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The manual counting of marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) flowers is a labor-intensive task that compromises the accuracy of yield estimates and optimal harvest timing, especially in large-scale fields to know the harve...

Volcanic eruptions are large-scale natural disturbances, which can negatively affect insect fauna and the ecological interactions in which they are involved. The 2011 eruption of the volcanic complex Puyehue Cordón-Caul...

Abstract Crosscutting technologies to resolve several stress factors should be exploited to address multiple nutrient deficiencies in standing crops. Executing translational research is vital for the long-term sustenance...

Propiedades superficiales de los suelos como textura y materia orgánica, juegan un rol muy importante en procesos vinculados a la dinámica hídrica y a la degradación de las tierras. Los sistemas conservacionistas de ...

Abstract Fusarium-induced root rot severely constrains Panax notoginseng cultivation, yet the differential pathogenicity and ecological interactions among coexisting Fusarium species remain poorly understood. By isolatin...

Across the globe, individuals continue to rely on plants to meet fundamental human requirements, including sustenance, attire, housing, and healthcare. Among the diverse plant families, Solanaceae houses thousands of spe...

Abstract Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is a vital cash crop and a cornerstone of rural economies in South Asia, yet its cultivation remains highly resource-intensive, with heavy demands for irrigation and nitrogen...

The article analyzes the typology of agricultural holdings within the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) and its impact on the formation of the common agricultural policy. The study emphasizes the importance of FADN as...

In the Pampas region of Argentina agriculture is dominated by intensive no-till (NT) soybean cropping which produce negative consequences on soil quality. A group of farmers started to use the Good Agricultural Practices...

Ecosystem-based adaptation practices among smallholder farmers in drought-prone areas provides a positive response strategy to the increasing challenges posed by climate change, particularly declining crop yield under dr...

Plant reproduction is an intricate process important for the survival of all dominant autotrophs and critical in agriculture and stable food production as the basis of our diet. Angiosperms undergo extreme transformation...

Nematodes of the Meloidogyne genus affect to most of crops of an economic importance in Argentina. Researches related to new control strategies are needed to reduce the damage produced by these organisms. The objective o...

Precision agriculture plays a crucial role in sustainable food production and resource-efficient land management. A key component of precision agriculture is the semantic segmentation of crops and weeds that enables auto...

The foremost task in agriculture is the decisive identification of citrus plants and the timely identification of diseases in the plants with the aim of improving the quality of crops and the yield. In this work, a machi...

La enseñanza de las ciencias desde una perspectiva intercultural es un tema de debate abierto en el que han confluido diversas propuestas. En este trabajo presentamos el sustento teórico y metodológico de una unidad d...

The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis (DeLong & Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), was considered a secondary pest in Brazilian corn crops. However, from 2015 onwards, there was a significant increase in its population a...

To mitigate the environmental impact of excessive urea use, this study investigates the foliar application of urea and ethephon as a more efficient alternative to soil application, aiming to optimize nitrogen use while s...

ABSTRACT Amphibians are excellent bioindicators because they are sensitive to chemical pollution and can indicate ecosystem changes due to the presence of or exposure to chemical compounds. Here we report evidence of the...

Rubber plants are important crops in various countries. Rubber plants have many benefits for human life. Rubber plant diseases cause many losses to farmers. Lack of knowledge and information regarding the treatment of ex...

ObjectiveTo investigate the distribution patterns and population exposure risks of rare earth elements （REEs） in vegetables from typical rare earth mining areas across four provincial-level administrative divisions i...

Crop wild relatives (CWR) are plant taxa closely related to crops and are a source of high genetic diversity that can help adapt crops to the impacts of global change, particularly to meet increasing consumer demand in t...

OBJECTIVE: There is epidemiological evidence of an association between occupational pesticide exposure and cognitive impairment, but studies on the link with Alzheimer`s disease are scarce. We explored the association be...

The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Plutellidae: Yponomeutoidea) is the most destructive pest in Brassicaceae crops worldwide. This paper describes the status of P. xylostella and its natural enemies in a wid...

Crops residues are an important source of maintenance of Fusarium graminearum inoculum in the soybean agroecosystem. Given that these populations can interact in the substrate through mechanisms of mycelial recognition a...