Bush Mango (Endospermum medullosum) Sawdust as Substrates
Abstract: This study was conducted to find out which substrate provides for the best artificial development of G. lucidium. Mango (Mangifera indica) leaves were added to the saw dusts of Nauclea diderrichii and Endospermum medullosum, which were both utilized as substrates for growing. The substrates were inoculated with Ganoderma spawn and then exposed and hydrated to start the fruiting process. Three replications of the process were carried out. It was observed …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Efficiency of Waste Banana Peels in Bio-ethanol Production
Abstract: Aim: To check the efficiency of waste banana peels in bio-ethanol production. Methods and Results: Waste from banana fruit peel powder is subjected to the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process for 7–10 days of co-culture of Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae and also with a co-culture of Bacillus subtilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, in two different batch processes. The extracted β-amylase enzyme from the biomass of Aspergillus niger is also used …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–32 Read article