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View article: Proximal and Remote Sensing Monitoring of the ‘Spinoso sardo’ Artichoke Cultivar on Organic and Conventional Management
Proximal and Remote Sensing Monitoring of the ‘Spinoso sardo’ Artichoke Cultivar on Organic and Conventional Management Open
The development of new techniques to improve crop management, especially through precision agriculture methods and innovations, is crucial for increasing crop yield and ensuring high-quality production. The horticultural sector is particul…
View article: Co‐presence of black soldier fly frass, soil‐biodegradable mulch films, and earthworms: effects on film biodegradation, ecotoxicity, and microbial community
Co‐presence of black soldier fly frass, soil‐biodegradable mulch films, and earthworms: effects on film biodegradation, ecotoxicity, and microbial community Open
Background Soil‐biodegradable mulch films (SBF) are used increasingly to enhance crop yields while addressing soil pollution and disposal issues. Another sustainable practice gaining attention is the use of soil amendments derived from was…
View article: Leaf Area Index and Leaf Chlorophyll Content estimation from hyperspectral imaging using SCOPE model inversion
Leaf Area Index and Leaf Chlorophyll Content estimation from hyperspectral imaging using SCOPE model inversion Open
Leaf Area Index (LAI) and Leaf Chlorophyll Content (LCC) are key vegetation indices for modeling energy and mass exchange between the atmosphere and land surfaces and can therefore be utilized for yield prediction. Consequently, suitable m…
View article: Long-term effect of no-tillage on soil CO2 emissions during the fallow period between winter and summer crops
Long-term effect of no-tillage on soil CO2 emissions during the fallow period between winter and summer crops Open
Soil CO2 emissions are a critical component of the carbon cycle, serving as a key indicator of soil fertility and health. Tillage practices significantly influence soil organic matter accumulation, making the monitoring of soil CO2 emissio…
View article: Dataset for multi-model comparison and ensemble simulations of canola growth and yield across global sites
Dataset for multi-model comparison and ensemble simulations of canola growth and yield across global sites Open
This paper describes the dataset that was used to test the reliability of eight crop models in simulating growth and yield of canola in response to sowing dates, nitrogen inputs and climate variability across five countries. The dataset in…
View article: Modeling Climate‐Driven Vegetation Changes Under Contrasting Temperate and Arid Conditions in the Mediterranean Basin
Modeling Climate‐Driven Vegetation Changes Under Contrasting Temperate and Arid Conditions in the Mediterranean Basin Open
This study investigates climate change impacts on spontaneous vegetation, focusing on the Mediterranean basin, a hotspot for climatic changes. Two case study areas, Monti Sibillini (central Italy, temperate) and Sidi Makhlouf (Southern Tun…
View article: Biostimulation effect on Crithmum maritimum L. root development in controlled environment
Biostimulation effect on Crithmum maritimum L. root development in controlled environment Open
Biostimulants can be used in sustainable agriculture as they are regarded as inputs with minimal environmental impact. When applied to the root systems of certain plant species, microbial inoculants confer physiological and morphological b…
View article: Salinity Tolerance of Diplotaxis tenuifolia Varieties Growing in Spring–Summer Season Under Mediterranean Greenhouse and Optimal Growing Conditions
Salinity Tolerance of Diplotaxis tenuifolia Varieties Growing in Spring–Summer Season Under Mediterranean Greenhouse and Optimal Growing Conditions Open
Salinity is one of the principal abiotic stresses that occurs in the Mediterranean area, causing loss of productivity and decrease of vegetable crop quality. The effect of salinity (0, 25, 75, 150 mM NaCl) was evaluated in three Diplotaxis…
View article: Cardimed - Landscape report of NBS - Catalogue of NBS solutions for demo sites, discussing their applicability for climate resilience
Cardimed - Landscape report of NBS - Catalogue of NBS solutions for demo sites, discussing their applicability for climate resilience Open
The CARDIMED NBS catalogue is a groundbreaking resource that advances the understanding and documentation of nature-based solutions (NBS), aiming to empower informed decision-making, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation and uptake …
View article: Soil tillage reduction as a climate change mitigation strategy in Mediterranean cereal‐based cropping systems
Soil tillage reduction as a climate change mitigation strategy in Mediterranean cereal‐based cropping systems Open
According to climate change projections, global temperatures would increase by 2°C by 2070, and agriculture is expected to be among the most affected sectors, particularly intensive field crops like cereals. Therefore, researchers need to …
View article: Scarcity of P-fertilisers: Humic-complexed phosphate as an adaptive solution for wheat and maize under rainfed conditions
Scarcity of P-fertilisers: Humic-complexed phosphate as an adaptive solution for wheat and maize under rainfed conditions Open
