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View article: An overview and current progress of gibberellic acid-mediated abiotic stress alleviation in plants
An overview and current progress of gibberellic acid-mediated abiotic stress alleviation in plants Open
Abiotic stressors are the main barriers to successful crop production in this era. The balance of redox and metabolic activities in plants is negatively impacted by abiotic stresses, which ultimately limit the plants' capacity to grow and …
View article: Application of precision nutrient tools for the optimization of fertilizer requirements and assessment of the growth and productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) in the northeastern Ghat of India
Application of precision nutrient tools for the optimization of fertilizer requirements and assessment of the growth and productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) in the northeastern Ghat of India Open
Cereals are vital food crops that provide dietary energy and food security. Among the different cereal crops, maize has its own importance in terms of area, production and productivity. However, it is a highly nutrient–draining crop, and i…
View article: Sustainable strategies to limit nitrogen loss in agriculture through improving its use efficiency—aiming to reduce environmental pollution
Sustainable strategies to limit nitrogen loss in agriculture through improving its use efficiency—aiming to reduce environmental pollution Open
The fertilizer nitrogen (N) is critical for increasing land productivity to sustain global food demands. However, excessive N application has led to environmental degradation, including soil depletion, water contamination, and greenhouse g…
View article: Blending moringa root extract with biorational insecticides: A potential approach for the management of Bemisia tabaci through synergistic interactions and induced plant defense
Blending moringa root extract with biorational insecticides: A potential approach for the management of Bemisia tabaci through synergistic interactions and induced plant defense Open
The silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, is an invasive polyphagous pest affecting several agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. A multimodal effort involving mixing new-generation chemicals and botanical insecticides effectively…
View article: Micrometeorological Changes Through Agronomic Management Influence the Productivity of Field Pea (<i>Pisum sativum</i> Var. arvense L.) in the Lower Gangetic Plains of South Asia
Micrometeorological Changes Through Agronomic Management Influence the Productivity of Field Pea (<i>Pisum sativum</i> Var. arvense L.) in the Lower Gangetic Plains of South Asia Open
The planting date, plant population, and variety are crucial factors that interact with the physical environment and hence, meticulously influence crop output and performance. To determine the impacts of planting time, spacing, and varieta…
View article: Prospects of artificial intelligence for the sustainability of sugarcane production in the modern era of climate change: An overview of related global findings
Prospects of artificial intelligence for the sustainability of sugarcane production in the modern era of climate change: An overview of related global findings Open
By analysing biochemical composition, assessing soil quality, projecting yields, predicting productivity, identifying illnesses, and predicting productivity, artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly improved sugarcane cultivation. This stu…
View article: Innovative organic nutrient management and land arrangements improve soil health and productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in an organic farming system
Innovative organic nutrient management and land arrangements improve soil health and productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in an organic farming system Open
Introduction Soil health is vital for ecosystems, but excessive use of fertilizers, chemicals, and irrigation harms soil fertility, leading to reduced yields and degradation. Thus, exploring innovative land arrangements and nutrient manage…
View article: Heavy metal stress in the agro-environment: consequences, adaptations and remediation
Heavy metal stress in the agro-environment: consequences, adaptations and remediation Open
The adverse effects of abiotic components of the environment have led to noteworthy increases in drip global agricultural productivity. Among abiotic stresses, heavy metal (HM) stress is an important environmental factor with a significant…
View article: Shoot transcriptome revealed widespread differential expression and potential molecular mechanisms of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) against Fusarium wilt
Shoot transcriptome revealed widespread differential expression and potential molecular mechanisms of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) against Fusarium wilt Open
Introduction The yield of chickpea is severely hampered by infection wilt caused by several races of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris (Foc). Methods To understand the underlying molecular mechanisms of resistance against Foc4 Fusarium wil…
View article: Improvement of soil health and nutrient transformations under balanced fertilization with integrated nutrient management in a rice-wheat system in Indo-Gangetic Plains – A 34-year Research outcomes
Improvement of soil health and nutrient transformations under balanced fertilization with integrated nutrient management in a rice-wheat system in Indo-Gangetic Plains – A 34-year Research outcomes Open
The impact of integrated nutrient management seems crucial for the sustainability of crop production as revealed by studies on long-term experiments. It provided the opportunity to monitor long-term variations in crop yields and associated…
