Global transcriptional modulation and nutritional status of soybean plants following foliar application of zinc borate as a suspension concentrate fertilizer by Eloisa Vendemiatti, Rafael Oliveira Moreira, Gabriel Lasmar dos Reis, Inty Omar Hernandez-De Lira, Eugenia Peña-Yewtukhiw, Franz Walter Rieger Hippler, Luis Omar Torres-Dorante, Kiran Pavuluri, Alex Valentine, Vitor L. Nascimento, Vagner Augusto Benedito

“…Abstract The management of micronutrients, such as boron (B) and zinc (Zn), is critical for plant growth and crop yields. One method of rapid intervention crop management to mitigate nutritional deficiency is the foliar supply of B and Zn. …”
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Dissecting Cowpea Genetic Variability under Moisture Stress Conditions and Implications for Drought Tolerance Breeding by Mary Singini, Michael M. Chipeta, Keston Njira, Lameck Fiwa

“…However, recent evidence suggests that drought is currently a major abiotic stress in arid and semiarid regions with major consequences on crop yields and quality. Developing better-adapted and drought-tolerant varieties remains a sure strategy to reduce crop yield loss among farmers. …”
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Yield and Sensorial and Nutritional Quality of Strawberry (<i>Fragaria</i> × <i>ananassa</i> Duch.) Fruits from Plants Grown Under Different Amounts of Irrigation in Soilless Culti... by Davide Raffaelli, Rohullah Qaderi, Luca Mazzoni, Bruno Mezzetti, Franco Capocasa

“…Agriculture has been confirmed as the sector accounting for the highest water consumption globally, and it faces significant challenges relating to drought, impacting crop yields and food security. Sustainable practices, precision irrigation, and the development of drought-resistant crops are essential for the mitigation of this threat. …”
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Screening of two efficient phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, strain X42 (Bacillus_A_bombysepticus) and strain G62 (Bacillus velezensis) for their ability to promote Gan Nan navel o... by Wenyuan Zhao, Tao Peng, Haojie Cao, Huimin Huang, Shuijing Yu

“…These findings are highly important for the development of biofertilizers and their application in sustainable agriculture, especially in terms of improving soil quality and increasing crop yields.…”
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Delineation of potential management zones for cowpea by factorial kriging and spatial Fuzzy C-Means of yield and soil chemical and texture properties by João Fernandes da Silva Júnior, Thiago Thomé da Silva, Devid Jackson da Silva Sousa, Rose Luiza Moraes Tavares, Benedito Dutra Luz de Souza, Daniel Pereira Pinheiro

“…ABSTRACT In precision agriculture, accurate delineation of management zones and understanding spatial variability of soil properties and crop yields are critical for optimizing resource allocation and improving productivity. …”
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Herbicide and irrigation management options in conventionally-tilled wheat: deciphering water and energy budgeting, and grain and monetary output in north-Indian plains by S. K. Verma, Chandra Bhushan, Sudhir Kumar Rajpoot, Richa Chaudhary, Ramawatar Meena, Sanjeev K. Kashyap, Vijay Pratap, P K. Jaysawal, S. B. Singh, Ram K. Singh, Deepak K. Yadav

“…In comparison to the other treatments, application of irrigation at 40 mm cumulative pan evaporation (IR1) along with the Pendimethalin1000 g ha−1 (pre-em) in combination with clodinafop-propargyl 10% + metribuzin 22% + sulfosulfuron 4.2% at a rate of 1125 g ha−1 at 30 DAS (WM1) produced the best results in terms of crop yields, economic returns, relative water content, consumptive use, rate of water use, water use efficiency, water productivity, energy input–output, energy returns, energy productivity, energy intensity, specific energy, energy efficiency, maximum field capacity, available soil water, and soil profile moisture extraction pattern. …”
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Rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia: a systematic review of green water management pathways to improve water and food security by Ermias Teferi, Ermias Teferi, Tibebu Kassawmar, Tibebu Kassawmar, Woldeamlak Bewket, Woldeamlak Bewket, Gete Zeleke, Gebiaw T. Ayele, Greg O’Donnell, Claire Walsh

“…The analysis reveals a large yield gap and water productivity gap for major crops like maize, sorghum, and wheat in Ethiopia’s rainfed agriculture. Increasing crop yields through better soil, water, and crop management practices can significantly improve water productivity, offering “windows of opportunity” to enhance food and water security. …”
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Green remediation of lead (pb) from Pb-toxic soil by combined use of silicon nanomaterials and leguminous Lens culinaris L. plants by Tayyaba Naz, Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal, Bilal Raza, Muhammad Asad Mubeen, Muhammad Ather Nadeem, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Mohamed S Elshikh, Muhammad Rizwan, Rashid Iqbal

“…Abstract Lead (Pb) toxicity is a major issue due to anthropogenic activities that is faced by farmers nowadays which inhibits plant growth and decreases crop yields. From contaminated soils, Pb absorbed by the plants and then ultimately enters into the food chain. …”
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A customized convolutional neural network-based approach for weeds identification in cotton crops by Hafiz Muhammad Faisal, Muhammad Aqib, Muhammad Aqib, Khalid Mahmood, Mejdl Safran, Sultan Alfarhood, Imran Ashraf

