Resilience to climate-induced food insecurity in Nigeria: a systematic review of the role of adaptation strategies in flood and drought mitigation by Timothy A. Akinkuolie, Timothy A. Akinkuolie, Timothy O. Ogunbode, Aruna O. Adekiya

“…At the same time, droughts, particularly in the semi-arid north, drastically reduce crop yields and worsen food insecurity by depleting vital water resources. …”
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High performance of a low input, mixed western Australian farming system: public policy implications from the case of Tolga farm by Bradley Plunkett, Daniel Roberts, Sudarshan Kharel, Kevin Foster, Tim Overheu, Brendon Savage

“…Livestock performance is very high by industry standards, and crop yields, previously similar to district average, are improving in response to a greater proportion of the farm dedicated to livestock / pasture production. …”
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Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District Uganda. by Arinda, Nicholus

“…The study concluded that climate change impacts, including increased frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones, rising sea levels, decreased crop yields, and water shortages during dry seasons, are already prevalent rather than future threats. …”
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Land Use and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study recommended conducting regular assessments of current land use practices to evaluate their effectiveness in boosting agricultural productivity, including analyzing crop yields, soil health, and biodiversity levels.…”
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Arsenic Uptake in Durum Wheat (<i>Triticum durum</i> Desf.) as Influenced by Soil Tillage Practices and Fertilization Sources in Mediterranean Environment by Ilenia Bravo, Mariam Atait, Ilenia Colamatteo, Roberto Mancinelli, Mohamed Allam, Patrizia Papetti, Emanuele Radicetti

“…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. …”
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Impacts of continuous cropping on soil fertility, microbial communities, and crop growth under different tobacco varieties in a field study by Hao Xia, Chaoqiang Jiang, Muhammad Riaz, Fei Yu, Qing Dong, Yifeng Yan, Chaolong Zu, Chuyue Zhou, Jitao Wang, Jia Shen

“…Overall, our results revealed that the disturbance of microbial communities and soil degradation in the obstacle soil are primary factors contributing to reduced crop yields. Therefore, it is an economical strategy for overcoming continuous cropping obstacles by utilizing rhizosphere microecology through multi-variety planting.…”
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Optimization of Irrigation and Fertilization in Maize–Soybean System Based on Coupled Water–Carbon–Nitrogen Interactions by Aizheng Yang, Shuyuan Luo, Yaowen Xu, Pingan Zhang, Zhenyi Sun, Kun Hu, Mo Li

“…Effective water and nitrogen management plays a pivotal role in enhancing crop yields while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT THROUGH GROUNDWATER IRRIGATION ADVISORY APPLICATION (GIAA) by Muhammad Mohsin Waqas

“…Numerous studies, including those conducted by organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank, underscore the detrimental effects of over-extraction on crop yields, food security, and agricultural expansion efforts. …”
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Current and future adaptation potential of heat-tolerant maize in Cameroon: a combined attribution and adaptation study by Lennart Jansen, Sabine Undorf, Christoph Gornott

“…Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be exposed to substantial climate change hazards, especially in its agricultural sector, so adaptation will be necessary to safeguard crop yields. Tropical and subtropical maize production regions approach critical temperature thresholds in the growing season already in today’s climate, and climate change might already be contributing to this. …”
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The impact of nutrient deficiency on the structure of soil microbial communities within a double-cropping system by Rulan Yang, Zheng Sun, Yu Gong, Peng Zhou, Xinping Zhang, Jie Wang, Qiang Dong, Fei Gao

“…Howere , long-term single fertilizer application has become the norm in the present agricultural production, which not only destroys the crop rotation system but also negatively affects the soil environment and crop yields. The current knowledge of how nutrient deficits affect the microbial community structure in double-cropping systems is still limited. …”
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Counterfactual Based Approaches for Feature Attributions of Stress Factors Affecting Rice Yield by Nisha P. Shetty, Balachandra Muniyal, Ketavarapu Sriyans, Kunyalik Garg, Shiv Pratap, Aman Priyanshu, Dhruthi Kumar

