Journal of Plant Sciences

Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

  • Research Article

    Effects of Biochar and Chitosan on Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Under Salt Stress

    Muhammad Abdus Sobahan*, Nasima Akter, Md. Touhidul Islam

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 21-29
    Received: 3 February 2025
    Accepted: 22 February 2025
    Published: 11 March 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20251302.11
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    Abstract: Salinity is one of the leading abiotic stresses that hindering growth and yield of rice. Biochar (BC) and Chitosan (CHT) has been shown to promote growth and yield of plants. However, it still unexplored whether the use of soil amendment BC and exogenous CHT can alleviate the detrimental effects of salt stress on rice. Hence, the current study expl... Show More
  • Research Article

    Distribution and Intensity of Wheat Stripe Rust (Puccinia striiformis f.sp. tritici) Disease in Awi Zone, North West of Ethiopia

    Mintiwab Enyew*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 30-37
    Received: 24 April 2024
    Accepted: 11 June 2024
    Published: 21 March 2025
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    Abstract: Stripe or yellow rust, caused by Pucciniastriiformiswestend f. sp. tritici, is one of the most commonly occurring diseases affecting of wheat and causes a significant yield loss worldwide, including Ethiopia. The survey was conducted in 2019/2020 main cropping season in five districts of Awi Zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia, with the aim of assessing ... Show More
  • Review Article

    Nanoparticles in Plant Genetic Engineering: Innovative Tools and Future Prospects for Enhanced Crop Traits and Agricultural Sustainability

    Muhammad Awais Arshad, Babur Ali Akbar*, Nimra Shehzadi, Nadia Iqbal, Muhammad Zeeshan Mushtaq, Sana Rouf, Ahmad Jawad

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 38-58
    Received: 8 January 2025
    Accepted: 22 February 2025
    Published: 10 April 2025
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    Abstract: The global agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges in meeting the projected food demand of 9.7 billion people by 2050, exacerbated by the adverse impacts of climate change, such as increased droughts and temperature extremes. Nanobiotechnology, the synergistic integration of nanotechnology and biotechnology, offers transformative solutio... Show More
  • Research Article

    Impacts of Cropping Systems on Normalized Difference Vegetative Index and Soil Moisture in Maize-Bean Crops

    Yaya Tesfa*, Jemal Bekere

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 59-65
    Received: 3 January 2025
    Accepted: 14 March 2025
    Published: 17 April 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jps.20251302.14
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    Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the three leading staple cereal crops worldwide along with rice and wheat. Conservation agricultural practices (CA) may conserve the limiting natural resources especially soil moisture and soil nutrients. Optical sensor has been proven to be an effective tool for monitoring management. In season monitoring of agricultu... Show More