Shashi Vemuri, University Head of Entomology at PJTSAU, India
As the world population escalates and arable land shrinks worldwide, crop security is the key to food security in the short and long term. Urban sprawl combined with climate change effects challenges ensuring enough food for consumption and adequate nutrients to sustain human hea [....] » Read More
Title : Nanofertilizer: key player for global farming and higher food production
J C Tarafdar, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India
Nanofertilizers are at the leading age of a rapidly developing field of nanotechnology. It can be synthesized through physical, chemical, aerosol and biological techniques. It has the potential to control release of nutrients, site targeted delivery, reduction in toxicity and nut [....] » Read More
Title : Business potential for millets in India
Venkatram Rengan, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India
Millets are one of the oldest crops known to humans. Earliest evidence for millets cultivation can be traced back to Indus civilization during 3000 BC. Millet crops were first domesticated in Asia and Africa and later spread across the globe. Millets are primarily categoriz [....] » Read More
Title : Multilayer organic napkins
Gayathri S, Paavai Engineering College, India
In India, there are various types of non-biodegradable wastes that are affecting our environment. They are including e-waste, plastic waste, glasses, medical waste,etc. Sanitary napkins are one of them,It is a technical textile product that are used by women during menstruation t [....] » Read More
Title : Analyzing impacts of climate variability and changes in Ethiopia
Abebe bezu, Ethiopian institute of agricultural research, Ethiopia
Climate change is a global problem of this century, but its impact is higher in low-income countries like Ethiopia. Subsequently, Ethiopia has been facing severe droughts at least twice per decade and several severe flood hazards. Studies confirm that the country’s annual t [....] » Read More
Title : Agriculture high-quality production
Zhongsheng Guo, ISWC, Northwestern A & F University, yangling, CAS & MWR, China
As the population increases and the economy develops, there is an increasing demand for the quantity and variety of plant products and services in a country or a region. To meet the demands, people left the forest cradles and cultivate crops, applicate fertilizer and irrigate to [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of folic acid supplements on progesterone profile and blood metabolites of heat-stressed holstein cows during the early stage of pregnancy
Abdelrahman Kelany, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Egypt
The aim was to elucidate the impact of oral folic acid (FA) supplements on progesterone profile, blood metabolites and biochemical indices of heat-stressed Holstein cows during the early stage of pregnancy. The study lasted from the day of artificial insemination through the end [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of spraying different dosages of calcium nitrate and calcium chloride on fruits of tomato cultivars grown in perlite in a cold greenhouse on blossom end rot and fruit cracking
Mohamed hussein sanei, Namik Kemal University, Turkey
In this experiment, The Effect of Spraying Different Dosages of Calcium Nitrate and Calcium Chloride on Fruits of Tomato Cultivars Grown in Perlite in a Cold Greenhouse on Blossom End Rot and Fruit Craking was investigated. In the experiment, 3 calcium doses (W/V %0 Ca, % 0.0475 [....] » Read More
Title : Success of current measures to promote agro-forestry within the EU CAP
Stefano Orsini, Council for Research in Agriculture and the analysis of the agricultural economy (CREA), Italy
Scientific evidence, as well as policy institutions at EU level, recognise that agroforestry systems can contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, soil fertility and protection, and can provide opportunities for local rural economy. Therefo [....] » Read More
Title : Cocoa based-agroforestry systems and food security in developing countries: case of Cote d’Ivoire
Kouadio Venance Paques Gniayou, Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Cote d'Ivoire
Like most developing countries, Côte d'Ivoire is a country with a strong agricultural vocation. As the world's leading cocoa producer, it has long practiced extensive cultivation, which has profoundly degraded its forest cover. However, in certain regions of the cou [....] » Read More
Title : Low-cost in-field determination of soil ion concentration using a portable 3D printed device based on ion-selective electrodes and textile threads
Aleksandar Radu, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
This work reports the fabrication and characterization of a low-cost device for the continuous monitoring of the concentration of plant nutrients based on ion-selective electrodes and textile threads that work in direct contact with soils. Here, we developed a thread-based, micro [....] » Read More
Title : Anaerobic digestion of wood sector and sewage treatment plant wastes to produce biogas
