2026 February-2 - 90 articles
Leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) is a key physiological parameter affecting plant growth and development. Rapid and non-destructive monitoring of LCC using hyperspectral remote sensing is crucial for promoting precision agriculture. In this study, hype...
The chlorophyll content of plant leaves measured by the soil plant analysis development (SPAD) is an important indicator for measuring crop growth status and irrigation effect. The rapid, non-destructive and efficient estimation of crop SPAD values i...
In drip-irrigated maize of arid Xinjiang, seedling hardening (withholding irrigation) is used to induce deep rooting, but the conventional practice of banding phosphorus (P) fertilizer without basal application creates a spatial mismatch—roots...
Fertilization plays an important role in soil nutrient loss from sloping croplands. However, the effect of fertilization on Molybdenum (Mo) loss remains unknown. The aims of this study were to explore the effects of different fertilizers of purple so...
Reconciling high crop productivity with reduced resource inputs is a primary challenge for sustainable agriculture in water-scarce regions. This study evaluated the feasibility of reducing nitrogen (N) fertilizer application for winter wheat under li...
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is widely cultivated for the spice obtained from the stigmas, while the remaining floral biomass is discarded as biowaste. Accessing the phytochemical composition of these residues could enable their valorization as a low-...
Stabilizing soil pH is not only a production effect, but mainly an environmental effect that requires a holistic approach and action. Current liming practices in arable soils are limited solely to mitigating and potentially eliminating the negative e...
Tomato is the most widely consumed vegetable worldwide and serves as an important source of vitamins and minerals. Using the Bacillus species as biocontrol agents and plant growth promoters is a sustainable approach to optimize production and mitigat...
Although plastic film mulching enhances crop yield, it impedes water infiltration, potentially restricting agricultural productivity. To address this issue, we evaluated the effects of different mulching methods on cauliflower growth, yield performan...
Antimony (Sb) contamination in agricultural soils threatens the safety of rapeseed production, yet the mechanisms driving cultivar differences in seed Sb accumulation remain unclear. A pot experiment was conducted with two Sb-tolerant cultivars showi...
The influence of grape maturity over three consecutive years (2020–2022) on Merlot (Vitis vinifera L.) juice and wine chemical composition was investigated. Grapes were harvested at three time points (H1, H2, and H3) in weekly intervals. Despit...
Temperate grain legumes, including faba bean, field pea, chickpea, lentil, and grass pea, are important food and forage crops in the cereal-based cropping system in the Nile Valley and Red Sea region countries. Despite their importance, local product...
Climate change influences the agronomic behaviour of fruit trees. It is necessary to determine which cultivars adapt best to conditions in which water supplies are becoming increasingly scarce. This study analyses different phenological, morphologica...
Against the backdrop of global climate change, climate warming and increasing nitrogen addition are profoundly altering carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Short-term observations are critical for capturing the initial resp...
To investigate the rationality of water-use efficiency in agroforestry systems within this region, this study utilised the medicinal and edible plant Sophora japonica cv.jinhuai as a foundation. Five mixed planting models were established, incorporat...
Toxic Cd (cadmium) pollution in agricultural soil has been drawing global attention. Using exogenous regulators to detoxify Cd in crops is a promising approach to alleviate Cd stress and prevent Cd accumulation in human bodies through the food chain....
Frequent agricultural and pastoral activities in northern China’s agro-pastoral ecotone have resulted in severe soil salinization. Although phytoremediation is currently the recommended remediation strategy, plant growth is often hindered by mi...
This study compared the composting and vermicomposting of fish sludge amended with egg boxes, lettuce residues, and eggshells, over a five-month period. Eight treatments (T1–T8) differing in fish sludge content and the presence or absence of ea...
This study focused on slightly to moderately PAH-contaminated farmland soils in freeze–thaw regions of Northeast China, aiming to fill the research gap in the in situ remediation mechanisms of PAHs under natural freeze–thaw conditions. A...
Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a major constraint on crop growth and productivity in acidic soils, affecting root development, nutrient uptake, and photosynthetic performance. The use of Si is a promising strategy to overcome the adverse effects of Al tox...
Mulching practices are key technologies for addressing soil degradation and increasing crop yields in the dryland farming regions of the Loess Plateau. However, it remains unclear how they synergistically influence soil health and sustainability by r...
Maize is a globally significant cereal crop, while Albic soils in Northeast China are characterized by low available phosphorus (P), poor humus (HS) quality, and constrained maize yield. The synergistic effects of P fertilization on maize yield and H...
This study addresses the challenge of establishing alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in the desertified saline–alkali region of the Qaidam Basin, where seedling survival and productivity are considerably constrained. A two-year field experiment was...
Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) productivity may be constrained by source–sink imbalances. However, field-based evidence under commercial orchard conditions on the use of branch girdling and cytokinin sprays in hazelnut remains limited. This two...
Global wetlands play a significant role as “blue carbon sinks”. Despite their relatively small coverage, they have enormous potential for carbon capture and sequestration, and also serve as an important natural source of atmospheric carbo...
