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{"title":"Association Between FASN Gene Polymorphisms in Cattle Intramuscular Fatty Acid Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis","authors":"Kubra Ekinci,&nbsp;Zekrullah Motmain,&nbsp;Memis Ozdemir,&nbsp;Esranur Saygili","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00928-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00928-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There is a regular need for quantitative summaries of literature data in some areas of animal research, such as nutrition, genetics and breeding. In such cases, meta-analyses must be used to analyze summary data. The aim of current systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate effects of g.17,924 A &gt; G SNP on some fatty acid composition in the muscle of cattle. A total of 11 studies from 2007 to 2023 were included in the comprehensive search. Three co-dominant models (AA versus AG), (AA versus GG), and (AG versus GG) were used to analyze data. The standardized mean difference (SMD) was used to measure the size effects of the A and G alleles of g.17,924 A &gt; G polymorphism on fatty composition. 95% confidence intervals were calculated using random/fixed effect models. Heterogeneity among studies and statistical stability of overall estimates were assessed using I2 tests by Stata 11.2 software. Higher heterogeneity was observed among the studies showed higher genetic diversity. The results of this meta-analysis showed significant association between g.17,924 A &gt; G SNP and Oleic acid (C18:1), myristic acid (14:00), myristoleic acid (14:0). and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) (<i>P</i> &lt; 0.01). No Significant association revealed between g.17,924 A &gt; G SNP and linolenic acid (C18:3). It was concluded that g.17,924 A &gt; G SNP of FASN gene polymorphisms could be utilized as good markers to improve fatty acid composition in the muscle of cattle breeds.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"15 - 28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147559224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Calcium Phosphate Nanofertilizer for Phosphorus Use Efficiency: A Review","authors":"Navjeet Kaur,&nbsp;Samir Kulkarni,&nbsp;Sayali Jadhav,&nbsp;Mrunmai Yadav,&nbsp;Aishwarya Chavan","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00915-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00915-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Phosphorus deficiency remains a major constraint to crop productivity in Indian agriculture, with over 80% of the soils testing inadequate phosphorus content. The use of conventional phosphorus fertilizers is hampered by their low solubility, high fixation in soils, and significant leaching losses, which lead to poor nutrient use efficiency and the environmental issues of P build up and eutrophication. In this context, calcium phosphate nanofertilizers (CaP NFs) have emerged as a promising alternative aligned with the goals of sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture. This review comprehensively examines the potential of CaP NFs to improve phosphorus uptake, minimize nutrient losses, and in compliance with soil health. In this context, calcium phosphate nanofertilizers (CaP NFs) have emerged as a promising alternative for improving nutrient use efficiency and minimizing nutrient losses. Evidence from recent studies indicates that CaP NFs support enhanced germination, biomass accumulation, stress resilience, and yield, especially under phosphorus-deficient or abiotic stress conditions. Beyond nutrient delivery, CaP NFs also serve as carriers for other macro- and micronutrients, enabling controlled release and reducing fertilizer application frequency. We discuss modes of application (soil, foliar, hydroponic), potential for integration with organic amendments, and field-scale feasibility. Environmental and regulatory concerns, particularly nanoparticle toxicity, standardization gaps, and cost barriers, are addressed in the context of agriculture in India. Finally, we propose policy and research interventions needed to facilitate large-scale adoption of CaP NFs, including capacity building, subsidy realignment, and inclusion in nutrient management frameworks. This review demonstrates that the synthesis methods of CaP NFs, their ability to act as carriers for multi-nutrients, and their capacity for controlled release position them as a viable route to enhancing phosphorus use efficiency in agriculture.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"1 - 14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147559895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Emerging Potential of Certain Existing Resistance Genes for Rice Diseases, Along with the Promising Prospects of Newly Identified Genes for Informed Application in Rice Improvement","authors":"Ranganathan Sridhar,&nbsp;Kalambur Muralidharan","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00872-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00872-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This rice-centric review briefly revisits Flor's seminal hypothesis on plant resistance and principles of plant immunity to examine novel genetic strategies for managing disease resistance. We review the key resistance genes, both old and new, highlighting their functionalities. Broad-spectrum resistance and its durability focus on delaying or weakening the arms race between the host and the pathogen. Knowledge gained through integrated biochemical and molecular approaches in dissecting the nature of disease resistance facilitates a better understanding of host–pathogen interactions. This reveals the possibility of undertaking gene modification without disrupting the balance between normal growth and immunity. In addition, it has led to the discovery of valuable and novel, naturally occurring alleles for use in improving crop resistance to diseases. Recent advances in the fundamental molecular understanding of disease resistance, focusing on rice physiology and biochemistry, could aid in developing new strategies to enhance the durability of disease resistance through genome editing and breeding techniques, equipping farmers with robust cultivars for sustainable rice production.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"14 4","pages":"647 - 674"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145659372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and Standardisation of a Digital Competency Index for Extension Professionals of India: A Principal Component Analysis Approach","authors":"Sweety Mukherjee,&nbsp;R. N. Padaria,&nbsp;R. R. Burman,&nbsp;Vinayak R. Nikam,&nbsp;Praveen Koovalamkadu Velayudhan,&nbsp;Girijesh Singh Mahra,&nbsp;Kaustav Aditya,&nbsp;Bidisha Chakrabarti,&nbsp;Sushmita Saini,&nbsp;Kotha Shravani,&nbsp;Bhaskar Ghosh","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00865-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00865-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rapid progression of digital technologies necessitates that extension professionals develop robust digital skills to strengthen information delivery for effective growth and sustainability of agricultural sector. This study made an attempt to assess the digital competencies of extension professionals through development and standardisation of a digital competency index (DCI). Given that public extension system—primarily through Farm Science Centres (FSCs)—serves as the main conduit for disseminating agricultural information, the study focused on extension professionals engaged with these centres. A structured questionnaire comprising 27 indicators spanning six dimensions, namely, Information Management (IM), Content Creation (CC), Communication and Sharing (CS), Ethics and Responsibility (ER), Evaluation and Problem-Solving (EPS), and Technical Operations (TO), were developed using European Commission guidelines. The questionnaire was mailed to the extension professionals affiliated with 731 FSCs in different agro-climatic zones, and responses were recorded on a five-point proficiency scale. Data received from 210 extension professionals were subjected to Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for allocating weights to each dimension. The suitability of data for PCA was confirmed through the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) measure and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity. The highest weight was attributed to ER (33.622%), suggesting that ethical conduct, as well as responsible digital practices, are paramount in maintaining the integrity and credibility of extension services. The findings showed that a considerable proportion of extension professionals (45.238%) exhibited medium level of digital competency. The results highlight the necessity for continuous skill enhancement in digital tools for extension professionals to reduce the information gap among farmers. Further, clearly defined roles and responsibilities could help better address the evolving information and development needs of the agricultural sector.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"579 - 586"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147561927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Diverse Fusarium Strains on Growth, Development, and Root Branching in Arabidopsis thaliana","authors":"Silvia Salas-Muñoz,&nbsp;Dolores Briones-Reyes,&nbsp;Fátima Berenice Salazar-Badillo,&nbsp;Jorge Armando Mauricio-Castillo,&nbsp;Francisco Chavira-Villegas,&nbsp;Luis Roberto Reveles-Torres","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00862-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00862-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Various fungal genera are known for increasing plant growth, disease resistance, and tolerance to biotic or abiotic stress in plants; these are usually classified as plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF). <i>Fusarium</i> genus is considered one of the most important fungal plant pathogens; however, recent studies have shown that some strains of <i>Fusarium</i> induce not only the growth of plants but also development. Ten strains of <i>Fusarium</i> isolates (CFeT16, CFeR31, CFeT34, CFeR35, CFbT03, CFbT05, CFbT09, CFgT06, CFoT36, and CFsS30) belonging to <i>F. equiseti</i>, <i>F. boothii</i>, <i>F. graminearum</i>, <i>F. oxysporum</i>, and <i>F. subglutinans</i> were tested for their ability to promote the growth and development in seedlings of <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>. Higher growth and development were observed on the aerial part, such as modifications in the root system architecture of the seedlings inoculated separately with each <i>Fusarium</i> strain compared with the control seedlings. Biomass in inoculated seedlings increased by around 31 to 116%; on the lateral roots, an increase of 147 to 320% was observed; also, a rise of 14 to 86% was observed in the total chlorophyll content of inoculated seedlings in comparison with control seedlings. Based on the modifications of the root branching patterns observed in seedlings during interaction with <i>Fusarium</i> strains, the expression of the <i>RHD6</i> gene was evaluated, and an increase of <i>RHD6</i> transcription level was