“…Automated approaches, based on convolutional neural networks (CNN), for crop disease identification, weed classification, and monitoring have substantially helped increase crop yields. Plant diseases and pests are posing a significant danger to the health of plants, thus causing a reduction in crop production. …”
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Integrated Analysis of Metatranscriptome and Amplicon Sequencing to Reveal Distinctive Rhizospheric Microorganisms of Salt-Tolerant Rice by Wenna Meng, Zhenling Zhou, Mingpu Tan, Anqi Liu, Shuai Liu, Jiaxue Wang, Zhiguang Sun, Yiluo Tan, Yan Liu, Baoxiang Wang, Yanming Deng

“…By manipulating the rhizosphere microbial communities or targeting specific microbial functions, it is possible to enhance salt tolerance in crops, improving crop yields and food security in saline environments. …”
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Improvement of Citrus Yield Prediction Using UAV Multispectral Images and the CPSO Algorithm by Wenhao Xu, Xiaogang Liu, Jianhua Dong, Jiaqiao Tan, Xulei Wang, Xinle Wang, Lifeng Wu

“…Achieving timely and non-destructive assessments of crop yields is a key challenge in the agricultural field, as it is important for optimizing field management measures and improving crop productivity. …”
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Water hyacinth conversion to biochar for soil nutrient enhancement in improving agricultural product by Yezbie Kassa, Agmas Amare, Tayachew Nega, Teferi Alem, Mohammed Gedefaw, Bilhate Chala, Bernhard Freyer, Beatriz Waldmann, Tarekegn Fentie, Tewodros Mulu, Taddesse Adgo, Gizachew Ayalew, Marelign Adugna, Dessie Tibebe

“…Soil amended with 2500 kg/ha WHBC (BC2) produced comparable Teff crop yields (fresh mass: 1191.67 ± 428.44 g, dry mass: 700.00 ± 248.34 g, grain yield: 95.00 ± 39.69 g) to those with mineral fertilizers and mixed amendments. …”
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Trends of Soil and Solution Nutrient Sensing for Open Field and Hydroponic Cultivation in Facilitated Smart Agriculture by Md Nasim Reza, Kyu-Ho Lee, Md Rejaul Karim, Md Asrakul Haque, Emmanuel Bicamumakuba, Pabel Kanti Dey, Young Yoon Jang, Sun-Ok Chung

“…In open-field soil cultivation, spatial variability in soil properties demands site-specific nutrient management and integration with variable-rate technology (VRT) to optimize fertilizer application, reduce nutrient losses, and enhance crop yields. Hydroponic solution cultivation, on the other hand, requires precise monitoring and control of nutrient solutions to maintain optimal conditions for plant growth, ensuring efficient use of water and fertilizers. …”
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Water hyacinth [Eichhornia Crassipes (Mart.)] invasion: implications for livelihoods in the central Rift Valley of Ethiopia by Assefa Gudina, Dagne Getachew Woldemedhin, Aseffa Seyoum, Feyera Senbeta, Engdawork Assefa, Afework Alemayehu

“…Although the impact varies according to the intensity of the water hyacinth infestation, it adversely affects rural livelihoods by reducing crop yields and returns from off-farm activities. The study did not find any significant impact on livestock production and harvested fish. …”
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Design and Experimental Research on a Chisel-Type Variable Hierarchical Deep Fertilization Device Suitable for Saline–Alkali Soil by Nan Xu, Zhenbo Xin, Jin Yuan, Zenghui Gao, Yu Tian, Chao Xia, Xuemei Liu, Dongwei Wang

“…Precision fertilization stands as a vital measure for enhancing the quality of saline–alkali soil and promoting a significant increase in crop yields. The performance of the fertilization device is a decisive factor in determining the effectiveness of fertilization. …”
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Drought-induced stress on rainfed and irrigated agriculture: Insights from multi-source satellite-derived ecological indicators by Yanan Chen, Ying Wang, Chaoyang Wu, Alexandre Maniçoba da Rosa Ferraz Jardim, Meihong Fang, Li Yao, Guihua Liu, Qiuyi Xu, Lintao Chen, Xuguang Tang

“…The increasing frequency and severity of droughts, driven by rising global temperatures, are impacting crop yields. Elucidating the response of agricultural ecosystems to droughts under different management practices is vital for food security that supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 for zero hunger. …”
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Effects of exogenous SLs on growth and physiological characteristics of flue-cured tobacco seedlings under different degrees of drought stress by Xiao-dong Wang, Yi-nan Zhang, Xiao-guo Wang, Ye Zhuang, Shao-hua Ge

“…BackgroundDrought stress severely affects global crop yields, reduces water availability, and hinders growth. …”
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Improvement of soil health and crop production through utilization of organic wastes: A sustainable approach by R.Y. Hiranmai, Ajay Neeraj, Parul Vats

“…. ·       A variety of biowastes can contribute to increased soil fertility, greater crop yields, and reduced residues.…”
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Assessment of changes in soil contact stress depending on tractor tire parameters by Savelii Kukharets, Andrii Zabrodskyi, Bohdan Sheludchenko, Algirdas Jasinskas, Rolandas Domeika, Egidijus Šarauskis

“…Such compaction destroys the soil structure, creates unfavorable physical parameters of the soil, and as a result, reduces crop yields. Therefore, it is important to clearly establish how the tractor wheels affect the soil. …”
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Segmentasi Pertumbuhan Padi berbasis Aerial Image menggunakan Fitur Warna dan Tekstur untuk Estimasi Produksi Hasil Panen by Muhammad Jainal Arifin, Achmad Basuki, Bima Sena Bayu Dewantara

“…This will also affect crop yields. The extent of land makes it difficult for farmers to monitor the unreachable part. …”
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