Crop biodiversity preservation focuses on maintaining a variety of plant species and genetic traits crucial for resilient agriculture. Diverse crops ensure adaptability to changing environmental conditions, pests, and diseases. Techniques like seed banks, on-farm conservation, and promoting traditional crop varieties help safeguard biodiversity. Intercropping and agroforestry further enhance genetic diversity in farming systems. Preserving crop biodiversity is essential for food security, cultural heritage, and sustainable agricultural development. It also supports ecosystem services, such as pollination and soil fertility, critical for long-term productivity.
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in the implementation of integrated pest management in crops
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
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 : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Soil degradation and methods to improve soil fertility – Bulgaria case
Martin Banov, Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, Bulgaria