Juliana Lobo Paes , Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
One of the possible technological routes to compensate for the impacts caused to the environment by the wood sector and Sewage Treatment Plant is anaerobic digestion (AD) in biodigesters, transforming waste into energy. The objective of this work was to evaluate the increase in t [....] » Read More
Title : Agri-business- survival and growth of agri-business in Botswana and Zambia
Davie Mulia, Dasfem Farms Ltd, Botswana
This study constructs the survival and growth of Agri-business in Zambia and Botswana, countries which are in Southern Africa. The study recommends strategies for survival and growth of Agri-businesses. The research work is about challenges that Agri-busine [....] » Read More
Title : Monitoring by automation of methane gas with use of anaerobic biodigesters and arduino uno plate
Juliana Lobo Paes , Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Anaerobic digestion is a technology that provides treatment and recycling of waste, adding economic value with the production of biogas and biofertilizer. However, to determine the methane concentration require high sample feeds and have high added value. The objective of this ex [....] » Read More
Title : Water regimes in selected fodder radish (Raphanus sativus) cultivars: effect on nutritional value and in vitro dry matter degradability
Lusanda Ncisana, University of Limpopo, South Africa
Abiotic factors such as amount of water received by plants influence the nutrient concentration of most fodder crops. The nutrient concentration of newly bred ARC fodder radish cultivars is not known yet. We predicted that (i) well-watered (W1) would have high CP, CF, Solubility, [....] » Read More
Title : NPK fertilizer requirements for Jatropha zeyheri indigenous tea under greenhouse conditions
Happy Bango, Agriculture, South Africa
Jatropha zeyheri is an indigenous crop to South Africa, which contains tea brewing and medicinal properties commonly utilized by local communities in rural areas of South Africa. Indigenous teas have been receiving much attention due to their health benefits. Domestication and co [....] » Read More
Title : RNA-Seq analysis reveals important factors involved in the metabolic adaptation in liver of the transition cows
Delelesse Girma Debele, Betin, Ethiopia
The transition period of a dairy cow, mostly defined as the period from week 3 antepartum until 3 week post-partum, is characterized by abrupt changes in physiology, metabolism, and nutrition of the animal. Intensive fetal growth before parturition, morphological and endocrine ch [....] » Read More
Title : Improving smallholder access to wholesale and auction markets for sesame at four states, Sudan
Emadeldin Ahmed Mahgoub, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan
The current topic has analyzed the Sesame value chain particularly the case of, South, North, West Kordofan, and Sinnar states. Sesame is the major cash crop, which is mainly produced as an export crops. A long value chain characterizes this crop, which includes producers, villag [....] » Read More
Title : Climate-smart agriculture technologies and determinants of farmers’ adoption decisions in the great rift valley of Ethiopia
Theodrose Sisay Hailu, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia
Agriculture is a sector that is very vulnerable to the effects of climate change and contributes to anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere. By lowering emissions and adjusting to the change, it can also help to reduce climate change. Utilizing Climate-Sm [....] » Read More
Title : Conservation capacity evaluation of sweet potato in western Nigeria Sub-Sahara Africa
Oyebola Adebola Elemide, Federal College of Agriculture Akure Ondo state Nigeria, Nigeria
A field experiment was conducted during the dry season (November-march) at the Residential East Campus (REC) of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure to evaluate sweet potato temperature conservative capacity. The treatments were arranged in two way randomized complete b [....] » Read More
Title : Natural farming profitable for smallholder farmers through sustainable technology: a review
Ashok Kumar, IIMT University, Meerut, India
Natural Agriculture as being important for future global food security, whereas others project it to become irrelevant. Although organic agriculture is rapidly growing, it currently occupies only 1% of global cropland. Whether organic agriculture can continue to expand will likel [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable management and some biological aspect of banana prawn (Penaeus merguiensis) in Aru island and surrounding waters
Ali Suman, Research Center for Fishery, National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Indonesia
The exploitation level of banana prawn (Penaeus merguiensis) resources in Aru Island and surrounding waters has been done very intensive for a long time and until now. To preserve the banana prawn resources, it needs management options to sustain the use of these resources. This [....] » Read More
