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

Submission deadline: 1 August 2022

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

Prediction of fruit rot disease incidence in Arecanut based on weather parametersDecember 21, 2022
The occurrence of pests and diseases in arecanut crops has always been an important factor affecting the total production of arecanut. Arecanut is always dependent on environmental factors during its growth. Thus monitoring and early prediction of the occurrence of the disease would be very helpful for prevention and therefore more crop production. Here, we … Continue reading Prediction of fruit rot disease incidence in Arecanut based on weather parameters →
Possibility of using nutmeg flesh (Myristica fragrans houtt) extract in broiler diet to improve intestinal morphology, bacterial population, blood profile and antioxidant status of broilers under high-density conditionNovember 24, 2022
This study investigated the impact of nutmeg flesh extract on intestinal morphology, bacterial population, blood profile and antioxidant status of broiler chickens stocked at high density pens. After 15 days of rearing, 370 Lohmann broiler chicks (unsexed) were assigned to five treatment groups based on a completely randomized design, including T0 (chicks were raised at … Continue reading Possibility of using nutmeg flesh (Myristica fragrans houtt) extract in broiler diet to improve intestinal morphology, bacterial population, blood profile and antioxidant status of broilers under high-density condition →
Qualitative traits of various Egyptian clover varieties under efficiency of bio-chemical phosphorus fertilization and lithovit regimesNovember 1, 2022
This investigation was performed at the Agriculture Research Station, Faculty of Agric. Zagazig Univ., Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, throughout the winter seasons of 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. The study aimed to evaluate the influence of ten bio-chemical fertilization and lithovit regimes on forage quality of 1st and 3rd cuts of various Egyptian clover varieties (Berseem, Trifolium alexandrinum … Continue reading Qualitative traits of various Egyptian clover varieties under efficiency of bio-chemical phosphorus fertilization and lithovit regimes →
Location specific field performance of aman rice cultivars in tidal flood prone ecosystem of BangladeshOctober 28, 2022
Cultivation of modern high yielding rice varieties are ecologically limited in a tidal flood (TF) prone area of Bangladesh. Therefore, rice growers are cultivating local rice cultivars that resist tidal water pressure and survive under waterlogged condition in a tidal ecosystem. A farmers’ participatory field experiment was conducted at Wazirpur, Bakergonj and Babugonj upazila of … Continue reading Location specific field performance of aman rice cultivars in tidal flood prone ecosystem of Bangladesh →
Maize Growth and Yield characteristics with application of mushroom waste substrate vermicompost in UltisolOctober 24, 2022
Improve maize production can be done by expanding the planting area in Ultisol. The main problems with planting maize in Ultisol are high soil acidity (pH < 4.5), high Al saturation (> 65%), and low P availability (± 1.7 ppm). The objective of this study was to know the effect of the application of mushroom waste substrate vermicompost on the … Continue reading Maize Growth and Yield characteristics with application of mushroom waste substrate vermicompost in Ultisol →
Stimulation and production of some active compounds in the Chia plant with melatonin in vitroOctober 24, 2022
A laboratory experiment was carried out in the tissue culture laboratories of the College of Agriculture \ University of Anbar \ Iraq from 1/2/ 2021 till 1/7/2021, to multiply and produce some active compounds in Chia in vitro. Nutrition medium (MS) (Murashige and Skoog) was used to propagate chia plants. The culture medium was enriched … Continue reading Stimulation and production of some active compounds in the Chia plant with melatonin in vitro →
Role of acid phosphatase and enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems in tolerance of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) populations to low phosphorus availabilityOctober 13, 2022
This study aims at evaluating the tolerance of four alfalfa (Medicgao sativa L.) populations to low phosphorus (P) in rooting medium. The experiment was carried out under controlled conditions. The seedlings of 15 old days were subjected to P deficiency using Ca3HPO4, insoluble form and P sufficiency using KH2PO4, as soluble form, at a final … Continue reading Role of acid phosphatase and enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems in tolerance of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) populations to low phosphorus availability →
Enrichment of growing media using biochar, compost, and nanosilica for the cultivation of Oryza sativa L.September 13, 2022
This study investigated the effect of growing media composition on the growth and productivity of Oryza sativa var. Inpago 7 cultivated in polybags at Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, for 126 days. A randomized block design was applied with nine combinations of growing media. Each treatment consisted of five polybags and was replicated three times. Plant height, … Continue reading Enrichment of growing media using biochar, compost, and nanosilica for the cultivation of Oryza sativa L. →
Rice growth and yield characteristics under elevated carbon dioxide and nitrogen managementSeptember 12, 2022
The atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration is increasing and the on crop production needs to be investigated. A pot experiment was conducted in open top chambers (OTC) to determine the response of rice to elevated CO2 (eCO2) under varying time of nitrogen (N) application. The results revealed that photosynthesis, root and shoot dry matter production, … Continue reading Rice growth and yield characteristics under elevated carbon dioxide and nitrogen management →
Effects of shading on the growth of the purple pakchoy (Brassica rapa var. Chinensis) in the urban ecosystemSeptember 12, 2022
