Agroforestry and silviculture are sustainable land management practices that integrate the cultivation of trees and agricultural crops. Agroforestry combines the benefits of trees and crops in the same area, promoting biodiversity, soil fertility, and water conservation. This approach enhances overall ecosystem health and resilience while providing economic benefits to farmers. Silviculture, on the other hand, focuses specifically on the cultivation and management of forested areas for timber production, ensuring sustainable wood resources and healthy forest ecosystems. Both agroforestry and silviculture play crucial roles in addressing environmental challenges, such as deforestation and climate change, by fostering a harmonious balance between agriculture and forestry. These practices contribute to sustainable resource utilization, increased crop yields, and improved ecological stability, making them integral components of responsible land stewardship
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy