Article
Agronomy
Lijun Su, Wanghai Tao, Yan Sun, Yuyang Shan, Quanjiu Wang
Summary: This paper analyzes the relationship between Leaf Area Index (LAI) and crop biomass production and yields. The researchers established universal models for LAI and accurately predicted LAI changes in extremely arid grape-growing areas using various models. The Michaelis-Menten model and quadratic polynomial function were used to predict dynamic changes in grapevine LAI, biomass, yields, and harvest index. This study provides insights for improving water use efficiency and determining optimal irrigation quotas in grape cultivation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Charles H. Burroughs, Christopher M. Montes, Christopher A. Moller, Noah G. Mitchell, Anne Marie Michael, Bin Peng, Hyungsuk Kimm, Taylor L. Pederson, Alexander E. Lipka, Carl J. Bernacchi, Kaiyu Guan, Elizabeth A. Ainsworth
Summary: Improvements in genetics, technology, and agricultural intensification have increased soybean yields, but adverse climate conditions may hinder further progress. This study found that high temperature has a nonlinear impact on yield, with decreases observed when canopy temperature exceeds a threshold. In the US Midwest, increased temperature reduces soybean yields through reduced leaf area, fewer pods per node, smaller seeds, and decreased harvest index.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Anatoly Gitelson, Yoshio Inoue, Timothy Arkebauer, Michael Schlemmer, James Schepers
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the uncertainty of GLAI in estimating key photosynthetic canopy traits, showing a 2- to 3-fold variability in CCC due to leaf chlorophyll content. It suggests using the absorption coefficient in the red-edge region of the electromagnetic spectrum as an alternative for evaluating CCC and other important photosynthetic canopy traits.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoning Zhang, Lili Nian, Xingyu Liu, Adingo Samuel, Yingbo Yang, Xiaodan Li, Xuelu Liu, Miaomiao Zhang, Caihong Hui, Quanxi Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the spatiotemporal patterns of NPP/LAI in alpine grassland ecosystems and their correlation with climate factors. Results showed that NPP and LAI of the growing season increased over time, while annual NPP/LAI decreased. The effects of temperature and precipitation on NPP/LAI varied among grassland types, and temperature had a longer-lasting influence compared to precipitation.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hui Jiang, Ming-wei Gao, Ying Chen, Chao Zhang, Jia-bao Wang, Qi-chao Chai, Yong-cui Wang, Jin-xiu Zheng, Xiu-li Wang, Jun-sheng Zhao
Summary: One of the main goals for breeders is to develop high-yield cultivars. Recent efforts have focused on improving photosynthetic efficiency in order to enhance yield. Leaf shape, especially the sub-okra leaf, has been shown to have significant effects on plant architecture, biomass accumulation, and yield in upland cotton. The sub-okra leaf improves plant canopy structure, optimizes the light environment, and increases total biomass and yield, making it a potential practical application for sustainable and profitable cotton production.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zijun Tang, Jinjin Guo, Youzhen Xiang, Xianghui Lu, Qian Wang, Haidong Wang, Minghui Cheng, Han Wang, Xin Wang, Jiaqi An, Ahmed Abdelghany, Zhijun Li, Fucang Zhang
Summary: In this study, spectral technology was used to estimate the leaf area index (LAI) and above-ground biomass of winter wheat, and estimation models were constructed. The results showed good correlation between the optimal spectral indices and LAI and above-ground biomass, and the accuracy of the estimation models was high. These research findings are of theoretical and practical significance for crop monitoring based on spectral technology and rapid estimation of crop growth parameters.
Article
Agronomy
Yun-Yin Feng, Jin He, Neil C. Turner, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Feng-Min Li
Summary: The study demonstrates that the addition of phosphorus can alleviate the negative impact of water stress on soybean yield by increasing leaf area, enhancing leaf function, and promoting aboveground shoot production.
Article
Plant Sciences
Alejandro del Pozo, Ana Maria Mendez-Espinoza, Miguel Garriga, Felix Estrada, Dalma Castillo, Ivan Matus, Gustavo A. Lobos
Summary: Leaf water potential, gas exchange, and chlorophyll fluorescence differed significantly among genotypes and showed high environmental effects but low heritability. The highest-yielding and drought-tolerant genotypes had superior harvest index and grain weight compared to drought-susceptible ones. Physiological phenotyping can help identify useful traits for crop performance under water-limited conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuaibing Liu, Xiuliang Jin, Chenwei Nie, Siyu Wang, Xun Yu, Minghan Cheng, Mingchao Shao, Zixu Wang, Nuremanguli Tuohuti, Yi Bai, Yadong Liu
Summary: Our research aims to determine the contribution of multimodal data to LAI and propose a framework for estimating LAI based on remote-sensing data; evaluate the robustness and adaptability of an LAI estimation model that uses multimodal data fusion and deep neural networks (DNNs) in single- and whole growth stages; and explore how soil background and maize tasseling affect LAI estimation. Using low-cost UAVs and DNNs, multimodal data fusion accurately and reliably estimates LAI for crops, which is valuable for high-throughput phenotyping and high-spatial precision farmland management.
Article
Agronomy
Kaili Yang, Jiacai Mo, Shanjun Luo, Yi Peng, Shenghui Fang, Xianting Wu, Renshan Zhu, Yuanjin Li, Ningge Yuan, Cong Zhou, Yan Gong
Summary: This study proposes photosynthetic accumulation models, including a simplified version, based on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) images for accurate estimation of aboveground biomass (AGB) in rice. The results demonstrate that these models outperform traditional approaches based on vegetation index and canopy height for AGB estimation in rice.
Article
Agronomy
Kaili Yang, Jiacai Mo, Shanjun Luo, Yi Peng, Shenghui Fang, Xianting Wu, Renshan Zhu, Yuanjin Li, Ningge Yuan, Cong Zhou, Yan Gong
Summary: The photosynthetic accumulation model (PAM) and its simplified version were proposed to estimate the aboveground biomass (AGB) of rice through the integration of vegetation index and canopy height based on UAV images. The PAM model provided a more accurate estimation of rice AGB compared to the NDVI-based method, and the simplified version achieved high correlation with limited observations.
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Zeeshan Mehmood, Ghulam Qadir, Obaid Afzal, Atta Mohi Ud Din, Muhammad Ali Raza, Imran Khan, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Samrah Afzal Awan, Shakeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ansar, Muhammad Aqeel Aslam, Mukhtar Ahmed
Summary: The study demonstrated that applying paclobutrazol concentration of 300 mg L-1 can improve leaf greenness, biomass accumulation and partitioning, seed yield, and shatter resistance of sesame under rainfed conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Shuang Yang, Leishan Wang, Kashif Akhtar, Ijaz Ahmad, Aziz Khan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different nitrogen levels on biomass accumulation and grain yield of foxtail millet varieties. The results showed that planting varieties with high biomass accumulation and yield at specific nitrogen levels can reduce production costs and achieve high yields.
Article
Soil Science
Ke Zhang, Jifeng Ma, Yu Wang, Weixing Cao, Yan Zhu, Qiang Cao, Xiaojun Liu, Yongchao Tian
Summary: This study found that the leaf area ratio (LAR) approach improved the accuracy of monitoring the nitrogen (N) status in winter wheat, by reducing the effects of wheat varieties and years.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Adil Enis Arslan, Esra Erten, Muhittin Inan
Summary: The study highlights the importance of Leaf Area Index (LAI) in forestry applications and discusses the current trends in calculating LAI values using TLS data and novel techniques. The case study conducted in Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa research forest demonstrates that segmentation and removal of wood materials from forest point cloud data using neural network algorithms and connected component analysis methods, despite being time and resource consuming, have a promising future in calculating effective LAI values for large areas.
Article
Statistics & Probability
Sajjad Haider Bhatti, Faizan Wajid Khan, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Ali Raza
Summary: This article compares the performance of the least squares ratio method with the traditional OLS method under heteroscedasticity conditions. Simulation study and real-life examples show that the least squares ratio method outperforms the OLS method in cases of moderate to severe heteroscedasticity and small sample sizes.
COMMUNICATIONS IN STATISTICS-SIMULATION AND COMPUTATION
(2023)
Article
Management
Hafiz Syed Mohsin Abbas, Xiaodong Xu, Chunxia Sun, Samreen Gillani, Muhammad Ahsan Ali Raza
Summary: This paper examines the effectiveness of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) strategies employed by the Chinese government in response to COVID-19. The study finds that public governance strategies have played a role in controlling the severity and frequency of the pandemic. The Chinese government has shown consistency in health and stringency measures, and has successfully collaborated with the private sector to build makeshift hospitals and implement 5G technology. The study suggests that other countries should involve private sectors, seek assistance from the Chinese government, and follow their quarantine and prudent policies to control the spread of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiao Te, Atta Mohi Ud Din, Kuoshu Cui, Muhammad Ali Raza, Muhammad Faraz Ali, Jiahui Xiao, Wenyu Yang
Summary: Crop diversity in intercropping systems affects the productivity and resource utilization efficiency. The below ground interactions between maize and soybean in relay strip intercropping have been found to enhance root development and water uptake. The swapping of rows in intercropping further improves the productivity and resource use efficiency.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza, Bilal Zulfiqar, Rashid Iqbal, Muhammad Noor Muzamil, Muhammad Usman Aslam, Faqeer Muhammad, Jawad Amin, Hafiz Muhammad Usman Aslam, Muhammad Arif Ibrahim, Muhammad Uzair, Muhammad Habib-ur-Rahman
Summary: The experiment explored the effects of Si-NPs on wheat growth and yield, and found that Si-NPs treatment significantly improved the growth and yield of wheat, as well as leaf gas exchange and chlorophyll concentration, while reducing oxidative stress. Therefore, Si-NPs can be a practical method to control drought stress and improve food security.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mustafa A. Haile, Nancy N. Karanja, Shadrack O. Nyawade, Harun I. Gitari, Gladys Cheruto, Lukelysia Nyawira, Muhammad Ali Raza, Solomon Kamau
Summary: Declining soil fertility and climate change have negatively impacted potato yield, affecting communities that rely on the crop. A study in Kenya found that intercropping potato with legumes such as lima bean and lupin can enhance nutrient uptake and use efficiency, but it may result in decreased yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Syed Farhat Abbas, Muhammad Adnan Bukhari, Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza, Ghulam Hassan Abbasi, Zahoor Ahmad, Mashael Daghash Alqahtani, Khalid F. Almutairi, Elsayed Fathi Abd Allah, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal
Summary: Climate change and global warming have led to the need for biologically viable drought-mitigation strategies in wheat cultivation. This study tested two wheat cultivars subjected to different doses of ZnO nanoparticles before sowing. The results showed that ZnO nanoparticles, particularly at a 120 ppm dose under 100% field capacity, improved the growth and mineral contents of the wheat cultivars, making it a potential recommendation for wheat growers.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Ali Raza, Komal Iqbal, Muhammad Aslam, Tahir Nawaz, Sajjad Haider Bhatti, Gideon Mensah Engmann
Summary: Statistical process control (SPC) is used to monitor production processes and services to ensure their stable and satisfactory performance. Control chart is an important tool of SPC for detecting process shifts that may undermine product or service quality. This study proposes a mixed exponentially weighted moving average-moving average (EWMA-MA) control chart for enhanced shift detection ability.
