Assessment of physicochemical properties and irrigation suitability of surface water along rural and transition zones of Bengaluru

Introduction Water is the most precious and limited resource available on earth [1] [2]. A small fraction of surface water (2.5%) is freshwater, which is utilized for different purposes including agriculture, household activities, industrial maneuver, and aquatic biochemical processes for…

Morphological characterization of Brinjal genotype of Assam using multivariate analysis

Introduction Vegetables are good sources of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals. Consuming vegetables improves the overall well-being of a person. They have various health benefits. Since vegetables are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals, they help in controlling inflammation. The other…

Insights into the biochemical basis of pod shattering in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from Western Himalayas

INTRODUCTION Common bean is one of the most popular pulse crops known as “Poor man’s Meat” or “Grain of Hope”. With about 24 million tonnes produced globally with yields of about 824 kg/ha. Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America account for…

Characterisation and evaluation of lignite and poultry manure-based humin on Baby corn (Zea Mays L.) Productivity in acid soils under greenhouse conditions

1. Introduction          Organic matter is considered as the “Life of soil” due to its importance in maintaining the fertility of the soil, the depletion of the same will become a major threat to food security in the years to come….

A Study on Profile and SWOT Analysis of Farmer Producer Organizations in Andhra Pradesh, India

INTRODUCTION                                  In India, the Producer Company idea has arisen as a new- generation farmer’s organization. It is a voluntary association of rural producers that get together to pursue certain common interests by establishing financial and technical skills in pursuit…