International Journal of Research in Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 223 - 228
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
The
study
was
conducted
at
the
Department
of
Agronomy,
College
Agriculture,
Vellayani,
Kerala
Agricultural
University,
during
Rabi
2023-2024.
It
focused
on
formulating
two
organo-mineral
fertilizers
(OMF
1
and
OMF
2)
suited
for
Sesamum
evaluating
its
nutrient
release
patterns.
experiment
utilized
a
completely
randomized
block
design
with
four
treatments
replications
each
treatment.
were:-
T1
(100%
recommended
dose
nutrients
(RDN)
as
1),
T2
RDN
2),
T3
per
University
Package
Practices,
T4
(Control).
At
15
days
after
incubation
(DAI),
(conventional
fertilizer)
demonstrated
significantly
higher
release,
89.99%
applied
nitrogen,
80%
phosphorus,
89.85%
potassium
released.
In
contrast,
2
exhibited
slower
nitrogen
ranging
from
53.18%
to
53.22%,
phosphorus
45.65%
50%,
40.40%
43.23%.
30
incubation,
remained
T3.
However,
45,
60,
75,
90
outperformed
T3,
showing
more
sustained
gradual
over
time.
This
underscores
potential
provide
controlled
prolonged
supply,
enhancing
use
efficiency
supporting
long-term
soil
fertility
in
sesamum
cultivation.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
Soil
salinity
is
a
significant
challenge
in
agriculture,
particularly
arid
and
semi-arid
regions
such
as
Pakistan,
leading
to
soil
degradation
reduced
crop
yields.
The
present
study
assessed
the
impact
of
different
levels
(0,
25,
50
mmol
NaCl)
biochar
treatments
(control,
wheat-straw
biochar,
rice-husk
sawdust
applied
@
1%
w/w)
on
germination
growth
performance
wheat.
Two
experiments:
pot
experiment
(grown
up
maturity),
were
performed.
results
showed
that
NaCl-stress
negatively
impacted
parameters,
grain,
straw
yield,
agronomic
parameters.
Biochar
restored
these
parameters
compared
control
(no
biochar),
but
effects
inconsistent
across
NaCl
levels.
Among
biochars,
performed
better
than
sawdust-derived
regarding
application
notably
increased
pH
s
electrical
conductivity
(EC
e
).
Imposing
stress
K
concentrations
wheat
shoot
grains
with
concomitant
higher
Na
both
parts.
Parameters
like
foliar
chlorophyll
content
(a,
b,
total),
stomatal
sub-stomatal
conductance,
transpiration
rate
also
positively
influenced
by
addition.
confirmed
effectively
mitigated
adverse
salinity,
enhancing
quality
growth.
highlighted
can
minimize
negative
Specifically,
types
dosages
have
be
optimized
for
under
field
conditions.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 27, 2025
Due
to
extended
periods
of
below-normal
rainfall
and
rising
temperatures,
drought
is
a
significant
global
issue
for
agricultural
productivity.
Hydrological,
agricultural,
meteorological
droughts
all
pose
different
problems
with
regard
the
availability
water
important
crops,
which
in
turn
impacts
plant
development
yield.
Depending
on
crop
species
stage
maturity,
stress
degrades
metabolism
physiological
processes,
resulting
decreased
growth
yield
losses
that
can
range
from
30%
90%.
Acclimatization
adaptation
are
two
basic
techniques
plants
use
survive
drought.
Rapid
alterations
processes
chemical
composition,
including
modifications
osmotic
pressure,
root
leaf
size,
antioxidant
systems,
part
acclimatization.
Xerophytism
succulence
characteristics
drought-resistant
have
evolved
assist
preserve
cellular
integrity
balance
water-limited
environments.
Even
these
tactics,
majority
crops—such
as
maize,
rice,
wheat—remain
extremely
vulnerable
stress.
To
lessen
effects
drought,
researchers
looked
into
number
strategies,
both
conventional
cutting-edge
methods.
Conventional
techniques,
like
application
growth-promoting
bacteria
(PGPB)
morphological
modifications,
remain
essential
improving
resilience.