View article: Dendrometric evaluation of Helianthus annuus under water deficit conditions
Dendrometric evaluation of Helianthus annuus under water deficit conditions Open
Drought is characterised as a recurring climatic phenomenon with prolonged duration, affecting land through below-average rainfall and often accompanied by high temperatures. When the available water falls below the optimum level, water de…
View article: High-throughput digital imaging and detection of morpho-physiological traits in tomato plants under drought
High-throughput digital imaging and detection of morpho-physiological traits in tomato plants under drought Open
Advances in informatics, robotics, and imaging techniques make it possible to use state-of-the-art digital reconstruction technologies for high-throughput plant phenotyping (HTPP) affected by stress factors, as well as for the ontology of …
View article: Selenium – An environmentally friendly micronutrient in agroecosystem in the modern era: An overview of 50-year findings
Selenium – An environmentally friendly micronutrient in agroecosystem in the modern era: An overview of 50-year findings Open
Agricultural productivity is constantly being forced to maintain yield stability to feed the enormously growing world population. However, shrinking arable and nutrient-deprived soil and abiotic and biotic stressor (s) in different magnitu…
View article: Heat stress in wheat: a global challenge to feed billions in the current era of the changing climate
Heat stress in wheat: a global challenge to feed billions in the current era of the changing climate Open
Crop failure is largely caused by various climate hazards, and among them, heat stress is the primary factor hindering crop production. The significant global loss of crop yield is primarily due to heat-related damage during the reproducti…
View article: Biofortification of mungbean (Vigna radiata L. (Wilczek)) with boron, zinc and iron alters its grain yield and nutrition
Biofortification of mungbean (Vigna radiata L. (Wilczek)) with boron, zinc and iron alters its grain yield and nutrition Open
Mungbean [ Vigna radiata L. (Wilczek)] is considered as an extremely nutritious crop possessing a high level of micronutrients, but their low bioavailability in the crop leads to micronutrient malnutrition in humans. Therefore, the present…
View article: The intertwining of Zn-finger motifs and abiotic stress tolerance in plants: Current status and future prospects
The intertwining of Zn-finger motifs and abiotic stress tolerance in plants: Current status and future prospects Open
Environmental stresses such as drought, high salinity, and low temperature can adversely modulate the field crop’s ability by altering the morphological, physiological, and biochemical processes of the plants. It is estimated that about 50…
View article: STRATEGIES AND METHODS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT'S MOTIVATION
STRATEGIES AND METHODS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT'S MOTIVATION Open
The submitted contribution examines the use of methods of developing students' motivation in the educational process at FHLE SUA in Nitra. Its aim was on the basis of educational research to identify and to compare the opinions of teachers…
View article: EDUCATION IN SLOVAKIA IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
EDUCATION IN SLOVAKIA IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Open
Education in Slovakia, focused on environmental education with an emphasis on green infrastructure, is a manifestation of our lifestyle and way of existence. It is a reflection of our emphasis on values and morals.
View article: Prospects of Hydrogels in Agriculture for Enhancing Crop and Water Productivity under Water Deficit Condition
Prospects of Hydrogels in Agriculture for Enhancing Crop and Water Productivity under Water Deficit Condition Open
In arid and semiarid regions and under rainfed conditions, water availability is one of the principal ecological constraints that hinder agriculture’s sustainability. The super absorbent polymer (agricultural) is water-absorbing and is cro…
View article: Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator
Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator Open
The aim of this paper was to design a device for monitoring the work of irrigation technology (in our case, irrigation by sprinkler). Two devices for monitoring selected irrigation operating parameters for two hose reel irrigation machines…
View article: Biofortification—A Frontier Novel Approach to Enrich Micronutrients in Field Crops to Encounter the Nutritional Security
Biofortification—A Frontier Novel Approach to Enrich Micronutrients in Field Crops to Encounter the Nutritional Security Open
Globally, many developing countries are facing silent epidemics of nutritional deficiencies in human beings and animals. The lack of diversity in diet, i.e., cereal-based crops deficient in mineral nutrients is an additional threat to nutr…
View article: Bioinoculants—Natural Biological Resources for Sustainable Plant Production
Bioinoculants—Natural Biological Resources for Sustainable Plant Production Open
Agricultural sustainability is of foremost importance for maintaining high food production. Irresponsible resource use not only negatively affects agroecology, but also reduces the economic profitability of the production system. Among dif…
View article: Improvement in growth and yield attributes of cluster bean through optimization of sowing time and plant spacing under climate change scenario
Improvement in growth and yield attributes of cluster bean through optimization of sowing time and plant spacing under climate change scenario Open
Cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) yield has plateaued due to reduction in rainfall and rise in temperature. Therefore, its production cycle could not get appropriate water and temperature. It becomes important to standardize the so…