Scientia Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
322, P. 112456 - 112456
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Salinity
is
a
significant
abiotic
stress
in
arid
and
semiarid
areas,
threatening
global
food
security.
This
research
explored
the
potential
of
silicon
nanoparticles
(Si-NPs)
Melatonin
(MT)
to
alleviate
salinity
Brassica
oleracea
var.
botrytis.
The
study
used
varying
Si-NPs
concentrations
viz.
NP0
(distilled
water),
NP1
(50
mg/L),
NP2
(100
NP3
(200
mg/L)
following
completely
randomized
design
(CRD).
hindered
growth
phytochemical
attributes
B.
seedlings.
However,
applying
MT
mitigated
this
stress.
Maximum
fresh
root
weight
seedlings
was
observed
when
seeds
were
primed
with
80
mg/L
under
200
mM
salt
concentration,
highest
length
noted
60
Si-NPs.
Seeds
40
displayed
leaf
count
50-
100-mM
concentrations,
respectively.
At
priming
notably
enhanced
total
chlorophyll
contents.
Relative
contents
significantly
increased
mg/L,
solutions
along
melatonin.
Exposure
led
superoxide
dismutase
production
plants
compared
control.
supplementation
elevated
osmolyte
levels
salt-stressed
other
treatments.
Hence,
treatment
might
be
effective
against
oleracea.
offers
valuable
insights
for
cultivating
economically
important
crops
high
agricultural
lands.
Energy Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 344 - 359
Published: July 3, 2023
This
study
provides
a
high-level
overview
of
alternative
energy
sources
that
can
be
harnessed
to
power
agricultural
operations,
focusing
on
renewable
technologies.
When
thinking
about
the
overall
economy
around
globe,
agriculture
is
vital.
Energy
required
at
each
step
production,
from
fertilizer
production
fueling
tractors
for
planting
and
harvesting.
The
high
prices
unpredictable
market
significantly
affect
input
costs.
efficiency
methods,
when
properly
applied,
use
farm's
could
assist
producers
in
saving
energy-related
Renewable
resources
form
solar,
biomass,
wind,
geothermal
are
abundantly
available
sector.
review
aims
explore
as
an
source
efficient
management
agriculture.
It
discusses
potential
benefits,
challenges,
opportunities
associated
with
adopting
technologies
Our
research
adds
value
by
presenting
comprehensive
their
applicability
management.
By
highlighting
benefits
challenges
option,
we
provide
valuable
insights
stakeholders
researchers
aiming
transition
toward
sustainable
practices
Better
intertwined
problems
need
broader
strategy
than
has
so
far
been
used.
In
nutshell,
transitioning
holds
great
promise
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
improving
efficiency,
promoting
sustainability
food
production.
However,
successful
implementation
requires
addressing
technical,
economic,
policy
barriers
while
fostering
knowledge
dissemination
capacity
building
among
farmers
stakeholders.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(18), P. 11538 - 11538
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
The
amount
of
surface
soil
moisture
(SSM)
is
a
crucial
ecohydrological
natural
resource
that
regulates
important
land
processes.
It
affects
critical
land–atmospheric
phenomena,
including
the
division
energy
and
water
(infiltration,
runoff,
evaporation),
impacts
effectiveness
agricultural
output
(sensible
latent
heat
fluxes
air
temperature).
Despite
its
significance,
there
are
several
difficulties
in
making
precise
measurements,
monitoring,
interpreting
SSM
at
high
spatial
temporal
resolutions.
current
study
critically
reviews
methods
procedures
for
calculating
variables
influencing
measurement
accuracy
applicability
under
different
fields,
climates,
operational
conditions.
For
laboratory
field
this
divides
estimate
strategies
into
(i)
direct
(ii)
indirect
procedures.
technique
depends
on
environment
resources
hand.
Comparative
research
geographically
restricted,
although
economical—direct
measuring
techniques
like
gravimetric
method
time-consuming
destructive.
In
contrast,
more
expensive
do
not
produce
measurements
scale
but
data
scale.
While
across
significant
regions,
ground-penetrating
radar
remote
sensing
susceptible
to
errors
caused
by
overlapping
atmospheric
factors.
On
other
hand,
soft
computing
machine/deep
learning
quite
handy
estimating
without
any
technical
or
laborious
We
determine
factors,
e.g.,
topography,
type,
vegetation,
climate
change,
groundwater
level,
depth
soil,
etc.,
primarily
influence
measurements.
Different
have
been
put
practice
various
practical
situations,
comparisons
between
them
available
frequently
publications.
Each
offers
unique
set
potential
advantages
disadvantages.
most
accurate
way
identifying
best
value
selection
(VSM).
neutron
probe
preferable
FDR
TDR
sensor
moisture.
Remote
filled
need
large-scale,
highly
spatiotemporal
monitoring.
Through
self-learning
capabilities
data-scarce
areas,
approaches
facilitate
prediction.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
441, P. 129959 - 129959
Published: Sept. 9, 2022
Microplastic
contamination
poses
a
significant
threat
to
agroecosystem
functioning,
provoking
move
away
from
the
use
of
conventional
oil-based
plastics
in
agriculture,
biodegradable
alternatives
that
may
be
degraded
over
shorter
timescale.
