2026 April-1 - 93 articles
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a globally important legume crop whose grain yield is strongly influenced by environmental and agronomic variability. This study aimed to predict chickpea grain yield using artificial neural networks (ANNs) and to ide...
The lignin in chestnut rose waste restricts composting efficiency. This study aimed to optimize lignin degradation in feedstock pretreatment using response surface methodology (RSM) and evaluate the effects on composting efficiency and greenhouse gas...
The eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) family plays a dual role in plants, regulating cap-dependent protein synthesis and mediating susceptibility to viruses in the family Potyviridae. In cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.), an eco...
Excessive nitrogen (N) fertilization is widely used to increase rice yield, but it often leads to lodging by weakening culm strength. This study aimed to elucidate the structural and molecular mechanisms underlying nitrogen-induced changes in culm lo...
The impacts of climate change on Mediterranean weed flora were investigated to inform future weed management strategies. Projections indicate that rising temperatures and increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations are likely to favor ruderal species ch...
Accurate prediction of winter oilseed rape yield is essential for optimising crop management and improving production efficiency. However, the reliability of commonly reported model performance remains uncertain due to the widespread use of random va...
Plant architecture-related traits are key agronomic traits affecting crop growth and yield. To unravel the genetic architecture of plant height (PH), ear height (EH), tassel length (TL), and tassel primary branch number (TPBN), 379 DH lines derived f...
High-density apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) orchards yield fruits as early as three years after planting but nutrient inputs and availability are paramount to a successful orchard; sustainable practices that balance tree growth and production with en...
Weed control in rice remains a critical challenge in direct-seeded rice cultivation. This study combined field and laboratory experiments to compare the efficacy of nine herbicide combinations against weeds in dryland rice fields and to evaluate thei...
Ranked 30th globally in dryness, South Africa faces severe challenges in ensuring fodder security, which is worsened by climate change impacts on agriculture. However, there is still limited knowledge about optimising fodder radish cultivation under...
Topsoil features within a depth of 0–10 cm are vital for making soil management decisions that affect crop production. However, the use of these soil features to predict soil organic carbon (SOC) at 10–20 cm requires further investigation...
Stressful effects on agriculture are of paramount importance in the 21st century. Water deficiency is considered a major constraint in crop succession, particularly for maize. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the potential roles of brassino...
Dactylis glomerata is a globally important cool-season forage grass with high ecological and economic value. During field surveys conducted in three counties of the Ili region of Xinjiang, Zhaosu County, Tekes County, and Xinyuan County, a previously...
Background: Improving grain yield in wheat remains a top priority, requiring integrated breeding and genetic strategies. This complexity poses a major challenge, driven by quantitative polygenic inheritance, environmental influence, and intricate gen...
Fungal diseases such as soybean stem canker (SSC), frogeye leaf spot (FLS), and sudden death syndrome (SDS) cause substantial yield losses in soybean worldwide. This study aimed to pyramid major resistance genes and QTLs against these diseases throug...
Soil carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) stoichiometry is essential for maintaining fertility and ecosystem functioning, yet its spatial patterns and drivers in large-scale agricultural regions remain unclear. We collected 225 topsoil sample...
To further enhance nutrient use efficiency for maize cultivation in the Changbai Mountains—Liaodong Hilly Region and to safeguard both grain production and soil quality, 2441 pairs of data points extracted from 47 publicly published papers were...
Tropical grasses are increasingly present in farming systems in Brazil. However, a national-scale assessment of this practice’s impact on soil health (SH) and soybean yield has been lacking. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis of 55 stu...
Accurate mapping of soil total nitrogen (STN) is fundamental for advancing sustainable and precision soil management. While digital soil mapping (DSM) has increasingly relied on Earth observation (EO) data, the potential of various synthetic aperture...
The Moroccan locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus) is one of the most economically significant locust species in the Caucasus and Central Asia. In the past, the Mediterranean region also experienced severe damage to crops and pastures, until widespread gr...
(1) Background: Overuse of chemical nitrogen fertilizers drives the need for biological alternatives. Azotobacter chroococcum is a promising free-living nitrogen-fixing bacterium, but its efficiency needs improvement. This study investigated how Fe3O...
To develop carbon farming practices, decision-makers need detailed spatial data on the soil carbon sequestration (SCS) opportunities that conventional crop and soil management creates. This study exploratorily assessed SCS capacity across agricultura...
With the advancement of agricultural modernization, issues related to resource conservation, intensive utilization, and green, low-carbon development have become increasingly prominent. To enhance water and fertilizer use efficiency in Henan Province...
2-Amino-3-methylhexanoic acid (AMHA), as a naturally occurring α-amino acid, exhibits excellent bioactivity in inducing plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, promoting plant growth and alleviating pesticide damage. However, its low y...
Nitrogen (N) fertilization plays a key role in pasture productivity but also contributes to environmental losses, especially under tropical conditions. This study evaluated the effects of four N rates (0, 50, 75, and 100 kg N ha−1) as urea on s...
