Published in Frontiers in Agronomy
Introduction Yield and its stability are both vital characteristics to evaluate the viability of cropping systems. However, the current frames of field research hardly allow an accurate evaluation of short-term effect stability. Therefore, over nine German environments (three years and three locations), first crop, maize, total harvested dry biomas...
Weeds are continuing to create problems for vegetable growers more than ever before due to climate change, frequent cultivation, and the evolution of herbicide resistance. Weeds not only decrease vegetable yields but also reduce their quality. This case study aims to investigate weed management strategies, their strengths and weaknesses, and, the s...
Although soil microbial biomass (MBC) comprises less than 5% of soil organic matter, it responds rapidly to changes in soil management practices and, therefore, is generally used as early indicators of changes in soil carbon. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of tillage practices (conventional tillage and no-tillage) and ferti...
Published in Frontiers in Plant Science
Winter wheat is an important cereal consumed worldwide. However, current management practices involving chemical fertilizers, irrigation, and intensive tillage may have negative impacts on the environment. Conservation agriculture is often presented as a sustainable alternative to maintain wheat production, favoring the beneficial microbiome. Here,...
This research article presents an overview of the role of carbon farming in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon in soil and vegetation. The article highlights the potential of remote sensing technology for monitoring carbon farming practices and CO2 absorption. Carbon farming practices, such as conservation tillage, cover cropping, cro...
Published in E3S Web of Conferences
The aim of the research is to justify the design and geometric parameters of spherical blade working tools for preparing the soil for sowing gourds. The scheme of spherical knife working body is given. The basis of the working body is the thickness of the flange, the crevice of the spherical knife, the depth of treatment, the height of the knife el...
Soil carbon depletion is a major concern for food security in drylands. The objective of this study is to test tillage with residue management under sequential and intercropping systems for carbon sequestration in semi-arid tropical drylands of India. We report the findings from a long-term field experiment (9 years) used to simulate the effect of ...
Published in Frontiers in Plant Science
Introduction Climate change, pest infestation, and soil degradation are significantly reducing wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield. Wheat is cultivated in rice-wheat and cotton-wheat cropping systems and escalating global population is exerting substantial pressure on the efficiency of these systems. Conservation tillage and crop rotation could help...
Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Introduction Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) is a crucial component in agricultural rotation systems due to its ability to enhance soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) contents. In China, conventional tillage (CT) is commonly used for lucerne termination, leading to soil structure degradation and C and N losses. While herbicide application has been sugges...
La dégradation continue des terres et l'acidité des sols sont quelques-unes des principales causes des rendements agricoles inférieurs à l'optimum au Kenya. La production agricole durable nécessite donc des stratégies efficaces de gestion de la santé des sols. Des expériences sur le terrain ont été menées au Waruhiu Farmers Training Centre, Kiambu ...
