Stress-resistant crop varieties are a breakthrough in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and resource scarcity. These crops are bred to withstand biotic stresses like pests and diseases and abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures. Using traditional breeding methods and biotechnology, scientists develop seeds that maintain high yields under adverse conditions. Stress-tolerant varieties reduce dependency on chemical inputs, promoting eco-friendly farming. They play a crucial role in ensuring food security for vulnerable regions affected by erratic weather patterns. By adopting these resilient crops, farmers can mitigate losses, improve productivity, and contribute to sustainable agriculture.
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