An insight into variability and association among yield and its components under alkalinity and inland salinity stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

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…

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…

Association studies on soybean [Glycine max (L.)] Merrill] germplasm accessions for yield and yield attributing traits

Introduction Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) is a self-pollinated crop with a natural outcrossing rate of 0.03-6.32 percent [1].The soybean is indigenous to northeast Asia, particularly China.World soybean production was estimated as 385.527 million tonnes. Brazil ranks first in soybean…