Background: White tea, despite being one of the six major types of Chinese tea, has received relatively little attention regarding its production-related environmental impacts. This study employed a cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) to quan...
Accumulation of stem non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) at heading is crucial for mitigating grain-setting defects in large-panicle rice. While traditional panicle nitrogen fertilizer application at the emergence of the fourth leaf from the flag leaf...
Pulse crops, having the capacity for biological nitrogen (N) fixation, rarely receive N fertilizers, but information is scarce on N balance for pulse crops or pulse crop-spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) rotations. The objective of the study was to...
The immobilization and transformation of manganese in soil environments primarily depend on its interactions with soil mineral components, organic matter, and microorganisms. To investigate the migration and transformation of manganese in the water&n...
Phosphogypsum (PG), a calcium sulfate-rich byproduct of phosphate fertilizer production, is generated in vast quantities worldwide and represents a major environmental management challenge. At the same time, its chemical composition makes PG a potent...
A study on the sources, bioconcentration, and translocation of heavy metals in Haloxylon ammodendron in the Eastern Junggar Coalfield, Xinjiang, China, was conducted and evaluated. The quantities of Pb, Cd, and Cr were 1.2, 22.5, and 1.9 times higher...
Downy mildew of hops represents a serious disease affecting hops production in all growing regions. Disease management is primarily based on the application of fungicides at regular intervals based on a short-term forecasting methodology that is esse...
Plastic mulching is widely used in arid and semi-arid cotton systems to improve soil hydrothermal conditions and water–nutrient use efficiency. However, residual mulch and its potential contribution to microplastic inputs pose growing environme...
Wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is an important disease in wheat production. Breeding disease-resistant breeds is the most effective measure for preventing and controlling this disease. In this study, hybrid co...
Understanding the short-term availability of legacy phosphorus (P) in soils is important for improving fertilizer management and reducing unnecessary P inputs. This study evaluated whether soil legacy P could temporarily support rice growth under con...
Maize/peanut intercropping is increasingly promoted as a climate-smart strategy for enhancing resource use efficiency and reducing environmental impacts in dryland cropping systems. However, its effects on multi-gas greenhouse emissions and yield-sca...
This study focuses on identifying wine-growing subzones within the PDO Amyndeon and PGI Drama wine-growing zones in Northern Greece, with the aim of assessing their suitability for producing high-quality red wines from the Xinomavro (Vitis vinifera L...
ERF transcription factors matter greatly in plant development and stress responses. In this study, a total of 77 ERF genes were identified in the passion fruit genome. These genes were classified into 12 groups based on their phylogenetic tree and we...
Essential oils (EOs) have gained attention as biodegradable biopesticides for sustainable crop protection. This study investigated the chemical composition, antifungal activity and antioxidant potential of EOs from Mentha pulegium (EO-MP) and Cymbopo...
Against the global push for “carbon peak and carbon neutrality” and Xinjiang’s role as a major arid-region agricultural base in China, balancing agricultural development with low-carbon transitions remains challenging due to its fra...
Multi-outlet air-assisted sprayers are increasingly used for directional and zoned airflow to match varying canopy structures. In this study, a self-developed multi-outlet orchard air-assisted sprayer was investigated. Airflow velocity and direction...
The selection of superior maize genotypes is complex due to the quantitative and intercorrelated nature of agronomic traits and their strong environmental influence, which limits the efficiency of direct selection and requires multivariate approaches...
This study investigated the effects of Potentilla fruticosa planting on plant community succession in a spoil heap, analyzed changes in soil enzyme activities under different planting methods, and explored the relationships between soil enzyme activi...
Rice cultivation is widely used for the reclamation of saline–sodic soils. However, the mechanisms by which prolonged flooding alters soil chemical conditions and regulates carbon redistribution and stabilization across the soil profile remain...
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), a drought- and salt-tolerant staple cereal, supports over 500 million people globally as food, fiber, and fuel. Auxin/Indole-3-Acetic Acid (Aux/IAA) proteins regulate auxin signaling for plant growth and stress responses. H...
Mid- to late-season crop protection in tall crops like corn often relies on aerial spraying, including with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, information on UAV spray consistency remains limited. This study compared spray depositions from a D...
Desertification in Mediterranean drylands threatens food security. This study evaluated biochar–compost amendments on drought-affected sandy–calcareous soils, focusing on carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) dynamics. Laboratory soil incubations r...
Freezing temperatures severely restrict plant growth and can cause serious damage or death to sugar beet seedlings in early spring. In this study, seedlings of two sugar beet genotypes, KWS1197 (K, freezing-tolerant) and SX1512 (S, freezing-sensitive...
Although a balanced supply of macronutrients is essential for apple tree growth and orchard productivity, the relationship between macronutrient uptake and partitioning in the entire apple tree remains ambiguous. To address this gap, a 2-year field e...
Spatial variability within soil profiles can substantially influence plant growth and productivity by modifying soil water and nutrient availability. In this study, we evaluated the relationship between soil physicochemical properties and productivit...
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