Topsoil Compaction Risk Based on the Different Responses of Soil Structure to Compaction Stress by Huiqing Zhang, Tingfeng He

“…Compaction leads to reduced crop yields, as the soil structure is destroyed. As soil structures respond differently to different degrees of compaction stress, early warnings for the risk of soil compaction caused by agricultural machinery need to be provided based on changes to the soil structure. …”
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A 40-year remote sensing analysis of spatiotemporal temperature and rainfall patterns in Senegal by Catherine Nakalembe, Diana B. Frimpong, Hannah Kerner, Mamadou Adama Sarr

“…High temperatures in key crop-producing regions, such as Saraya, Goudiry, and Tambacounda in the Eastern Senegal area also threaten crop yields, especially maize, sorghum, millet, and peanuts. …”
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Advanced Algorithmic Model for Real-Time Multi-Level Crop Disease Detection Using Neural Architecture Search by Slimani Hicham, El Mhamdi Jamal, Jilbab Abdelilah

“…These results significantly contribute to developing robust and accurate disease management strategies, paving the way for improved agricultural practices and increased crop yields. Our approach enables early disease detection and precise classification, leveraging deep transfer learning and facilitating timely interventions and optimized treatments. …”
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Development of a handheld GPU-assisted DSC-TransNet model for the real-time classification of plant leaf disease using deep learning approach by Midhun P. Mathew, Sudheep Elayidom, V. P. Jagathy Raj, K. M. Abubeker

“…By providing farmers and farming stakeholders with a reliable tool for rapid disease detection, our model facilitates timely intervention and management practices, ultimately leading to improved crop yields and mitigated economic losses. Through extensive comparative analyses on various datasets and filed tests, the proposed depth wise separable convolutional-TransNet (DSC-TransNet) architecture has demonstrated higher performance in terms of accuracy (99.97%), precision (99.94%), recall (99.94), sensitivity (99.94%), F1-score (99.94%), AUC (0.98) for Grpae leaves across different datasets including bell pepper and tomato. …”
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A real time monitoring system for accurate plant leaves disease detection using deep learning by Kazi Naimur Rahman, Sajal Chandra Banik, Raihan Islam, Arafath Al Fahim

“…The results demonstrate the effectiveness of deep learning models in accurately identifying plant diseases, offering a valuable tool for enhancing disease management and crop yields.…”
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Mapping the Land Suitability for Paddy, Corn, and Soybean in Tropical Situation of Jombang District, Indonesia by Zainal Arifin, Dwi Setyorini, Donald Sihombing, Sugiono Sugiono, Evy Latifah, Mohammad Saeri, Catur Hermanto, Amik Krismawati, Nurul Istiqomah, Eni Fidiyawati

“…Land suitability class determines the level of land management and technology required to obtain optimal crop yields. Land suitability for paddy, corn, and soybeans based on ZAE in Jombang District can be extrapolated to other areas that have similarities.…”
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Economy of Fertilizer Nitrogen through Organic Sources in Rain-Fed Rice-Legume Cropping Systems in West Bengal, India by A.M. Puste, S. Bandyopadhyay, D.K. Das

“…Therefore, the results suggest that the combined application of inorganic and organic N sources in a 75:25 ratio is a superior N-management practice with regards to crop yields as well as improvement of soil fertility.…”
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Assessing mechanized, conservation, and small-scale tillage impacts on Alexander wander wheat performance in Bamenda, Cameroon by Engonwie Sharon Mbachan, Ngwa Martin Ngwabie

“…In order to improve crop yields while enabling sustainable soils, tillage practices executed during crop production in a particular region need to be assessed. …”
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Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District Uganda. by Arinda, Nicholus

“…The study concluded that climate change impacts, including increased frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones, rising sea levels, decreased crop yields, and water shortages during dry seasons, are already prevalent rather than future threats. …”
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Land Use and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study recommended conducting regular assessments of current land use practices to evaluate their effectiveness in boosting agricultural productivity, including analyzing crop yields, soil health, and biodiversity levels.…”
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Optimization of Irrigation and Fertilization in Maize–Soybean System Based on Coupled Water–Carbon–Nitrogen Interactions by Aizheng Yang, Shuyuan Luo, Yaowen Xu, Pingan Zhang, Zhenyi Sun, Kun Hu, Mo Li