The
impact
these
bioplastics
on
plant
and
soil
health,
however,
has
received
relatively
little
attention.
Here,
we
investigated
effect
loading
(0.01%,
0.1%,
1%
10%)
biobased
microplastic
poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)
(PHBV)
(Zea
mays
L.)
health
function.
We
showed
PHBV
caused
dose-dependent
reduction
growth
foliar
nitrogen
(N)
content
while
untargeted
metabolite
analysis
revealed
shifts
metabolic
These
results
were
also
reflected
soil,
where
led
reduced
availability
both
ammonium
nitrate.
Soil
14C-isotope
tracing
16S
metabarcoding
suppressed
microbial
activity,
bacterial
diversity
shifted
community
structure,
inducing
major
shift
pathways,
thus
functioning.
Overall,
our
data
suggests
bioplastic
is
not
environmentally
benign
levels
as
low
0.01%
(0.01
mg
kg-1)
can
induce
short-term
changes
with
potential
implications
for
long
term
health.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 8, 2023
Drought
stress
(DS)
is
a
potential
abiotic
that
substantially
reducing
crop
productivity
across
the
globe.
Likewise,
salinity
(SS)
another
serious
also
major
threat
to
global
productivity.
The
rapid
climate
change
increased
intensity
of
both
stresses
which
pose
food
security;
therefore,
it
urgently
needed
tackle
ensure
better
production.
Globally,
different
measures
are
being
used
improve
under
conditions.
Among
these
measures,
biochar
(BC)
has
been
widely
soil
health
and
promote
yield
application
BC
improves
organic
matter,
structure,
aggregate
stability,
water
nutrient
holding
capacity,
activity
beneficial
microbes
fungi,
leads
an
appreciable
increase
in
tolerance
damaging
stresses.
protects
membrane
uptake,
maintains
homeostasis,
reduces
reactive
oxygen
species
production
(ROS)
through
enhanced
antioxidant
activities,
thereby
improving
Moreover,
BC-mediated
improvements
properties
photosynthetic
activity,
chlorophyll
synthesis,
gene
expression,
stress-responsive
proteins,
maintain
osmolytes
hormonal
balance,
turn
against
osmotic
ionic
In
conclusion,
could
be
promising
amendment
bring
drought
Therefore,
present
review,
we
have
discussed
various
mechanisms
salt
tolerance.
This
review
will
help
readers
learn
more
about
role
causing
plants,
provide
new
suggestions
on
how
this
current
knowledge
can
develop
Frontiers in Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: March 27, 2024
Dryland
agriculture
requires
the
efficient
utilization
of
water
resources
and
implementation
water-conserving
technologies.
Mulching
is
a
conservation
practice
used
in
arid
land
areas
to
preserve
soil
moisture,
control
temperature,
minimize
evaporation
rates.
Organic
mulching
minimizes
deterioration,
enhances
organic
matter,
boosts
soil’s
ability
retain
water.
can
help
keep
moisture
root
zone,
allowing
plants
receive
for
extended
periods.
with
composted
yard
waste
led
higher
nutrient
levels,
including
phosphorus
(P),
potassium
(K),
calcium
(Ca),
matter
when
compared
uncovered
soil.
Under
plastic
mulch,
soluble
nutrients
such
as
nitrate
(NO
3
−
),
ammonium
(NH
4
+
(Ca
2+
magnesium
(Mg
(K
fulvic
acid
are
released
decomposes,
enhancing
availability.
has
several
advantages
dryland
agriculture,
reducing
loss,
erosion,
weed
growth,
droplet
kinetic
energy,
competition
nearby
fields.
This
review
article
aimed
demonstrate
effectiveness
ground
conservation.
particularly
important
regions
where
agricultural
sustainability
at
risk
due
drought,
heat
stress,
inefficient
use
limited
during
cropping
season.
Ground
essential
minimizing
surface
hence
decreasing
loss.
research
thoroughly
examines
synthetic
mulches
crop
production,
well
their
preservation
resources.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(2)
Published: Nov. 22, 2022
Polypropylene
(PP)
is
among
the
most
widely
used
commodity
plastics
in
our
everyday
life
due
to
its
low
cost,
lightweight,
easy
processability,
and
exceptional
chemical,
thermo-mechanical
characteristics.
The
growing
awareness
on
energy
environmental
crisis
has
driven
global
efforts
for
creating
a
circular
economy
via
developing
sustainable
eco-friendly
alternatives
traditional
produced
from
fossil
fuels
variety
of
end-use
applications.
This
review
paper
presents
brief
outline
emerging
bio-based
PP
derived
renewable
natural
resources,
covering
production
routes,
market
analysis
potential
utilizations.
contribution
also
provides
comprehensive
PP-based
biocomposites
with
diverse
green
fillers
generated
agro-industrial
wastes,
particular
emphasis
structural
modification,
processing
techniques,
mechanical
properties,
practical
Furthermore,
given
that
majority
products
are
currently
destined
landfills,
research
progress
enhancing
degradation
presented
light
concerns.
Finally,
conclusion
discussions
challenges
future
perspectives
provided.
