Herbicide and irrigation management options in conventionally-tilled wheat: deciphering water and energy budgeting, and grain and monetary output in north-Indian plains by S. K. Verma, Chandra Bhushan, Sudhir Kumar Rajpoot, Richa Chaudhary, Ramawatar Meena, Sanjeev K. Kashyap, Vijay Pratap, P K. Jaysawal, S. B. Singh, Ram K. Singh, Deepak K. Yadav

“…In comparison to the other treatments, application of irrigation at 40 mm cumulative pan evaporation (IR1) along with the Pendimethalin1000 g ha−1 (pre-em) in combination with clodinafop-propargyl 10% + metribuzin 22% + sulfosulfuron 4.2% at a rate of 1125 g ha−1 at 30 DAS (WM1) produced the best results in terms of crop yields, economic returns, relative water content, consumptive use, rate of water use, water use efficiency, water productivity, energy input–output, energy returns, energy productivity, energy intensity, specific energy, energy efficiency, maximum field capacity, available soil water, and soil profile moisture extraction pattern. …”
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A customized convolutional neural network-based approach for weeds identification in cotton crops by Hafiz Muhammad Faisal, Muhammad Aqib, Muhammad Aqib, Khalid Mahmood, Mejdl Safran, Sultan Alfarhood, Imran Ashraf

“…Automated approaches, based on convolutional neural networks (CNN), for crop disease identification, weed classification, and monitoring have substantially helped increase crop yields. Plant diseases and pests are posing a significant danger to the health of plants, thus causing a reduction in crop production. …”
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Integrated Analysis of Metatranscriptome and Amplicon Sequencing to Reveal Distinctive Rhizospheric Microorganisms of Salt-Tolerant Rice by Wenna Meng, Zhenling Zhou, Mingpu Tan, Anqi Liu, Shuai Liu, Jiaxue Wang, Zhiguang Sun, Yiluo Tan, Yan Liu, Baoxiang Wang, Yanming Deng

“…By manipulating the rhizosphere microbial communities or targeting specific microbial functions, it is possible to enhance salt tolerance in crops, improving crop yields and food security in saline environments. …”
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Basic Characteristics of Ionic Liquid-Gated Graphene FET Sensors for Nitrogen Cycle Monitoring in Agricultural Soil by Naoki Shiraishi, Jian Lu, Fatin Bazilah Fauzi, Ryo Imaizumi, Toyohiro Tsukahara, Satoshi Mogari, Shosuke Iida, Yusuke Matsukura, Satoshi Teramoto, Keisuke Yokoi, Izumi Ichinose, Mutsumi Kimura

“…Nitrogen-based fertilizers are crucial in agriculture for maintaining soil health and increasing crop yields. Soil microorganisms transform nitrogen from fertilizers into <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">N</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">O</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>3</mn></mrow><mrow><mo>−</mo></mrow></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>–N, which is absorbed by crops. …”
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Improvement of Citrus Yield Prediction Using UAV Multispectral Images and the CPSO Algorithm by Wenhao Xu, Xiaogang Liu, Jianhua Dong, Jiaqiao Tan, Xulei Wang, Xinle Wang, Lifeng Wu

“…Achieving timely and non-destructive assessments of crop yields is a key challenge in the agricultural field, as it is important for optimizing field management measures and improving crop productivity. …”
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Effects of weed management on soil metagenomic composition in cultivated chickpea fields by Hammami Imran, Ferchichi Nouha, Toukebri Wael, Wissal M’sehli, Ben Hammouda Thouraya, Ajengui Arwa, Guiga Cyrine, Trabelsi Darine

“…Non-chemical methods, including mechanical and manual weed management are important for improving crop yields and preserving soil microbial diversity. …”
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Delineation of potential management zones for cowpea by factorial kriging and spatial Fuzzy C-Means of yield and soil chemical and texture properties by João Fernandes da Silva Júnior, Thiago Thomé da Silva, Devid Jackson da Silva Sousa, Rose Luiza Moraes Tavares, Benedito Dutra Luz de Souza, Daniel Pereira Pinheiro

“…ABSTRACT In precision agriculture, accurate delineation of management zones and understanding spatial variability of soil properties and crop yields are critical for optimizing resource allocation and improving productivity. …”
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Green remediation of lead (pb) from Pb-toxic soil by combined use of silicon nanomaterials and leguminous Lens culinaris L. plants by Tayyaba Naz, Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal, Bilal Raza, Muhammad Asad Mubeen, Muhammad Ather Nadeem, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Mohamed S Elshikh, Muhammad Rizwan, Rashid Iqbal

“…Abstract Lead (Pb) toxicity is a major issue due to anthropogenic activities that is faced by farmers nowadays which inhibits plant growth and decreases crop yields. From contaminated soils, Pb absorbed by the plants and then ultimately enters into the food chain. …”
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Design and Experimental Research on a Chisel-Type Variable Hierarchical Deep Fertilization Device Suitable for Saline–Alkali Soil by Nan Xu, Zhenbo Xin, Jin Yuan, Zenghui Gao, Yu Tian, Chao Xia, Xuemei Liu, Dongwei Wang

