Introduction Knolkhol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.), belonging to the family Brassicaceae 2n=18, is a cool-season vegetable crop. The edible knob, generated by the thickening of stem tissue above the cotyledon, is a soft, fleshy larger stem formed immediately above…
. Introduction Maize is an important grain crop for human and animal consumption. It is called the “Queen of Cereals” for its tremendous production potential. Maize is nutrient-responsive and adaptable to varied soil and climate conditions. About 66% of maize…
Introduction: Groundnut is well known important oilseed crop in the world and in India because of its economic importance. The seed is comprised of 40-54 per cent oil, 25-28 per cent protein and 18 per cent of carbohydrates in addition…
INTRODUCTION Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a means of subsistence as a food crop across Asia where half of the world’s poorest people reside. The crop is unique because it can be cultivated in wet conditions which may not be possible for other crops…
INTRODUCTION Salinity is the major abiotic stress after drought in rice-growing areas of the world and nearly 6.73 million hectares of land in India are saline-affected soils [10]. The area under salinization is increasing due to low precipitation, high surface…
Introduction Mango (Mangifera indica L) is an Indian subcontinent-originated fruit crop (5) and belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. It is called king of the fruits and is considered the most important fruit among millions of people worldwide particularly in Egypt….
Introduction Since the beginning of civilization in the Neolithic Period, small ruminants have been used by humans all throughout the world, especially the developing countries[1]. It is worth noting goat was the first domesticated livestock species to produce edible products…
Introduction Soybean seed especially the breeder and foundation seed generally stored at cold storage conditions (150C and R.H. 45%) after processing but under informal systems, the seed produced is stored under ambient conditions only without any control over temperature and…
Introduction The increasing population and its corresponding demand for food in the midst of changing climate require the identification of land use types and management practices that can promote carbon sequestration and retention for agricultural sustainability and food security (Okolo…
Introduction Maize (Zea mays L.) is the world’s third most important cereal crop, after wheat and rice. In India, it ranks fourth after rice, wheat, and sorghum. Since maize is an exhaustive crop, the nutrient requirement cannot be met only…