Soil quality improvement is essential for increasing crop yields and ensuring sustainable farming practices. Methods to enhance soil quality include using organic amendments like compost, manure, or cover crops that increase soil organic matter and microbial diversity. Techniques such as crop rotation help replenish nutrients and prevent soil erosion, while minimizing pest buildup. Soil testing is crucial to identify deficiencies and guide the appropriate use of fertilizers. Additionally, reducing tillage practices preserves soil structure and helps maintain soil fertility. By improving soil structure and nutrient availability, these strategies contribute to better water retention, healthier plants, and higher-quality produce.
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