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Regenerative agriculture—agroecology without politics?

02/08/2022 - Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum worldwide among practitioners, scientists and policy makers, and it is often associated with agroecology. Indeed, regenerative agriculture has plenty...

Integrated Analysis Reveals Genetic Basis of Growth Curve Parameters in an F2 Designed Pig Population Based on Genome and Transcriptome Data

28/09/2024 - Appropriate growth curves can reflect more sophisticated growth patterns of animals than body weight, and thus, the identification of genes and variants related to the growth curve parameter traits...

Multivariate Analysis of Grain Yield and Main Agronomic Traits in Different Maize Hybrids Grown in Mountainous Areas

28/09/2024 - Inconsistent reports exist on the relationships between key agronomic traits and maize yield. We performed a multivariate analysis of yield and 10 agronomic traits in 59 hybrids to explore maize...

The Effect of Chosen Biostimulants on the Yield of White Cabbage

28/09/2024 - An open-field study evaluated the effects of four biostimulants (Asahi, Optysil, Optycal, and Tytanit) on the yield and chemical composition of two white cabbage cultivars...

Socio-Economic Viability of the High Nature Value Farmland under the CAP 2023&ndash;2027: The Case of a Sub-Mediterranean Region in Slovenia

27/09/2024 - Our study aimed to analyse socio-economic sustainability and the drivers of land abandonment in the Kras region of Slovenia, a representative eastern Mediterranean farmland area. We also sought to...

Agrowellness Goods Distribution in the Light of Sustainability: The Consumer Perspective and the Case of Slovenia&rsquo;s Eastern Cohesion Region

27/09/2024 - This study explores the distribution of agrowellness products and services from a sustainability perspective, focusing on consumer perceptions in Slovenia&rsquo;s Eastern Cohesion Region....

Estimate of Genetic Parameters for Pre-Weaning Growth Traits and Kleiber Ratio in Palestinian Sheep Breeds

27/09/2024 - Data on 1440 Awassi (AW), 2114 Assaf (AF), 261 Crossbred (XB), and 439 Improved Awassi (IA) lamb genotypes from 689 AW, 1009 AF, 105 XB, and 195 IA dams, and 152 sires, obtained from three...

Carbon Footprint of a Typical Crop&ndash;Livestock Dairy Farm in Northeast China

27/09/2024 - Dairy farming is one of the most important sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the livestock sector. In order to identify the key emission links and the best emission-reduction strategies...

Influence and Mechanism of Fertilization and Irrigation of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Salinized Soils

27/09/2024 - The impact of fertilization and irrigation on heavy metal accumulation in saline&ndash;alkali soil and its underlying mechanisms are critical issues given the constraints that soil...

Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilization to Maximize Yield and Bioactive Compounds in Ziziphora clinopodioides

27/09/2024 - Ziziphora clinopodioides L. is a valuable medicinal and aromatic plant; however, its special requirements for proper growth and enhanced secondary metabolite composition have limited its production...

Quantitative Analysis of Vertical and Temporal Variations in the Chlorophyll Content of Winter Wheat Leaves via Proximal Multispectral Remote Sensing and Deep Transfer Learning

26/09/2024 - Quantifying the vertical distribution of leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) is integral for a comprehensive understanding of the physiological status and function of winter wheat crops, having...

Hybrid-AI and Model Ensembling to Exploit UAV-Based RGB Imagery: An Evaluation of Sorghum Crop&rsquo;s Nitrogen Content

26/09/2024 - Non-invasive crop analysis through image-based methods holds great promise for applications in plant research, yet accurate and robust trait inference from images remains a critical challenge. Our...

A Risk Assessment Method for Phosphorus Loss in Intensive Agricultural Areas&mdash;A Case Study in Henan Province, China

26/09/2024 - Agricultural phosphorus (P) loss constitutes a significant factor in agricultural non-point source pollution (ANSP). Due to the widespread occurrence and complexity of ANSP, emphasis on risk...

Does Rural Labor Transfer Contribute to the Reduction in Chemical Fertilizer Use? Evidence from China&rsquo;s Household Finance Survey Data in China

26/09/2024 - In recent years, the Chinese government has been continuously promoting reduced use of chemical fertilizers and enhancing the sustainable development capacity of agriculture. This study uses...

Comprehensive Study on the Potential of Domesticated Clones of Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.): Implications for Large-Scale Production and Waste Recovery in the Development of Plant-Based Agrochemicals

25/09/2024 - Rosemary is a versatile Mediterranean shrub valued for its culinary and medicinal uses, also finding applications as a food additive (E-392). This study explores the potential of rosemary for...

Impact of Farmers&rsquo; Participation in the Transformation of the Farmland Transfer Market on the Adoption of Agricultural Green Production Technologies

25/09/2024 - Exploring the adoption of green production technologies by farmers (GTA) is of great significance, given the context of global climate change and sustainable agricultural development. This article...

Barley History and Breeding in Spain

25/09/2024 - Barley has been and continues to be a crucial field crop in Spain, with approximately 2.4 million hectares planted annually and a production ranging 7&ndash;10 million tons. It is a crop well...

Analysis of Health Effects Reported by Agricultural Workers and the Adverse Human Effects Indicated on Pesticide Labels: A Systematic Review

24/09/2024 - Human pesticide exposure remains a significant issue, impacting both the environment and human health. Occupational pesticide exposure is primarily linked to improper worker practices, often due to a...

The Suitability of Algae Solution in Pea Microgreens Cultivation under Different Light Intensities

24/09/2024 - Microgreens are young plants grown from vegetables, grain, or herb seeds in a controlled environment with artificial lighting. LED modules are the preferred option for indoor and vertical farming....

Fire Impacts on Soil Properties and Implications for Sustainability in Rotational Shifting Cultivation: A Review

23/09/2024 - Fire, a prevalent land management tool in rotational shifting cultivation (RSC), has long been debated for its immediate disruption of surface soil, vegetation, and microbial communities. While...

Responses of Soil Macro-Porosity, Nutrient Concentrations and Stoichiometry Following Conversion of Rice&ndash;Wheat Rotation to Organic Greenhouse Vegetable System

25/09/2024 - To investigate the long-term effects of organic manure on soil macro-porosity and nutrient stoichiometry in greenhouse production, we studied the physical and chemical properties of soils under...

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