Agriculture, Volume 15, Issue 2

Capsicum frutescens is a valuable economic crop that is widely cultivated for its unique flavor and rich nutritional content. While some studies have shown differences in flavonoid content among different chili species, the mechanism by which changes...

In the field of agricultural robotics, robotic grippers play an indispensable role, directly influencing the rate of fruit damage and handling efficiency. Currently, traditional agricultural robotic grippers face challenges such as high damage rates...

China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS) are agricultural systems with deep historical and cultural roots that exhibit temporal continuity and spatial heterogeneity in their formation and distribution. As modern...

Climate change and human activities are reshaping the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in vulnerable regions such as agro-pastoral ecotones. However, the extent to which climate change impacts vegetation growth in these...

Traditional dredged sludge disposal methods are characterized by low resource utilization and high carbon emissions, leading to serious environmental pollution. This study used dredged sludge, composted pig manure, and sawdust as raw materials, and s...

Nowadays, arsenic (As) accumulation in agricultural soils and its transfer in crop yields is representing a growing concern that threatens food safety and security in the Mediterranean environment. Soil tillage and fertilization may increase the accu...

South Africa recognizes the value of indigenous breeds such as Potchefstroom Koekoek, Boschveld, Ovambo, Venda, Naked Neck, and nondescript village chickens. Indigenous chickens support sustainable food systems, improve nutrition, and enhance livelih...

Do the intensive demonstrations result in consistent technology adoption and yield enhancement? While extension methods show significant immediate effects of an intervention, their impact may fade over time. In a government-led natural experiment in...

Citric acid (CAC) is a ubiquitous, odorless, and non-toxic food additive. Soft rot, caused by the pathogen Rhizopus stolonifer, is a major postharvest disease affecting sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam). The main theme of this study is to deter...

The daily behaviors of dairy cows, including standing, drinking, eating, and lying down, are closely associated with their physical health. Efficient and accurate recognition of dairy cow behaviors is crucial for timely monitoring of their health sta...