Physiological and Molecular Characterization of Crop Resistance to Abiotic Stresses
Abiotic stress represents the main constraint for agriculture, affecting plant growth and productivity worldwide. Yield losses in agriculture will be potentiated in the future by global warming, increasing contamination, and reduced availability of fertile land. The challenge for agriculture of the present and future is that of increasing the food supply for a continuously growing human population under environmental conditions that are deteriorating in many areas of the world. Minimizing the effects of diverse types of abiotic stresses represents a matter of general concern.
Physiological and Molecular Characterization of Crop Resistance to Abiotic Stresses
Abiotic stress represents the main constraint for agriculture, affecting plant growth and productivity worldwide. Yield losses in agriculture will be potentiated in the future by global warming, increasing contamination, and reduced availability of fertile land. The challenge for agriculture of the present and future is that of increasing the food supply for a continuously growing human population under environmental conditions that are deteriorating in many areas of the world. Minimizing the effects of diverse types of abiotic stresses represents a matter of general concern.
Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Grain-Based Food
Consumers are increasingly demanding more sources of plant-based nutrition, and the food industry is responding by developing novel foods with grain-based ingredients. These products include dairy, egg and meat alternatives. Notably, in order for the production of these foods to be viable, the sustainability of the supply chain must improve and the product price must be lowered. Therefore, upcycling of grains by-products has been considered. However, the functionality and acceptability of functional foods made with upcycled ingredients from legumes and grains must be tested to ensure consumer compliance.
Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Grain-Based Food
Consumers are increasingly demanding more sources of plant-based nutrition, and the food industry is responding by developing novel foods with grain-based ingredients. These products include dairy, egg and meat alternatives. Notably, in order for the production of these foods to be viable, the sustainability of the supply chain must improve and the product price must be lowered. Therefore, upcycling of grains by-products has been considered. However, the functionality and acceptability of functional foods made with upcycled ingredients from legumes and grains must be tested to ensure consumer compliance.
Photovoltaics and Electrification in Agriculture
Integration of photovoltaics and electrification in agriculture. Works on the integration of photovoltaics in agriculture, as well as electrification and microgrids in agriculture. In addition, some works on sustainability in agriculture are added.
Photovoltaics and Electrification in Agriculture
Integration of photovoltaics and electrification in agriculture. Works on the integration of photovoltaics in agriculture, as well as electrification and microgrids in agriculture. In addition, some works on sustainability in agriculture are added.
Sustainable Agriculture and Advances of Remote Sensing Volume1
This Special Issue on “Sustainable Agriculture and Advances of Remote Sensing” falls within the scope of current efforts to mitigate and adapt to the changing climate. It has been launched with the aim of collecting and promoting recent scientific studies proposing and evaluating advances in remote sensing technology and agricultural engineering leading to sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture and Advances of Remote Sensing Volume1
This Special Issue on “Sustainable Agriculture and Advances of Remote Sensing” falls within the scope of current efforts to mitigate and adapt to the changing climate. It has been launched with the aim of collecting and promoting recent scientific studies proposing and evaluating advances in remote sensing technology and agricultural engineering leading to sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable Agricultural Practices Impact on Soil Quality and Plant Health
Agricultural practices involving the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides pose major risks to the environment and human health. Over the last two decades, great attention has been paid to the development of sustainable eco-friendly agricultural manage[1]ment practices, aiming to improve soil quality and increase crop yields while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Sustainable Agricultural Practices Impact on Soil Quality and Plant Health
Agricultural practices involving the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides pose major risks to the environment and human health. Over the last two decades, great attention has been paid to the development of sustainable eco-friendly agricultural manage[1]ment practices, aiming to improve soil quality and increase crop yields while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Sustainable Cropping Systems
Crop production must increase substantially to meet the needs of a rapidly growing human population, but this is constrained by the availability of resources such as nutrients, water, and land. There is also an urgent need to reduce negative environmental impacts from crop production.
Collectively, these issues represent one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. Sustainable cropping systems based on ecological principles, appropriate use of inputs, and soil improvement are the core for integrated approaches to solve this grand challenge.
Sustainable Cropping Systems
Crop production must increase substantially to meet the needs of a rapidly growing human population, but this is constrained by the availability of resources such as nutrients, water, and land. There is also an urgent need to reduce negative environmental impacts from crop production.
Collectively, these issues represent one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. Sustainable cropping systems based on ecological principles, appropriate use of inputs, and soil improvement are the core for integrated approaches to solve this grand challenge.
Soil Moisture Importance
Poor soil and water management are often related to insufficient or poor rainfall distribution around the world. In modern agriculture, over-cultivation, deforestation, overgrazing, and high dependence on an irrigated cropping system with water-intensive crops increase soil and water erosion. This book examines ways of improving soil moisture management to support environmental, food, social, and economic security under a sustainable ecosystem.
Soil Moisture Importance
Poor soil and water management are often related to insufficient or poor rainfall distribution around the world. In modern agriculture, over-cultivation, deforestation, overgrazing, and high dependence on an irrigated cropping system with water-intensive crops increase soil and water erosion. This book examines ways of improving soil moisture management to support environmental, food, social, and economic security under a sustainable ecosystem.