“…Effective water and nitrogen management plays a pivotal role in enhancing crop yields while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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Current and future adaptation potential of heat-tolerant maize in Cameroon: a combined attribution and adaptation study by Lennart Jansen, Sabine Undorf, Christoph Gornott

“…Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to be exposed to substantial climate change hazards, especially in its agricultural sector, so adaptation will be necessary to safeguard crop yields. Tropical and subtropical maize production regions approach critical temperature thresholds in the growing season already in today’s climate, and climate change might already be contributing to this. …”
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Biotransformation of organic wastes through composting using Trichoderma harzianum and its effects on cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.) yield by Adeniyi Soretire, Cynthia A Ezema, Chukwuebuka E Awaogu, Chukwuagozie C Okafor, Abasiama S Umoren, Nurudeen O Adeyemi

“…Purpose Soil nutrient depletion and possible degradation have been highlighted as key reasons for lower crop yields in Nigeria. The present study was aimed to assess the effect of Trichoderma harzianum on the bioconversion of different solid organic wastes into compost and its application on cucumber. …”
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Water hyacinth conversion to biochar for soil nutrient enhancement in improving agricultural product by Yezbie Kassa, Agmas Amare, Tayachew Nega, Teferi Alem, Mohammed Gedefaw, Bilhate Chala, Bernhard Freyer, Beatriz Waldmann, Tarekegn Fentie, Tewodros Mulu, Taddesse Adgo, Gizachew Ayalew, Marelign Adugna, Dessie Tibebe

“…Soil amended with 2500 kg/ha WHBC (BC2) produced comparable Teff crop yields (fresh mass: 1191.67 ± 428.44 g, dry mass: 700.00 ± 248.34 g, grain yield: 95.00 ± 39.69 g) to those with mineral fertilizers and mixed amendments. …”
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Trends of Soil and Solution Nutrient Sensing for Open Field and Hydroponic Cultivation in Facilitated Smart Agriculture by Md Nasim Reza, Kyu-Ho Lee, Md Rejaul Karim, Md Asrakul Haque, Emmanuel Bicamumakuba, Pabel Kanti Dey, Young Yoon Jang, Sun-Ok Chung

“…In open-field soil cultivation, spatial variability in soil properties demands site-specific nutrient management and integration with variable-rate technology (VRT) to optimize fertilizer application, reduce nutrient losses, and enhance crop yields. Hydroponic solution cultivation, on the other hand, requires precise monitoring and control of nutrient solutions to maintain optimal conditions for plant growth, ensuring efficient use of water and fertilizers. …”
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SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT THROUGH GROUNDWATER IRRIGATION ADVISORY APPLICATION (GIAA) by Muhammad Mohsin Waqas

“…Numerous studies, including those conducted by organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank, underscore the detrimental effects of over-extraction on crop yields, food security, and agricultural expansion efforts. …”
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The impact of nutrient deficiency on the structure of soil microbial communities within a double-cropping system by Rulan Yang, Zheng Sun, Yu Gong, Peng Zhou, Xinping Zhang, Jie Wang, Qiang Dong, Fei Gao

“…Howere , long-term single fertilizer application has become the norm in the present agricultural production, which not only destroys the crop rotation system but also negatively affects the soil environment and crop yields. The current knowledge of how nutrient deficits affect the microbial community structure in double-cropping systems is still limited. …”
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HAD-YOLO: An Accurate and Effective Weed Detection Model Based on Improved YOLOV5 Network by Long Deng, Zhonghua Miao, Xueguan Zhao, Shuo Yang, Yuanyuan Gao, Changyuan Zhai, Chunjiang Zhao

“…Weeds significantly impact crop yields and quality, necessitating strict control. …”
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Integration of digital technologies to improve the efficiency of small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises by Zhanna Yermekova, Svetlana Romanenko, Gaukhar Zhanibekova, Bakytzhamal Aitzhanova, Nurlan Apakhayev

“…The introduction of digital technologies has helped to increase crop yields by 15% and improve the efficiency of agricultural production. …”
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Study of legume-rhizobia symbiosis in soybean for agroecosystem resilience by Oleksandr Mazur, Olena Mazur, Tetiana Tymoshchuk, Ihor Didur, Viacheslav Tsyhanskyi

“…Research into innovative methods of regulating legume-rhizobia symbiosis is crucial for enhancing nitrogen fixation, thereby promoting soil health and increasing crop yields. This contributes to sustainable agriculture by reducing the need for chemical fertilisers and enhancing the resilience of agroecosystems. …”
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