Crop productivity
View article: Productivity and Carbon Footprint Analysis of Organic Vs. Conventional Agroforestry Systems
Productivity and Carbon Footprint Analysis of Organic Vs. Conventional Agroforestry Systems Open
This study compares productivity and carbon performance of organic agroforestry (ORG-AF) and conventional agroforestry (CON-AF) using paired plots under similar soil and climatic conditions. Six pairs of 0.25 ha plots were monitored for th…
View article: Straight vs blended applications of IAA (Indole Acetic Acid) and Boron (B) for the improvement of crop productivity in maize (Zea mays L.)
Straight vs blended applications of IAA (Indole Acetic Acid) and Boron (B) for the improvement of crop productivity in maize (Zea mays L.) Open
View article: Sustainable Agronomic Innovations for Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Productivity: A Review
Sustainable Agronomic Innovations for Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Productivity: A Review Open
Sustainable agronomic innovations have become central to restoring soil health, improving nutrient efficiency, and maintaining crop productivity amid growing ecological and climatic pressures. This review compiles current scientific unders…
View article: Precision Agriculture: ML and DL-Based Detection and Classification of Agricultural Pests
Precision Agriculture: ML and DL-Based Detection and Classification of Agricultural Pests Open
Precision agriculture has become a vital strategy in modern farming, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance crop productivity and sustainability. One critical aspect of precision agriculture is the timely and accurate detection and cl…
View article: Special Issue “Molecular Regulation of Drought and Salinity Tolerance in Plants”
Special Issue “Molecular Regulation of Drought and Salinity Tolerance in Plants” Open
Drought and salinity are the main environmental factors reducing plant growth, productivity and crop yields [...]
View article: Solar Powered Insect Trap for Integrated Pest Management (SPIT-IPM)
Solar Powered Insect Trap for Integrated Pest Management (SPIT-IPM) Open
Insect pests are among the most critical constraints in agriculture, significantly reducing crop productivity and increasing reliance on chemical pesticides. Excessive pesticide use contributes to environmental degradation, insect pest res…
View article: Recent Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms of Salt Tolerance in Melon (Cucumis melo L.)
Recent Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms of Salt Tolerance in Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Open
Salt stress represents one of the most critical abiotic constraints limiting global agricultural productivity by adversely affecting plant growth, metabolism, and yield. Soil salinization disrupts water uptake and nutrient homeostasis, lea…
View article: The Multifaceted Roles of Microorganisms in Promoting Sustainable Plant Growth in Agriculture
The Multifaceted Roles of Microorganisms in Promoting Sustainable Plant Growth in Agriculture Open
Sustainable agricultural productivity increasingly relies on plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs), which include plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and fungi (PGPF). These beneficial microbes enhance crop growth by improv…
View article: Supplementation with Mo, Co, and Ni Enhances the Effectiveness of Co-Inoculation with the Rhizobacteria Azospirillum brasilense and Bradyrhizobium diazoefficiens in Soybean
Supplementation with Mo, Co, and Ni Enhances the Effectiveness of Co-Inoculation with the Rhizobacteria Azospirillum brasilense and Bradyrhizobium diazoefficiens in Soybean Open
Efficient biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) is crucial for sustainable soybean productivity. Current strategies involve the use of Bradyrhizobium diazoefficiens and co-inoculation with plant growth-promoting bacteria like Azospirillum bra…
View article: Solar Powered Insect Trap for Integrated Pest Management (SPIT-IPM)
Solar Powered Insect Trap for Integrated Pest Management (SPIT-IPM) Open
Insect pests are among the most critical constraints in agriculture, significantly reducing crop productivity and increasing reliance on chemical pesticides. Excessive pesticide use contributes to environmental degradation, insect pe…
View article: Screening of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Brinjal (Solanum melongena) and Chilli (Capsicum annuum) Genotypes for Photosynthetic Efficiency and Productivity Using Non-Destructive physiological Tools
Screening of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Brinjal (Solanum melongena) and Chilli (Capsicum annuum) Genotypes for Photosynthetic Efficiency and Productivity Using Non-Destructive physiological Tools Open
The present study evaluated the physiological performance of different genotypes in three crops such as tomato, brinjal and chilli with the aim of screening crop genotypes for improved physiological efficiency and productivity by using por…
View article: The CropNosis System : for Precision Agriculture
The CropNosis System : for Precision Agriculture Open
I. ABSTRACT The global agricultural sector is currently undergoing a multitude of challenges that are extreme in terms of severity, and they include climate change, soil degradation, and a rising risk from plant disease, among others. Thes…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Liberia’s Agricultural Sector and Strategic Adaptation Approaches
Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Liberia’s Agricultural Sector and Strategic Adaptation Approaches Open
Climate change poses a critical threat to agricultural systems and food security worldwide, with particularly acute impacts in post-conflict nations like Liberia. This systematic literature review examines the impacts of climate change on …
View article: Assessing the Ecological and Health Consequences of Pesticide Applications in Horticultural Production Systems: A Review
Assessing the Ecological and Health Consequences of Pesticide Applications in Horticultural Production Systems: A Review Open
