This research was carried out in order to demonstrate that mulching the ground helps to
conserve water, because agricultural sustainability in dryland contexts is threatened by …

Plastic mulching has become a globally applied agricultural practice for its instant economic
benefits such as higher yields, earlier harvests, improved fruit quality and increased water …

The global temperature has been increasing over the years due to climate change that,
directly or indirectly, affects water and energy consumptions in the agriculture sector. The …

Water scarcity has received global attention in the last decade as it challenges food security
in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. This research …

Rice is the staple food for nearly half the world's population, and its continued increased
production to meet the enhanced demand due to ever-increasing population faces many …

Rice is the staple food for billions of people in the world. This crop has important cultural,
economic, and social impacts on the lives of people. One of the major challenges for food …

Soil mulching technologies are effective practices which alleviate non-point source pollution
and carbon emissions, while ensuring grain production security and increasing water …

With shortages and increased cost of irrigation water in many rice growing areas, water
saving technologies such as aerobic rice are required to ensure sustainable rice production …

Over the years, an increase in global temperature due to climate change, affects energy
consumptions and water, especially in dryland areas. Increasing demand for herbal …

Rice is one of the leading cereal crops feeding millions across the globe. Various factors
including stand establishment methods (direct seeding, transplanting), water management …