Biology and Life Sciences Forum, Volume 57, 2026

The 5th International Electronic Conference on Agronomy (IECAG 2025) was held online from 15 to 18 December 2025 [...]

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Efficient foliar delivery of biostimulants in tall, dense crops remains a major challenge under conventional spraying practices. This study evaluated precision UAV-based biostimulant application in tall sugarcane through field experimentation support...

The 5th International Electronic Conference on Agronomy (IECAG 2025) was held online from 15 to 18 December 2025. In line with the commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, IECAG 2025 aimed to provide a unique platform for researc...

Precision microclimate management is critical for stabilizing oyster mushroom (P. ostreatus) production under variable farm conditions. This study evaluates Mushroom Kothi, an IoT-enabled cultivation system integrating low-cost sensors, automated con...

The present study explored the dynamic effects of foliar biostimulants on cucumber (Cucumis sativus var. Centauro) accumulated yield curves using a novel statistical approach: Functional Data Analysis (FDA). Four treatments were tested: T1 (control,...

The application of manure to field corn has the potential to sustain corn yields and reduce nutrient leaching in the soil profile. A field trial with a randomized complete block design was conducted on Adkins fine sandy loam soil to evaluate the impa...

Quinoa is a highly nutritious Andean crop with considerable yield potential that remains underexploited in southern Ecuador. This study evaluated the effects of planting method (row seeding, hill seeding, and transplanting) and plant density (8&ndash...

Humic substances (HS), derived from the degradation of organic matter in terrestrial and aquatic systems, play critical roles in nutrient cycling, metal complexation, and soil fertility. This study investigates whether HS derived from Greek peaty lig...

Net blotch, caused by Pyrenophora teres, is a major barley disease that occurs in two forms, spot form net blotch (SFNB) and net form net blotch (NFNB), reducing grain yield and quality worldwide. Accurate detection is critical for disease management...

Substandard agronomic practices commonly used by smallholder farmers compromise potato tuber nutritional quality, limiting the crop’s contribution to food and nutrition security. This study evaluated the effects of integrating cultivar selectio...

Poultry manure is a valuable nutrient source, but insufficient stabilisation may cause phytotoxic effects during early plant development. This study evaluated the phytotoxicity of fresh and composted poultry manure using seed germination and root elo...

Legume crops, such as the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), are significant in many Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, including Eswatini, due to their numerous health benefits, including high protein, fiber, vitamins, and mineral content. Commo...

Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) cultivation in India is highly seasonal due to strict microclimatic requirements and limited access to controlled environment infrastructure among smallholder farmers. This study evaluates an IoT-controlled microcl...

This study analyzes the olive tree in the Menara Garden (Marrakech) to elucidate its role in the resilience of semi-arid urban agroecosystems. By combining hyperspectral remote sensing, bioeconomic modeling, and biophysical analyses, it quantifies th...

The demand for high-quality agricultural products is increasing; however, this requirement is becoming increasingly challenging due to the effects of climate change, which can cause abiotic stress. In this research, we studied the performance of kiwi...