Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(11), P. 1017 - 1033
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Marker-assisted
breeding
(MAB)
is
revolutionizing
the
cultivation
of
horticultural
crops
by
enabling
more
accurate
genetic
selection
desired
traits.
Unlike
traditional
methods,
which
depend
heavily
on
selecting
traits
based
visible
characteristics,
a
process
often
hindered
complex
inheritance
patterns
and
environmental
influences,
MAB
uses
molecular
markers
tied
to
specific
genes.
This
allows
breeders
efficiently
identify
choose
plants
with
features.
has
significantly
accelerated
for
like
disease
resistance,
higher
yields,
enhanced
nutritional
visual
qualities.
It
also
reduces
time
needed
cycles;
while
methods
may
require
multiple
generations
achieve
traits,
can
confirm
presence
beneficial
genes
early,
speeding
up
development
improved
varieties.
particularly
crucial
in
addressing
challenges
climate
change,
where
must
quickly
adapt
stressors
such
as
drought,
salinity,
temperature
fluctuations.
In
essence,
represents
major
advancement
crop
development,
increasing
precision
efficiency
efforts.
plays
vital
role
creating
suited
market
needs,
helping
tackle
global
issues
food
security,
change
resilience,
sustainable
farming.
positions
horticulture
better
meet
evolving
consumer
expectations
agricultural
demands.
Ecological Informatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
83, P. 102809 - 102809
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Eggplant
is
one
of
the
major
vegetables
consumed
worldwide.
Several
fungal,
bacterial,
and
viral
diseases
challenge
yield
quality
eggplant.
The
incidence
plant
strongly
influenced
by
weather
factors
such
as
temperature,
humidity,
rainfall,
wind
speed.
Mattu
Gulla
(MG)
a
GI-tagged
traditional
variety
eggplant
grown
in
village
Udupi
district
Karnataka
state,
India,
with
cultural
legacy
more
than
four
centuries.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
relationships
between
parameters
disease
Gulla.
Leaf
spot
(LS)
fruit
rot
(FR)
are
affecting
variety.
influence
age
on
modulation
(%)
[DI
(%)]
leaf
was
recorded
analyzed
via
correlation
regression.
Prediction
equations
for
derived
A
significant
negative
observed
DI
minimum
temperature
(Min.
temp),
positive
rot.
case
FR,
also
significantly
positively
correlated
speed
(WS),
maximum
relative
humidity
(RH
I),
rainfall
(RF),
(WS).
An
RH
I
86–87
%
favorable
field.
Regression
analysis
revealed
association
Min.
temp
(%),
WS.
android
application,
"Leaf
Guard,"
has
been
developed
AI-based
detection
During
testing,
accuracy
trained
model
reached
98.2
%.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Indonesia’s
distinct
geographical
and
geological
landscape
makes
it
highly
vulnerable
to
natural
disasters,
particularly
earthquakes,
as
sits
at
the
convergence
of
three
major
tectonic
plates.
This
persistent
exposure
hazards
amplifies
risks
household
welfare,
posing
significant
challenges
long-term
poverty
reduction
goals.
The
absence
a
dedicated
disaster-responsive
social
protection
policy
raises
substantial
concerns
regarding
country’s
capacity
address
these
vulnerabilities.
study
aims
evaluate
effects
disaster
on
examines
disaster-focused
frameworks
from
other
nations.
goal
is
guide
creation
an
adaptive
model
tailored
unique
risks.
Using
quantitative
qualitative
approaches,
research
conducts
bibliometric
analysis
existing
literature
poverty,
protection,
tracing
development
concepts.
findings
underscore
urgent
need
for
robust,
framework
confront
challenges.
would
adopt
multi-stakeholder
approach,
fostering
collaboration
among
government
entities,
private
sector,
communities
boost
resilience,
improve
preparedness,
strengthen
risk
mitigation
efforts.
SAGE Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Nigeria
has
witnessed
significant
efforts
to
promote
the
digitalization
of
her
economy
through
implementation
cashless
policy
using
Naira
redesign
and
cash
withdrawal
limits
as
instruments.
However,
while
Digital
Financial
Literacy
(DFL)
is
crucial
for
farmers
cope
with
monetary
shocks,
DFL
not
been
in
favor
households
rural
where
reside
thus
exacerbating
their
economic
vulnerabilities.
This
study
examined
relationship
between
farmers’
scores
vulnerability
outcomes
specifically
food
security
mental
health,
3
months
post-enactment
last
nationwide
Multidimensional
Index
(MDFLI),
Household
Food
Insecurity
Access
Scale
(HFIAS),
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD-7)
multinomial
regression
model.
A
4-stage
method
random
sampling
was
employed
choose
432
farming
from
three
states
southwestern
geopolitical
zone
namely:
Lagos,
Ogun,
Osun.
The
result
revealed
that
score
generally
low
(31.13%).
analysis
results
a
strong
inverse
GAD-7
scores,
proxy
measure
stability.
In
addition,
status
hampered
following
policies
enactment
an
average
HFIAS
14.49,
only
3.24%
were
remaining
97%
being
insecure
at
different
degrees.
It
therefore
recommended
should
be
geared
towards
closing
financial
literacy
gap
Nigeria.
PLANT ARCHIVES,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 19 - 28
Published: April 1, 2022
The
rice-wheat
cropping
system
(RWCS)
in
the
Indo-Gangetic
plains
(IGP)
of
South
Asia
with
help
Green
Revolution
early
1970’s
greatly
contributed
to
India's
food
self-sufficiency
and
livelihood
millions
peoplethus,
became
country's
primary
source
food-grain
production.
However,
deterioration
soil
health
quality,
ground
water
depletion,
stress,
labour
shortage,
introduction
new
weeds
pests
particularly
Phalaris
minor,
Scirpophaga
incertulas
climate
change
have
all
a
major
production
standstill
recent
years
by
which
sustainability
rice
wheat
is
now
at
jeopardy.
Traditional
agronomic
practices
had
various
negative
implications
on
HYVs.
So,
paradigm
shift
required
achieve
long-term
productivity,
allow
farmers
minimise
inputs,
optimise
yields,
enhance
profitability,
maintain
natural
resource
base
reduce
risk
owing
both
environmental
economic
issues
through
resource-conserving
technologies
(RCTs)
including
zero/minimaltillage,
PUSA
decomposer,
bed
planting,
crop
residue
management,
mechanical
transplanter
(MRT)
diversification.
This
article
focuses
some
that
need
be
addressed
RWCS
order
goal
increasing
regional
productivity
assuring
security
while
maximising
effective
use
resources,
enhancing
rural
livelihoods
aiding
poverty
alleviation.