Article
Economics
Muhammad Ahsan Ali Raza, Chen Yan, Hafiz Syed Mohsin Abbas, Sara Ilahi
Summary: In order to promote regional economic development and sustainability, foreign, domestic, and workers' remittance investment each play a role in advancing the economic cycle. This study investigates the impact of foreign direct investment inflows (FDI), private capital investment (PCI), and workers' remittance (RMTw) as independent variables, as well as demographic pressure as a control variable, on economic growth. Additionally, the role of globalization as a proxy for regional integration in Asia's developing and emerging economies is analyzed. The results suggest that FDI and PCI contribute to sustainable economic growth (SEG) in Asia by promoting infrastructure development and trade activities, while RMTw has a negative effect on SEG due to economic pressure and reduced workforce and idle money. Regional integration strongly supports SEG in Asia by boosting trade, social, and political activities. It is concluded that Asian SEG is influenced by foreign and domestic inflows and regional integration, and governments should relax investment regulations and channelize remittance through financial institutions to actively contribute to the economic cycle.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenqi Feng, Hongwanjun Zhang, Yang Cao, Cheng Yang, Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid, Qingqing Yang, Wanchen Li, Yingge Wang, Fengling Fu, Haoqiang Yu
Summary: This study identified and classified 19 ZmPum genes in maize and found that they exhibit diversity in gene and protein architectures, physicochemical properties, and expression patterns. The research also revealed the involvement of ZmPum genes in kernel development, with certain genes showing significantly high expression levels during seed development. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the functions of ZmPum genes and offer insights for improving maize yield.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Bushra Ahmed Alhammad, Aden Mohamed, Muhammad Ali Raza, Mwende Ngie, Sagar Maitra, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Daniel Wasonga, Harun I. Gitari
Summary: Buffel and Sudan grasses, which are the supreme drought-tolerant grasses in arid and semiarid areas, have limited growth due to nitrogen limitation. This study demonstrates that optimal growth and yield of these grasses can be achieved by applying nitrogen fertilizer at a rate of 105 kg N ha-1 in Mandera County.
Article
Biology
Hiba M. Alkharabsheh, Riziki Mwadalu, Benson Mochoge, Benjamin Danga, Muhammad Ali Raza, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Naeem Khan, Harun Gitari
Summary: The application of Prosopis juliflora biochar can significantly improve soil pH, increase total nitrogen and total organic carbon content, and enhance the availability of phosphorus. In addition, it can also increase the soil cation exchange capacity, bacteria and fungi population. The study suggests that biochar has the potential to improve soil fertility.
Article
Entomology
Muhammad Afzal, Shafqat Saeed, Hasan Riaz, Muhammad Ishtiaq, M. Habib Ur Rahman
Summary: This study compared the transmission efficiency of Cotton leaf curl Khokhran virus and associated Cotton leaf curl Multan betasatellite (CLCuKoV/CLCuMB) by two characterized whitefly cryptic species (Asia II-1 and Asia II-5). The results showed that Asia II-1 had a higher transmission efficiency in cotton and bitter gourd plants, while Asia II-5 did not show symptoms in other host plants. These findings contribute to our understanding of the role of whitefly cryptic species in CLCuD transmission and will help in developing management strategies for controlling whitefly cryptic species and CLCuD transmission in Pakistan.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TROPICAL INSECT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ibad Ullah, Dost Muhammad, Maria Mussarat, Shadman Khan, Muhammad Adnan, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Ismail, Ishaq Ahmad Mian, Aizaz Ali, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Muhammad Saeed, Farhana Gul, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza, Hafiz Mohkum Hammad, Wajid Nasim, Shah Saud, Jabar Zaman Khan Khattak, Masood Ahmad, Naushad Ali, Rasheed Akbar, Shah Masaud Khan, Jan Banout
Summary: This study assessed the impact of wood biochar and different fertilizer combinations on wheat yield and soil properties. The results showed that applying 75% NPK + 5 ton biochar per hectare resulted in the highest wheat yield and improved soil properties. However, applying a large amount of biochar did not enhance yield or soil properties.
CROP & PASTURE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Chunxia Sun, Hafiz Syed Mohsin Abbas, Xiaodong Xu, Samreen Gillani, Saif Ullah, Muhammad Ahsan Ali Raza
Summary: This study examines the impact of public and private capital investment, globalization, investment risk, and demographic pressure on economic growth in Asian economies. The findings indicate that private capital investment has a substantial positive effect on the economic growth of Asian emerging economies and is influenced by low investment risks and demographic conditions. Additionally, economic globalization accelerates the economic growth of Asian emerging, developing, and low-income economies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FINANCE & ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jaffar Abbas, Muhammad Aqeel, Jinzhu Ling, Arash Ziapour, Muhammad Ali Raza, Tasnim Rehna
Summary: This study investigates the moderating role of resilience between physical health issues, intimate partner abuse, and psychological problems among married couples, and suggests that resilience plays a significant role in this relationship.
SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
(2023)