Recent
breakthroughs
provided
innovative
alternatives
such
nanoparticle
(NP)
treatments
biochar,
enhance
Biochar
enhances
soil
moisture
retention
nutrient
accessibility,
whereas
nanoparticles
augment
absorption
bolster
molecular
resilience
under
Furthermore,
microbial
inoculants
absorption,
facilitating
arid
conditions.
This
review
examines
three
staple
emphasizing
traditional
novel
approaches
consequences
We
highlight
how
combining
insights
ecology,
biochemistry,
biology,
technologies
biochar
boost
production
resistance
water-scarce
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 855 - 855
Published: March 9, 2025
Globally,
salt
stress
is
one
of
the
most
significant
abiotic
stresses
limiting
crop
production
in
dry-land
regions.
Nowadays,
growing
crops
regions
under
saline
irrigation
main
focus.
Soil
amendment
with
organic
materials
has
shown
potential
to
mitigate
adverse
effects
salinity
on
plants.
This
study
aimed
examine
ameliorative
impact
soil
(manure
+
sandy,
compost
clay
sandy
and
soil)
growth,
yield,
physiological,
biochemical
attributes
Hedysarum
scoparium
Fisch.
et
Mey
(HS)
Avena
sativa
L.
(OT)
fresh
water
The
results
showed
that
negatively
affected
both
plant
species’
physiological
traits,
chloride
ions.
In
response
irrigation,
plants
species
increased
catalase
(CAT)
ascorbate
peroxidase
(APX)
activities
as
part
a
self-defense
mechanism
minimize
damage.
Salt
also
significantly
raised
levels
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2),
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
ions
(Cl).
However,
treatments
like
manure
countered
negative
improving
growth
yield
compared
soil.
Thus,
promising
strategy
for
sustainable
provides
valuable
insights
into
enhancing
agricultural
by
fostering
resilient
halophytes
salt-tolerant
challenging
environments.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 31, 2025
Global
climate
change
accelerates
the
challenges
of
agricultural
drought
spells,
which
are
alarming
for
food
security
and
can
trigger
scarcity.
Therefore,
improving
soil-water
retention
capability
crop
resilience
is
becoming
more
important
sustainable
agriculture.
This
study
investigates
individual
combined
effects
biochar
potassium
on
soil
water
retention,
resilience,
related
physio-biochemical
mechanisms
over
a
50-day
growth
period
in
potted
plants.
Pine
needle
(350
g/10
Kg
soil)
was
used
during
preparation
stage
while
sulfate
(100
mg/L)
applied
as
foliar
spray
at
development
(10
days)
vegetative
stages
(45
under
three
stress
conditions:
control
(100%
FC),
mild
(75%
FC)
severe
(40%
FC).
The
results
revealed
that
application
significantly
increased
morphological,
physiological,
biochemical
attributes
maize
plants
stress,
shoot
fresh
weight
by
11%,
6%,
5%,
root
19%,
23%,
length
17%,
16%,
21%,
30%,
29%
control,
mild,
conditions,
respectively.
Similarly,
relative
contents
(RWC)
12%,
20%,
potential
(Ψ)
26%,
22%,
24%,
osmotic
(Ψs)
100%,
59%,
turgor
(Ψp)
28%,
35%,
51%
treatment
compared
to
stress.
Additionally,
with
also
improved
membrane
stability
integrity,
cell
wall
loosening,
lipid
peroxidation,
protein
denaturing
decreasing
electrolytic
leakage
43%,
proline
27%,
hydrogen
peroxidase
47%,
45%,
41%,
malondialdehyde
28%
through
activation
enzymatic
(CAT,
POD,
SOD)
non-enzymatic
(TSS,
AsA,
GSH)
antioxidants.
Furthermore,
nutrient
uptake
enhanced,
N
increasing
P
64%,
82%,
52%,
K
42%,
35%
shoots
normal,
These
improvements
mitigated
dehydration,
reduced
transpiration
inefficiency
delayed
senescence,
ultimately
supporting
plant
In
conclusion,
integrating
effectively
improves
alleviates
oxidative
enhances
tolerance
strategy
play
crucial
role
agriculture
mitigating
adverse
drought-prone
regions.
