Vol. 2, No. 1 (2022)
Table of Contents
Assessment of Root Exudate Composition in Nutrient-Efficient Legume Cultivars
Dr. Sneha Kulkarni, Dr. Vivek Reddy, Dr. Anjali Patel
Abstract: Background: Root exudates, which are a mixture of organic acids, sugars, amino acids, flavonoids, mucilage, and enzymes released into the rhizosphere by plant roots, are currently recognized as essential factors in determining the efficiency of nutrient acquisition in legumes. By virt...
Precision Nutrient Management Using Variable Rate Technology in Cereal Production: A Systematic Review of Evidence, Trends, and Research Gaps
Dr. Nguyen Minh Anh
Abstract: Background: Soil degradation has already affected around one-third of the worldwide arable land using different factors, for example, erosion, compaction, salinization, acidification, and organic matter loss, which has a negative impact on food security, climate objectives, and ecosys...
Genomic Insights into Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Modern Wheat Cultivars
Dr. Neha Joshi, Dr. Rahul Mehta, Dr. Pooja Deshmukh
Abstract: Background: Nitrogen (N) is the major limiting nutrient in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production, but only 30-40% of applied nitrogen fertilizers is recovered from the harvested grains, resulting in significant economic losses as well as environmental damage due to nitrate leaching,...
Phenomics-Based Evaluation of Salinity Tolerance in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): A Systematic Review of Platforms, Traits, and Genetic Insights
Dr. Robert Miller
Abstract: More than 1.38 billion hectares of soils across the globe is salinized, representing approximately one-tenth of the total irrigated and rainfed agriculture land, which is one of the greatest limitations for cereal growing in arid, semiarid, and coastal agroecosystems. Barley (Hordeum ...
Soil Enzyme Activity as an Indicator of Agroecosystem Sustainability: A Systematic Review of Global Evidence
Dr. Harry Williams
Abstract: Background: Soil enzymes are biological activators that are secreted by microorganisms, root systems of plants, and soil fauna, causing breakdown of organic matter and cycling of C, N, P, and S elements in agroecosystems. Their ability to respond to management practices quickly and th...
Climate-Induced Shifts in Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling Processes: A Global Review
Dr. Hans Muller
Abstract: Soil organic carbon (SOC) and nitrogen (N) cycling processes are important because they play role in controlling terrestrial productivity, greenhouse gases exchange and long term climate feedbacks, however, the extent and direction of climate-induced alterations of those processes is ...
Biochemical Mechanisms of Heat Stress Acclimation in Oilseed Crops: A Critical Review of Current Evidence, Comparative Findings, and Research Gaps
Dr. Carlos Martinez, Dr. Miguel Torres, Dr. Alejandro Ruiz, Dr. Sergio Navarro
Abstract: Overview: Increasing global temperatures and high frequency of heat waves during crucial stages of development are viewed as some of the most important abiotic factors affecting the productivity of oil crops. Oilseed crops include soybean (Glycine max), rapeseed-mustard (Brassica sp.)...
Molecular Basis of Drought-Induced Stomatal Regulation in Maize
Dr. Min-Jun Kim
Abstract: Background: Drought is one of the strongest abiotic stresses that affect global agriculture, and maize (Zea mays L.) is highly sensitive during important growth periods. As the main food crop for over 800 million people in the world, it is crucial to understand how stomatal function i...
Nanotechnology Applications for Enhancing Nutrient Bioavailability in Crops
Dr. Aniket Joshi, Dr. Rohan Kulkarni, Dr. Nikhil Patil, Dr. Harsh Vyas
Abstract: Background: Agricultural practices around the world are under pressure to raise crop production and at the same time minimize environmental impact of fertilizers. Conventional fertilizers are characterized by low efficiency with only 30-50 percent of nitrogen and 10-20 percent of phos...
UAV-Assisted Monitoring of Crop Growth Dynamics in Precision Farming Systems: A Systematic Review
Dr. Gaurav Saxena, Dr. Sakshi Bansal, Dr. Aditya Chatterjee
Abstract: Background: Precision agriculture is moving towards using high-resolution, up-to-date data for location-based (site-specific) crop management—among the leading platforms for this is the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). UAVs become versatile tools for remote sensing enabling crop g...