Irrigation techniques play a pivotal role in modern agriculture, enhancing crop productivity and ensuring sustainable water use. Diverse methods, such as drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, and flood irrigation, cater to varying crop and soil needs. Drip irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots, conserving water and minimizing weed growth. Sprinkler systems mimic natural rainfall, suitable for a wide range of crops. Flood irrigation, involving controlled flooding of fields, is traditional yet effective. Innovations like precision irrigation employ technology to optimize water distribution. Efficient irrigation contributes to water conservation, mitigates drought impact, and supports global food security by maximizing crop yields. As agriculture adapts to climate change, embracing advanced irrigation techniques remains crucial for resilient and sustainable farming practices.
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