Central Soil Salinity Research Institute

Comparative assessment of perennial grasses for restoring degraded semi-arid agroecosystems under contrasting moisture regimes

Although perennial grasses are increasingly recognized for restoring degraded lands, their restoration potential under contrasting moisture regimes in semi-arid agroecosystems remains poorly understood. Identifying grass species that can simultaneously enhance productivity, soil...

Augmenting the elemental sulphur-based formulation with Pseudomonas veronii: a haloalkaliphilic heterotroph for improved sodic soil reclamation and crop performance

The activity of native sulphur-oxidizing microorganisms is a key determinant of the success of elemental sulphur (S°)-mediated reclamation strategies for sodic soils. Enhancing sulphur oxidation through effective microbial inoculants can improve soil chemical properties and crop...

Abiotic stress response mechanisms, molecular mitigation, and future strategies in millets

Abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, temperature extremes, heavy metals, and pesticide toxicity, severely impact plant growth and productivity, primarily through the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and metabolic imbalances. In the era of climate change and d...

Modulation of juice quality and nutritional composition of newly developed sweet oranges [Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck]: variation from rootstocks

Rootstock diversification plays a vital role in citrus orchard systems, as rootstocks significantly influence the overall fruit quality by affecting their pomological characteristics, physico-chemical attributes, and bioactive composition. In the present context, the rootstock ‘J...