Biochar induced trade-offs and synergies between ecosystem services and crop productivity
Biochar amendment offers a chance for sustainable agriculture. However, the effectiveness of biochar relies on its physical and chemical properties, which are heavily affected by biochar production conditions and management practices. Therefore...
Response of maiden ewes to the ‘ram effect’ is a robust management practice and a candidate selection trait for enhanced reproductive performance in drylands
Adaptive changes of seminal root and coleoptile length in wild barley (Hordeum vulgare subsp. spontaneum (C. Koch) Thell.) over a period of 23 years in Jordan
In the context of climate change, drought is a critical challenge that drastically limits the growth and productivity of crops. Seminal roots and coleoptile play an important role in crop establishment and growth. This study assessed the...
Manure contribution to rural livelihoods at farm and landscape levels: a systemic approach in semi-arid Central Tunisia
Manure valorization through on-farm use or market transactions is an ancient and widespread practice in the mixed crop-livestock systems of the semi-arid areas of North Africa. While research has long focused on the manure contribution to soil...
The impact of the herd health interventions in small ruminants in low input production systems in Ethiopia
Introduction: Diseases have a negative impact on production and profitability of small ruminants. A good herd health program can decrease the number of sick animals and improve herd performance. Methods: In a longitudinal study, small ruminant...
Optimizing split-fertilizer applications for enhanced maize yield and nutrient use efficiency in Nigeria’s Middle-belt
Inadequate and imbalanced fertilizer application is a significant barrier to achieving higher maize yields in Nigeria's Middle Belt. This study hypothesized that optimizing fertilizer types and application rates, particularly through split...
Genome-wide association mapping identifies novel SNPs for root nodulation and agronomic traits in chickpea
Introduction: The chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is well-known for having climate resilience and atmospheric nitrogen fixation ability. Global demand for nitrogenous fertilizer is predicted to increase by 1.4% annually, and the loss of billions...
Assessing the Opportunities and Risks of DUS and VCU Variety Testing for Sustainable Production through SWOT Analysis Results
Within the European Union (EU), new plant varieties to be included in the Common catalog of a member state have to be registered on the national list after plant variety testing processes to establish whether the candidate variety is...
