Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University

Genetic divergence for yield and quality traits in sesame: Implications for parental selection

Genetic diversity among parental genotypes is a key determinant of success in any crop improvement programme. In the present study, hierarchical cluster analysis was employed to assess genetic divergence among 104 sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes based on yield and yield att...

Crop phenology shapes foraging behaviour of the lesser bandicoot rat Bandicota bengalensis in irrigated rice

Abstract Background The lesser bandicoot rat ( Bandicota bengalensis ) is a major rodent pest in irrigated rice ecosystems across South Asia, causing significant yield losses. However, continuous field-based quantification of its foraging behaviour across crop developmental stage...

Climate Change Impacts on One Health Systems: A Narrative Review of Empirical Evidence and Policy Responses

ABSTRACT Background Climate change poses critical threats to human, animal, and environmental health, yet evidence on integrated One Health responses remains fragmented. Although numerous studies highlight climate‐driven health risks, many climate adaptation frameworks still unde...

Maximizing water and nitrogen productivity in aerobic rice through optimized drip irrigation and nitrogen fertilization

Global water scarcity and nitrogen (N) fertilizer pollution threaten the sustainability of rice production, necessitating a shift towards water and N-efficient cultivation methods. This two-year study aimed to optimize water and N productivity in aerobic rice by assessing four dr...