1162 papers
A worldwide survey of 118 hydroponics professionals reveals that while perceived sustainability positively influences their attitude toward aquaponics, negative economic prospects are the primary barrier to adoption, suggesting that future efforts should prioritize economic and legislative improvements over further technical management research.
Field experiments conducted at Punjab Agricultural University during 2022 and 2023 demonstrated that PAU homemade neem extract and dharek extract are highly effective eco-friendly alternatives for managing whitefly (*Bemisia tabaci*) on kharif mungbean, performing nearly as well as the synthetic insecticide Actara 25WG.
This study demonstrates that Curraleiro Pé-Duro cattle possess moderate-to-high heritabilities for carcass and body size traits and exhibit a unique, favorable positive genetic correlation between ribeye area and subcutaneous fat thickness, suggesting that simultaneous genetic improvement in muscling and fat deposition is achievable without compromising energy reserves.
This paper introduces VirDisc, a validated Illumina-based high-throughput sequencing test for plant virus and viroid diagnostics that integrates standardized protocols, contextual interpretation, and over a decade of ISO-accredited experience to bridge the gap between advanced sequencing technologies and regulatory plant health frameworks.
This study demonstrates that among three soybean varieties subjected to varying salinity levels, CO (soy) 3 exhibits superior tolerance by maintaining better growth and chlorophyll content while mitigating cellular damage through enhanced accumulation of osmolytes and antioxidants.
This study demonstrates that CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of the BADH2 gene in the elite rice variety 'ChuGeng48' successfully induces fragrance by elevating 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline levels without compromising key agronomic traits.
This study integrates Random Forest soil modeling with AHP-based multi-criteria decision analysis in a GIS framework to evaluate land suitability for sustainable tea cultivation in Ganyange Ward, Tanzania, revealing that climate is the most influential factor and identifying that over 68% of the area is suitable for cultivation with recommendations for soil management improvements.
This study evaluates the sustainability of groundnut pod and haulm yields under arid alfisols by comparing Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Andhra Pradesh Cashew Nut Farming (APCNF) systems, revealing that while ICM significantly outperforms APCNF in overall yield and biomass production, APCNF offers superior harvest efficiency, with regression models and sustainability indices identifying specific plant parameters and treatment combinations (T3 for ICM, T12 for APCNF) that optimize productivity in these conditions.
A study conducted in Palampur, India, reveals that while managed honey bees are effective pollinators, they cannot fully replace the seed yield benefits provided by diverse natural pollinator communities in commercial broccoli production, highlighting the need for conserving both managed and wild pollinators.
This study addresses the inefficiencies of traditional mechanical removal of defective seedling blocks by developing and optimizing a drill-suction anti-clogging device, which achieves over 80% cleaning efficiency in single-end operation through a specific configuration of inlet diameter, draft angle, and descent height.