Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Pseudococcidae: Hemiptera): A serious constraint in papaya cultivation

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

Principles and Practices of Biosafety Levels in Handling Infectious Agents

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

Perspectives and Aspects of natural Fish Farming

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

Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Path to Soil Health

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

Marker-Assisted Selection: Unlocking Faster and Smarter Crop Improvement through DNA Science

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

Old Practices, New Hope: Indigenous traditional knowledge for Sustainable Farming

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