Research Article
Positive Effects of Chickpea Flour Amendment on Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) Growth Under Water Deficit Conditions
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
16- 22
Received:
6 April 2025
Accepted:
16 April 2025
Published:
25 June 2025
Abstract: Plant growth and germination can be affected by a number of factors, the most important of which is water stress. The aim of our work is to study the effect of amendment by chickpea flour on the germination of seeds of the Douyet variety and to monitor plant growth under water deficit. After germination of the seeds of the Douyet variety, the plants were separated into two batches and then placed in pots under glass. Different amendments (2, 5 and 10% of chickpea flour) were applied to the plants. Water deficit was applied with irrigation at 40% and 80% of field capacity (FC). The parameters analyzed were the final percentage of seed germination (FPG), and the Germination energy (GE). The final germination percentage of the Douyet variety was FGP 90% and the germination energy of the seeds was GE 58%. The results showed also that plants amended with a concentration of 10% chickpea flour showed an improvement over control plants in the physiological parameters analyzed, in particular chlorophyll (65%), total soluble sugars (33%) and proline levels compared with plants in the control group. The growth of plants amended with chickpea flour powder increased significantly compared with control plants. At 10% amendment, growth increased by 26.7% underwater deficit conditions. In conclusion, treatment with chickpea flour improved the growth of chickpea plants underwater deficit.
Abstract: Plant growth and germination can be affected by a number of factors, the most important of which is water stress. The aim of our work is to study the effect of amendment by chickpea flour on the germination of seeds of the Douyet variety and to monitor plant growth under water deficit. After germination of the seeds of the Douyet variety, the plant...
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Research Article
Isolation, Characterization and Evaluation of Symbiotic Effectiveness of Rhizobia Nodulating Faba Bean (Vicia faba. L.)
Andualem Arimo Turito*
,
Kamel Argaw,
Dereba Workineh
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
23-28
Received:
12 April 2025
Accepted:
5 June 2025
Published:
30 June 2025
Abstract: Natural process of fixing molecular nitrogen to ammonium is called biological nitrogen fixation. By supplying nitrogen to legume plants, it helps to support sustainable agriculture globally. The most significant leguminous crop, faba beans, can coexist symbiotically with soil bacteria called rhizobia. The purpose of this study was to isolate, describe, and assess Rhizobium nodulating faba bean's symbiotic efficacy. YEMA-CR was used to isolate a total of 24 Rhizobium isolates. Every isolate was described using YEMA based on how they responded to phenotypic traits. Every isolate tested positive for BTB, catalase, and indole and was found to be motile, gram-negative, rod-shaped, and incapable of absorbing Congo red. The pattern of intrinsic antibiotic resistance revealed that whereas the majority of isolates were sensitive to tetracycline, the majority were tolerant to ampicillin and pencillin. Every isolate exhibited nodulation in sand culture. All examined metrics showed significant (p<0.05) improvements in plants, according to analyses of variance. Sixty-six percent of isolates were deemed highly successful based on symbiotic effectiveness. According to the results, the study region included Rhizobia bacteria that might be utilized as bio-fertilizer. Therefore, in order to better classify Rhizobium isolates and develop them for inoculants, more research on their field conditions and molecular characterization is required.
Abstract: Natural process of fixing molecular nitrogen to ammonium is called biological nitrogen fixation. By supplying nitrogen to legume plants, it helps to support sustainable agriculture globally. The most significant leguminous crop, faba beans, can coexist symbiotically with soil bacteria called rhizobia. The purpose of this study was to isolate, descr...
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Review Article
Invasive Pest and Diseases in Indian Agriculture: Management and Case Studies
Manjot Kaur,
Muskan Bhullar*,
Ramneek Kaur
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
29-36
Received:
11 June 2025
Accepted:
26 June 2025
Published:
13 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.cbe.20251002.13
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Abstract: Alien invasive insect pests pose a significant threat globally, impacting food security, disrupting ecosystem functions, endangering human health, and causing severe economic losses. In the era of globalization and liberalized trade policies, their introduction has become increasingly inevitable. India, in particular, has witnessed a sharp rise in such incursions from around 10 invasive insect pests recorded over a century (1889-1989) to more than 15 new entries in just the last decade (2013-2023). These pests, once established, often escape natural enemies such as predators, parasitoids, and pathogens in their new environments, leading to widespread infestations and crop damage when timely management measures are lacking. Despite the presence of a regulatory framework, the frequent invasion of alien pests remains a challenge, especially given India’s extensive and porous borders with neighboring countries. Invasive pests such as the Cassava Mealybug, Fall Armyworm, Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, South American Tomato Pinworm, Papaya Mealybug, Coconut Eriophyid Mite, Eucalyptus Gall Wasp, Erythrina Gall Wasp, Coffee Berry Borer, Serpentine Leaf Miner, and others have caused substantial damage across various crops. Recently, new pest alerts have been issued for the Apple Leaf Blotch Miner (Leucoptera malifoliella) in Jammu & Kashmir and the Mango Soft Scale (Fistulococcus pokfulamensis) in Karnataka. India as an agrarian nation with diverse agro-climatic zones and crop varieties, the risk of invasive pest establishment remains high. This paper provides a critical review of the current status of invasive insect pests in India, examines the pathways of their entry, assesses the threats they pose to agriculture, evaluates existing regulatory mechanisms, and suggests strategic directions for effective management and prevention of future invasions.
Abstract: Alien invasive insect pests pose a significant threat globally, impacting food security, disrupting ecosystem functions, endangering human health, and causing severe economic losses. In the era of globalization and liberalized trade policies, their introduction has become increasingly inevitable. India, in particular, has witnessed a sharp rise in ...
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