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…

Comprehensive phenotyping of seed physical traits in relation to water absorption and cooking quality in Western Himalayan common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Introduction Common bean is one of the most important pulse crops, especially in Brazil, China, the Indian sub-continent, and Sub-Saharan Africa, with about half of bean production, occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America followed by South and South-East Asia…