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137 articles for “agro”
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Assessment of Enhanced Tef Varieties in the Basketo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Tef is one of the most vital staple crops in Ethiopia, providing significant food security and economic value to the country. In this study, six distinct Tef varieties, including a local farmer cultivar, were evaluated under field conditions using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in the Basketo Zone of Southern Ethiopia. The objective was to assess the performance of these varieties in terms of adaptation and grain yield potential, …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Regenerative Agriculture: Enhancing Soil Health, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Resilience for Sustainable Dairy Development in the Tropics
Abstract: Regenerative agriculture offers a holistic approach to improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and building ecosystem resilience, particularly within tropical dairy systems. This study explores the potential of regenerative agricultural practices in fostering sustainable dairy development in the tropics, a region often challenged by soil degradation, water scarcity, and climate variability. Key practices, such as multi-species pastures, crop-livestock integration, agroforestry systems, and water management techniques, are highlighted for their role in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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A Sensitive SPE-ECD-GLC Procedure for Analyzing Simazine Quantitatively in Food Products
Abstract: Short and simple solid-phase extraction (SPE) method interfacing and hyphenating gas liquid chromatographic-electron capture detection (GLC-ECD) method has been developed for the qualification and quantification of simazine in some daily used agro products. United States Pharmacopeia G-42 gas chromatography stationary phase with ZB-35a, HTb Inferno-cZ (Zebron, Za) capillary column with an enlarged and extended temperature range of –60° to 400°C and electron capture detector was selected correlating some chemical, physical …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Heterosis in Plants
Abstract: It refers to hybrid vigor or heterosis; herein, the offspring expressed better traits than one or both parent lines. This most often manifests in crop breeding as increased yield in F1 hybrids compared with their parents. Developing high-yielding hybrid cultivars across a wider range of crops represents an important strategy for addressing future food security. However, conventional hybrid breeding approaches are fraught with significant challenges in many self-pollinating crops, such …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Toxic Trails: Land Degradation Induced By Pollutants
Abstract: Land degradation, driven by various pollutants, poses a significant threat to global ecosystems, agriculture, and human well-being. This review article explores the mechanisms through which pollutants, including heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and urban waste, contribute to soil erosion, salinization, acidification, and loss of soil biodiversity. The article presents detailed case studies from regions such as China, India, Nigeria, the United States, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia, highlighting the diverse …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Seed Priming with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria to Enhance the Seedling Development of Fenugreek
Abstract: Globally, agrochemicals are introduced to the soil as additional nutrients to increase soil fertility. A broad variety of situations in nature can be adapted by Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPRs), thus making them a potential ecologically sustainable alternative. In addition, they are involved in a variety of ecologically important activities and interact with soil microorganisms both effectively and antagonistically. The growth of plants is known to be influenced by the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 362–376 Read article
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Assessing Land Degradation and Restoration: Strategies for Sustainable Management
Abstract: Land degradation, defined as the loss of land quality and productivity, is a major danger to global food security, biodiversity, and water resources. This article investigates the numerous variables that contribute to land degradation, including deforestation, soil erosion, and land pollution. It emphasizes the urgent need for restoration efforts that focus on rehabilitating degraded lands through practices such as reforestation and agroforestry. Furthermore, the incorporation of climate-smart agriculture techniques is …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Adaptation of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Varieties in Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is one of the cereal food and feed crops grown in Ethiopia. The crop is considered a low input crop. Unavailability of improved varieties was realized as one of the major production constraints at all potential areas in southern Ethiopia. The present study was conducted with an objective to identify the adaptive, preferred and better yielding finger millet varieties for further demonstration and pre-scale up. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Study of the response of Fenugreek Seedlings (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) to some Plant Growth Regulators and Their effect on the production of the active Compound (Trigonelline)
Abstract: The experiment was conducted during the 2022–2023 academic year in the laboratories of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Education for Girls, University of Kufa, to investigate the effects of varying concentrations of gibberellic acid (GA₃) — specifically 0, 2, and 3 ppm — and salicylic acid (SA) (0, 2.5, 5 ppm) as well as the interaction between them on the germination percentage and some growth traits of fenugreek seedlings …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of mixed SnO2-ZnO Nano composites material to study the kinetics of catalytic reduction of Aromatic Nitro compounds
Abstract: A straightforward and cost-effective method was employed to synthesize zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures supported on tin oxide (SnO₂) for catalytic applications. This hybrid nanocomposite, formed by integrating ZnO with SnO₂, exhibited impressive catalytic activity in the reduction of various nitro compounds. The synergistic interaction between ZnO and SnO₂ significantly enhanced the surface area and active sites of the catalyst, thereby improving its overall efficiency. The resulting SnO₂-ZnO nanocomposite not only …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Lightweight Polymer-Based Drone System for Targeted Agricultural Spraying
