International Journal of experimental research and review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(Spl Vol), P. 301 - 312
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
The
globe
faces
food
security
difficulties
because
of
population
increase
and
resource
degradation,
both
worsened
by
climate
change.
Applying
chemical
fertilizer
along
with
cereal-based
cropping
systems
degrades
soil
health
respect
to
physical,
chemical,
biological
properties,
which
also
results
in
low
crop
land
productivity.
However,
adopting
legume-based
integrated
nutrient
management
provides
an
appropriate
way
reach
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
Hence,
a
field
trial
was
conducted
on
groundnut
2018
2019
at
the
Post
Graduate
Research
Farm,
M.S.
Swaminathan
School
Agriculture,
Paralakhemundi,
Odisha,
India.
experiment
laid
out
Factorial
Randomized
Block
Design
(FRBD)
two
factors
as
seed
inoculation
(solid
carrier-based
Rhizobium
(SR)
liquid
(LR))
(N1:
100%
N
(fertilizer),
N2:
75%N
(fertilizer)
+
25%
(FYM),
N3:
50%N
50%
N4:
75%
(FYM)
N5:
(through
farmyard
manure,
FYM)
ten
treatment
combinations
replicated
thrice.
result
revealed
that
SR
LR
showed
almost
similar
trend
root
length,
dry
weight
nodule,
post-harvest
pH,
organic
carbon
years,
remained
statistically
par.
highest
value
for
growth.
Among
management,
inorganic
fertilizer)
recorded
length
(11.72,
19.75
23.9
cm)
(0.394,
1.075
1.141
30,
60
90
days
after
sowing
(DAS)
respectively.
Further,
pooled
data,
interaction
effect
significantly
impacted
weight.
factors,
influenced
%
population.
equal
(0.46%)
from
NM3,
NM4
NM5
(64.5
x
106
CFU
g-1
soil)
(FYM).
concluded
positively
growth
properties.
Integration
inoculation,
fertilizer,
manure
properties
growth,
enhancing
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 565 - 565
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Without
transformative
adaptation
strategies,
the
impact
of
climate
change
is
projected
to
reduce
global
crop
yields
and
increase
food
insecurity,
while
rising
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
further
exacerbate
crisis.
While
agriculture
a
major
contributor
through
unsustainable
practices,
it
also
offers
significant
opportunities
mitigate
these
adoption
sustainable
practices.
This
review
examines
climate-smart
(CSA)
as
key
strategy
for
enhancing
productivity,
building
resilience,
reducing
GHG
emissions,
emphasizing
need
strategic
interventions
accelerate
its
large-scale
implementation
improved
security.
The
analysis
revealed
that
nitrogen
use
efficiency
(NUE)
has
in
developed
countries,
NUE
remains
at
55.47%,
precision
nutrient
management
integrated
soil
fertility
strategies
enhance
productivity
minimize
environmental
impacts.
With
40%
world’s
agricultural
land
already
degraded,
sustainability
alone
insufficient,
necessitating
shift
toward
regenerative
practices
restore
degraded
water
by
improving
health,
biodiversity,
increasing
carbon
sequestration,
thus
ensuring
long-term
resilience.
CSA
including
agriculture,
biochar
application,
agroforestry,
improve
security,
emissions.
However,
result
variability
highlights
site-specific
optimize
benefits.
Integrating
multiple
enhances
health
more
effectively
than
implementing
single
practice
alone.
Widespread
faces
socio-economic
technological
barriers,
requiring
supportive
policies,
financial
incentives,
capacity-building
initiatives.
By
adopting
technologies,
can
transition
sustainability,
securing
systems
addressing
challenges.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Macauba
is
an
underexplored
palm
with
significant
potential
for
food‐grade
vegetable
oil
production.
Its
fruits
yield
two
distinct
sources
of
oil,
the
pulp
and
kernel,
each
its
unique
composition,
emerging
as
a
source
high
competitiveness
well‐established
conventional
sources.
Besides
macauba
are
rich
in
essential
nutrients,
including
proteins,
minerals,
vitamins,
dietary
fiber,
phytochemicals,
outstanding
health
benefits.
processing
generates
valuable
co‐products,
epicarp,
kernel
cakes,
endocarp,
which
have
considerable
enhancing
production
chain.
This
review
explores
nutritional
phytochemical
profile
macauba,
benefits,
exploiting
co‐products.
