Silvicultural crop practices refer to the methods employed in the management and cultivation of tree crops for forestry, agroforestry, or sustainable agricultural systems. These practices focus on enhancing tree growth, maintaining soil health, and increasing biodiversity. Techniques such as thinning, pruning, and controlled burns are used to ensure optimal growth and productivity of trees. Silviculture also promotes the use of indigenous species, creating more resilient and sustainable ecosystems. By integrating trees with other crops, silvicultural practices can help maintain ecological balance, prevent soil erosion, and sequester carbon, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation. Effective management of forest resources through these practices can support both economic and environmental sustainability in rural areas.
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 : 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 : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy
Title : Cultivating green wisdom: Urban horticulture techniques for home vegetable cultivation in small spaces for older adults
Consuelo Lima Navarro de Andrade, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Brazil
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Assessment of spraying effectiveness using heavy-duty agricultural UAVs in high-growing crops: Spray deposition and canopy coverage efficiency
Tytus Berbec, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation - State Research Institute, Poland