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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Rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia: a systematic review of green water management pathways to improve water and food security by Ermias Teferi, Ermias Teferi, Tibebu Kassawmar, Tibebu Kassawmar, Woldeamlak Bewket, Woldeamlak Bewket, Gete Zeleke, Gebiaw T. Ayele, Greg O’Donnell, Claire Walsh

“…The analysis reveals a large yield gap and water productivity gap for major crops like maize, sorghum, and wheat in Ethiopia’s rainfed agriculture. Increasing crop yields through better soil, water, and crop management practices can significantly improve water productivity, offering “windows of opportunity” to enhance food and water security. …”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Edaphic factors mediate the response of nitrogen cycling and related enzymatic activities and functional genes to heavy metals: A review by Tracy Opande, Mengru Kong, Di Feng, YuHong Wen, Nathan Okoth, Ali Mohd Yatoo, Fatma Mohamed Ameen Khalil, Ahmed S. Elrys, Lei Meng, Jinbo Zhang

“…Thus, this review underscores the importance of increasing research and innovative strategies to combat HM pollution’s effects to enhance soil health, boost crop yields, and protect soil stability and productivity.…”
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Conservation Tillage Mitigates Soil Organic Carbon Losses While Maintaining Maize Yield Stability Under Future Climate Change Scenarios in Northeast China: A Simulation of the Agri... by Hongrun Liu, Baocai Su, Rui Liu, Jiajie Wang, Ting Wang, Yijia Lian, Zhenzong Lu, Xue Yuan, Zhenwei Song, Runzhi Li

“…These practices can mitigate long-term climate change impacts on crop yields and soil health.…”
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Being a tree crop increases the odds of experiencing yield declines irrespective of pollinator dependence by Aizen, Marcelo A., Gleiser, Gabriela, Kitzberger, Thomas A., Milla, Ruben

“…Crop yields, i.e. harvestable production per unit of cropland area, are in decline for a number of crops and regions, but the drivers of this process are poorly known. …”
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Comparing Deep Learning models for mapping rice cultivation area in Bhutan using high-resolution satellite imagery by Biplov Bhandari, Timothy Mayer

“…To address these concerns related to food security, through various policies and implementation, the Bhutanese government is promoting several drought-resilient, high-yielding, and disease-resistant crop varieties to actively combat environmental challenges and support higher crop yields. Simultaneously the Bhutanese government is increasing its utilization of technological approaches such as including Remote Sensing-based knowledge and data products into their decision-making process. …”
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Effects of Chemical Fertilizer Reduction Combined with Straw and Organic Fertilizer Application on Soil Acidification Mitigation and Erosion Control by SHEN Mengxue, HAO Rui, LIU Xinwei, WEI Wanhao, CAO Yunfei, SHU Hujia, HAO Zongyu, WANG Huyu, WANG Ling, SHI Zhihua

“…The results of this study can provide a scientific foundation for improving soil acidification and increasing crop yields.…”
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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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The Potential Proallergenic Activity of Tranzschelia pruni-spinosae and Phragmidium rubi-idaei in vitro Studies by Sztandera-Tymoczek M, Wdowiak-Wróbel S, Świderska U, Palusińska-Szysz M, Szuster-Ciesielska A

“…They adversely affect crop yields, lower the quality of agricultural products, and diminish the aesthetic value of ornamental plants. …”
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From fairy rings to fairy chemicals: The story from nature phenomenon to commercial application by Shaolong Liu, Chanjuan Ye, Jie Guo, Da‐gang Chen, Juan Liu, Xin‐qiao Zhou, Bin Jia, Yixiong Zheng, Jing Wu, Hirokazu Kawagishi, Ke Chen, Chuan‐guang Liu

“…FCs can enhance the plant's resistance to environmental stresses such as cold, heat, and salt, and can increase crop yields; In addition, it can also have biological activities such as skin barrier improvement, anti‐ageing, and anti‐tumour. …”
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