Microbial crop health studies explore the relationship between soil microbes and plant health. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses play a significant role in plant growth by enhancing nutrient availability, improving soil structure, and protecting plants from pathogens. Understanding the dynamics between these microbes and plants helps researchers develop natural solutions to enhance crop resilience and productivity. For instance, beneficial microbes can be introduced to the soil to promote plant growth or to combat harmful pathogens. This field is integral to sustainable agriculture practices, as it offers environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides and fertilizers, fostering a healthier ecosystem for both crops and soil.
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