Title : Role of extension agents in increasing food production in Kaltungo local government, Gombe, Gombe state, Nigeria
Gabriel Ayodele Oguntunde, Federal College of Education (Technical), Nigeria
The study is to examine the role of agricultural extension in increasing food production as a strategy in reducing poverty among farmers in Kaltungo Local Government Area. The specific objectives are to; identify the socioeconomic characteristics of farmers and extension workers, [....] » Read More
Title : Growth and yield of peper (Capsicum Chinese JACQ) as affected by almond leaves with poultry manure compost in Ibadan, Nigeria
Ogunsesin Ayorinde, Ondo State Agricultural Development Project, Nigeria
In order to study the effects of Almond leaves with poultry manure compost (AP) on the growth and yield of pepper, an experiment was conducted in the screenhouse located behind the Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan in 2010. Ratio 1:1 Almond leaves (A) + Poultry manure [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of 1-MCP and different storage conditions on tomato fruit freshness
Haidar Najeebullah, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) is one of the most important vegetable fruits in the world. Tomato is an important commodity that plays an essential role in the human diet. It has become one of the most profitable fruits providing a higher income to small-scale farmers compared [....] » Read More
Title : Comparison of climate-smart agricultural technologies in the semi-arid North East of Nigeria
Rahila Christopher Wakawa, National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Nigeria
Agricultural and food production in Nigeria is highly vulnerable to the impacts of Climate Change. The most severe impacts can be seen in the form of loss of arable land from floods and erosions, accelerated soil degradation and loss of soil fertility, an outbreak of new pests an [....] » Read More
Title : In-vivo mass propagation of banana: an alternative low-cost technology for smallholder farmers in Cagayan valley, Philippines
Jimson S Ramirez, Campus Research Department, Philippines
The main production constraint for bananas is the availability of disease-free and healthy planting materials. Tissue culture is a technique that could provide these materials, but it is expensive and requires specialized knowledge. In-vivo mass propagation of bananas, or macropr [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of community-driven development on productivity and profitability of agriculture; A case study of cassava farmers in Edo state Nigeria
Eweka K I, University of Benin, Nigeria
The dearth of infrastructural facilities in rural communities continues to impede on agricultural productivity, thereby complicating the poverty status of the rural farmers. This study examined the impact of the Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) interventions in ru [....] » Read More
Title : Farm business in nepal challenges and opportunities for smallholders
Hari Devkota, UN Nepal, Nepal
Agriculture is one of the major occupations of Nepal where more than 80% of people are engaging in farm-related work in Nepal and is one of the major backbones of the economy. However, food security is deteriorating day by day which has a huge impact in the overall agriculture se [....] » Read More
Title : The status of banana production in Tanzania; a review of threats and opportunities
Shija Shilunga Lucas, Africa Inland Church Tanzania, Tanzania, United Republic of
The word “banana” refers to a crop that cuddles a number of species commonly known as Musa spp. In Tanzania, the crop is the fourth most important crop for food and income generation for more than 30 percent of the total population. In East Africa, Tanzania is the sec [....] » Read More
Title : New approach to prioritizing food plants in tree domestication program
Donfagsiteli Tchinda Nehemie, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies, Cameroon
Plant formations constitute a natural reservoir for aromatic and medicinal plants (AMPs), essential for the conservation of life and nature, which most local populations use for their health. Despite their socio-economic value, their exploitation by local communities has remained [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating social effects of arable field abandonment in communal areas in South Africa cultivation in rural areas contributes to agricultural stability and food security at household, community, and national levels, and also in maintaining diversity of rural landscapes (Scherr et al. 2007; Diaz et al. 2011). Moreover, cultivating fields gives rura
Sihle Pokwana, Rhodes University, South Africa
Cultivation in rural areas contributes to agricultural stability and food security at household, community, and national levels, and also in maintaining diversity of rural landscapes (Scherr et al. 2007; Diaz et al. 2011). Moreover, cultivating fields gives rural communities a se [....] » Read More