Open green spaces in urban area can be utilized in many ways. Recently, more of the open spaces have been cultivated for vegetable production, gradually shifted from aesthetical purpose to the need for fresh healthy foods. Urban vegetable farming can be conventionally practiced on a limited backyard. Our research was aimed to assess the effects … Continue reading Effects of shading on the growth of the purple pakchoy (Brassica rapa var. Chinensis) in the urban ecosystem →
Evaluating the drivers of environmental sustainability practices – mango farm managers’ perspectiveSeptember 11, 2022
This study evaluated the drivers of environmental sustainability practices using mango farm managers in Thailand. The purpose was to ascertain farmers’ ability to conserve natural resources and protect the ecosystem. This was necessitated to raise environmental awareness, promote sustainable human development, and increase economic growth and quality of life. The study adopted a quantitative survey … Continue reading Evaluating the drivers of environmental sustainability practices – mango farm managers’ perspective →
Selection of resistant upland cotton genotypes challenged with aggressive isolates of Meloidogyne incognita race 3August 26, 2022
This study aimed to select populations of M. incognita race 3 for screening cotton genotypes as part of a breeding program for the development of resistant cotton cultivars. Five isolates of M. incognita race 3, collected in Western Paraná, Brazil, were tested for virulence and aggressiveness against the cotton cultivars FM966 (susceptible), IAC 24 (resistant), CD 409, … Continue reading Selection of resistant upland cotton genotypes challenged with aggressive isolates of Meloidogyne incognita race 3 →
Genetic diversity analysis of Indonesian rice germplasm (Oryza sativa L.) with simple sequence repeat markersAugust 18, 2022
The characterization of germplasm provides information on the regional rice genetic diversity and variety kinship classification. This study aimed to provide information on the agro-morphological traits and genetic diversity of fifty local rice varieties from Java and Borneo Island in Indonesia. The variability of thirteen agronomic traits showed the differentiation among t he accessions, while … Continue reading Genetic diversity analysis of Indonesian rice germplasm (Oryza sativa L.) with simple sequence repeat markers →
Duration of low temperature changes physiological and biochemical attributes of rice seedlingAugust 18, 2022
The low temperature (LT) is detrimental to growth of rice seedling during boro season in Bangladesh. An experiment was conducted in growth chamber during June to October, 2021 using BRRI dhan29 as planting material. The aim of this experiment was to determine the effect of variable duration of LT on growth, physiological and biochemical traits … Continue reading Duration of low temperature changes physiological and biochemical attributes of rice seedling →
Fertilizing power evaluation of different mixtures of organic household waste and olive pomaceAugust 12, 2022
From the perspective of sustainable agriculture established by the Green Morocco Plan, it is interesting to direct research more towards the agronomic valorization of olive pomace, to give birth to a clean olive growing which leads to a viable economy thus respecting a pillar of sustainable development. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of using … Continue reading Fertilizing power evaluation of different mixtures of organic household waste and olive pomace →
The response by selected rice genotypes to organic ameliorants in tidal swampland which is affected by Fe toxicityJuly 12, 2022
Ferrous Fe toxicity in rice has been reported to be one of several major limitations in terms of wetland rice production. Previous studies have reported a decrease in paddy rice yields of between 12–100% due to this problem. A study was conducted in order to determine the growth and yield factors for selected rice genotypes … Continue reading The response by selected rice genotypes to organic ameliorants in tidal swampland which is affected by Fe toxicity →
Selection value of initial material according to the main biochemical parameters of grain in new maize hybrids creationJuly 4, 2022
Increasing demand for corn grain with improved quality indicators provides grounds for creating new breeding samples that can meet the requirements of society. To achieve this goal, the breeding program included inbred lines VK13, VK69, AE801, and AE392 – sources of mutations in the gene for endosperm structure waxy and ae, respectively. The article presents … Continue reading Selection value of initial material according to the main biochemical parameters of grain in new maize hybrids creation →
Biogas production from the specialized dairy farming and porcine subsectors in Antioquia, Colombia: theoretical and technical-energy potential approachMay 11, 2022
In developing countries, residual biomass usage by means of anaerobic digestion offers several benefits and opportunities, such as a sustainable energy source, production of organic fertilizers and new agrobusiness models. In Latin America, Colombia is one of the most promising markets for the implementation of this technology in terms of availability of biomass and economic … Continue reading Biogas production from the specialized dairy farming and porcine subsectors in Antioquia, Colombia: theoretical and technical-energy potential approach →
Growth-yield performances of two chilli varieties under different agronomical components applied and their partial economic analysisApril 25, 2022
The present study had main objective to improve growth-yield performances of two curly red chilli varieties under different agronomical components (ACs) and their partial economic analysis. The research was conducted at Tampirkulon Village, Candimulyo Subdistrict, Magelang Regency, Central Java-Indonesia. The experiment was arranged in completely randomized design with six combination treatments and four replications. Two … Continue reading Growth-yield performances of two chilli varieties under different agronomical components applied and their partial economic analysis →