Article
Plant Sciences
Chao Liang, Yimeng Li, Kunhao Zhang, Zhouzhou Wu, Jiaxin Liu, Junfeng Liu, Chanchan Zhou, Shu Wang, Fenghai Li, Guomin Sui
Summary: This study investigated grain production and plant characteristics associated with dry direct seeding rice, finding that high-yielding japonica rice cultivars had more spikelets per unit area, alleviating conflicts and improving productivity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sandeep A. Sakhale, Shailesh Yadav, Lindsay V. Clark, Alexander E. Lipka, Arvind Kumar, Erik J. Sacks
Summary: Studying the genes that regulate emergence in deeply sown dry direct-seeded rice can help breed elite cultivars that require less water and are climate-resilient. In this study, we identified 18 genomic regions associated with dry direct-seeded rice traits, as well as eleven candidate genes that regulate phytohormone pathways.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. A. Gauci, J. P. Fulton, A. Lindsey, S. A. Shearer, D. Barker, E. M. Hawkins
Summary: Yield monitoring technology can accurately evaluate the performance of different treatments in strip trials, regardless of yield frequency and variability. However, it is important to use the calibrated range of the mass flow sensor to avoid estimation errors.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jiale Zhao, Chengliang Zhang, Yanpeng Wei, Mingzhuo Guo, Chao Chen, Chongqin Zhang, Yungan Zhang
Summary: By designing a planting unit for rice dry-direct-seeding planter, this study addresses the problems encountered during the promotion and application of dry-direct-seeding for rice in the cold region of northeast China. Field performance test results show that the designed planter meets the agronomic requirements of dry-direct-seeding for rice when specific parameters are used.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jianping Hu, Xingsheng Zhao, Wei Liu, Mengjiao Yao, Jun Zhao
Summary: This study developed a precise seeding control method by measuring seed height and adjusting roller speed dynamically to improve seeding accuracy. Experimental results showed that the method based on seed height had higher seeding accuracy and lower seeding coefficient of variation compared to the traditional method.
APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sharif Ahmed, M. Jahangir Alam, Akbar Hossain, A. K. M. Mominul Islam, Tahir H. Awan, Walid Soufan, Ahmed Ali Qahtan, Mohmmad K. Okla, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: Dry direct-seeded rice is a popular rice production technology in many Asian countries, but weeds remain a major challenge for its establishment and productivity. Chemical weed management is effective but has negative impacts on the environment and human health, making integrated weed management the best option for sustainable rice production under this system. Competitive rice cultivars and high seeding rates were found to be promising strategies for integrated weed management in dry direct-seeded rice systems.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
M. J. M. Cheema, M. Nauman, A. Ghafoor, A. A. Farooque, Z. Haydar, M. U. Ashraf, M. Awais
Summary: Rice is an important crop in Pakistan, traditionally transplanted rice (TTPR) faces issues like high labor costs and water requirements. Direct seeded rice (DSR) is being adopted for cost and time savings, but faces technical and social obstacles to wider adoption. Testing and calibration activities in major rice-producing districts have shown improvements in efficiency and farmer perceptions, leading to increased adoption of DSR technology.
APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Liu Jun, Zhu Dequan, Tai Qilei, Yu Congyang, Wang Tingjue, Xue Kang, Zhang Shun, Liao Juan
Summary: A rice adjustable socket-wheel precision hole fertilizer apparatus was designed to address issues in precision hole fertilization of dry direct-seeding rice. Numerical simulation experiments and multi-objective optimization were used to determine the optimal parameter combination, and the reliability and adaptability of the apparatus were verified through bench and field tests using different fertilizers.
INMATEH-AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hui Li, Shan Zeng, Xiwen Luo, Longyu Fang, Zhanhao Liang, Wenwu Yang
Summary: This study proposed a combined seeding method of 'mini shovel + telescopic pipe' and developed a precision seeder for dry direct-seeded rice with film mulching that meets the requirements of agricultural production.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fangfang Jie, Lin Xu, Jie Xu, Meilan Huang, Mingbiao Xu, Qinghong Lei
Summary: This article introduces a new reservoir drill-in and completion fluid that can simplify well construction process and reduce potential reservoir damage. By optimizing the size of embedding particles and viscosity, a one-way seal on the reservoir surface is achieved. Experimental evaluation confirms the application properties of the fluid. Field trials demonstrate that the fluid can reduce the period of openhole completion compared to traditional acidizing operations.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jin Chen, Zhiqiao Zhang, Yaoming Li, Zhuohuai Guan, Xueming Tang
Summary: This study proposes a seeding manipulator for super hybrid rice based on suction and discharging motion control, and establishes a control model between suction height and seed layer thickness. Experimental results show that the model can maintain a high suction rate and improve seeding efficiency while meeting the qualified rate requirement.
APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Suman Sen, Ramanjit Kaur, T. K. Das, Rishi Raj, Y. S. Shivay
Summary: Direct-seeded rice (DSR) is an emerging resource-saving rice production practice that can save water, labor, and energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve soil properties. Effective weed management is crucial for higher yield and resource-use efficiencies. Herbicide application as sequential treatments after sowing can significantly reduce weed density and weight, leading to increased rice yield and water productivity.
PADDY AND WATER ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Tahir Hussain Awan, Pompe C. Sta. Cruz, Muhammad Farooq, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: The study suggests that in the DSR system, using a seed rate of 50 kg ha(-1) and 150 kg N ha(-1) can lead to higher rice grain yield.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Cristina Martinez Garza, Julio Campos-Alves, David Valenzuela-Galvan, Leslie Alba-Garcia, Alondra Nicolas-Medina
Summary: This study evaluated the success of direct seeding of nine native tree species. The experiment was conducted in habitats with different cover of herbs and trees, and found that early-successional tree species were not sensitive to plant cover, while late-successional tree species were not responsive to changes in plant cover.
ACTA BOTANICA MEXICANA
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gaetano Messina, Giuseppe Modica
Summary: Given the importance of olive growing, it is crucial to modernize the industry using remote sensing (RS) technology for environmental sustainability and high production standards. RS can optimize agronomic management, reduce costs, and enhance production quantity and quality. This article reviews the applications of RS in olive growing since the 2000s, covering agronomic matters such as disease management, tree detection, and canopy structure characterization.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
S. R. Prabhukarthikeyan, U. Keerthana, K. Nagendran, Manoj K. Yadav, C. Parameswaran, P. Panneerselvam, P. C. Rath
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Debasis Mitra, Devvret Verma, Bhaswatimayee Mahakur, Anshul Kamboj, Rakesh Srivastava, Sugam Gupta, Ajita Pandey, Bhawna Arora, Kumud Pant, P. Panneerselvam, Arabinda Ghosh, Durga P. Barik, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra
Summary: The study utilized molecular docking to screen potential drug compounds from Vitex negundo L., with some compounds showing inhibitory activity against the papain-like protease of SARS CoV-2.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Debasis Mitra, Alondra M. Diaz Rodriguez, Fannie I. Parra Cota, Bahman Khoshru, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Shokufeh Moradi, Mahapatra Smruthi Sagarika, Snezana Andelkovic, Sergio de los Santos-Villalobos, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra
Summary: Abiotic stress, particularly temperature, salt, and drought stress, affects crop productivity by damaging membranes, proteins, enzymes, and disrupting biomolecule synthesis. Increasing temperature alters crop growth and distribution, while freezing stress from low temperatures leads to reduced cellular metabolism and cell death. Advancements in microbiological techniques have identified stress-tolerant microbes and cryoprotectant compounds that help alleviate temperature stress in plants. Additionally, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria play a role in promoting plant growth and nutrient uptake under thermal stress conditions in agro-ecosystems.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mahapatra Smruthi Sagarika, Chidambaranathan Parameswaran, Ansuman Senapati, Jatiprasd Barala, Debasis Mitra, S. R. Prabhukarthikeyan, Anjani Kumar, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Periyasamy Panneerselvam
Summary: Rice straw, a highly abundant ligno-cellulosic waste globally, presents challenges in efficient utilization. The discovery of a novel microbial enzyme, LPMOs, and its combination with other glycolytic enzymes shows promise in improving bioconversion efficiency. Researchers are working on exploring LPMOs producers for rapid decomposition of agricultural wastes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
P. Bhattacharyya, J. Bisen, D. Bhaduri, S. Priyadarsini, S. Munda, M. Chakraborti, T. Adak, P. Panneerselvam, A. K. Mukherjee, S. L. Swain, P. K. Dash, S. R. Padhy, A. K. Nayak, H. Pathak, Sunny Kumar, P. Nimbrayan
