Review
Agronomy
Fahad Khan, Pratibha Pandey, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay
Summary: Sustainable agriculture is crucial for meeting global food demand and protecting the environment. Nanotechnology plays an important role in improving food safety and environmental protection by enhancing the effectiveness of agricultural inputs and addressing agricultural issues.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nickson Erick Otieno, Shayne Martin Jacobs, James Stephen Pryke
Summary: The study found that traditional farming in Kenya retains higher herbivore species richness and abundance, as well as higher predator abundance compared to conventional farming. Percentage maize cover is positively correlated with ant species richness, predator and herbivore abundance, while hedgerows and the comparison of mono- vs inter-cropping are important predictors for predator evenness.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Changcheng An, Changjiao Sun, Ningjun Li, Bingna Huang, Jiajun Jiang, Yue Shen, Chong Wang, Xiang Zhao, Bo Cui, Chunxin Wang, Xingye Li, Shenshan Zhan, Fei Gao, Zhanghua Zeng, Haixin Cui, Yan Wang
Summary: The application of NMs in agrochemicals is of great significance as they can overcome the limitations of conventional agrochemicals and improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and food security.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Iqra Mubeen, Manar Fawzi Bani Mfarrej, Zarafshan Razaq, Shehzad Iqbal, Syed Atif Hasan Naqvi, Fahad Hakim, Walid F. A. Mosa, Mahmoud Moustafa, Yuan Fang, Bin Li
Summary: Agrochemicals, such as inorganic pesticides and fertilizers, have negative environmental impacts due to their widespread use. Scientists worldwide are adopting green technologies to ensure a safe and sustainable food supply. Nanotechnologies have the potential to create more effective and environmentally friendly insecticides, improving crop protection and reducing the need for conventional pesticides.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Shyama Vermeersch, Simone Riehl, Britt M. Starkovich, Jens Kamlah
Summary: This study integrates evidence from archaeobotany and zooarchaeology to analyze the subsistence patterns during the Early Bronze Age I through the Iron Age II. By using multivariate statistics, the study reveals the impact of various variables on subsistence patterns, highlighting the importance of integrating data from different disciplines to gain a holistic understanding of agricultural practices and societal developments during this time period.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Sunday Okeke, Timothy Prince Chidike Ezeorba, Guanghua Mao, Yao Chen, Weiwei Feng, Xiangyang Wu
Summary: Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing technology that will have a significant impact on product development. It is already being used in cosmetic, healthcare, and food industries, with potential benefits for food security, packaging, and disease detection. However, there is still limited understanding regarding the safety implications of applying nanotechnologies to agriculture and food production, highlighting the need for further research and regulatory measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Finbarr G. Horgan, Quynh Vu, Enrique A. Mundaca, Shweta Dabholkar, Mark Davis, Josef Settele, Eduardo Crisol-Martinez
Summary: The study investigated the responses of farmers in the Mekong Delta Region of Vietnam to the use of linear flower strips as an alternative to insecticide-based rice pest management. Results showed that ecological engineering farmers mostly integrated flower strips with pest management practices, but the approach was not widely recognized as an ecosystem restoration practice.
Article
Geography
Carol Hernandez, Hugo Perales, Daniel Jaffee
Summary: This study suggests that conflicts can have positive impacts on agrobiodiversity conservation by creating favorable political conditions for community-driven initiatives. The agrarian conflict between the Zapatista movement and the Mexican government in Chiapas, Mexico, has led to the implementation of grassroots agroecology and food and seed sovereignty projects, ultimately strengthening agrobiodiversity in the influenced communities.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Farwa Basit, Sana Asghar, Temoor Ahmed, Usman Ijaz, Muhammad Noman, Jin Hu, Xinqiang Liang, Yajing Guan
Summary: Nutrient fertilization is crucial for improving crop productivity and maintaining soil fertility. Traditional fertilizers have low nutrient use efficiency and result in high water loss, while nanotechnology offers a potential solution by improving nutrient use efficiency and stability, leading to increased agricultural yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adam P. Rorabaugh
Summary: Recent developments in radiocarbon dating have allowed archaeologists to re-examine population dynamics in the Salish Sea region. This study builds upon previous research by Taylor et al. (2011) and utilizes Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) with an extended data set of 538 radiocarbon dates. Findings indicate a period of population growth in the coastal Northwestern Washington from 3200-2800 cal BP, as well as in the San Juan islands from 2600-2200 cal BP. The study also suggests shifts in the use of the San Juan Islands and a peak in large-scale occupation from 650-300 cal BP.
Article
Water Resources
L. P. Tshapa, G. Naidoo, Sershen, K. K. Naidoo
Summary: This study investigated the addition of yeast to greywater for irrigation purposes and its effects on lettuce and maize. The results showed that yeast treatment improved seed germination and growth in soil conditions, leading to increased biomass and photosynthetic efficiency. Tapwater was more effective than greywater in promoting plant growth. This innovative approach has the potential to enhance water and food security for subsistence farmers.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Li Ma, Yingnan Zhang, Shuocun Chen, Li Yu, Yuanli Zhu
Summary: This paper investigates the environmental effects and drivers of agricultural production, focusing on fertilizer application and water quality. The findings show that household income level, proximity to provincial capital city, natural conditions like precipitation and elevation, and agricultural mechanization level are significant factors influencing fertilizer use and water quality. The study highlights the importance of socio-economic determinants and regional natural conditions in achieving sustainable agricultural growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Koki Teshirogi, Miho Kanno, Hitoshi Shinjo, Satoshi Uchida, Ueru Tanaka
Summary: This study examined the impact of Cynodon dactylon on agriculture in north-central Namibia and found that it significantly affects the cultivation of pearl millet, a critical crop for the local people. The analysis identified indigenous land units and the year of local people's migration as influential factors in the expansion of C. dactylon.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ramona Cech, Friedrich Leisch, Johann G. Zaller
Summary: The production of synthetic pesticides in agriculture is often overlooked when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. However, a study analyzing pesticide sales data in Austria from 2000 to 2019 found that pesticide use and associated greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing, especially in pesticide-intensive crops. In intensive apple production, pesticide-related emissions accounted for 51% of total emissions, while in viticulture it accounted for 37% and in sugar beets it accounted for 12%. This highlights the significant contribution of pesticide production and application to greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector.
