Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu

Combining ability and gene action studies for different horticultural traits in pink brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

Pink brinjal ( Solanum melongena L.) is a highly preferred and extensively cultivated vegetable crop in Jammu and Kashmir, yet its genetic improvement has been constrained by the limited availability of high-yielding cultivars and the paucity of genetic information for parental s...

Beyond Austerity: Fuel, Gold and India’s Search for Economic Resilience

India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, but its global ambitions remain closely tied to how effectively it manages energy dependence, foreign exchange pressures and external economic shocks. Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical uncertainty a...

Enhancing soil hydrothermal efficiency through spectral-selective mulching and drip irrigation in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.)

Water scarcity and declining soil fertility necessitate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that enhance crop productivity while maintaining soil health. Mulching is an effective strategy for regulating soil temperature, conserving soil moisture, and improving crop...

Prediction of genetic merit in Beetal goats using machine learning algorithms

Context Accurate early prediction of growth traits is essential for guiding selection decisions and accelerating genetic improvement in livestock. In Beetal goats, 6-month body weight is an important indicator of future performance, yet estimating its genetic merit traditionally...

Topographic and Climatic Determinants of Soil Organic Carbon Across Landscapes: A Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT The soil is the greatest natural store of organic carbon, holding between 1500 to 1550 Pg C of organic carbon at the top 100 cm of the soil globally—roughly twice the carbon pool in the atmosphere. The spatial distribution of this stock is controlled by a complex chain o...