The current context of food security and global geopolitical crises calls for proactive efforts to seek adaptive strategies for limited resources in agriculture. The production of phosphatic-based fertilisers has caused a substantial deple…
View article: Wild asparagus domestication for food/energy cropping system set up
Wild asparagus domestication for food/energy cropping system set up Open
The solar greenhouse sector is currently unbalanced towards energy production. Thus, the introduction of new crop options, such as wild asparagus, could contribute to the promotion of economic and environmental sustainability in these food…
View article: Automatic zone management definition in Mediterranean environment for <i>Triticum durum</i>
Automatic zone management definition in Mediterranean environment for <i>Triticum durum</i> Open
Precision agriculture (PA) is an agronomic management that allows the parsimonious use of agronomic inputs according to the crop's actual spatiotemporal needs. The most important agronomic practice of PA is the site‐specific management (SS…
View article: Does Precision Technologies Adoption Contribute to the Economic and Agri-Environmental Sustainability of Mediterranean Wheat Production? An Italian Case Study
Does Precision Technologies Adoption Contribute to the Economic and Agri-Environmental Sustainability of Mediterranean Wheat Production? An Italian Case Study Open
The European Green Deal has set a concrete strategic plan to increase farm sustainability. At the same time, the current global challenges, due to climate change and fuels and commodity market crises, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic an…
View article: Does Precision Technologies Adoption Contribute to the Economic and Agri-Environmental Sustainability of Mediterranean Wheat Production? An Italian Case Study
Does Precision Technologies Adoption Contribute to the Economic and Agri-Environmental Sustainability of Mediterranean Wheat Production? An Italian Case Study Open
The European Green Deal has set a concrete strategic plan to increase farm sustainability. At the same time, the current global challenges, due to climate change and fuels and commodity market crisis, combined with the Covid-19 pandemic an…
View article: Starter irrigation in sulla as a promising practice to climate change adaptationof Mediterranean rainfed forage systems
Starter irrigation in sulla as a promising practice to climate change adaptationof Mediterranean rainfed forage systems Open
Possible climate change scenarios which are projecting altered rainfall patterns and extreme events have the potential to undermine the regeneration ability of Mediterranean rainfed forage systems. Within these systems Sulla coronaria (sul…
View article: Dataset for multi-model comparison and ensemble simulations of canola growth and yield across global sites
Dataset for multi-model comparison and ensemble simulations of canola growth and yield across global sites Open
This dataset was used to test the reliability of eight crop models in simulating growth and yield of canola in response to sowing dates, nitrogen inputs and climate variability across five countries. The dataset includes four spring cultiv…
View article: A machine learning modeling framework for <i>Triticum turgidum</i> subsp. <i>durum</i> Desf. yield forecasting in Italy
A machine learning modeling framework for <i>Triticum turgidum</i> subsp. <i>durum</i> Desf. yield forecasting in Italy Open
The forecasting of crop yield is one of the most critical research areas in crop science, which allows for the development of decision support systems, optimization of nitrogen fertilization, and food safety. Many tested modeling approache…
View article: How reliable are current crop models for simulating growth and seed yield of canola across global sites and under future climate change?
How reliable are current crop models for simulating growth and seed yield of canola across global sites and under future climate change? Open
To better understand how climate change might influence global canola production, scientists from six countries have completed the first inter-comparison of eight crop models for simulating growth and seed yield of canola, based on experim…
View article: Crithmum maritimum L. Biomass Production in Mediterranean Environment
Crithmum maritimum L. Biomass Production in Mediterranean Environment Open
Crithmum maritimum L., similarly to other halophytes, could be an essential plant in marginal areas of the Mediterranean basin; it can grow with low inputs and thus tackle environmental risks of soil erosion and biodiversity caused by clim…
View article: Validation of Rapid and Low-Cost Approach for the Delineation of Zone Management Based on Machine Learning Algorithms
Validation of Rapid and Low-Cost Approach for the Delineation of Zone Management Based on Machine Learning Algorithms Open
Proximal soil sensors are receiving strong attention from several disciplinary fields, and this has led to a rise in their availability in the market in the last two decades. The aim of this work was to validate agronomically a zone manage…
View article: Use of biodegradable plastic films in agriculture and their fate in soil
Use of biodegradable plastic films in agriculture and their fate in soil Open
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