Modeling of winter wheat yield prediction based on solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence by machine learning methods by Minxue Zheng, Han Hu, Yue Niu, Qiu Shen, Feng Jia, Xiaolei Geng

“…Timely and accurate prediction of large-scale crop yields is critical for national food security. …”
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The <i>Pyrus sinkiangensis Yu PsLEA4</i> Gene Enhances the Cold Resistance of <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> by Xueying Yang, Wenjuan Zhao, Hui Li, Zhenxia Zhao, Jianbo Zhu, Jin Li

“…Thus, expressing <i>PsLEA4</i> has multiple advantages: (1) Improving frost resistance and reducing plant damage. (2) Increasing crop yield. Therefore, this study provides a theoretical basis for the role of the <i>PsLEA4</i> protein in plants’ resilience to low temperatures, as well as for its potential application in crop breeding.…”
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Influence of seeding rates on the quantum yield of photosynthesis for some field crops by K. S. Panchenko, N. V. Ovcharova, L. V. Sokolova, M. M. Silantyeva

“…The correlation coefficient between the quantum yield of photosynthesis and crop yield was 0.7–0.8, which confirmed the dependence between those indicators and made it possible to determine the optimal sowing structure.…”
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Characterization and classification of soils in the irrigable land of Achewa small-scale irrigation area, Itang special district, southwest Gambella, Ethiopia by Wasihun Mengiste, Dereje Tsegaye, Samuel Dagalo, Teshome Yitbareke

“…The characterization and classification of soils in irrigable areas are crucial for understanding soil types and nutrient status, which in turn help to optimize crop yield and to design soil management strategies. …”
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Estimating soil profile salinity under vegetation cover based on UAV multi-source remote sensing by Zhenhai Luo, Meihua Deng, Min Tang, Rui Liu, Shaoyuan Feng, Chao Zhang, Zhen Zheng

“…Abstract Soil salinization is the most prevalent form of land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and coastal regions of China, posing significant challenges to local crop yield, economic development, and environmental sustainability. …”
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Assessment of potato cultivars and breeding clones for susceptibility to Rizoctonia solani and Streptomyces scabies by N. M. Zoteyeva, O. S. Kosareva, Z. Z. Evdokimova

“…Kuhn) is common in almost all areas of potato cultivation and causes crop yield damage. At present, many cultivars are susceptible to this disease. …”
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EXAMINATION OF ADAPTIVE AND AGRONOMIC CHARACTERS IN LINES OF COMMON WHEAT OMSKAYA 37 BEARING TRANSLOCATIONS 1RS.1BL AND 7DL-7Ai by I. A. Belan, L. P. Rosseeva, V. M. Rosseev, E. D. Badaeva, Y. I. Zelenskiy, N. P. Blokhina, S. S. Shepelev, L. A. Pershina

“…Lines derived from spring bread wheat Omskaya 37 and possessing wheat-rye translocation 1RS.1BL have been studied and tested for resistance to fungal pathogens, drought, crop yield, and parameters characterizing ecological plasticity and stability. …”
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AI-enhanced 3D-QSAR screening of fragment-based novel designed molecules targeting Phalaris minor ACCase by Bikash Kumar Rajak, Priyanka Rani, Durg Vijay Singh, Nitesh Singh

“…One persistent challenge is the infestation of Phalaris minor in wheat (Triticum aestivum) fields, leading to significant crop yield losses. While herbicides are the primary solution to manage P. minor, their overuse has led to resistant biotypes, driving the need for novel herbicide molecules. …”
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Climate-smart agricultural technology and gender-differentiated food, and water security: Evidence from smallholder sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Farmers by Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso

“…Therefore, the study concludes that CSAT adoption enhances water availability, crop yield and FNWS. Therefore, policy on investment in capacity-building initiatives to enhance farmers' knowledge and skills in CSAT adoption, and water resource management, particularly targeting the marginalized communities and women farmers would contribute to the increased implementation of CSAT adoption, thus, resulting in the overall FNWS in South Africa.…”
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Allelic diversity of genes controlling responses to vernalization and photoperiod among spring bread wheat varieties of diverse geographic origin by Zh. T. Kalybekova

“…Vrn genes are responsible for crop development rate regulation and crop yield structure. Ppd genes determine the response of plants to the length of the day, that is, the timing of flowering and the beginning of heading in plants under different cultivation conditions. …”
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PMDNet: An Improved Object Detection Model for Wheat Field Weed by Zhengyuan Qi, Jun Wang

