The expansion of the earth's population has led to the overuse of land and water resources,
which has ultimately resulted in their scarcity. Changing climatic conditions and erratic …

Tillage intensive cropping practices have deteriorated soil physical quality and decreased
soil organic carbon (SOC) levels in rice–growing areas of South Asia. Consequently, crop …

The long-term effect of pulse crops such as pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.), chickpea (Cicer
arietinum L.) and mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in crop rotation and nutrient management on …

Salinity stress is a major constraint to sustainable crop production due to its adverse impact
on crop growth, physiology, and productivity. As potato is the fourth most important staple …

Retention of carbon in arable soils has been recommended as an important mechanism to
mitigate the climate change and sustainability of the agro-ecosystems. We reasoned that …

Root-knot nematodes pose a serious threat to crops by affecting production and quality.
Over a period of time, substantial work has been done toward the development of effective …

Rice-based cropping systems are the most energy-intensive production systems in South
Asia. Sustainability of the rice-based cropping systems is nowadays questioned with …

Abstract Damask rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) is a high-value aromatic plant species
belonging to the family Rosaceae. It is being cultivated throughout the world for rose …

Deterioration of soil physical quality and depletion of soil organic carbon (SOC) are
widespread challenges in tropical rice–wheat growing regions. Consequently, soil …

Seeds harbor naturally occurring microbial endophytes that proliferate during seedling
development; playing crucial roles in seedling growth, establishment, and protection against …