“…DICE provided the clearest causal insights, demonstrating how adjustments to attributes like sandy alfisols and surface texture could lead to significant changes in crop yield by affecting water retention and nutrient availability. …”
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Drought and High Temperatures Impact the Plant–Pollinator Interactions in <i>Fagopyrum esculentum</i> by Corentin Defalque, Joy Laeremans, Jonathan Drugmand, Chanceline Fopessi Tcheutchoua, Yu Meng, Meiliang Zhou, Kaixuan Zhang, Muriel Quinet

“…These changes may affect the interactions between plants and pollinators, which will have an impact on entomophilous crop yields. Here, we investigated the consequences of high temperatures and water stress on plant growth, floral biology, flower-reward production, and insect visitation of five varieties of common buckwheat (<i>Fagopyrum esculentum</i>), an entomophilous crop of growing interest for sustainable agriculture. …”
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HAD-YOLO: An Accurate and Effective Weed Detection Model Based on Improved YOLOV5 Network by Long Deng, Zhonghua Miao, Xueguan Zhao, Shuo Yang, Yuanyuan Gao, Changyuan Zhai, Chunjiang Zhao

“…Weeds significantly impact crop yields and quality, necessitating strict control. …”
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Effects of biological agents on rhizosphere microecological environment and nutrient availability for rice by Hang Zhou, Hang Zhou, Hang Zhou, Kaibo Yu, Lingli Nie, Lingli Nie, Lang Liu, Jianqun Zhou, Kunlun Wu, Kunlun Wu, Kunlun Wu, Honghong Ye, Zhaohui Wu, Zhaohui Wu, Zhaohui Wu

“…As the world’s population grows, pursuing sustainable agricultural production techniques to increase crop yields is critical to ensuring global food security. …”
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Integration of digital technologies to improve the efficiency of small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises by Zhanna Yermekova, Svetlana Romanenko, Gaukhar Zhanibekova, Bakytzhamal Aitzhanova, Nurlan Apakhayev

“…The introduction of digital technologies has helped to increase crop yields by 15% and improve the efficiency of agricultural production. …”
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Transition from irrigation with untreated wastewater to treated wastewater and associated benefits and risks by Benjamin J. Heyde, Melanie Braun, Leila Soufi, Kathia Lüneberg, Sara Gallego, Wulf Amelung, Katharina Axtmann, Gabriele Bierbaum, Stefanie P. Glaeser, Elisabeth Grohmann, René Arredondo-Hernández, Ines Mulder, Dipen Pulami, Kornelia Smalla, Christiane Zarfl, Christina Siebe, Jan Siemens

“…While this transition reduces many health risks, it may decrease crop yields, and soil carbon storage, cause a release of accumulated pollutants from soils, and increase the spread of antibiotic resistance in the environment. …”
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Biotransformation of organic wastes through composting using Trichoderma harzianum and its effects on cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.) yield by Adeniyi Soretire, Cynthia A Ezema, Chukwuebuka E Awaogu, Chukwuagozie C Okafor, Abasiama S Umoren, Nurudeen O Adeyemi

“…Purpose Soil nutrient depletion and possible degradation have been highlighted as key reasons for lower crop yields in Nigeria. The present study was aimed to assess the effect of Trichoderma harzianum on the bioconversion of different solid organic wastes into compost and its application on cucumber. …”
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Study of legume-rhizobia symbiosis in soybean for agroecosystem resilience by Oleksandr Mazur, Olena Mazur, Tetiana Tymoshchuk, Ihor Didur, Viacheslav Tsyhanskyi

“…Research into innovative methods of regulating legume-rhizobia symbiosis is crucial for enhancing nitrogen fixation, thereby promoting soil health and increasing crop yields. This contributes to sustainable agriculture by reducing the need for chemical fertilisers and enhancing the resilience of agroecosystems. …”
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The Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District Uganda. by Muchunguzi, Christine

“…The study concludes that the impacts of climate change in this country are not a future threat they are already pervasive through the increased frequency and intensity of Tropical cyclones. increasing sea levels, decreasing crop yields, and water shortages obtained in a season. …”
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Sustainable biopolymer-based spheres for controlled release of nematodes: From development to their effects under seasonal climate variations by Javier Pitti Caballero, Rubén Collantes, Débora R. Antunes, Jahzeel Samaniego, Yabelys Santamaría, Jorge Muñoz, Renato Grillo

“…These results offer a promising strategy for reducing chemical pesticide reliance, increasing crop yields, and advancing sustainable agricultural practices.…”
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