Unveiling farmers’ perceptions: a citizen science and machine learning approach to exploring drivers in the adequacy and fairness of water systems by Vasilios Plakandaras, Fahad Khan Khadim, Vassiliki Kazana, Emmanouil Anagnostou, Amvrossios C Bagtzoglou

“…Harnessing the analytical power of machine learning models in extracting patterns from data, the informational content of social surveys coupled with hydrological data for the survey region from a calibrated MODFLOW-NWT groundwater (GW) model, we draw inferences on the importance of socioeconomic rather than hydrological variables as drivers in agricultural decisions about crop selection and planting period, underscoring those factors as potential criteria in drawing successful agricultural policies for crop yield optimization in the Great South area. This study extends the existing literature towards understanding the interplay between people and water under a qualitative framework with distinct policy implications.…”
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Integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics analyses provide new insights into cassava in response to nitrogen deficiency by Yu Wang, Yu Wang, Jing Chu, Jing Chu, Haoyang Zhang, Hao Ju, Qing Xie, Xingyu Jiang, Xingyu Jiang

“…Nitrogen deficiency is a key constraint on crop yield. Cassava, the world’s sixth-largest food crop and a crucial source of feed and industrial materials, can thrive in marginal soils, yet its yield is still significantly affected by limited nitrogen availability. …”
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All Roads Lead to Rome: Pathways to Engineering Disease Resistance in Plants by Aziz Ul Ikram, Muhammad Saad Shoaib Khan, Faisal Islam, Sulaiman Ahmed, Tengfang Ling, Feng Feng, Zongtao Sun, Huan Chen, Jian Chen

“…As a result, they are always threatened by a large number of microbial pathogens and harmful pests that can significantly reduce crop yield worldwide. Therefore, the development of new strategies to control them is essential to mitigate the increasing risk of crops lost to plant diseases. …”
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The introduction of legume-based crop rotations: an impact assessment on cereal cropping farms in Finland by Domna Tzemi, Janne Rämö, Taru Palosuo, Pirjo Peltonen-Sainio, Henrik Wejberg, Heikki Lehtonen

“…The results suggest significant crop yield gains if farmers consistently utilize the pre-crop value of legumes and other crops in crop rotations over several years. …”
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Development and Application of Improved Long-Term Datasets of Surface Hydrology for Texas by Kyungtae Lee, Huilin Gao, Maoyi Huang, Justin Sheffield, Xiaogang Shi

“…This dataset is expected to serve as a benchmark which may contribute to water resources management and to mitigating agricultural drought, especially in the context of understanding the effects of climate change on crop yield in Texas.…”
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A Reusable Capillary Flow-Driven Microfluidic System for Abscisic Acid Detection Using a Competitive Immunoassay by Cristiana Domingues, Marta S. C. Rodrigues, Pedro G. M. Condelipes, Ana Margarida Fortes, Virginia Chu, João Pedro Conde

“…These characteristics are particularly relevant in agrifood fields like viticulture where the early detection of plant stresses is crucial to crop yield. Microfluidics, with its low reagent volume requirements, is well-suited for such applications. …”
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Design of Coffee Disease Detection Web Application Using Image Processing: A Case Study of Kyabugimbi-Kajunju Cooperative Farms in Bushenyi District. by Asiimwe, Mark, Kakuru, Ambrose

“…By contributing to the development of smart farming technologies, this project aims to empower coffee farmers with a tool for proactive disease management, ultimately improving crop yield and sustainability. Anticipated outcomes include a reliable image-based system demonstrating superior performance in coffee disease detection. …”
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A Scoping Review of the Smart Irrigation Literature Using Scientometric Analysis by Daraje Kaba Gurmessa, Shimelis G. Assefa

“…Smart irrigation (drip irrigation + IoT) in agriculture increases crop yield, increases water use efficiency, and decreases costs. …”
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BMP-Recommended Water and Phosphorus Inputs for Tomato and Watermelon Can Reduce Environmental Losses of Phosphorus and Save Water by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. Hendricks, Thomas A. Obreza, Willie G. Harris

“…Our results showed that adoption of BMP-recommended P rates as a BMP did not reduce crop yield and improved water quality. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. …”
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BMP-Recommended Water and Phosphorus Inputs for Tomato and Watermelon Can Reduce Environmental Losses of Phosphorus and Save Water by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. Hendricks, Thomas A. Obreza, Willie G. Harris

