Soil organic matter (SOM) plays a vital role in maintaining soil fertility, structure, and water retention capacity. Managing SOM effectively is essential for promoting sustainable farming and horticulture practices. It enhances soil's ability to store nutrients and water, supports beneficial microbial activity, and improves plant growth. Farmers and horticulturists manage SOM by incorporating organic materials such as compost, cover crops, and crop residues into the soil. These practices help improve soil health, increase carbon sequestration, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. Proper SOM management is also crucial in combating soil erosion and promoting long-term soil productivity, contributing to more 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