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Towards Water, Food and Energy Security: The Global Challenges and Possible Solutions for a Holistic Vision of Sustainability

open access: yesIrrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This invited paper gives an overview of the challenges the world is facing and offers a possible solution for water and food security within the holistic integrated concept of the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus. The paper summarizes the experience the author gained through working on various research projects at national and international ...
Ragab Ragab
wiley   +1 more source

Ethnolinguistic associations and genetic diversity of rice landraces in Nagaland, India

open access: yesPlants, People, Planet
Societal Impact Statement Preserving and conserving crop landraces, tended by indigenous farming communities, is crucial for future food security. This research focused on rice landrace diversity in the north‐eastern Himalayan region of Nagaland, India ...
Somnath Roy   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fungal inoculation effect on post-harvest sugarcane residue decomposition under field conditions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Fungal inoculation effect on post-harvest sugarcane residue (SCR) decomposition in field conditions was studied. In vitro interaction between selected fungi was determined by direct confrontation.
Amoroso, Maria Julia del R.   +4 more
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Smart Sensor‐Integrated Lysimeter System for Affordable on‐Farm Crop Water Monitoring and Irrigation Management

open access: yesIrrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Accurate monitoring of crop water use is critical for precision irrigation, yet conventional lysimeter systems remain too costly and complex for widespread adoption. This study presents the development and field validation of a low‐cost, information and communication technology (ICT)‐enabled weighing lysimeter system that integrates load cells,
Stephen Okwang, Younggu Her, Taeil Jang
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Genetic Diversity within aus Rice Germplasm: Insights into the Variations in Agro-morphological Traits

open access: yesRice
The aus (Oryza sativa L.) varietal group comprises of aus, boro, ashina and rayada seasonal and/or field ecotypes, and exhibits unique stress tolerance traits, making it valuable for rice breeding. Despite its importance, the agro-morphological diversity
Puranjoy Sar   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design and Implementation of a Rainfed Matrix for Cotton

open access: yesAgriculture, 2018
Global production of agricultural products must continue to increase if shortages are to be avoided. While irrigated production is substantial since water available for both current and future production is limited, rainfed production will become ...
James Mahan, Paxton Payton
doaj   +1 more source

Sensitivity of airborne-derived crop stress indices to the agricultural practices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
When acquired both in optical and thermal infrared domain, remotely sensed data can provide a wide range of information about the status of a crop. Several studies have demonstrated the utility of such information for the development of stress indices ...
Bégué, Agnès   +2 more
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Early Rices for Rainfed Uplands

open access: yes, 1985
This article 'Early Rices for Rainfed Uplands' appeared in the International Rice Research Newsletter series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The primary objective of this publication was to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the development of improved technology for rice and for rice based cropping ...
Maurya, D. M.   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Drought Risk in Mango and Avocado Orchards: Insights Into Plant Water Relations and Irrigation‐Related Agronomic Solutions

open access: yesIrrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change is making water availability more uncertain, with growing consequences for the productivity and long‐term sustainability of tropical and subtropical fruit orchards. Mangifera indica L. and Persea americana Mill. both require large amounts of water to sustain growth and productivity.
Eleonora Cataldo
wiley   +1 more source

Interactive Effects of Nitrogen and Potassium Fertilizers on Quantitative-Qualitative Traits and Drought Tolerance Indices of Rainfed Wheat Cultivar

open access: yesAgronomy, 2021
Increasing global food requirements and global warming are two challenges of future food security. Water availability and nutrient management are two important factors that affect high-yield and high-quality wheat production.
Mohammad Hossein Sedri   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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