Volume 9 Special Issue 1

Nanotechnology in Agriculture for Improving Crop Yield: A Review

Bhanuprakash HR, Deepak R Sapkal, Malalu Hanumanthappa, HP Rajath, Sangeeta Pandey, Navinkumar, Vishwanth VE and Soumya K
In today’s agricultural research, nanotechnology has taken the lead. Nano fertilizers are one of the most recent advances in the field of agriculture. These fertilizers are recent agricultural innovations, they can boost crop health, productivity, and food quality.

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Influence of “Arka Vegetable Special” and Superabsorbent Cellulose Based Hydrogel on Growth of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Seedlings in Protrays

Saloni Thakur and Deven Verma
The achievement of successful eggplant production is directly associated with the utilization of high-quality seedlings. Incorporation of polymers into the substrate as a water conditioner have been found to enhance water retention capacity, Arka vegetable special increases nutrient content, and improve seedling quality.

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Effect of Various Pretreatments on Anti-nutrients of Mango Seed Kernel and its Utilization in Preparation of Pasta

Syam Sanju Bethapudi, Hamid, Navjot Kaur, Bhavesh Khatri, Komal Sharma, Adithi Karat Thazhathethil, Akansha Saini, Himanshu Bana and Liza Lalnunpeki Darlong
The availability of mango (Mangifera indica Linn.) in India is abundant, leading to a significant amount of seed waste generated during processing. This research aims to eliminate anti-nutrients from the mango seed kernels (msk), particularly from the Safeda variety, which has larger fruits and a higher seed percentage.

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Development and Storage Behavior of Persimmon-based Flavored Functional Beverage

Preethika Murali, Hamid, Navjot Kaur, Bhavesh Khatri, Komal Sharma, Aditi Karat Thazhathethil and Akansha Saini
Persimmon is a rich reservoir of essential nutrients including protein, dietary fiber, minerals, carbohydrates, carotenes, phenolic compounds, and vitamins. This research study was designed with the aim to develop ready-to-serve beverages infused with persimmon and citrus juices and investigating the impact on their physical as well as chemical attributes over a storage period of two months.

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Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Fruit Crops Under Stress

Ravi Kondle and Hitesh Kapoor
Fruit crops are susceptible to various environmental adversities such as heat, salinity, drought, low temperature, and moreover pests, which affect their maturation, development, and yield. These stresses also induce physiologic and metabolic changes in fruit crops, which can have negative impacts on their quality and nutritional value.

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Crop Simulation Modeling: A Strategic Tool in Crop Management

Chijina Kundathil, Harithalekshmi Viswan and Prasann Kumar
Recent advancements in agricultural technology and the increasing challenges posed by food scarcity have prompted growers to seek enhanced control over environmental conditions to optimize plant growth. In this context, crop simulation models have emerged as a valuable tool for developing innovative crop management systems, garnering significant interest from researchers over the years.

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