Ganga M, Shashidhar M. D, Sangamesh, Pooja P. S and T. N. Sachinkumar Abstract Scented geranium (Pelargonium spp.) is gaining recognition as a profitable aromatic crop capable of enhancing rural livelihoods in North Karnataka. With the growing global preference for natural essential oils, small-scale steam distillation units installed directly at Read more
Suraj Kumar, Rahul Kumar, Chandan Kumar Maddheshiya, Amit Kumar Singh and Abhishek Kumar Abstract Rice grain characteristics such as appearance, milling, cooking, aroma and nutrition are central to consumer perception, farmer livelihood and food security particularly in rice-based areas such as India. Genetic principles (e.g., Wx amylose, aroma, GS3 shape) Read more
Deepu Kumar, Puja Kundu & Mougdha Dutta Trichoderma has been used in combination with a wide range of organic amendments such as vermicompost, farmyard manure, green manure, biochar, oil cakes, jivamrit (an organic formulation), essential oils and silicon based inputs as an important ecofriendly method to enhance the crop yield Read more
Krishna Kaushik, Manish Kumar, Kushal Chaturvedi, Kedar Mahadev Gheware,Devanshu Shukla and Abhay Vedwan Due to increased industrialization, urbanization, mining operations, wastewater irrigation, and overuse of agrochemicals, heavy metal poisoning of soil and water has become a major global environmental and agricultural concern. Lead, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, mercury, and nickel are Read more
Satyam Gautam, Deepu Kumar, Jyoti Singh & Rishabh Kumar Purple blotch (Alternaria porri) cause disease in onions and reduce the yields (30-70% losses) through foliar damage, wilt and reduce the size of onion bulb. Resistant varieties over the susceptibles varities having high amounts of defence compounds like phenols, flavonoids and Read more
Satyam Gautam, Jyoti Singh Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) as a feasible way towards sustainable agriculture that combines use of chemical fertilizers, organic manures and biofertilizers. INM reduces chemical fertilizer use by maintaining yields, improving soil health by increasing organic carbon and water retention capacity, helps to increase income benefits and Read more
Dinesh Choudhary, Devraj Jevlya and Abhijeet Sarje Bees are vital pollinators supporting biodiversity, food security, and rural livelihoods, yet rising air pollution poses severe threats to their survival and honey quality. Pollutants disrupt floral scents, contaminate nectar, and weaken immunity, leading to reduced crop yields and ecological imbalance. Safeguarding bees Read more
Samreen This article examines women empowerment in both urban and rural areas, highlighting the key challenges and opportunities unique to each context. It also analyzes the role of policies, government initiatives, and community-based interventions in addressing gender disparities. By exploring urban–rural differences, the study aims to provide insights for effective Read more
Vijay Kumar and Ashok Chhetri Schizophyllum commune (split gill mushroom) is a cosmopolitan basidiomycete exhibiting exceptional ecological adaptability, functioning as a saprophytic fungus, rich source of protein, vitamins and minerals. This mushroom is widely distributed globally from temperate to tropical climate. In India, particularly in the North-East, it holds strong Read more
Kapil Deb Nath and Ankur Rajbongshi Aquaponics is an integrated food production approach that combines aquaculture and hydroponics into a single recirculating system, where fish and plants are grown together in a mutually beneficial environment. This method utilizes fish waste as a nutrient source for plants, while plants purify water Read more