Review
Agronomy
Gomathy Sethuraman, Nurul Amalina Mohd Zain, Sumiani Yusoff, Yin Mei Ng, Niranjan Baisakh, Acga Cheng
Summary: Globally, farming systems are mostly dominated by monoculture, which sacrifices ecological systems for profitability. Efforts to promote sustainable agriculture practices, with agroecology at the forefront, have been increasing. Agroecology not only focuses on ecological aspects, but also includes economic and social aspects targeting the entire food system.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rafter Sass Ferguson, Sarah Taylor Lovell
RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Erik Christian Stanek, Sarah Taylor Lovell, Ann Reisner
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Erik Christian Stanek, Sarah Taylor Lovell
RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Emily E. Braun, Sarah Taylor Lovell, Mohammad Babadoost, Frank Forcella, Sharon A. Clay, Daniel Humburg, Sam E. Wortman
Article
Soil Science
Ashley A. Holmes, Ashley A. Thompson, Sarah T. Lovell, Maria B. Villamil, Anthony C. Yannarell, Jeffrey O. Dawson, Sam E. Wortman
NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
(2019)
Article
Horticulture
Ronald S. Revord, Sarah T. Lovell, John M. Capik, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, Thomas J. Molnar
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Forestry
Ronald S. Revord, Sarah T. Lovell, Patrick Brown, John Capik, Thomas J. Molnar
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Sophia Mendelson, Michael Gold, Sarah Lovell, Mary Hendrickson
Summary: Adoption rates of temperate-region agroforestry systems remain low, with farmers and non-farmers approaching agroforestry education with different needs and contexts. Facilitation of mixed knowledge networks is identified as a key area for increasing support for both farmer and non-farmer adoption, and is suggested for further research.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Sarah Taylor Lovell, Jann Hayman, Hannah Hemmelgarn, Andrea A. Hunter, John R. Taylor
Summary: Community orchards serve as nature-based solutions by providing healthy food to communities, with origins in Indigenous foodways. They support solutions to challenges such as food security, human health, and climate resilience, with a focus on reconnecting with cultural foods and practices.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ronald S. Revord, Gregory Miller, Nicholas A. Meier, John Bryan Webber, Jeanne Romero-Severson, Michael A. Gold, Sarah T. Lovell
Summary: Chestnut cultivation for nut production is on the rise in the eastern half of the United States, with Chinese chestnuts and Chinese hybrids being favored for their high kernel quality, adaptability to the climate, and disease resistance. Grower-led on-farm improvement has facilitated this growth, as lack of investments in breeding and graft incompatibility issues have led to the cultivation of seedlings rather than grafted cultivars. After years of evaluation and selection, growers have reached a level of improvement where commercial seedling orchards can be reliably established. The partnership between the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry and chestnut growers aims to formalize a participatory breeding program to further enhance the industry.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
John R. Taylor, Sarah T. Lovell
Summary: The study examines the sociomaterial dynamics of urban home food gardens, emphasizing the importance of care relations and the co-construction of identity in stabilizing networks. However, gardening networks are contracting due to illness, death, and migration of gardeners.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Salma Akter Antora, Khanh-Van Ho, Chung-Ho Lin, Andrew L. Thomas, Sarah T. Lovell, Kiruba Krishnaswamy
Summary: This paper quantifies the micronutrients in black walnut and highlights the health benefits of this agroforestry crop. The study found that cultivar Daniel had the highest concentration of vitamin B-9, while Surprise and Daniel cultivars had the highest amount of vitamin B-5. Mineral analysis showed that black walnut protein powder had higher levels of iron and zinc. Amino acid analysis demonstrated that black walnut flour and protein powder contained a higher amount of essential and non-essential amino acids. These findings suggest that black walnuts have significant nutritional value and commercial potential.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Emma I. Scott, Eric Toensmeier, Fred Iutzi, Nathan A. Rosenberg, Sarah Taylor Lovell, Nicholas R. Jordan, Tessa E. Peters, Esther Akwii, Emily Broad M. Leib
Summary: Perennial agriculture, with its focus on perennial crops, offers a range of ecosystem services and requires support from federal policies and investments.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Raelin Kronenberg, Sarah Lovell, Damon Hall, Alexandra Harmon-Threatt
Summary: Agroforestry plantings provide multiple benefits, but their adoption remains low in the United States. Financial incentives are being offered to increase implementation of these practices, including in Missouri where a dedicated fund pool exists. Interviews with conservation professionals in Missouri revealed misconceptions and challenges in promoting agroforestry, highlighting the need for greater knowledge and engagement.
RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Horticulture
Kelsi Stubblefield, Zhen Cai, Sarah Lovell