Article
Energy & Fuels
Preseela Satpathy, Chinmay Pradhan
Summary: Crop residue management and curbing stubble burning is a global concern. Generating biogas from crop wastes can provide an effective and environmentally friendly alternative, offering controlled waste management and reducing greenhouse gases. This article provides information on the potential, limitations, and methods for optimizing methane generation from crop residues, aiming to replace the practice of stubble burning.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Devesh Singh, Sunil Kumar Dhiman, Vijay Kumar, Ram Babu, Karuna Shree, Anjali Priyadarshani, Archana Singh, Leena Shakya, Aparna Nautiyal, Shukla Saluja
Summary: Crop residue burning poses serious threats to climate, soil fertility, human health, and air quality, affecting mortality rates and agricultural productivity. This study analyzes the burning practices and their impact on health, agriculture value addition, and regional finance in India. The results highlight the need for financial solutions to incentivize farmers to adopt residue management practices.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Gaurav Kumar Porichha, Yulin Hu, Kasanneni Tirumala Venkateswara Rao, Chunbao Charles Xu
Summary: Burning crop residues in India generates significant amounts of CO2 and harmful gases, contributing to environmental pollution and climate change. Despite existing laws against stubble burning, poor enforcement is observed. Utilizing crop residues in alternative ways can reduce environmental impacts and create additional value for the agricultural sector globally.
Review
Agronomy
Vanesa Gisela Jacobi, Patricia Carina Fernandez, Jorge Alberto Zavala
Summary: Over the last decades, no-tillage cultivation systems and multiple cropping in Argentina and Brazil have led to a decrease in traditional pests and an increase in secondary pests like Dichelops furcatus. These farming practices have been beneficial for erosion control but have also resulted in damage to corn and soybean crops. This article provides an overview of D. furcatus, including its biology, distribution, and control methods.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Irene Bisang, Luc Lienhard, Ariel Bergamini
Summary: The study found that agricultural intensification in the Swiss Plateau has led to a significant decline in arable bryophyte species. The main factors influencing their occurrence include arable management practices and weather conditions, but tailored management measures and adjustments to AES regulations can help maintain the characteristic arable bryophyte flora in the region.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Amit Sharma, Pradeep Kumar Singh
Summary: The burning of agricultural residues has detrimental effects on soil, health, and the environment. Utilizing drone technology for real-time monitoring allows for accurate analysis of the residues and identification of burning areas, assisting authorities in taking timely measures. This is an important initiative for environmental protection.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
A. Ghosh, S. Ghosh, P. Faris
Summary: Conventional farming in maize cultivation worsens soil sickness and reduces crop productivity. A field study conducted in New Delhi, India found that zero tillage combined with stubble residue retention significantly increased grain yield and improved soil health. Therefore, the adoption of zero tillage with stubble residue retention is recommended for sustainable maize production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Feng Wang, Shuang Wang, Shuhan Xu, Jianying Shen, Linkui Cao, Zhimin Sha, Qingnan Chu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of introducing duckweeds on weed community and rice growth in paddy fields. The results showed that duckweeds significantly reduced weed density and promoted rice plant growth. The study suggests that the introduction of duckweeds can environmentally inhibit weed growth by altering environmental factors.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Vikramaditya Sangwan, Surinder Deswal
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine paddy straw management practices by farmers in Rohtak district, India, and the challenges they face. The study involved conducting interviews with 100 farmers and analyzing the data using statistical tools. The findings showed that many farmers were unaware of conservation techniques for paddy stubble and faced difficulties due to high costs and limited availability of machinery for stubble management.
ECOLOGICAL QUESTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kerry Wilkinson, Renata Ristic, Imogen McNamara, Beth Loveys, WenWen Jiang, Mark Krstic
Summary: The study found that smoke from barley straw combustion can lead to increased volatile phenols in grapes, affecting their composition, while combustion of pea stubble only resulted in minor smoke effects on grapes. However, wine made from grapes exposed to burning pea stubble did show a slight smoke aroma and burnt rubber flavor, providing sensory evidence of smoke taint.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Hemant Kumar, Parveen Dhanger, Vijaya Rani, Mukesh Jain
Summary: In this study, different densification processes were evaluated for crop residue, especially paddy straw. It was found that using a hydraulic press type fixed baler for full-length paddy straw was the most appropriate method with the lowest energy requirement, highest baling capacity, and volume compaction ratio. For combine harvested paddy, treatment T2 was found to be the most suitable option with the highest field capacity and baling capacity. The outcomes of this research will be helpful for farmers and the aligned industry.
JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Barbara Breza-Boruta, Karol Kotwica, Justyna Bauza-Kaszewska
Summary: Proper selection of tillage methods and management of organic matter resources are crucial for sustainable agriculture. This study demonstrated that organic matter amendment has a greater impact on soil characteristics than the tillage system applied, resulting in higher organic carbon and biologically available potassium content, as well as an increase in soil microorganism numbers.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Manmeet Kaur, Dalbeer Singh, Anupam Anand, Taranpreet Singh
Summary: Paddy stubble burning is a serious threat to agriculture in Northern India, but the innovative 'happy seeder technology' could be a solution. This study focuses on farmers' perception of attributes of the technology and how it influences adoption speed. The findings confirm that relative advantage, trialability, observability, and complexity affect the adoption speed. Relative advantage has the strongest influence. Based on the research, suggestions include changing farmers' perception through extension activities, developing a machinery database, offering training and subsidies, and providing low-cost informational nudges.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
K. C. Flower, P. R. Ward, N. Passaris, N. Cordingley
Summary: Conservation agriculture, with its components of crop residue retention, minimal soil disturbance, and diverse rotations, plays an important role in soil conservation and crop yield. However, uneven residue spread behind harvesters can affect crop performance. This study found that the impact of residue distribution on crop establishment and yield varied depending on factors such as crop type, residue type, and climatic conditions. Increasing residue amount had positive effects on crop establishment and yield under dry conditions, but negative effects under frost or high rainfall conditions. It was also observed that higher residue amounts resulted in increased soil nutrients and improved yields in the long term. Further research is needed to improve the uniformity of residue spread behind harvesters and minimize the negative effects of uneven distribution.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandeep Maithani, Surendra Kumar Sharma
Summary: Mann-Kendall (MK) test is used for trend analysis in time series datasets. This study investigates the use of spatial autocorrelation to address noise in the MK test and finds that it strengthens the results. The contextual MK test (CMK) was used to analyze NO2 trend in Northern Indian states, and it was found that the CMK test could identify more cells with a monotonous increasing trend of NO2 compared to the MK test.
JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN SOCIETY OF REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. B. Chavan, Ram Newaj, R. H. Rizvi, Ajit, Rajendra Prasad, Badre Alam, A. K. Handa, S. K. Dhyani, Amit Jain, Dharmendra Tripathi
Summary: Tree-based systems in arid regions of India play a crucial role in livelihood and environmental security by offsetting greenhouse gas emissions through carbon sequestration. A study in Rajasthan estimated the area occupied by agroforestry and found that major tree species include Prosopis cineraria, Tecomella undulata, and Capparis decidua, impacting the mitigation potential and carbon sequestration of the agroforestry system. At a state level, agroforestry was found to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.42 million tonnes annually, contributing significantly to carbon footprint reduction and the goals of the Paris Agreement.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Suresh S. Ramanan, Alex K. George, S. B. Chavan, Sudhir Kumar, S. Jayasubha
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
K. Rajarajan, A. R. Uthappa, A. K. Handa, S. B. Chavan, R. Vishnu, A. Shrivastava, A. Handa, M. Rana, S. Sahu, N. Kumar, A. K. Singh, S. Ahmed, M. Rana
Summary: The study characterized 23 accessions of Leucaena leucocephala using morphological and molecular markers, revealing a high degree of genetic variability and population structure. Analysis of quantitative traits, cluster analysis, and principal component analysis showed distinct genetic diversity and classifications among the accessions. Additionally, the presence of two gene pools was identified in the population structure study, with high variability within the population indicating vast genetic diversity in L. leucocephala.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Chhavi Sirohi, R. S. Dhillon, S. B. Chavan, A. K. Handa, Parvinder Balyan, K. K. Bhardwaj, Sushil Kumari, K. S. Ahlawat
Summary: The study found that planting Populus deltoides with sorghum, berseem, and cowpea in different row spacings had a significant impact on green forage yield and tree growth, with the best row spacing being 8 x 3 m. Tree density and planting geometry significantly affected plant height and diameter, with the highest green forage yield recorded under the widest row spacing of 8 x 3 m.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. B. Chavan, R. S. Dhillon, Ajit, R. H. Rizvi, Chhavi Sirohi, A. K. Handa, K. K. Bharadwaj, Vishal Johar, Tarun Kumar, Pradyuman Singh, Vijay Daneva, Sushil Kumari