“…Precision fertilization stands as a vital measure for enhancing the quality of saline–alkali soil and promoting a significant increase in crop yields. The performance of the fertilization device is a decisive factor in determining the effectiveness of fertilization. …”
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Application of trichloroisocyanuric acid in controlling kiwifruit bacterial canker disease demonstrates its promising potential as an eco-friendly bactericide by Jianyou Gao, Jiewei Li, Cuixia Liu, Hongjuan Gong, Beibei Qi, Rongxiang Zhu, Liming Xia, Li Li, Shibiao Liu, Qiaosheng Jiang, Kaiyu Ye, Faming Wang

“…Despite these concerns, the global agricultural industry remains heavily reliant on chemical pesticides to maintain crop yields. However, the overuse of these chemicals has resulted in significant biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, highlighting the urgent need for safer, non-toxic, and sustainable alternatives. …”
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Water hyacinth [Eichhornia Crassipes (Mart.)] invasion: implications for livelihoods in the central Rift Valley of Ethiopia by Assefa Gudina, Dagne Getachew Woldemedhin, Aseffa Seyoum, Feyera Senbeta, Engdawork Assefa, Afework Alemayehu

“…Although the impact varies according to the intensity of the water hyacinth infestation, it adversely affects rural livelihoods by reducing crop yields and returns from off-farm activities. The study did not find any significant impact on livestock production and harvested fish. …”
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Effects of exogenous SLs on growth and physiological characteristics of flue-cured tobacco seedlings under different degrees of drought stress by Xiao-dong Wang, Yi-nan Zhang, Xiao-guo Wang, Ye Zhuang, Shao-hua Ge

“…BackgroundDrought stress severely affects global crop yields, reduces water availability, and hinders growth. …”
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Assessment of changes in soil contact stress depending on tractor tire parameters by Savelii Kukharets, Andrii Zabrodskyi, Bohdan Sheludchenko, Algirdas Jasinskas, Rolandas Domeika, Egidijus Šarauskis

“…Such compaction destroys the soil structure, creates unfavorable physical parameters of the soil, and as a result, reduces crop yields. Therefore, it is important to clearly establish how the tractor wheels affect the soil. …”
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Segmentasi Pertumbuhan Padi berbasis Aerial Image menggunakan Fitur Warna dan Tekstur untuk Estimasi Produksi Hasil Panen by Muhammad Jainal Arifin, Achmad Basuki, Bima Sena Bayu Dewantara

“…This will also affect crop yields. The extent of land makes it difficult for farmers to monitor the unreachable part. …”
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Banana plant waste composting through microbial inoculation and its performance in spinach by Likhesh Kumar Verma, Kishan Kumar Raj, Dippal, Safina Ismail, Tapas Chowdhury, Ravindra Soni

“… • Composting banana crop waste improves soil microbial life, increases organic matter, increases crop yields. • The nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium concentrations of banana plant waste compost were higher when degraded with bacterial inoculation…”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…This should involve analyzing crop yields, soil health, and biodiversity levels.…”
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The StbHLH47 transcription factor negatively regulates drought tolerance in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) by Peijie Wang, Xiaojuan Wu, Nan Li, Hushuai Nie, Yu Ma, Juan Wu, Zhicheng Zhang, Yanhong Ma

“…Abstract Background Drought stress is a major environmental constraint affecting crop yields. Plants in agricultural and natural environments have developed various mechanisms to cope with drought stress. …”
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The application of biochar and organic fertilizer substitution regulates the diversities of habitat specialist bacterial communities within soil aggregates in proso millet farmland by Lixin Tian, Yawei Wang, Doudou Jin, Yulong Zhou, Bauyrzhan Mukhamed, Dan Liu, Baili Feng

“…Abstract Biochar and organic fertilizer substitution have been utilized to improve crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural development. …”
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Soil organic carbon and related properties under conservation agriculture and contrasting conventional fields in Northern Malawi by Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Ivy S. Ligowe, Austin Tibu, Timothy N. Gondwe, Henry M. R. Greathead, Marcelo V. Galdos, Marcelo V. Galdos

“…Several studies have focused on effects of CA on crop yields and soil moisture dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa, with limited focus on effects of CA on soil organic carbon (SOC) and associated fractions. …”
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Saline water concentration determines the reduction pathway for oat phosphorus absorption by Tong Liu, Lihua Xia, Xinliang Dong, Jintao Wang, Xiaojing Liu, Hongyong Sun, Yunying Fang

“…Saline water irrigation offers a potential solution for sustaining crop yields under freshwater scarcity. However, it carries risks such as soil structure deterioration and soil organic matter decomposition, which could accelerate nutrient release. …”
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