Medicinal plants play a crucial role in agriculture, offering a sustainable approach to healthcare and cultivation. Integrating medicinal plants into agricultural practices not only enhances biodiversity but also provides farmers with an alternative income source. These plants, known for their therapeutic properties, contribute to the development of herbal medicines and nutraceuticals. Agroecologically, cultivating medicinal plants aligns with sustainable farming practices, promoting natural pest control and reducing the reliance on synthetic chemicals. The cultivation of medicinal plants fosters a harmonious relationship between agriculture and healthcare, emphasizing the potential for holistic and environmentally friendly approaches to both fields. This integration represents a promising avenue for diversified and resilient agricultural systems.
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