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 …

Of late, intensive farming for higher food production is often associated with many negative
implications for soil systems, such as decline of soil organic matter (SOM), increase in risks …

Field experiments were conducted from 2008 to 2010 in the Weibei Highlands of China to
determine the effects of cultivation with ridge and furrow mulching on soil temperature …

In Vertisols of the semi-arid tropics lack of optimum soil water and low soil temperature (<
18° C) during germination, and high soil temperature (> 37° C) during pod development …

Productivity of rainfed monocrop** farming system in North Eastern Region of India is low
and it is a high economic risk activity. Intensive natural resources mining, continuous …

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is adorned as the one of the important sources of vegetable
oil, protein, vitamins and several minerals, which could mitigate the nutritional gap …

Mulching is a widely adopted agronomic practice, often used as a water-saving strategy due
to its effectiveness in reducing soil evaporation. However, effects vary depending on the …

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 …

Soil water supply is the main limiting factor to crop production across the Loess Plateau,
China. A 2-year field experiment was conducted at the Changwu agro-ecosystem research …

Maintenance of soil physical health at its optimum level is essential for sustainable crop
production and rational use of natural resources without jeopardizing their quality. The …