Vegetable breeding is a vital component of modern agriculture, aimed at developing improved varieties with enhanced traits such as disease resistance, yield, and nutritional content. Through innovative techniques, scientists selectively cross and cultivate vegetables to meet the demands of evolving agricultural landscapes. This process contributes to sustainable farming practices, ensuring resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. By harnessing advancements in genetics and biotechnology, vegetable breeding plays a pivotal role in enhancing crop productivity, optimizing resource use, and addressing global food security challenges. The continuous development of high-performing, resilient vegetable varieties not only benefits farmers by improving their yields and income but also positively impacts consumers by providing access to nutritious and diverse food options.
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