Pleurotus tuber-regium (Fr.) Singer: Biology, Nutritional Composition, Nutraceutical Potential and Cultivation Strategies

Vijay Kumar* & Ashok Chhetri AbstractPleurotus tuber-regium is a tropical edible mushroom distinguished by its underground sclerotium and high nutritional and medicinal value. It grows on decaying lignocellulosic substrates and is widely distributed in Africa and Asia. The mushroom is rich in proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds Read more

Sustainable insect pest management in integrated farming system

Atanu Seni AbstractThe increasing dependence on chemical pesticides in modern agriculture has resulted in serious ecological, economic, and health-related challenges, including pest resistance, resurgence, biodiversity loss, and environmental contamination. Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), based on diversification and synergistic integration of crops, livestock, fisheries, and allied enterprises, offer a sustainable alternative Read more

Spectral Signature Curves

Rakshitha, V., Chidanand Gowda, M. R. & Chethan, M. N. Abstract Spectral signature curves indicate the variation in reflectance or emittance of materials as a function of wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum, enabling their identification based on unique spectral responses. Different surfaces interact with radiation through absorption, reflection and transmission, Read more

Climate Change and its Impact on Agriculture in the Bundelkhand Region

Ankit Sharma*, Yogendra Yadav and Kuldeep Kumar Vishwakarma Abstract The Bundelkhand region, located in central India across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its semi-arid nature and dependence on monsoon-based agriculture. In recent years, significant changes in weather patterns, including irregular rainfall, increasing Read more