Bio-amendments refer to the use of natural substances such as microorganisms, enzymes, and other organic materials to improve soil quality and enhance plant growth. These amendments help restore soil health by increasing microbial diversity, enhancing nutrient cycling, and improving soil structure. Bio-amendments like biochar, mycorrhizal fungi, and compost tea are commonly used to address soil deficiencies, suppress plant diseases, and improve water retention. By enhancing soil fertility naturally, bio-amendments contribute to sustainable farming practices, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Their use fosters long-term soil health, boosting crop resilience and promoting more environmentally friendly agriculture.
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