observed in the RNA from the seedlings treated with each <i>Fusarium</i> strain in comparison with control seedlings. This is the first report of <i>F. boothii</i>, <i>F. graminearum</i>, and <i>F. subglutinans</i> promoting growth and development in <i>A. thaliana</i>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"381 - 390"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147560542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental Impacts of Brazilian Beef Production and Mitigation Alternatives—A Systematized Review","authors":"Mariana Vieira da Costa,&nbsp;Daniela Debone,&nbsp;Simone Georges El Khouri Miraglia","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00877-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00877-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rise in global mean temperature is the main cause of the increase in frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. In Brazil, the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are land use change and the agricultural sector, with emphasis on beef production. In this study, our objective was to examine the contribution of beef production to environmental impacts and evaluate the potential for mitigating these effects to address environmental concerns. We conducted a systematized review of agricultural production impacts on the environment, specifically deforestation and GHG emissions, and debated the solutions available to mitigate these impacts by focusing on alternatives for livestock production. The search resulted in 54 articles, of which 43 were selected and divided into categories according to topic similarities. Beef production, especially in the extensive system, widely contributes to GHG emissions, specifically due to enteric fermentation and manure left on the pasture, and deforestation for pasture opening. The solutions to mitigate these impacts permeate several areas, such as political and structural modifications, and changes in the agricultural production model. Of the intensification strategies discussed, we highlight pasture restoration, rotational grazing and diet supplementation as the most promising approaches. Our study makes an important contribution to the discourse on sustainability in beef production by recognizing and addressing the multifaceted challenges inherent in achieving sustainability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"14 3","pages":"399 - 413"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144918311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Indigenous Catfish Mystus gulio: Shotgun Assembly, Insight into Structural Characterization and Phylogenetic Relationships","authors":"Suvra Roy,&nbsp;Pranaya Kumar Parida,&nbsp;V. L. Ramya,&nbsp;Dibakar Bhakta,&nbsp;Vikash Kumar,&nbsp;Bijay Kumar Behera,&nbsp;Basanta Kumar Das","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00856-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00856-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Mystus gulio</i> is a small indigenous euryhaline catfish under the family Bagridae, commonly known as long whiskers catfish. The present study was designed to sequence the whole mitochondrial genome of bagrid catfish (<i>M. gulio</i>) for the first time using the Illumina NGS platform in order to better comprehend the phylogenetic status. The full mitogenome size of <i>M. gulio</i> is 16,554 bp and has been deposited in GenBank with an accession number OQ984891. The <i>M. gulio</i> mitogenomic organization comprised 37 genes in total, including 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA), 22 transfer RNAs (tRNAs), and a D-loop regulatory region, which is comparable to that of typical vertebrate or other fish mitogenomes. All of the genes (28 genes) were encoded on the heavy (H)/positive strand, with the exception of eight tRNA genes and ND6. The entire base composition comprised A 31.88%, T 26.91%, G 15.05%, and C 26.16%, respectively, with a slightly higher A + T content. In phylogenetic analysis, <i>M. gulio</i> is clustered with other <i>Mystus</i> spp., bagrid catfish, and showed the closest genetic relationships. The complete mitogenome information generated in the present study is a source of genetic information for further molecular studies, including conservation strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"441 - 450"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147559493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determining Drought- and Heat-Tolerant Genotypes in Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea] Employing GGE Biplot Analysis","authors":"Yashpal Taak,&nbsp;Manoj Kumar Patel,&nbsp;Rajat Chaudhary,&nbsp;Sudhakar Reddy Basu,&nbsp;Priya Pardeshi,&nbsp;Sneha Adhikari,&nbsp;Joghee Nanjundan,&nbsp;Navinder Saini,&nbsp;Sujata Vasudev,&nbsp;Devendra Kumar Yadava","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00866-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00866-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Indian mustard [<i>Brassica juncea</i> (L.) Czern. and Coss.] is a vital oilseed crop in India, comprising over 90% of the rapeseed–mustard acreage. It is grown under diverse agro-ecological conditions, including early, timely, and late sown, irrigated, and rainfed systems. However, climate change and challenging agro-ecologies like rainfed and late sown cultivation cause significant yield losses due to abiotic stresses. Developing climate-resilient genotypes is crucial to mitigate these issues. This study aimed to identify stable genotypes for seed yield using GGE biplot analysis of 35 mustard genotypes over three rabi seasons, <i>rabi</i> 2020–21 (20–21), <i>rabi</i> 