Crop research uses different traits for evaluating its genotypes. The most important traits are days to flowering, days to maturity, plant height, grain yield per plot, biological yield per plot, and 1000-grain weight. For taking 1000 grain weight, first 1000 seeds of a crop are counted and their weight is measured (gram or kg). Usually, it is a tedious and time-consuming job to count 1000 grains because students and researchers often make mistakes while counting. Generally,

A scientist from Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) has discovered a new and innovative technique of managing the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) larvae on maize plant. The article describing this technique is published in prestigious nature journal “Scientific Reports” on 5th May 2022. Fall armyworm is a devastating insect, which is known for its polyphagous nature. This insect can migrate up to 100 km in a single night and therefore, it becomes a

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