Vol. 5, No. 1 (2025)
Table of Contents
Comparative Analysis of Thermotolerance Mechanisms in Hordeum vulgare L. under Sequential Heat Stress Using Chlorophyll Fluorescence Imaging
Oliver James Richardson, Charlotte Grace Bennett
Abstract: Background: Sequential heat stress is a major obstacle for barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) production under climate change. Unlike single heat events, repeated heat exposure causes cumulative damage, and, therefore, the development of rapid tools to identify thermotolerant genotypes is ne...
Multi-Location Evaluation of Climate-Resilient Oryza sativa L. Genotypes Using GGE Biplot and Stability Analysis
Aarav Prakash Verma, Ananya Priya Banerjee
Abstract: Background: The environmental variability is increasing due to climate change and this threatens the global rice production. Identification of climate resilient genotypes with stable yield in various environments is essential for sustainable rice improvement. Methods: Eighteen genoty...
Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Lens culinaris Medik. under Combined Heat and Water Deficit Stress
Rina A Kovalenko, Devendra P Chaudhary, Meera S Anand, Thomas J Whitfield
Abstract: Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) is a key cool-season pulse crop that suffers from the joint attack of heat and water deficiency aggravated by temperature rise and shifting rainfall patterns worldwide. As joint stress does not simply lead to an increase in physiological stress caused by...
Carbon Footprint Assessment of Conservation Agriculture in Triticum aestivum L.–Cicer arietinum L. Cropping Systems through Life Cycle Assessment
Dr. Priya Sharma, Dr. Michael P Foster, Dr. Elena Rodriguez, Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Abstract: Background: Wheat–chickpea cropping systems are important production systems worldwide (approximately 150 million ha), and they are a major source of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a systematic approach to quantify the environmental i...
Evaluation of Elevated Atmospheric COâ‚‚ Effects on Water Use Efficiency and Biomass Production in Helianthus annuus L.
Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Dr. Priya Kohli, Dr. Marcus J Olsen
Abstract: Background and Objective: Increasing levels of COâ‚‚ in the atmosphere are forecasted to reach 550 parts per million (ppm) by the middle of the century, presenting both problems and possibilities for global agriculture. Despite being an important agricultural commodity, the react...
Long-Term Influence of Conservation Agriculture on Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics and Aggregate Stability
Dr. James C Richardson, Dr. Amelia M Thompson
Abstract: Background: Soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration and aggregate stability are important indicators of the health and sustainability of agroecosystem soils. Conservation agriculture (CA) practices have been widely promoted as sustainable alternatives to conventional tillage; however,...
Biochar-Enriched Compost Improves Soil Fertility, Microbial Activity, and Productivity of Glycine max (L.) Merr.
Dr. Arun Pawar
Abstract: The issue of decreasing fertility of agricultural soils poses a major challenge for the global food security along with sustainable productivity of agriculture. The biochar-compost represents an innovative solution for soil health improvement as well as nutrient availability increase....
Integrated Silicon and Potassium Nutrition Enhances Drought Tolerance in Oryza sativa L.
Ananya R Deshmukh, Michael O Reyes, Suresh K Patil
Abstract: Background: Drought is one of the most severe abiotic stresses limiting rice (Oryza sativa L.) productivity in rainfed and water-deficient environments, with increasing intensity under climate change. Although silicon (Si) and potassium (K) independently enhance drought tolerance thro...
Comparative Evaluation of Controlled-Release Fertilizers and Organic Nutrient Sources in Triticum aestivum L.
Dr. Klaus Mueller
Abstract: Background and Objective: Almost 40% of the world’s agricultural lands limit wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production because of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiency. It is believed that controlled release fertilizers (CRF) and organic sources of nutrients are an innovat...
Influence of Green Manure Incorporation on Soil Enzyme Activities and Nutrient Cycling in Sustainable Cropping Systems
Jeroen Pieter van Dijk, Eva Maria de Vries, Thomas Hendrik Bakker
Abstract: Background and Objective: Soil degradation on a global scale and a decrease in nutrient availability pose a risk to crop yield and food security. The use of green manure is an effective approach towards improved soil quality and nutrient cycling in the process of sustainable agricultu...