Cotton stalk (CS) is a global agricultural residue, with an annual production of approximately
50 million tons, albeit with limited economic significance. The utilization of cellulose derived …

Plant pathogens diminish crop quality and yield, leading to economic losses. Molecular
markers have the potential for early and accurate detection of pathogens. DNA markers …

Intercropping provides ample scope to incorporate at least two or more crops at a time in
same piece of land aiming at higher productivity from unit land area through optimized …

Cotton (Gossypium L.) has been a fundamental natural resource since the origin of various
civilizations and still remains as one of the most major plant species for humans. Cotton has …

Cotton is a prominent cash crop cultivated for fiber, edible oil and oil cake. A global
environmental issue, like climate change, alters weather parameters necessary for the …

Weed management in cotton is a major challenge because of the slow initial crop growth.
Further, noxious weeds (purple nutsedge: Cyperus rotundus L.) and invasive weeds …

Effects of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton are at the forefront of an intense debate on the
benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops among smallholder farmers in developing …

Planting at wide spacing is one of the reasons for low yields of Asiatic cotton (Gossypium
arboreum L.). Yield levels can be improved by high planting density (HPD) through close …

Jute, cotton and sugarcane are the principal commercial crops in India contributing. While
India is the largest producer of jute and cotton; but is the second-largest producer of …

The cultivation of pearl millet in India is experiencing important transformations. Here, we
propose a new characterization of the pearl millet production environment using the latest …