The present study entitled “Characterization and quality analysis of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) genotypes of Kerala” was taken up with the objectives of survey, characterization and quality analysis of black pepper ...

Characterization of plant genotypes based on crop genetic diversity is important for effective usage and conservation. This is generally achieved by either morphological tools or molecular tools or by using both. This study ...

Deforestation poses a massive threat to global biodiversity with illegal logging and the associated trade in illegally sourced wood products. This is a significant contributor to the continuation of unsustainable ...

The study entitled “Evaluation of Piriformospora indica against Piper yellow mottle virus (PYMoV) in black pepper” was conducted in Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram during ...

Allium L. is one of the largest genera in the Amaryllidaceae, with around 900 species distributed throughout the world. Indian gene centre is fairly rich in wild species (about 30) mostly confined to Himalayas. Allium ...

The research work entitled "Insecticide resistance management in rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)" was done at College of Agriculture, Vellayani during 2019 to 2021.The objectives of the study ...

Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is an important commercial spice crop grown from very ancient times in India. Because of its valued aroma and lemon flavour, it has spread to tropical and subtropical regions from the Indo-China ...

The study entitled “Genetic diversity analysis of horse gram [Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.] for moisture stress tolerance in south central laterites of Kerala” was carried out at Farming Systems Research station, ...

The traditional food products of various regions are now developing into food processing business. Marketing of these kind of culinary products will enhance the more income, jobs as well as minimizes post-harvest. Traditionally ...

A study entitled “Assessment of soil quality in the post-flood scenario of AEU 9 in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala and generation of GIS maps” was carried out during 2018-20 with the objective to evaluate the soil quality ...