The intensification of horticultural practices over the past several decades has been accompanied by increased reliance on synthetic pesticides to control pests, diseases, and weeds that threaten crop productivity and quality. Pesticides p…
View article: Normalized Difference Vegetation Index for Rice Mapping and Estimation of Rice Area and Yield in Sudan Ecology of Nigeria
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index for Rice Mapping and Estimation of Rice Area and Yield in Sudan Ecology of Nigeria Open
Rice is a vital crop for global food security, and remote monitoring and mapping are crucial for detecting crop stress and estimating cultivated areas and outputs. This study employed Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and super…
View article: Nanotechnology in Modern Agriculture: A Mini Review
Nanotechnology in Modern Agriculture: A Mini Review Open
Agriculture is challenged with demands for higher productivity, improved resource efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Traditional agricultural inputs, including chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and water-intensive practices, are…
View article: Global Agrochemicals Market Outlook: Growth Dynamics, Trends, and Opportunities to 2030
Global Agrochemicals Market Outlook: Growth Dynamics, Trends, and Opportunities to 2030 Open
The global agrochemicals market is expanding steadily due to rising food demand, climate resilience needs, and technological advancements in farming. Agrochemicals continue to play a crucial role in enhancing crop productivity and protecti…
View article: Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Open
The economy of Sub-Saharan Africa depends heavily on agriculture, facing challenges like inefficient resource use, food insecurity, and climate shocks. This paper evaluates how machine learning (ML) could transform agricultural practices. …
View article: Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Open
The economy of Sub-Saharan Africa depends heavily on agriculture, facing challenges like inefficient resource use, food insecurity, and climate shocks. This paper evaluates how machine learning (ML) could transform agricultural practices. …
View article: Global Agrochemicals Market Outlook: Growth Dynamics, Trends, and Opportunities to 2030
Global Agrochemicals Market Outlook: Growth Dynamics, Trends, and Opportunities to 2030 Open
The global agrochemicals market is expanding steadily due to rising food demand, climate resilience needs, and technological advancements in farming. Agrochemicals continue to play a crucial role in enhancing crop productivity and protecti…
View article: Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Open
The economy of Sub-Saharan Africa depends heavily on agriculture, facing challenges like inefficient resource use, food insecurity, and climate shocks. This paper evaluates how machine learning (ML) could transform agricultural practices. …
View article: Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Crop Protection and Productivity through the Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Open
The economy of Sub-Saharan Africa depends heavily on agriculture, facing challenges like inefficient resource use, food insecurity, and climate shocks. This paper evaluates how machine learning (ML) could transform agricultural practices. …
View article: AGRIBOT
AGRIBOT Open
The integration of Artificial Intelligence with modern farming practices improves crop management accuracy and supports better decision-making for farmers. The proposed AGRIBOT system combines soil data analysis and image-based disease det…
View article: Sustainable Weed Management in Arable Crop Production and Training Need of Women Farmers in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State.
Sustainable Weed Management in Arable Crop Production and Training Need of Women Farmers in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State. Open
View article: Plant Disease Detection & Autonomous Spraying Robot
Plant Disease Detection & Autonomous Spraying Robot Open
Agricultural productivity faces significant challenges from plant diseases and inefficient pesticide use. This paper presents an autonomous robotic system that integrates real-time machine vision with precision spraying technology. The pla…
View article: From Rhizosphere to Crop Production: Evolutionary and Molecular Insights into Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
From Rhizosphere to Crop Production: Evolutionary and Molecular Insights into Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Open
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are key components of the plant microbiota that coevolved with hosts as an entity called holobiont, acquiring traits for chemotaxis, root adhesion, high-affinity nutrient capture, and antagonism …
View article: Source and Applications of Bio-based Agrochemicals: Essentials Oils, Neem and Microbials Extracts
Source and Applications of Bio-based Agrochemicals: Essentials Oils, Neem and Microbials Extracts Open
The widespread use of synthetic agrochemicals has led to environmental pollution, pest resistance, and health concerns, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives in modern agriculture. Bio-based agrochemicals, derived from natural …
View article: Optimizing deficit mulched drip irrigation improves grain crop yield and water productivity in global cropland
Optimizing deficit mulched drip irrigation improves grain crop yield and water productivity in global cropland Open
View article: Use of Digital Technologies into Agroforestry Systems: A Review
Use of Digital Technologies into Agroforestry Systems: A Review Open
Agroforestry, an integrated land-use practice combining trees and woody shrubs with crop and animal farming, offers significant ecological and agricultural benefits, including enhanced biodiversity, improved soil fertility, and increased r…
View article: HARNESSING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE: A REVIEW OF JEEVAMRUT'S ROLE IN SOIL HEALTH AND CROP PERFORMANCE
HARNESSING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE: A REVIEW OF JEEVAMRUT'S ROLE IN SOIL HEALTH AND CROP PERFORMANCE Open