2025 June - 17 articles
Climatic changes threaten many forms of crop production as well as adversely affecting global ecosystems and human activities. There are two principal ways in which the balance of the global carbon cycle can be restored, firstly by decreasing anthrop...
Yam is a staple crop in Africa that is constrained by its low multiplication rate. This results in a short supply of seed tubers, which is a challenge to increased production. This study assessed the influence of different minisett weights (10, 20, 3...
This study investigated the effects of three mulch types (straw, vermicompost and “plastic”) plus an untreated control, and three irrigation regimes (RFD: rainfed conditions; SIF: one supplemental irrigation at the flowering stage; SIVF:...
Hybrid necrosis in wheat is caused by an interaction between two genes, Ne1 and Ne2, that triggers the gradual death of plant tissue. This trait affects wheat breeding as the gene Ne2 is the same as the gene Lr13 for leaf rust resistance. We have bui...
Global agriculture remains dependent on nitrogen fertilizers produced through fossil fuel-based processes, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and supply chain vulnerabilities. This review introduces plasma-activated water (PAW) as...
The genus Musa L. is one of the most important genera worldwide due to its use in food as a source of carbohydrates. A morphological characterization was performed to evaluate the potential of 100 accessions of Musa spp. from the Amazon region of Ecu...
Bluehead gilia or bluefield gilia (Gilia capitata Sims, Polemoniaceae) is an annual herbaceous plant widely distributed in the western regions of North America but cultivated as an ornamental flower in various regions to support pollinators. The comp...
Wheat is a vital staple crop addressing significant nutritional needs. However, it faces micronutrient deficiencies in Ethiopia, prompting the use of balanced nutrient fertilizers to obtain better yields, nutrient concentration, and nutritional quali...
Plant breeding is considered to be the science and art of genetically improving plants according to human needs. Breeders in this context oftentimes face the difficult task of selecting among thousands of genotypes for dozens of traits simultaneously...
Evaluating cultivar susceptibility to biotic stressors in apple orchards is essential for selecting genotypes adapted to local conditions and for designing effective plant protection strategies. This study conducted a comparative assessment of five a...
Seaweeds and their derived products have long been valued in organic agriculture, serving roles in biofertilizers, biostimulants, and soil conditioners due to their rich content of bioactive compounds. With increasing concerns over the negative impac...
The small-molecule compound fipexide (FPX) has been shown to promote callus formation in several plants, but its effects on forage crops remain unexplored, and its molecular mechanism is not yet fully understood. In this study, we evaluated FPX-induc...
The continuous provision of nitrogen (N) to the crop is critical for optimal cotton production; however, the constant and excessive application of synthetic fertilizers causes adverse impacts on soil, plants, animals, and human health. The current st...
Maize plays a crucial role in global nutrition and food security, with Mexico making a significant contribution through its diverse native corn genotypes. However, research on flours derived from these native maize genotypes remains limited, hinderin...
Planting density can influence the growth and potential yield of grain sorghum systems, particularly in resource-limited environments. Therefore, documenting the sorghum’s response to different planting densities is essential for understanding...
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an emerging forage crop known for its high nutritional value and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions, making it a promising alternative in sustainable livestock feeding systems in the Mediterra...
Seed productivity and quality are the bases of modern agriculture. To determine the optimal conditions in terms of seed production and quality, the effect of foliar plant biostimulant treatments (at the beginning and in the middle of the peduncle for...
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