Cereals

Valorization of paddy straw through fermented organic manure: a circular economy approach for low carbon agriculture

- Crop residue burning, particularly of paddy straw, is a prevalent agricultural practice in India that significantly contributes to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil degradation,...

Biofuel Production Assessment of Crop Rotation Systems and Organic Residues in Agricultural Management

07/11/2025 - Ten-field crop rotation systems reduce the environmental impact of sustainable agriculture by reducing pollutant emissions, helping to reduce the agricultural sector's dependence on imported natural...

Reducing Ammonia Emissions from Digested Animal Manure: Effectiveness of Acidification, Open Disc Injection, and Fertigation in Mediterranean Cereal Systems

18/10/2025 - Ammonia poses a risk to human health and terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. In Spain in 2022, the agricultural sector was responsible for 97% of ammonia emissions to the atmosphere, with the...

Digestate-Derived Compost Modulates the Retention/Release Process of Organic Xenobiotics in Amended Soil

11/09/2025 - This study examined the effects of 2, 4 and 8% digestate-derived compost (DCP) on the retention/release of the fungicide penconazole (PEN), the herbicide S-metolachlor (S-MET) and the endocrine...

Synteny Patterns of Class 1 Integrons Reflect Microbial Adaptation and Soil Health in Agroecosystems

28/08/2025 - Mobile genetic elements such as integrons are key drivers of microbial evolution, enabling rapid adaptation to environmental pressures through the acquisition and rearrangement of gene cassettes. In...

Algae digestate biostimulants as an innovative solution for food system sustainability and productivity improvement

- Europe’s food system currently faces significant challenges, including demographic changes, high dependence on synthetic fertilizers, and growing climate change impacts. Aligned with the goals of...

Fertilization Effects of Solid Digestate Treatments on Earthworm Community Parameters and Selected Soil Attributes

13/07/2025 - An increasing number of soils, including those in EU countries, are affected by organic matter deficiency and the deterioration of nutrients, and using mineral fertilizers is often associated with...

Feasibility study on using combined tomography and spectroscopy techniques to evaluate the physical and chemical characteristics of organo-mineral fertilisers

- Fertilisers play a key role in agriculture, providing key nutrients needed by crops to ensure a secure food supply. However, with increasing prices and rising environmental concerns, there is a...

Biochar, Beneficial Microbes, and Agro-Industrial Byproducts in Seed Coatings: Improving Germination and Biomass in Multiple Crops

21/05/2025 - The development of sustainable seed coating formulations is essential to enhance crop performance while reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. This study evaluates biochar-enriched coatings...