Marginal lands, often characterized by low fertility, poor water availability, or extreme climatic conditions, present significant challenges to conventional farming practices. Research into crops that can thrive in these environments is essential for improving agricultural productivity and land use efficiency. Scientists are developing drought-tolerant, salt-resistant, and nitrogen-efficient crops that can flourish in harsh conditions. These crops can help transform previously unusable lands into productive agricultural areas, boosting food production in regions where resources are limited. By enhancing crop resilience to environmental stressors, this research ensures that farming remains viable in marginal areas, contributing to food security and sustainable land management.
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