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 : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
Title : Risk extension: A step to capability for building farmers’ resilience and adaptation to climate changes
Rasha Mohamed El Sayed Shabana, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
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 : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India