Biostimulant applications may alleviate various stresses and improve the yield of crops, thus contributing to the promotion of crop growth and development in agricultural systems. Despite these potential benefits, the effects of biostimulants on root...
Under rainfed conditions of Northern Kazakhstan, the effects of microbiologically processed cattle manure (CCM) on soil agrochemical and microbiological properties, yield structure, and spring wheat productivity were evaluated over two contrasting gr...
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), as a shallow-rooted crop, is relatively sensitive to soil water deficits; therefore, irrigation plays a crucial role in achieving economically viable production and quality. However, due to the scarcity of water, which...
Conventional axial sprayers are poorly suited to orchards located in sensitive contexts (near water bodies, frequented by bystanders) or to large-volume trees. The result is often poor distribution within the canopy leading to more or less effective...
The persistence of cadmium (Cd) immobilization in acidic paddy soils is exacerbated by acidification and fluctuating redox conditions that promote Cd re-mobilization. While biochar is a promising amendment, its long-term efficacy in Cd immobilization...
Atmospheric nitrogen deposition is increasing globally, making it essential to understand how leaf and root traits vary and interact to shape plant ecological strategies under changing environmental conditions. We conducted leaf and root traits of ei...
The intensive use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture contributes to environmental pollution, which has driven the search for sustainable alternatives such as organic fertilizers. Among these, biofertilizer has garnered interest due to its potenti...
The molecular characterization of embryogenic cultures helps us to understand the physiology of somatic embryogenesis and the events related to the occurring cell reprogramming and then to optimize protocols for this process. The present work seeks t...
Seed size-related traits are pivotal determinants of yield and appearance quality in peanut breeding programs. This study aimed to (1) investigate the genetic diversity and population structure of 120 peanut accessions (including landraces, cultivate...
In this study, 101 F1 hybrid lines were constructed using Medicago sativa L. ‘Xinjiang Daye’ and Medicago falcata L. ‘Hulunbeier’ as parents, and their agronomic and quality traits were systematically evaluated over two consec...
The prolonged use of traditional polyethylene mulch (PM) films has resulted in significant environmental issues, such as soil residues and white pollution, which pose challenges to sustainable agriculture. The transition from PM to fully biodegradabl...
Two-line hybrid rice breeding relies on photoperiod-/thermosensitive genic male sterile (P/TGMS) lines with reliable fertility transition across different environments. The fertility of japonica P/TGMS lines is intricately regulated by photoperiod an...
Modern agriculture faces significant challenges, such as population growth, the reduction in productive agricultural land, and, most importantly, climate change. To address these issues, non-thermal plasma treatment of seeds and plants has emerged as...
In arid and semi-arid regions, improving water use irrigation efficiency under limited seasonal water supply is critical for sustainable cotton production. While the effects of seasonal irrigation amount have been widely studied, the independent and...
In this study, a survey was conducted in 14 fields (6 in Thessaloniki and 8 in Serres) before barley harvest during three growing seasons (2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22) to map the occurrence of ACCase and ALS multi-resistant population...
Perennial groundcover (PGC) systems integrate perennial grasses with annual crops such as corn (Zea mays L.) to provide continuous soil cover and enhance soil health. However, the proximity to groundcover vegetation can alter light quality perceived...
Agriculture must shift to sustainable practices that support mitigation and adaptation, with crop diversification highlighted as a key adaptive practice. A field experiment was conducted in central Italy to study forage and grain production of wheat...
To mitigate supply risks associated with Hevea brasiliensis, Taraxacum kok-saghyz is being developed as a promising temperate source of natural rubber. For it to be successfully integrated into conventional cropping systems, optimized agronomic pract...
Soybean (Glycine max) is a critically important crop for oil, protein, feed, and food security in China. Expanding soybean cultivation into high-latitude regions represents one of the most direct and effective strategies to increase total production....
Yam is a tuberous crop with great potential for enhancing food security and rural development thus contributing significantly to the lives of people in production areas. Despite its importance, productivity is low, with poor adoption rates of release...
The development of new methods enhancing the growth and yield of cereals is still needed in crop production due to their great importance in human diet and as livestock fodder. In our study, new fertilizer-biostimulators with micro- and macroelements...
Olive groves in Mediterranean regions are being increasingly exposed to drought and heat extremes, intensifying the interannual yield variability. This study presents an integrated smart-farming framework that links soil context, climate forcing and...
Pistachio acreage is increasing noticeably in Spain. However, water management in these plantations still remains a challenge due to the fact that irrigation in new production regions is still not well defined. In this context, the current study aime...
Biochar mineral complex (BMC) can improve nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and reduce nutrient leaching, but the optimal application form and rate of application in soilless cropping systems remain unclear. This study evaluated co-applying BMC, either i...
Fusarium ear rot (FER) caused by Fusarium verticillioides is a major constraint on global maize production. The genetic basis of FER resistance is not yet fully understood, and the development of effective breeding strategies for improving FER resist...
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