2021–22 (21–22) and <i>rabi</i> 2022–23 (22–23), under three agro-ecologies, timely–irrigated (T-IR), timely–rainfed (T-RF) and late sown–irrigated (LS-IR). Analysis of variance showed significant genotypic variation in seed yield per plant, with crossover interactions indicating substantial genotype-by-environment interactions (GEI). The GGE biplot’s PC1 and PC2 explained 60.70% of the total G + GE variation. E7 (T-IR 22–23) was the most discriminative environment, while E6 (LS-IR 21–22) was the most representative. E1 (T-IR 20–21), E2 (T-RF 20–21), and E3 (LS-IR 20–21) were the best environments for T-IR, T-RF, and LS-IR, respectively. Positive correlations among season-wise agro-ecologies highlighted the impact of seasonal weather parameters. The “which won where” pattern and genotype ranking identified G18 (PM-27) as the top performer across environments, while G11 (Pusa Karishma) performed poorly. The “mean versus stability” analysis revealed genotypes G23 (JC-33), G31 (RC-571), G26 (NPJ-181), G6 (DJ-26), G19 (NPJ-245), G18 (PM-27), and G22 (NPJ-203) as generally adapted to all environments. Conversely, G9 (PM-22), G3 (CN-105313), and G8 (IM-66) were specifically adapted to timely–irrigated conditions. G24 (Varuna), G17 (PM-25), and G33 (RC-891-1) were suited to timely–rainfed conditions, while G30 (DRMR-2017–21), G5 (DRMRIJ-17–42), and G27 (DRMRCI-116) thrived in late sown–irrigated conditions. These stable genotypes can be recommended for cultivation or used in breeding programs to develop climate-resilient varieties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"255 - 266"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147558737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deciphering Heterotic Potential and Pistillate Character Expression in Castor (Ricinus communis)","authors":"C. Deepika,&nbsp;S. R. Venkatachalam,&nbsp;A. Yuvaraja,&nbsp;P. Arutchenthil,&nbsp;N. Indra,&nbsp;V. Ravichandran,&nbsp;P. Veeramani,&nbsp;P. Kathirvelan","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00863-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00863-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Research focus on castor gained momentum as it is a resourceful and versatile industrial crop. A stable expression of pistillate character, without sex reversion, is essential for successful hybrid development. In view of this, the study unravels the heterosis and sex expression using eight hybrid combinations, their segregating and backcross populations. Phenological evaluation concluded that dominance was expressed in all the eight hybrids for 15 qualitative traits. The hybrid JP 65 × SKI 215 shows potential for commercial cultivation due to its higher yield and yield-enhancing traits based on mean and standard heterosis. The crosses YRCP 2 × DPC 9 and SKP 84 × JP 65 could be utilized for the development of pistillate line as it displayed stable pistillateness in the late order spikes. Inheritance studies using chi square (<i>χ</i>²) test indicated the role of single gene and several modifying genes with epistatic effects in pistillate character expression which was evident using the F₂ and backcross populations of eight crosses. These findings provide valuable insights into enhancing yield and productivity, reinforcing the potential of genetic selection for intensified yields in castor breeding.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"246 - 254"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147558753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Distress Proneness of Farmers in Agriculturally Developed Cauvery Delta Zone of India","authors":"A. Pouchepparadjou,&nbsp;M. Umamageswari,&nbsp;R. Jayakumara Varadan,&nbsp;S. Parthasarathi,&nbsp;D. Cathrine","doi":"10.1007/s40003-025-00864-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-025-00864-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study strives to explore the distress proneness of farmers in the agriculturally developed Cauvery Delta Zone of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry States by developing a Distress Proneness Index. Based on the severity of causing distress, 240 farmers across Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Karaikal districts ranked 15 factors under four dimensions of distress on a Likert Scale of 0–3. It was found that farmers are highly distressed by yield and weather uncertainties, lack of irrigation infrastructure, and high input cost; moderately distressed by shortage and high wages of labour, increasing financial dependency on others, spurious seeds, lack of technical guidance, supplier-induced demand in market, and existing output market avenues; and least distressed by lack of non-farm employment opportunities, credit procedures in public sector banks, being indebted, low commodity price, and frequent electrical load shedding. Dimension-wise, Cauvery Delta farmers are highly prone to production distress with a DPI of 0.70, moderately prone to market and psychological distress with a DPI of 0.44 and 0.34, respectively, and least prone to institutional distress with a DPI of 0.30. Overall, they are moderately prone to agrarian distress with an ADPI of 0.45. Such occupational stress causes various physiological disorders in farmers. A similar exercise for the other 6 agro-climatic zones which possess varied strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats will help devise region-specific strategies to alleviate the agrarian distress of farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"564 - 578"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147558752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}