Title : Extraction,characterization of sheep wool hydrolysate and evaluation of its non-phytotoxicity for potential application in agriculture
Noah Metomo Flore Nadine Nelly, University of Hassan II CASABLANCA, Morocco
Sheep's wool is a textile material that belongs to the class of natural fibers of animal origin[1], [2]. This waste arouses a notorious interest through its chemical composition rich in nitrogen through the amino acids contained in the keratin constituting one of the irrefrag [....] » Read More
Title : Development of novel hydrogel based on alginate grafted with polyacrylamide for slow-controlled release fertilizer (SCRF)
Salma Elamiri, Scienses and tachniques Faculty-Mohammedia,Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
In order to reduce the cost of fertilizers as well as their influence on the environment, scientists are paying more and more attention to slow-release or controlled-release fertilizers, which are prepared from abundantly available biodegradable natural materials such as biopolym [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of sodium alginate based superabsorbent polymer and irrigation deficit on water use efficiency, and growth of tomato
El Idrissi Ayoub, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, Morocco
Today, the rapid development of technologies to improve food production while minimizing environmental impact is a top priority. Agriculture is one of the most important industries, but it consumes a considerable amount of water. Because agricultural soils, especially arid and se [....] » Read More
Title : Biostimulatory effect of hydrolysate derived from sardine waste on growth enhancement of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.).
Fatima tayi, FSTM, Morocco
Fish by-products are generally recognized as low value resources. In order to increase their value, fish by-products need to be converted into new products with high functionality, such as fish protein hydrolysates (FPH), which have attracted enormous interest in different [....] » Read More
Title : Economics of selected processed Bushmeat products among rural households in Agbani agricultural zone,Enugu state, Nigeria
Emeka Celestine Nzeh, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Nigeria
This research examines the economics of selected processed bush meat products among rural households in Agbani agricultural zone, Enugu state, Nigeria. Specifically, it examines the socio-economic effect of bush meat enterprise, the level of employment generation by bush meat ent [....] » Read More
Title : A pesticide label author, regulatory agency reviewer and a digital pesticide label walk into a bar…
Mark A Lewis, Caliper Content Services, United States
There are many roles that would benefit from the digitization of pesticide labels. Michael is a pesticide label author. He is making many updates to the label of his company’s most popular pesticide. Michael needs do this quickly and efficiently. The updates need to be [....] » Read More
Title : A baseline study of the presence of the radioactive Isotope Cs- 137 in the central province of Papua New Guinea
Nelson Barau, Pacifc Adventist University, Papua New Guinea
This study is aimed at identifying the artificially produced radioactive isotope Caesium-137 (137Cs) and determining its activity at specific sites across the landscape of the Central Province of Papua New Guinea. Central Province is one of the provinces in Papua New Guinea situa [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of cutting and splitting of nitrogen doses on yield, quality and economics of fodder oat in Indo-Gangetic plains of India
Mahendra Singh Pal, G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, India
Field study was conducted at Instructional Dairy Farm, Nagla, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar from 2019-20 to 2021-22 during Rabi season (October-November to March-April) to assess the ‘Effect of cutting and splitting of nitrogen doses on yiel [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of irrigation level and different soil amendments on vegetable yield and soil water storage, in the semi-arid central
Kuume Benjamen Pendapala Enguwa, University of Namibia, Namibia
The two field experiments assessed the effects of irrigation difference as main plots (4 days and 2 days in experiment 1, and 5 days and 4 days in experiment 2, for full and reduced irrigation, respectively) and six soil amendments; biochar, compost, zeolite, NPK, be-grow and hoo [....] » Read More
Title : Empowerment of women farmers for enhanced food production capability in North-Cetral
Oluyomi Sunday Moses, Kogi State College of Education, Nigeria
This study is on empowerment of women farmers for enhanced food production capability in North-Central Nigeria. The research was conducted over a period of one year – July 2021 – July, 2022. Purposive and Multistage random sampling technique was employed in the select [....] » Read More
Title : Microbial analysis of ready to eat leafy vegetables collected from various areas of district swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islam Zeb, University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