Summary: This study investigated poplar trees planted at different spacing geometries and constructed component-wise dry biomass equations to estimate biomass and carbon sequestration. The results showed that diameter at breast height (DBH) was the most suitable independent variable for constructing the best-fit biomass equations. The total dry biomass and carbon storage varied among different planting geometries, with the highest carbon sequestration rate observed in the 5 x 4 m spacing.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Review
Forestry
Pankaj Panwar, Devagiri G. Mahalingappa, Rajesh Kaushal, Daulat Ram Bhardwaj, Sumit Chakravarty, Gopal Shukla, Narender Singh Thakur, Sangram Bhanudas Chavan, Sharmistha Pal, Baliram G. Nayak, Hareesh T. Srinivasaiah, Ravikumar Dharmaraj, Naveen Veerabhadraswamy, Khulakpam Apshahana, Chellackan Perinba Suresh, Dhirender Kumar, Prashant Sharma, Vijaysinha Kakade, Mavinakoppa S. Nagaraja, Manendra Singh, Subrata Das, Mendup Tamang, Kanchan, Abhilash Dutta Roy, Trishala Gurung
Summary: Agroforestry systems and practices in India are highly diverse due to varied climatic conditions, ranging from simple monoculture systems to complex and diverse systems. Biomass production and carbon sequestration potential vary greatly across different agro-climatic zones in India.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. B. Chavan, R. S. Dhillon, Chhavi Sirohi, A. Keerthika, Sushil Kumari, K. K. Bharadwaj, Dinesh Jinger, Vijaysinha Kakade, A. R. Chichaghare, Tarek K. Zin El-Abedin, Eman A. Mahmoud, Rayan Casini, Hanoor Sharma, Hosam O. Elansary, Kowiyou Yessoufou
Summary: Poplar boundary plantations have become popular among farmers due to their smaller yield reductions and ability to rotate crops. A study found that poplar trees had a negative impact on sorghum and wheat yields within 9 meters of the tree line, but the microclimatic effect between 9 and 15 meters increased crop yields. Economic analysis showed that an east-west boundary plantation of poplar trees was the most profitable.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Harshavardhan Deshmukh, Manmohan Dobriyal, Minalkumar B. Tandel, Rajesh Gunaga, Om Prakash Sharma, Yogesh A. Garde, Umesh Thakare, Ripu Kunwar, Sangram Chavan, Sumit Salunkhe, Narender Singh Thakur, Narendra Singh, Umesh Chinchmalatpure, Ram Mevada
Summary: This study aims to assess the socio-economic status (SES) of farmers practicing agroforestry in semi-arid and sub-humid regions of India and developed an evaluation instrument. The validity and reliability of the scale were confirmed through high correlation and test-retest method. The scale used 9 major, 14 moderate, and 115 relevant minor indicators to evaluate the SES of agroforestry farmers, which has wide applicability and utility.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shah Fahad, Sangram Bhanudas Chavan, Akash Ravindra Chichaghare, Appanderanda Ramani Uthappa, Manish Kumar, Vijaysinha Kakade, Aliza Pradhan, Dinesh Jinger, Gauri Rawale, Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Vikas Kumar, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Baber Ali, Akshay Vijay Sawant, Shah Saud, Shouyue Chen, Peter Poczai
Summary: Agroforestry integrates different plants and animals in the same piece of land, promoting efficient resource utilization, providing various ecological services, enhancing biodiversity, reducing soil erosion, and improving agricultural productivity.
Review
Forestry
Sangram Bhanudas Chavan, Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Chhavi Sirohi, Appanderanda Ramani Uthappa, Dinesh Jinger, Hanuman Singh Jatav, Akash Ravindra Chichaghare, Vijaysinha Kakade, Venkatesh Paramesh, Sushil Kumari, Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Tatiana Minkina, Vishnu D. D. Rajput
Summary: Climate change and land degradation result in carbon loss. Agroforestry is suggested as a potential method to mitigate climate change. The Indian government promotes tree-based systems to increase tree cover and mitigate climate change. Poplar and eucalyptus are major agroforestry tree species with high carbon sequestration potential. Successful commercial agroforestry systems have been implemented in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Article
Economics
Sonia, D. P. Malik, Sanjay
Summary: This study was conducted in Haryana state from 2020 to 2021. Logistic regression analysis showed that the education level and size of land owned by farmers had a positive influence on the adoption of the KCC Scheme. Mean percent score analysis revealed that more than 70% of beneficiary farmers faced significant constraints such as lengthy paperwork and difficulties in loan repayment due to crop failure. Meanwhile, 80% of non-beneficiary farmers encountered land subdivisions and fragmentation. Easy access to non-institutional loans posed a significant obstacle to the adoption of the KCC Scheme.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Economics
Veer Sain, K. K. Kundu, V. P. Mehta, Sanjay Bhyan
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT
(2017)