Article History
Received: 26 February 2025
Accepted: 6 October 2025
First Online: 17 October 2025
Declarations
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: The seeds of the experimental crop used in this study were procured from local markets. These widely recognized varieties are readily available. The experimental protocols were approved by the competent authority of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. All procedures strictly adhered to the guidelines of the university’s ethical committee and complied with the prevailing local regulations governing plant research.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.