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Sandeep, V and Chinmayi, S Abstract Beneficial insects are integral to Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), where crops, livestock and other enterprises are linked so that one component’s waste becomes another’s input. This article categorizes these insects into four functional groups: productive insects (silkworms, honey bees, lac insects) that generate direct Read more

Shalini Rukhaya, Neelam M. Rose and Saroj Yadav Abstract The search for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials has brought natural fibres into the spotlight as promising reinforcements for bio-composites. Fibres obtained from plants such as jute, flax, hemp, sisal, coir, bamboo, banana, pineapple and agricultural residues are renewable, lightweight and Read more

Bornalee Handique, M. B. Chaudhary and DaU Ruhi Pde Hydroponic fodder production is an innovative and resource-efficient technology that offers a sustainable solution to the growing challenge of livestock feed scarcity. It involves the cultivation of cereal grains such as maize, barley, wheat, or oats in a controlled environment without Read more

Pritam Das, Samaritan Dutta and Subham Das Post-harvest losses due to infestation of insect pest and pathogens poses a significant threat to agricultural food security. Although several synthetic chemicals and preservatives are found effective but their toxic residues may posses long term affect to the humans and ecosystem. Cold plasma Read more

Mankesh Kumar, Ashutosh Kumar, Deepak Rajpurohit, Priyanka Kumari, Nitish Kumar & Rabiya Parveen Genomic DNA extraction is the first step in almost every plant molecular biology technique. This includes routine PCR genotyping and marker-assisted breeding. Long-established methods rely on CTAB or phenol-chloroform extraction. Both give high DNA purity, but both Read more

Kushal S. G. Naik, Manjunath D. R. and Subhrajyoti Mohanty Indoor plants have become an integral part of modern lifestyles due to increasing urbanization, shrinking green spaces and growing awareness of health and environmental sustainability. Beyond their ornamental appeal, indoor plants contribute significantly to improving indoor air quality, enhancing psychological Read more