Abstract: Agriculture has entered a new era of innovation, with drone technology emerging as a key tool in pesticide and fertilizer application. Unlike conventional methods that expose farmers to hazardous chemicals resulting in health issues such as skin disorders, neurological impairments, and in extreme cases, fatal illnesses drone-based spraying offers a safer and more efficient alternative. In India, the adoption of this technology is accelerating due to its ability to reduce …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 476–486 Read article
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Optimizing Green Fodder Availability: Strategic Roadmaps for Sustainable Dairy Development in the Tropics
Abstract: The growing demand for dairy products in tropical regions underscores the urgent need to optimize green fodder availability for sustainable dairy farming.The growing demand for dairy products in tropical regions underscores the urgent need to optimize green fodder availability for sustainable dairy farming. Green fodder serves as a vital source of nutrition for dairy cows, directly influencing milk yield, animal health, and overall farm profitability. However, challenges such as limited …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 11–30 Read article
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Synthesis, Production, and Mass Balance Analysis of Ten High-Volume Herbicides
Abstract: Herbicides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, enabling effective weed management and safeguarding crop yields amid rising global food demands and growing weed resistance, which can reduce productivity by up to 40%. This study provides a detailed examination of synthesis pathways, production methodologies, and mass balance dynamics for ten high-volume herbicides: Aclonifen, Ametryn, Amidosulfuron, Aminocyclopyrachlor, Aminopyralid, Atrazine, Azimsulfuron, Beflubutamid, Bensulfuron Methyl, and Bentazone, used to control broadleaf weeds, grasses, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Quantitative Mass Balance Modelling for the Synthesis and Production of Ten High-Volume Insecticides
Abstract: This study presents a detailed quantitative mass balance analysis for the industrial synthesis and production of ten high-volume insecticides: acequinocyl, acetamiprid, acynonapyr, alpha-cypermethrin, benzpyrimoxan, bifenazate, bifenthrin, bistrifluron, broflanilide, and bromofos, focusing on material flows, process efficiencies, and environmental implications. These compounds, spanning diverse chemical classes like neonicotinoids, pyrethroids, and meta-diamides, are essential for crop protection but pose challenges due to resource-intensive syntheses and waste generation. For each insecticide, standardized manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 36–55 Read article
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Biodiversity Loss and Its Impact on Dietary Land Diversity and Nutritional Status: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Habitat destruction, climate change, overexploitation, and agricultural intensification contribute to the current predicament in global food systems: Loss of biodiversity means less plant and animal species to be utilized. This study examines and synthesizes the available literature in PubMed and Scopus on how losses in biodiversity adversely affect people’s diets and nutritional status, especially in the case of malnutrition and missing key micronutrients of certain demographic cohorts. Principal factors are …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Soil Fertility Assessment of Selected Villages in Bhuban Block, Dhenkanal, Odisha, India
Abstract: Using the Global Positioning System (GPS), the soil fertility condition of the Bhuban block in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha was prepared. In 5 villages in the Bhuban block of the Dhenkanal district, located in the central mid-tableland Agroclimatic region of Odisha, India, a study on the status of soil fertility was conducted.It is evident that the Bhuban block's several villages have varying textural classes, from loam to sand. In …
Published in International Journal of AgroChemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 07–10 Read article
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Spatiotemporal Modeling of Soil Erosion Under Agricultural Expansion in the Amravati Basin, India Using RUSLE–GIS
Abstract: Agricultural expansion and soil erosion are important environmental issues in areas where agriculture is a major source of livelihood. This study analyzes the spatial and temporal patterns of soil erosion in the Amravati Basin of Maharashtra and evaluates the impact of agricultural expansion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) integrated with Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. Multi-source data, such as satellite imagery, rainfall records, soil characteristics, and topography …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–62 Read article
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Atmospheric Determinants of Feed, Fodder, and Forage Contamination in a Changing Climate: Emerging Challenges for Sustainable Livestock Production
Abstract: Feed, fodder, and forage contamination represents a growing constraint to sustainable livestock production under a changing climate. Atmospheric determinants such as rising temperature, altered precipitation patterns, increased humidity, elevated carbon dioxide concentration, and enhanced aerosol and pollutant loads are increasingly recognized as critical drivers of contamination risks across feed supply chains. These atmospheric factors directly and indirectly influence crop growth, fungal proliferation, mycotoxin biosynthesis, microbial survival, and the deposition of …
Published in International Journal of Atmosphere · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines Based Study of Soil Parameters and Their Impact on Onion Yield in Bhavnagar District
Abstract: Bhavnagar district is one of the prominent onion-growing areas in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, encompassing key talukas such as Mahuva, Talaja, Ghogha, Jesar, and Palitana. Onion cultivation in the district is carried out across three distinct seasons: rabi, kharif, and late kharif with harvesting periods extending from April to May for the rabi crop and from October to March for the kharif and late kharif crops. The productivity of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 53–64 Read article
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Tensile and Microstructural Behaviour of Friction Stir Welded AL7050 Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Multani Mitti and Cow Dung Ash
Abstract: The study examines Al7050 aluminum alloy composites made by stir casting and bonded by friction stir welding (FSW), supplemented with environmentally friendly Multani Mitti (MM) and cow dung ash (CDA). The study assesses the effects of different hybrid reinforcement contents (0–8 vol%) on the microstructural properties, hardness, and tensile behavior of the base alloy and its FSW joints. Tensile testing reveals an initial decline at 2% reinforcement but a notable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 78–89 Read article