Luo, Feng Mi, Wenbo Liu, Wenhui Ma, Xiang Liu, KaiQiang Ju, Zeliang Li, Wen
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Frontiers in Microbiology
Introduction Modern agriculture emphasizes the design of cropping systems using ecological function and production services to achieve sustainability. The functional characteristics of plants (grasses vs. legumes) affect changes in soil microbial communities that drive agroecosystem services. Information on the relationship between legume-grass mix...
Yan, Elodie Munier-Jolain, Nicolas Martin, Philippe Carozzi, Marco
Experimental studies to date have demonstrated the agronomic and environmental benefits of intercropping, making it a key diversification method for reducing chemical inputs in agriculture. However, intercropping is still a niche practice in European cropping systems, particularly for arable crops. Few studies have focused on farmers’ perspectives ...
Voss, Rachel C. Zingwena, Taurai Chimonyo, Vimbayi G. P.
Zimbabwe’s agri-food systems face a range of challenges. While upwards of 70% of Zimbabwe’s population works in agriculture, the sector generates only 17% of GDP (FAO, 2023). Livestock production contributes an additional 35% of GDP and is equally common, with 60% of the population owning cattle and 70-90% owning goats. Zimbabwe experiences a singl...
Cadoux, Stéphane Peigné, Joséphine Reau, Raymond Abella, Matthieu Forrier, Jean-Luc Blazian, Marie-José Bilheran, Léo Omon, Bertrand Sauzet, Gilles
La transition agroécologique des exploitations agricoles nécessite de faire évoluer en profondeur les approches de conseil, en plaçant l’agriculteur au centre d’une démarche de co-innovation et de gestion adaptative. Dans ce contexte, l’objectif principal du projet OUTILLAGE était de combler le manque de ressources opérationnelles pour soutenir ces...
Saito, Kazuki Casimero, Madonna Rosenstock, T. Six, J. Snapp, S. Chikowo, R. Vanlauwe, B.
Long term experiments (LTEs) are critical in relation to the slow variables of the agronomic gain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sustainability, including aspects of productivity and environment. The CGIAR Centers involvedin Excellence in Agronomy Initiative (EiA) are managing 32 LETs, ranging from 7 to 61 years old. These experiments...
González‐Orozco, Carlos E. Reyes‐Herrera, Paula H. Sosa, Chrystian C. Torres, Rosa T. Manrique-Carpintero, Norma C. Lasso-Paredes, Zahara Cerón-Souza, Ivania Yockteng, Roxana
Abstract Wild potato relatives ( Solanum L. sec. Petota ) play a vital role in crop improvement, in understanding crop evolution, and in conserving potato diversity. However, these invaluable resources are often neglected and underutilized, while susceptible to threats such as climate change, urbanization, and agricultural expansion. Little is know...
Lairez, Juliette Jourdain, Damien Lopez-Ridaura, Santiago Syfongxay, Chanthaly Affholder, François
CONTEXT: Integration of farms into markets with adoption of maize as a cash crop can significantly increase income of farms of the developing world. However, in some cases, the income generated may still be very low and maize production may also have strong negative environmental and social impacts. OBJECTIVE: Maize production in northern Laos is t...
Mandal, Subhasis Sendhil, R. Goswami, Rupak
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Ongom, P.O. Fatokun, C. Togola, A. Mohammed, S.B. Ishaya, D.J. Bala, G. Popoola, B. Mansur, A. Tukur, S. Ibikunle, M.
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Open Access Journal / In the West African sub-region, intercropping is a critical element in cowpea product profiles. This study aimed to investigate the impact of intercropping cowpea with pearl millet on genetic correlations, heritability, and response to selection. Thirty-five cowpea genotypes and one pearl millet variety were used to create thr...
Mndzebele, B. Ncube, B. Fessehazion, M. Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Modi, A. T.
Introduction: Estimates indicate that food and nutritional demand in sub-Saharan African nutrient-poor soils will exceed the high population demand. Vegetables such as amaranth and cowpea are key in contributing to food and nutritional security. Fertilizers are used to mitigate low nutrient levels in soils. This study aimed to investigate the yield...
