Anbu kani selvam G, Dhinesh P and Chrisolite B Abstract Translucent Post-larval Disease (TPD) has recently been found as a significant challenge to shrimp aquaculture especially on early post-larval stages of Penaeus vannamei. It is characterised by glass like transparent organism, pale hepatopancreas, empty digestive tract, weak swimming and massive Read more
Atanu Seni AbstractPapaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), has emerged as a serious constraint to papaya cultivation in many tropical and subtropical regions. The pest is highly invasive and polyphagous, infesting papaya and several other important crops. Both nymphs and adult females cause damage by Read more
Brijesh Kumar, Tarence Thomas and Chandrashekar Choudhary Abstract Soil is one of the world’s most important natural resources. Most of the living being are born in the soil or grow and develop on soil and merge into it after death. All living being directly and indirectly living on soil. Soil Read more
Shristi Patel and Manmohan Singh Abstract Eggs are a globally consumed, nutrient-rich food of animal origin. However, due to their porous shells and biological nature, they are highly susceptible to microbial contamination, which can pose serious food safety and public health risks. The microbial quality of eggs is influenced by Read more
Surbhi Kashyap, Shyma K. Latheef, Manmohan Singh, Nunna Ratnamrutha, Zikra Fatima Abstract Biosafety is a critical component of laboratory practice when working with infectious microorganisms, as improper handling can lead to laboratory-acquired infections, environmental contamination, and potential public health risks. Biosafety Levels (BSLs) provide a standardized framework for safely handling Read more
Rupak Kr. Taye and Kapil Deb Nath Abstract Natural farming has emerged as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chemical-based agricultural practices. In recent years, increasing concerns over environmental degradation, declining soil fertility, water pollution and health risks associated with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have led to renewed Read more
Rupak Kr. Taye and Kapil Deb Nath Abstract Fish has long been recognized as an important component of a healthy human diet due to its high quality protein and rich supply of essential nutrients. In recent years fish has gained attention as a functional food because of its ability to Read more
Nidhi Mahesh Kondaguli, Gururaj Dasannavar, Ankita S Bellundagi, Bharathi M and Gowtham K M Abstract Soil health determines the efficacy of sustainable agriculture, since decades of intensive farming and excessive chemical fertilizer use have detoriated soil fertility, biodiversity, and natural nutrient cycles. Biofertilizers present a promising and eco-friendly solution to Read more
Ragulakollu Sravanthi Abstract Global agriculture faces unprecedented challenges due to climate change, emerging pests and diseases, shrinking arable land, and the need to feed a rapidly growing population. Conventional breeding methods, though successful, are time-consuming and often influenced by environmental factors that mask the true genetic potential of plants. Marker-Assisted Read more
Bindu K R and Chethan M N Abstract Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs) plays a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture by integrating ecological principles with locally adapted farming practices. In the context of increasing environmental degradation caused by intensive agricultural methods, ITKs provide low-cost, eco-friendly alternatives for soil fertility, pest Read more