The contamination of leafy vegetables with microbes and heavy metal toxicity is one of the world's most serious environmental issues. Despite the fact that leafy vegetables are well known around the world for their many health benefits. A study was done to determine the micro [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of irrigation criteria on soybean grain yield and irrigation water use efficiencies under subsurface drip irrigation in a silt loam soil
Jongte Lee, Gyeongsangnam-do ARES, Korea, Republic of
Drought stress and yield instability have been increasing due to climate change. Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is a system to water crops through buried lines having embedded emitters with certain spacing. The SDI systems are usually installed below tillage depth, which can be [....] » Read More
Title : From science to applications: microbiome as a bioindicator for management practices
Albero Acedo, Biome Makers, United States
Agroecosystems are human-managed ecosystems adhering to generalized ecological rules. Understanding the ecology behind the assembly and dynamics of soil fungal communities is a fruitful way to improve management practices and plant productivity, particularly, mechanization w [....] » Read More
Title : Agroecology and sustainable agriculture for resilience livelihood of marginalized and vulnerable people
Sunit Adhikari, Institute for Resource Management and Technology, Nepal
Agroecology is an integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of food and agricultural systems. Small farmers in Nepal are traditionally following subsistence agriculture practices. The low productivit [....] » Read More
Title : Spatial assessment of soil salinity using pca and geospatial techniques; a case study of Punjab Pakistan
Sobia Khan, National Engineering Services, Pakistan
Both natural and man-made soil salinity is a major geological disaster in arid and semi-arid landscapes. In agricultural land, it has a negative impact on plant growth and crop yields, while in semi-arid and arid non-agricultural areas, due to subsidence, corrosion and groundwate [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating an educational intervention to reduce pesticide exposure among farmers in Nigeria
Gift Udoh, Norina Farms, Nigeria
BACKGROUND There is concern regarding the widespread use of pesticides and impacts on public health. Farmers in Nigeria frequently apply pesticides, including organophosphate pesticides which are known neurotoxicants. They receive little guidance on how much to apply or inform [....] » Read More
Title : Comparison of potato varieties under different water conditions
Ali Assalmi, Independent Researcher and Agricultural Entrepreneur, Morocco
This study aimed to compare the yield of two varieties of potato seeds under different water conditions. In the first part of the study, we conducted a literature review to gather academic research published on the two varieties. Based on the literature review, we optimized the w [....] » Read More
Title : Citrus greening disease and its molecular variavility
K N Gupta, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, India
Citrus is one of the most economically important fruit crops in India. Commercially grown citrus includes sweet orange, acid lime and mandarin citrus greening bacterium (CGB), a bacterial disease are the two most important diseases that are impending fruit production through the [....] » Read More
Title : Early flowering and maturity, number of racemes and biomass in lablab (Lablab purpureus) accessions in dry farming Systems in Tanzania
Julius Missanga, University of Dodoma (UDOM), Tanzania, United Republic of
Lablab is multi-purpose crop with a wide range of benefits compared to its relatives. It is a promising drought tolerant crop with plenty of food components especially protein and vitamins. It is a potential food resource for human and animal consumption. Livestock produce high q [....] » Read More
Title : Factors influencing artisanal fishers household food security in OGUN water side local Governement area ogun state
Babatunde Adebayo Oyebamiji, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria
Nigeria is blessed with abundant natural and fishery resources, but fish catching activities were mostly done through crude tools, this results to relatively low fish catch and increase household food insecurity. The study examined factors influencing artisanal fishers’ hou [....] » Read More
Title : Comparison study between the semi-automatic press and the super press for olive crushing: case of seddouk locality (Northeast Algeria)
Hacene Balla, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Bejaia, Algeria
The olive industry is of great importance and interest for the populations in Algeria. The cultivation of the olive tree is a legacy of the ancestors, which builds a great wealth but became a source of pollution caused by its by-products after trituration. This work is devot [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of treated acid mine drainage (AMD) irrigation on the physiological parameters and biochemical performance of potato cultivars (Solanum tuberosum L.) and soil bacterial diversity
