Commercial plantations play a pivotal role in modern agriculture, serving as robust engines for sustainable production and economic growth. These large-scale ventures are meticulously planned and managed, focusing on cultivating high-yield crops for mass consumption or industrial use. Key crops include timber, rubber, palm oil, and various fruits. Commercial plantations utilize advanced farming techniques, technology, and precise resource management to optimize yields and ensure efficiency. Beyond contributing to global food and resource demands, these plantations often drive employment, foster rural development, and adhere to environmental sustainability practices. Balancing productivity with responsible land use, commercial plantations stand as vital contributors to agricultural innovation and economic stability.
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