“…Efficient and accurate weed detection in wheat fields is critical for precision agriculture to optimize crop yield and minimize herbicide usage. The dataset for weed detection in wheat fields was created, encompassing 5967 images across eight well-balanced weed categories, and it comprehensively covers the entire growth cycle of spring wheat as well as the associated weed species observed throughout this period. …”
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Investigating the impact of integrating land consolidation with agricultural mechanization on the technical, energy, and environmental dimensions of paddy production by Farshad Haghjooy Maklavani, Mohammad Gholami Parashkoohi, Davood Mohammad Zamani, Hamed Afshari

“…We will evaluate key technical indicators, including crop yield, labor productivity, and crop quality, alongside energy consumption metrics like fuel and electricity usage. …”
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Antifungal Potential of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Controlling Cercospora Leaf Spot in Mung Bean by Zill-e-Huma Aftab, Faisal Shafiq Mirza, Tehmina Anjum, Humaira Rizwana, Waheed Akram, Muzamil Aftab, Muhammad Danish Ali, Guihua Li

“…These findings suggest that biologically synthesized ZnO NPs offer a promising approach for enhancing crop yield and accelerating plant growth.…”
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A Reusable Capillary Flow-Driven Microfluidic System for Abscisic Acid Detection Using a Competitive Immunoassay by Cristiana Domingues, Marta S. C. Rodrigues, Pedro G. M. Condelipes, Ana Margarida Fortes, Virginia Chu, João Pedro Conde

“…These characteristics are particularly relevant in agrifood fields like viticulture where the early detection of plant stresses is crucial to crop yield. Microfluidics, with its low reagent volume requirements, is well-suited for such applications. …”
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Arsenic Uptake in Durum Wheat (<i>Triticum durum</i> Desf.) as Influenced by Soil Tillage Practices and Fertilization Sources in Mediterranean Environment by Ilenia Bravo, Mariam Atait, Ilenia Colamatteo, Roberto Mancinelli, Mohamed Allam, Patrizia Papetti, Emanuele Radicetti

“…Nowadays, arsenic (As) accumulation in agricultural soils and its transfer in crop yields is representing a growing concern that threatens food safety and security in the Mediterranean environment. …”
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Synthetic Microbial Communities Enhance Pepper Growth and Root Morphology by Regulating Rhizosphere Microbial Communities by Tian You, Qiumei Liu, Meng Chen, Siyu Tang, Lijun Ou, Dejun Li

“…Synthetic microbial community (SynCom) application is efficient in promoting crop yield and soil health. However, few studies have been conducted to enhance pepper growth via modulating rhizosphere microbial communities by SynCom application. …”
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Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and plant density improve grain yield, nodulation capacity, and profitability of peas (Pisum sativum L.) on ferralsols in eastern D.R. Congo by Géant Basimine Chuma, Blaise Mulalisi, Jean Mubalama Mondo, Adrien Byamungu Ndeko, Francine Safina Bora, Espoir Mukengere Bagula, Gustave Nachigera Mushagalusa, René Civava

“…Abstract Sustaining high crop yield and profitability on marginal soils, such as degraded ferralsols, calls for the use of adequate farming practices. …”
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Counterfactual Based Approaches for Feature Attributions of Stress Factors Affecting Rice Yield by Nisha P. Shetty, Balachandra Muniyal, Ketavarapu Sriyans, Kunyalik Garg, Shiv Pratap, Aman Priyanshu, Dhruthi Kumar

“…DICE provided the clearest causal insights, demonstrating how adjustments to attributes like sandy alfisols and surface texture could lead to significant changes in crop yield by affecting water retention and nutrient availability. …”
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GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY by Nabi Fahima, Şadji-Ait Kaci Hamida, Chebaani Meriem, Chaker Haddadj Assia, Ounane Sidi Mohamed

“…Soil salinity is a major constraint to food production because it limits crop yield. In this study, effect of applied NaCl on growth, proline, sugar content, leaf water potential, photosynthetic pigment concentrations and components of yield of five cowpea plant (Vigna unguiculata L. …”
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Environmental impacts of crop production systems in subtropical plateau regions: case study of Yunnan, China by Yousheng He, Minghao Li, Wei Zhang, Xinping Chen, Zhengxiong Zhao, Zhi Yao

“…Scenario testing showed that optimised nutrient management practices could increase crop yield and reduce environmental costs. GHG emissions, AP, and EP from the production of rice, wheat, and maize are expected to decrease by 43.0–59.5%, 51.5–64.5%, and 57.4–71.5%, respectively (scenario 4, S4). …”
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