Accurate plant disease diagnosis is crucial for effective crop management. Traditional methods involve visual inspection of symptoms like leaf spots, wilting, or discoloration, while advanced techniques use molecular tools for precise identification. Technologies like PCR, DNA barcoding, and ELISA enable early detection of pathogens, allowing timely interventions. Farmers can use diagnostic kits, mobile apps, or seek support from extension services for real-time solutions. Disease mapping and remote sensing further enhance surveillance and management strategies. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern diagnostics, agricultural stakeholders can minimize losses, protect crops, and ensure sustainable farming practices, addressing global food security challenges.
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