Harnessing rain hose technology for water-saving sustainable irrigation and enhancing blackgram productivity in garden land.

Blackgram, a protein-rich pulse crop (24%), is crucial for combating food insecurity, particularly in malnourished and economically weak countries. Enhancing blackgram production requires improved, input-saving management practices. Given the challenges of climate change and population growth, efficient water management is vital for increasing pulse productivity and water use efficiency with minimal investment.

Persistence of foliar applied and pre-storage seed-treated insecticides in rice and its processed products.

A field study was conducted to investigate the persistence of foliar-applied thiamethoxam 25% WG at a rate of 25 g ai ha and chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC at 30 g ai ha in various parts of rice plants, including whole grain rice, brown rice, bran, husk, straw, and cooked rice. Liquid Chromatography-Mass spectrometry/Mass spectrometry was used for sample analysis.