“…Our results showed that adoption of BMP-recommended P rates as a BMP did not reduce crop yield and improved water quality. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. …”
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SOIL COMPACTION AND ITS IMPACT ON SOIL PROPERTIES, MICROBIOME, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION AND PLANT ROOT GROWTH by Poonam Bhatt, Prashant Raj Giri, Balchisu Napari

“…This review paper addresses the knowledge gap on the impact of compaction on soil functioning, crop yield, and the environment, focusing on the soil microbiome, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon storage. …”
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Effect of compost and compost-derived biochar on the growth of lettuce irrigated with water and treated wastewater by Panagiotis Regkouzas, Nancy Katie, Konstantinos Bontiotis, Alexandros Stefanakis

“…Longer crop growth cycles are necessary to clearly demonstrate the positive effect of biochar on crop yield. Such materials can effectively be used for sustainable agriculture, contributing to the promotion of nature-based solutions as useful tools that promote circular practices.…”
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“Planting potatoes with science”: A school project to raise consciousness of the importance of plant protection by José Alberto Caram de Souza-Dias, Falko Feldmann

“…Conducted with scientific guidance from the Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC) and supported by the Julius Kühn Institute, this program allows students to observe the effects of plant viruses on crop yield by growing both healthy and virus-infected potatoes. …”
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Combined Effects of Microgravity and Chronic Low-Dose Gamma Radiation on <i>Brassica rapa</i> Microgreens by Sara De Francesco, Isabel Le Disquet, Veronica Pereda-Loth, Lenka Tisseyre, Stefania De Pascale, Chiara Amitrano, Eugénie Carnero Diaz, Veronica De Micco

“…While certain doses of ionizing radiation may enhance crop yield and quality, providing “functional food” rich in bioactive compounds, to support astronaut health, the combined effects of radiation and reduced gravity are still unclear, with potential additive, synergistic, or antagonistic interactions. …”
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Applying microbial biostimulants and drought-tolerant genotypes to enhance barley growth and yield under drought stress by Mohamed Ferioun, Mohamed Ferioun, Ilham Zouitane, Said Bouhraoua, Yasmine Elouattassi, Douae Belahcen, Abdellatif Errabbani, Said Louahlia, Riyaz Sayyed, Naïma El Ghachtouli

“…With climate change, the frequency of regions experiencing water scarcity is increasing annually, posing a significant challenge to crop yield. Barley, a staple crop consumed and cultivated globally, is particularly susceptible to the detrimental effects of drought stress, leading to reduced yield production. …”
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Seaweed and yeast extracts as sustainable phytostimulant to boost secondary metabolism of apricot fruits by Noemi Gatti, Moez Maghrebi, Graziella Serio, Carla Gentile, Victor V. Bunea, Ivano Vigliante, Camille Boitte, Christian Garabello, Valeria Contartese, Cinzia M. Bertea, Giuseppe Mannino

“…Expando offers a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to enhancing crop yield and nutritional value, representing a significant step towards more resilient and environmentally conscious farming practices. …”
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Establishment of fingerprint of phenolic compounds in Semen Ziziphi Spinosae and study on the spectrum-effect relationship based on different preceding cropping areas by Junfeng Jiang, Jun Luo, Wenyu Zheng, Jiayi Liu, Hui Jiang, Cuiyun Wu, Hongjin Bai

“…As an agricultural planting practice, preceding cropping can not only enhance soil fertility and reduce pests and diseases but also boost crop yield and quality. In this study, SZS samples from different preceding cropping areas were selected as research subjects. …”
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Antifungal Potential of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Controlling Cercospora Leaf Spot in Mung Bean by Zill-e-Huma Aftab, Faisal Shafiq Mirza, Tehmina Anjum, Humaira Rizwana, Waheed Akram, Muzamil Aftab, Muhammad Danish Ali, Guihua Li

“…These findings suggest that biologically synthesized ZnO NPs offer a promising approach for enhancing crop yield and accelerating plant growth.…”
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Differential Sensitivity of Nitrogen-Fixing, <i>Azolla Microphylla</i> to Organochlorine and Organophosphate Insecticide by W Raja, P Rathaur, R Ashiq

“…Application of pesticides in the paddy fields has deleterious effects on non-target organisms including Azolla which are photosynthesizing and nitrogen fixing micro-organisms contributing significantly towards soil fertility and crop yield. Pesticide contamination in the paddy fields has manifested into a serious global environmental concern. …”
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Dynamic Assessment of the Use of Natural Resources in an Agricultural Production Chain by María C. Cortés, Dayhanna S. Vargas, Juan C. Osorio

“…This, in turn, impacts crop yield, increases production costs, and leads to further land degradation. …”
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