Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

Spatio-temporal patterns of diversity and distribution of common Megachile bees across agroclimatic gradients in Eastern India

Abstract Bees of the genus Megachile (Megachilidae; Hymenoptera) are among the most efficient pollinators of wild and cultivated plants, yet their diversity, distribution, and seasonal dynamics remain inadequately documented across varied agroclimatic landscapes in India. Despite...

Effects of soilless cultivation systems, genotype, and Ascophyllum nodosum -based biostimulant on growth, yield, and nutritional quality of water spinach

Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forssk.) is a nutritionally important leafy vegetable suitable for soilless cultivation, yet evidence on the combined effects of cultivation system, genotype, and seaweed-biostimulant concentration remains limited. A greenhouse experiment conducted...

A Comparative Analysis of Classical Biometrics and AI‐Driven Models for Yield Prediction in Brinjal ( Solanum melongena L.)

Optimizing yield stability in brinjal ( Solanum melongena L.) remains a challenge, as traditional biometric methods struggle to capture the complex, nonlinear trait interactions governing productivity. This study evaluates the biological information gap inherent in traditional bi...

Global research trends on seaweed-based amendments for soil health and crop productivity

Seaweeds have emerged as pivotal bioresources in sustainable agriculture, bridging the soil–crop–nutrient continuum through their multifaceted roles in enhancing soil fertility, nutrient cycling, and crop productivity. These bioactive compounds-including phytohormones (auxins, cy...

Synchronizing Planting Windows and Nutrient Inputs for Sustainable Soil Microbial Function in Rice Agroecosystems

This study evaluates the synergistic effects of planting dates and nitrogen (N) management strategies on soil fertility and microbial dynamics in a rice-based system under subtropical conditions in Eastern India. Over two years, three transplanting dates (June 15, July 15, August...