Asteraceae presents one of the most globally prevalent, cultivated, and fundamental plant
families. However, a large amount of agricultural wastes has been yearly released from …

Although the transition towards replacing fossil fuels with renewable energies is increasing
worldwide, using renewable resources and appropriate technologies are still challenging in …

With increasing demand for sustainable production, the need to effectively utilise site-based
resources increases. One such resource is the remaining crop residues, both above and …

Aims Soil microbial and enzymatic activity have important roles in soil health, nutrient cycle
and plant growth. Biochar is an excellent biomass for increasing soil water content, but some …

As a rainfed spring-sown crop, sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is increasingly exposed to
negative impacts of climate change, especially to high temperatures and drought stress …

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) crop is often labelled as environmental-friendly for many
objective reasons: limited amounts of N fertiliser, no irrigation, and limited use of pesticides …

Context Sunflower is a potential summer crop for diversifying the rice-fallow system in
eastern India. However, the phenolics present in the plant extract can inhibit the growth of …

Fossil fuel price increases, their uneven distribution, environmental issues from their
incineration, and lack of guarantees of their energy security are the main drivers for the …

Interest in fall–winter species options for rotation with soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) has
arisen; however, little is known about how they can affect the performance of subsequent …

The proteoleaginous plants demand has seen significant growth, leading to an expansion of
the sunflower (Helianthus annuus, L.) and industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa, L.) cultivation …