Rabelani Munyai, University of South Africa - Muckleneuk Campus: University of South Africa, South Africa
In water-stressed regions such as arid and semi-arid lands, the use of treated acid mine drainage (AMD) water for irrigated agriculture has been suggested as an alternative to address the shortage of fresh water sources. However, the short and long-term impact of using such (un)t [....] » Read More
Title : Novel applications of radiation technology on the production of biodegradable packaging for the food industry
NELIDA LUCIA DEL MASTRO, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, IPEN/CNEN, Brazil
There is an increasing interest worldwide to reduce plastic pollution and part of the solution would be to replace food-packaging plastics with bioplastics. The packaging is likely the most important method for food preservation due to protects, preserves, while allows the produc [....] » Read More
Title : Nitrogen uptake and use efficiency of Maize as affected by Tillage, cropping system and nitrogen fertilization on Cambisols and Phaeozems
Ashenafi Nigussie, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia
In the evaluation of crop production, knowledge related to nutrient use efficiency is a critical concept for sustainable agriculture. In the study areas, however, there is scant information on the influence of tillage, cropping systems and nitrogen fertilization and their interac [....] » Read More
Title : NOVA GRASS - symbiotically modified perennial ryegrass– an innovative protection of grasses
Dariusz Panka, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Poland
The perspective of limiting the use of plant protection products by 2030, resulting from the principles of the European Green Deal, imposes certain restrictions on agricultural producers. In this situation, an opportunity for agriculture is to use the achievements of science and [....] » Read More
Title : Assessment of Genetic diversity and population structure of French bean accessions of Garhwal Himalayas by SSR markers and morpho-agronomic traits
Navneeti Chamoli, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, India
The Himalayan region of India boasts a vast french bean diversity that remains unexplored. The use of molecular and agromorphological markers to obtain information on landrace could facilitate future breeding improvements. To assess genetic polymorphism and differentiation among [....] » Read More
Title : Sarvathobhadram-organic initiative: cooperative model for resilient agriculture by adopting system of rice intensification
Sreeni K R, Organic Agriculture (Division) Sarvathobhadram-Organic-Farmers’, Peringottukara,Thrissur, Kerala, and Project Manager at PayAgri Innovations Solutions Pvt Ltd. ,IITM, Chennai, India., India
The assistance of the Sarvathobhadram-Organic-Farmers’ Cooperative helped small and marginal farmers customise, adapt, and customise the system to their unique needs. The Farmers Club, which has 50 members, was established in May 2020 with the goal of assisting farmers in c [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring social media platforms for Agricultural communication
Ramavhale Patience Manku, University of Limpopo, South Africa
Agricultural communication is essential for promoting sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring food security. In recent years, social media platforms have emerged as valuable tools for communication and information dissemination in the agricultural sector. This study inves [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of cashew growing on vegetation and carbon stock in Northern Cote d'Ivorie
Koffi, Universite Felix Houphouet Boigny d'Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Intensive agriculture combined with climate change issues causes considerable degradation of natural ecosystems. Therefore, to ensure their protection, it is necessary to find a system that combines environmental protection and carbon sequestration. Thus, the general objective of [....] » Read More
Title : Productivity of crop rotation applying different tillage practices
Madara Darguza, Latvia university of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia
Simple agronomic practises as crop rotation and soil tillage may lead to high yields of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum) and increase productivity of full crop rotation. The research described in this abstract was aimed to compare productivity of crop rotations depending on winte [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of drought stress on morpho-physiological responses of Petunia plants and selecting the best cultivar
Ansa Rebi, Beijing Forestry University, China
Two cultivars of petunia were evaluated for drought tolerance in a pot trial. The drought intervals included (T0) one day interval (control), (T1) three-day interval, (T2) five-day interval, and (T3) seven-day interval. As a result of the treatment application, variation in the p [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of broilers chicken diet supplementation with peat additive on growth performance and quality of produced breast meat
