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Durum Wheat Kernel: Influence of the Genotype and Environment on the Mineral Profile of Grains and Ashes Open
Thirteen genotypes of durum wheat were grown in two different environments in Portugal. Grain and ash mineral profile, as well as protein content, test weight, and grain ash content were evaluated. Genotype, environment, and their interact…
Response of Nearby Sensors to Variable Doses of Nitrogen Fertilization in Winter Fodder Crops Under Mediterranean Climate Open
The sustainable intensification of forage production in Mediterranean climates requires technological solutions that optimize the use of agricultural inputs. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of proximal optical sensors in recom…
Optimising Legume Integration, Nitrogen Fertilisation, and Irrigation in Semi-Arid Forage Systems Open
Monoculture systems depend on high nitrogen (N) fertilisation. Incorporating legumes into forage crops offers a sustainable alternative with agronomic and economic benefits. This study assesses the impact of legumes in fodder systems, eval…
Wheat Phenology and Yield in a Mediterranean Scenario of Climate Change Open
Wheat is a crucial crop for food and nutritional security worldwide, but it has special importance in the Mediterranean basin. Nowadays, the wheat crop is facing significant challenges due to climate change; modification in the rainfall pa…
Optimizing Herbicide Use in Fodder Crops with Low-Cost Remote Sensing and Variable Rate Technology Open
The current Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) foresees a reduction of 50% in the use of herbicides by 2030. This study investigates the potential of integrating remote sensing with a low-cost RGB sensor and variable-rate technology (VRT) to …
View article: A GIS-Based Estimation of Bioenergy Potential from Cereal and Legume Straw Biomasses in Alentejo, Portugal
A GIS-Based Estimation of Bioenergy Potential from Cereal and Legume Straw Biomasses in Alentejo, Portugal Open
Portugal exhibits a large deficit in cereals with an import/export ratio of about 18%. Alentejo is a southern vast plain region, which is the largest cereal producer in the country, with about 80% of the total cereal area. The region also …
Breeding in bread-making wheat varieties for Mediterranean climate: the need to get resilient varieties Open
Introduction Being one of the “big three” most cultivated cereals in the world, wheat plays a crucial role in ensuring global food/nutrition security, supplying close to 20% of the global needs for calories and proteins. However, the incre…
Unveiling the Impact of Growth Traits on the Yield of Bread Wheat Germplasm Subjected to Waterlogging Open
Changes in the climate have led to the occurrence of extreme events that threaten the production of major crops, namely that of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Waterlogging imposed at the tillering stage can severely affect the yield, …
Delineation of Soil Management Zones and Validation through the Vigour of a Fodder Crop Open
In Mediterranean farming systems, the semi-arid conditions and agricultural ecosystems have made site-specific management an important approach. This method aims to understand and handle the variability of soil properties and crop manageme…
Remote Monitoring of Crop Nitrogen Nutrition to Adjust Crop Models: A Review Open
Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a central issue to address regarding the nitrogen (N) uptake by crops, and can be improved by applying the correct dose of fertilizers at specific points in the fields according to the plants status. The N …
Wheat Crop under Waterlogging: Potential Soil and Plant Effects Open
Inundation, excessive precipitation, or inadequate field drainage can cause waterlogging of cultivated land. It is anticipated that climate change will increase the frequency, intensity, and unpredictability of flooding events. This stress…
Phenotypic Diversity of Seminal Root Traits in Bread Wheat Germplasm from Different Origins Open
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major staple crop, and more adapted varieties are needed to ensure productivity under unpredictable stress scenarios resulting from climate changes. In the development of new genotypes, root system t…
Grain Composition and Quality in Portuguese Triticum aestivum Germplasm Subjected to Heat Stress after Anthesis Open
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a major crop worldwide, and it is highly susceptible to heat. In this work, grain production and composition were evaluated in Portuguese T. aestivum germplasm (landraces and commercial varieties), which …
Effects of Waterlogging on Growth and Development of Bread Wheat Genotypes Open
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a widely cultivated crop. Annually 10–15 million ha of this crop are affected by flooding leading to large production losses (20 to 50%). Intensive and unpredictable rainfall episodes are expecte…
Cereal yield gaps across Europe Open
Europe accounts for around 20% of the global cereal production and is a net exporter of ca. 15% of that production. Increasing global demand for cereals justifies questions as to where and by how much Europe’s production can be increased t…