Dense planting techniques involve planting crops at higher densities to maximize land use and increase overall yield per unit area. This method is particularly effective for crops like vegetables, grains, and legumes, where high planting densities can improve competition for light, water, and nutrients. By using improved seed varieties and optimized planting arrangements, farmers can create more productive and efficient cropping systems. Dense planting also supports sustainable farming practices by reducing the need for large expanses of land, making it a viable solution for addressing food security in urban and peri-urban areas. However, careful management of soil fertility and pest control is necessary to ensure the success of this technique.
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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
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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