Larisa Caisin, Technical University of Moldova, Moldova, Republic of
The current trends in the production of broiler chickens indicate the need to look for natural solutions that affect the efficiency of production and the quality of meat. The aim of the study was to evaluate the growth performance and quality of broiler chicken meat with the addi [....] » Read More
Title : pathogenic response of three cowpea varieties to infection with fusarium oxysporum f. Sp. Tracheiphylum in the screen house
Ahmed Oladimeji, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Cowpea is an important legume with immense benefits to humans, animals, and the soil. Its production is threatened by many diseases among which is vascular wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. tracheiphilum (Fot). This study was carried out to evaluate three cowpea va [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of trinexapac-ethyl in combination with nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield of three rice varieties
Suchada Boonlertnirun, Rajamangala University of Technology, Thailand
Lodging is a problem that reduces rice yields. Application of excess nitrogen fertilizer is one factor contributing to rice lodging. Trinexapac-ethyl is a plant growth regulator that reduces stem elongation and helps strengthen cell walls, so it can improve yield and reduce the l [....] » Read More
Title : Diagnosis of viral diseases of some medicinal plants of côte d'ivoire and characterization of associated begomoviruses
SEKA Koutoua, Nangui Abrogoua University, Cote d'Ivoire
The use of plants for therapeutic purposes provides 80 % of the health coverage of sub-Saharan Africa’s populations. However, these plants are attacked by viruses which pose a real threat to their development. This study aims at contributing to a better knowledge of the hea [....] » Read More
Title : Uses of gamma irradiation for controlling insect pests
Mahmoud Salem, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egypt
Because of heavy dependence on using chemical pesticides for pest control all over the world, resistance have developed in many insect species. As a result, we are continuously in search of innovative methods to control pests. One of the promising methods is the use of gamma radi [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainability and environmental impact of biogas production
Azam Akhbari, UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), University Malaya, Malaysia
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate change mitigation are among the biggest challenges facing societies right now and in the future. Therefore, a renewable energy source, such as biogas, must replace fossil fuels. Biogas production through anaerobic digestion (AD) is a [....] » Read More
Title : A dynamic shelf-life prediction method considering actual uncertainty: application to fresh fruits in long-term cold storage
Qian Chen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS), China
Shelf-life is an important tool for visually conveying remaining food quality. However, the traditional printed shelf-life is a fixed value based on a stable environment, whereas food supplies undergo long-term dynamic conditions. Moreover, the accumulating effects of real- [....] » Read More
Title : A dynamic shelf-life prediction method considering actual uncertainty: application to fresh fruits in long-term cold storage
Qian Chen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS), China
Shelf-life is an important tool for visually conveying remaining food quality. However, the traditional printed shelf-life is a fixed value based on a stable environment, whereas food supplies undergo long-term dynamic conditions. Moreover, the accumulating effects of real- [....] » Read More
Title : Intercropping of grain legumes, spring cereals and oil crops for increasing land-use efficacy, biodiversity and resilience of agroecosystems
Victor Petcu, National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Romania
Intercropping is increasing biodiversity, resilience and sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. There are traditional crop mixtures like maize, beans and squash. On small surfaces of grain crops farmers that performs agroecological and organic practices are tending to increas [....] » Read More
Title : Drivers of Post-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination: Evidence Gathered from Knowledge Disparities and Field Surveys of Maize Farmers in the Rift-Valley Region of Kenya
Grace Gachara, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco
Maize-dependent populations in sub-Saharan Africa are continually exposed to aflatoxin poisoning owing to their regular consumption of this dietetic cereal. Being a staple in Kenyan households, consumption of maizebased meals is done almost daily, thereby exposing consumers to af [....] » Read More