Perennial cropland management focuses on the use of perennial plants, which live for more than two years, as a sustainable farming practice. Unlike annual crops that require replanting each season, perennial crops grow back year after year, reducing soil disturbance and the need for tilling. This approach helps preserve soil structure, prevent erosion, and improve water retention. Perennials also require fewer inputs such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides, making them more environmentally friendly and cost-effective. By integrating perennial crops into farming systems, farmers can reduce their environmental footprint, improve long-term soil health, and contribute to a more sustainable agricultural model.
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