Essential oil and polyphenolic composition in Nardostachys jatamansi influenced by different plant parts and drying conditions.
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हिमालयन जटामसी (Nardostachys jatamansi) को रहस्य: सुकाउने र अर्क निकाल्ने तरिकाले आवश्यक तेल र पोलिफिनोलिक तत्वहरूमा फरक पार्छ

हिमालयन जटामसीमा रहेका आवश्यक तेल र पोलिफिनोलिक तत्वहरू सुकाउने र अर्क निकाल्ने तरिकाले कसरी फरक पार्छन् भन्ने नयाँ अनुसन्धानले देखाएको छ।
Evaluation of sustainable biorational pesticides for managing Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on tomato in Nepal. 
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नेपालमा गोलभेंडाको कीरा (Helicoverpa armigera) नियन्त्रणका लागि जैविक कीटनाशकहरूको प्रभावकारिता मूल्यांकन

त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय, नेपालका अनुसन्धानकर्ताहरूले गोलभेंडा फलकीरा नियन्त्रणका लागि छवटा जैविक कीटनाशकहरूको परीक्षण गरे। क्लोरान्ट्रानिलिप्रोल र स्पिनोसाड सबैभन्दा प्रभावकारी देखिए। यस अध्ययनले रासायनिक कीटनाशकको सट्टा दिगो र सुरक्षित समाधानतर्फको बाटो खोल्छ।
Evaluation of sustainable biorational pesticides for managing Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on tomato in Nepal.
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Sustainable Biorational Pesticides for Managing Tomato Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Nepal

A new study from Tribhuvan University, Nepal evaluates sustainable biorational pesticides for controlling Helicoverpa armigera in tomato crops. The research highlights eco-friendly alternatives like Spinosad, Neem, and Chlorantraniliprole that significantly reduce pest populations while enhancing yield and profitability.
Biobased edible packaging from sago by-products: sago pulp as microcrystalline cellulose and sago trunk as activated carbon sustainable resources.
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Biobased Edible Packaging from Sago By-Products Extends Shelf Life Naturally

Researchers from IPB University have developed a sustainable edible coating made from sago pulp and trunk by-products. The biobased packaging combines microcrystalline cellulose and activated carbon to protect fruits, extend shelf life, and reduce microbial spoilage — turning agricultural waste into eco-friendly food preservation materials.
Insights into using Kosakonia oryzae AG15 in liquid formulations containing sodium alginate, glycerol, and gum arabic for the sustainable development of Phaseolus vulgaris L.
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New study shows Kosakonia oryzae AG15 thrives in eco-friendly biofertilizer formulations

A new study reveals that the beneficial bacterium Kosakonia oryzae AG15 remains highly viable in liquid biofertilizer formulations, even after extended storage. This finding opens the door to sustainable, ready-to-use agricultural inoculants that enhance plant growth while reducing chemical fertilizer dependence.