Environmental, Social, Economic, and Technological aspects of Agricultural Science in Tropical and Subtropical Regions – IV

Submission deadline: August, 1st 2024 (for November 2024 issue)

About the Special Issue:

The continuously rising demand for agricultural products, a result of the world population growth, has brought several well-known consequences, such as pollution, soil degradation, residues generation, and climate change. Besides the environmental impacts, the productivity of agricultural and horticultural crops is frequently affected by pests, diseases, and natural disasters. It can have severe implications for poverty, food security, nutrition, and health. Therefore, there is a need for research that focuses on the development and utilization of sustainable agricultural practices that take into account productivity and environmental, economic, social, and technological aspects.

This special issue addresses the challenges and limitations of agri-science in tropical and subtropical regions. All types of original submissions are welcome. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Topics:

Crop and animal practices
Plant health and biology
Products nutrition and quality
Agricultural economics, business, and policy
Soil science
Agricultural machinery and engineering solutions
Land-use trends and management practices
Ecosystem services
Environmental impacts and protection
Modelling, machine learning and IoT sensors
Climate change adaption and mitigation strategies
Reduction and optimization of residues

Published papers:

Full text of the journal: Volume 22 Special Issue 3 (Environmental, Social, Economic, and Technological aspects of Agricultural Science in Tropical and Subtropical Regions – IV)

A simulation study on the comparison of Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS), Modified-DRIS (M-DRIS), and Compositional Nutrient Diagnosis (CND) for pineapple nutrient diagnosis
Foliar diagnostic helps assess plant nutritional status and drives appropriate fertilizer recommendations to enhance quality and productivity of plants. Several foliar diagnostic methods are used but the literature is not sufficiently documented regarding the comparison of these methods using a varied range of comparison criteria. This study compared DRIS (Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System), M-DRIS … Continue reading A simulation study on the comparison of Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS), Modified-DRIS (M-DRIS), and Compositional Nutrient Diagnosis (CND) for pineapple nutrient diagnosis →
Diallel and generation analysis in F2 soybean populations
The present study aimed to obtain estimates of the general (GCA) and specific (SCA) combining abilities of three soybean parents by means of the half table balanced diallel and to estimate genetic parameters of agronomic traits in F2 populations. The experiment was organized in complete randomized blocks with ten replications. The plants obtained from the … Continue reading Diallel and generation analysis in F2 soybean populations →
Intercropping insect repellent plants (irps): a promising strategy for sustainable pest management
In current intensive crop production, the utilization of natural biological control in pest management is not fully maximized, resulting in a significant dependency on the application of insecticides. Insect-repellent plants (IRPs) have become a prominent subject of research and a widely implemented strategy for reducing both pest damage and reliance on chemical insecticides. In this … Continue reading Intercropping insect repellent plants (irps): a promising strategy for sustainable pest management →
Metabolite profiling, terpenoid and kaurenoic acid production of Adenostemma platyphyllum at different concentrations of hydroponic solutions in the wick system
Adenostemma platyphyllum, a medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, has gained increasing attention due to its potential as a source of bioactive compounds with diverse therapeutic properties but has not been widely cultivated. This work aims to obtain the optimum concentration of AB-mix solution to produce higher terpenoid and kaurenoic acid, as well as … Continue reading Metabolite profiling, terpenoid and kaurenoic acid production of Adenostemma platyphyllum at different concentrations of hydroponic solutions in the wick system →
Management alternatives for sandy soils to overcome edaphic limitations in irrigated okra cultivation
Sandy soils are often unsuitable for agriculture due to their poor physical and chemical properties. However, using conditioners can improve these parameters, making these soils viable for cultivation. This study evaluated Red-Yellow Argisol (Clay), Biochar, and Ceramic residues as soil conditioners for Planosol. The experiments were conducted in pots in a greenhouse and the experimental … Continue reading Management alternatives for sandy soils to overcome edaphic limitations in irrigated okra cultivation →
Adapting agriculture to climate shifts: managing crop water needs for environmental resilience in Sindh, Pakistan
Sindh is an important hub for the agricultural production in Pakistan. Therefore, this study was aimed to model the air temperature trend in Sindh and its impacts on the seasonal water requirement for Rice, Wheat, and Sugarcane under the Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios. In this study, RegCM4 with GFDL-ESM2M was used … Continue reading Adapting agriculture to climate shifts: managing crop water needs for environmental resilience in Sindh, Pakistan →
Exogenous phytohormones and growth-promoting microorganisms in Basilisk grass cultivation
The use of plant growth-promoting bio-inputs has been widely disseminated as a means to optimise pasture production processes. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of applying exogenous phytohormones along with different microorganisms on the productive characteristics of Basilisk grass (Urochloa decumbens). The experiment was conducted in a 4×2 factorial design, in a completely … Continue reading Exogenous phytohormones and growth-promoting microorganisms in Basilisk grass cultivation →
Does the level of resistance to Acanthoscelides obtectus of bean genotypes (Phaseolus spp.) change according to the seed production environment?
Bean weevil (Acanthoscelides obtectus) cause considerable losses in warehouses in dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L). Phaseolus acutifolius varieties could be used for genetic studies and genetic improvement of common beans. Tepary bean varieties resistance was studied produced with irrigation and under drought conditions to A. obtectus. Previously, we studied A. obtectus colony from Spain with some … Continue reading Does the level of resistance to Acanthoscelides obtectus of bean genotypes (Phaseolus spp.) change according to the seed production environment? →
Influence of coconut fiber incorporation on the mechanical behavior of adobe blocks
Adobe is an ancient construction technique, simple and low cost, still used in some parts of the world, mainly in rural areas. Normally, in these regions, a considerable amount of agricultural waste is generated that can be used for different purposes. An agricultural waste that has been increasingly studied in the construction sector is natural … Continue reading Influence of coconut fiber incorporation on the mechanical behavior of adobe blocks →
Effect of fermented purple sweet potato flour on physiological conditions and intestinal conditions of broiler chickens
The study investigated the effect of fermented purple sweet potato flour (PSPF) on intestinal and physiological health of broilers. A 189-day-old broiler chicks were divided into T0 (diet based on corn and soybean meal), T1 (diet containing 15% unfermented PSPF), and T2 (diet containing 15% fermented PSPF). Samples collection and measurement were conducted at day 35. … Continue reading Effect of fermented purple sweet potato flour on physiological conditions and intestinal conditions of broiler chickens →