Innovative
extraction
methods
comprehensive
strategy
producing
multiple
products
from
co‐products
also
highlighted
opportunities
to
achieve
sustainable
development
goals
circular
economy
fruit
processing.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2178 - 2178
Published: March 3, 2025
Nitrogen
(N)
fertilizer
application
is
one
of
the
most
crucial
agronomic
management
practices
for
increasing
grain
yield
in
maize
crops.
However,
long
may
adversely
affect
soil
quality.
For
achieving
sustainable
agricultural
production,
current
research
set
out
to
evaluate
short-term
effects
addition
zeolite
as
a
amendment
and
N
fertilization
on
growth,
yield,
quality,
N-
water-use
efficiency
three
locations
(Athens,
Messolonghi,
Karditsa)
Greece.
Each
experiment
up
during
spring–summer
2024
cultivation
period
was
laid
split-plot
design
with
main
plots
(Zeolite
treatments:
0,
5,
7.5
t
ha−1)
four
sub-plots
(N
100,
150,
200
kg
ha−1).
The
results
revealed
that
rate
from
0
ha−1
led
significant
increase
highest
value
(13.46,
12.46,
14.83
Athens,
Karditsa,
respectively)
observed
at
ha−1.
In
same
manner,
inorganic
ha−1,
also
increased
yield.
general,
properties
(soil
organic
matter,
total
nitrogen,
porosity,
moisture
content,
infiltration
rate),
root
shoot
growth
(root
length
density,
plant
height,
leaf
area
index
dry
weight),
content
uptake
grains,
aerial
biomass,
well
as,
thousand
kernel
weight,
harvest
(NHI),
water
use
(WUE),
were
positively
affected
by
both
examined
factors.
conclusion,
this
study
proved
rates
respectively,
improved
properties,
promoted
development,
biomass
uptake,
NHI,
WUE
crop
cultivated
clay–loam
soils
under
Mediterranean
conditions,
where
experimental
trials
up.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
AbstractBackground
and
Aims:
This
study
examines
the
impact
of
soil
biological
parameters
on
agricultural
productivity
sustainability
across
Nigeria's
diverse
climates.
Materials
Methods:
A
multistage
sampling
method
was
adopted
to
collect
108
samples
from
four
southern
northern
Nigeria
locations,
three
communities,
farmers'
fields
replicated
times
in
a
Complete
Randomized
Block
Design
(RCBD).
Each
sample
analyzed
for
initial
physicochemical
some
selected
microbial
properties.
Results:
In
humid
regions,
activity
high
Location
1
(L1),
with
bacterial
densities
reaching
12.31
x
107
CFU/ml
associated
fungal
yeast
at
1.55
106
SFU/ml
5.08
counts,
respectively.
indicates
bacterial-dominated
ecosystem
favourable
rapid
nutrient
cycling,
although
it
may
risk
structure
over
long
term
if
unmanaged.
Conversely,
3
(L3)
drier
areas
showed
less
9.83
but
higher
populations.
suggests
more
environment
that
could
enhance
cycling
structure,
which
is
essential
arid
regions.
The
also
investigated
how
environmental
factors
farming
practices
influence
balances
through
hierarchical
clustering
analysis.
Clusters
like
L3C1F2
L3C2F3
demonstrated
balanced
ecosystems
substantial
populations,
supporting
robust
health.
Conclusion:
research
highlights
need
precise,
region-specific
accommodate
local
profiles
optimize
crop
yields
sustain
health,
enhancing
food
security
economic
stability
Nigeria.
Soil Use and Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Modern
agricultural
systems
face
the
challenge
of
balancing
high
productivity
and
ecological
sustainability.
Soil
organic
carbon
(SOC)
plays
a
key
role
in
connecting
productive
functions
apple
orchards
by
acting
as
bridge
between
human
activities
natural
processes.
This
review
highlights
new
research
on
how
SOC
can
transform
landscapes
orchards.
not
only
serves
reservoir
nutrients
but
also
acts
central
concept
to
link
different
aspects
systems.
Agronomic
management
practices,
such
precise
handling
crop
residues,
innovative
soil
amendments,
diverse
cover
cropping
systems,
have
proven
effective
improving
essential
ecosystem
orchard
management.
These
methods
enhance
nutrient
cycling,
promote
beneficial
microbes,
increase
resilience
farming
By
viewing
interconnected
networks
that
serve
multiple
purposes,
this
study
moves
beyond
conventional
one‐size‐fits‐all
approaches
farming.
is
critical
factor
delivering
services.
emphasizes
tailored
site‐specific
practices
help
achieve
balance
environmental
health.
We
recommend
adopting
an
integrated
approach
for
focuses
continuous
learning
targeted
actions
across
levels
operations.