Summary: Open field rice straw burning leads to air pollution, GHGs emission, soil nutrient and biodiversity losses, and human health hazards. Sustainable management of straw can result in the production of various valuable products, bringing economic and environmental benefits.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pradeep Kumar Dash, Soumya Ranjan Padhy, Pratap Bhattacharyya, Ankita Pattanayak, Soumya Routray, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Himanshu Pathak
Summary: This study investigated the impact of lignin decomposing microbial consortium on rice straw decomposition process. It was found that the LB 18 + LF 3 consortium decomposed rice straw faster compared to other strains/consortium and showed significant effects within 28 days, but also increased methane and carbon dioxide emissions.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Debasis Mitra, Boya Saritha, Edappayil Janeeshma, Poonam Gusain, Bahman Khoshru, Fatma A. Abo Nouh, Abo Nouh, Anju Rani, Adeyemi N. Olatunbosun, Janki Ruparelia, Aniruddh Rabari, Lyda P. Mosquera-Sanchez, Rittick Mondal, Devvret Verma, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra, B. E. Guerra Sierra
Summary: Arsenic is a potentially toxic metalloid released into the environment through various activities, causing severe health issues upon long-term exposure. Plants respond to arsenic toxicity by inducing oxidative stress, while AMF may be a sustainable approach to alleviate arsenic toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Debasis Mitra, Rittick Mondal, Bahman Khoshru, Ansuman Senapati, T. K. Radha, Bhaswatimayee Mahakur, Navendra Uniyal, Ei Mon Myo, Hanane Boutaj, Beatriz Elena Guerra Sierra, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Arakalagud Nanjundaiah Ganeshamurthy, Snezana Andelkovic, Tanja Vasic, Anju Rani, Subhadeep Dutta, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra
Summary: Agricultural land is deteriorating due to population increase, urbanization, and industrialization. To increase crop production from smaller areas, high doses of inorganic fertilizers are used, damaging soil health and causing nutrient imbalance. Recent technological advances have shown the benefits of microbial inoculants such as Actinobacteria in replacing harmful chemicals and promoting sustainable farming practices. Actinobacteria have multifunctional traits that promote plant growth, control phytopathogens, solubilize nutrients, produce phytohormones, enhance organic matter decomposition, and suppress soil-borne pathogens.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Panneerselvam Peramaiyan, Peter Craufurd, Virender Kumar, Lavanya P. Seelan, Andrew J. McDonald, Balwinder-Singh, Avinash Kishore, Sudhanshu Singh
Summary: Zinc is an essential trace element in the human diet, and its deficiency is prevalent in regions where dietary intake of rice is high. This article reviews strategies for enhancing the zinc concentration in rice through agronomic biofortification, such as timing, dose, and method of zinc fertilizer application, as well as the influence of nitrogen, phosphorus, and crop establishment methods. Data-driven zinc recommendations and targeted policies to support agronomic biofortification are proposed.
Article
Biology
Debasis Mitra, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Ansuman Senapati, Parameswaran Chidambaranathan, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Pradeep Kumar Das Mohapatra
Summary: The aim of this experiment was to determine the prominent effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on rice mycorrhizal colonization, responsiveness, P utilization, and growth-promoting traits under P-deficient conditions in aerobic rice cultivation. The data analysis showed that AMF colonization was highly correlated with soil enzymes and plant P uptake. The study also found that AMF intervention significantly increased plant P uptake, soil enzyme activities, and plant growth promotion in aerobic rice cultivation under P-deficient conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Panneerselvam Peramaiyan, Amit Kumar Srivastava, Virender Kumar, Lavanya P. Seelan, Narayan Chandra Banik, Suryakanta Khandai, Nabakishore Parida, Vivek Kumar, Aurovinda Das, Sanghamitra Pattnaik, Dilip Ranjan Sarangi, Pavan Kumar Yeggina, Ashok Yadav, Andrew J. McDonald, Peter Craufurd, Sudhanshu Singh, Ram K. Malik
Summary: The rice-based system productivity in the Indian state of Odisha is poor due to low rice yield in the wet season and limited cropping in the dry season. This study identifies strategies to increase productivity, including alternative crop establishment methods in the wet season and identifying suitable areas for pulse and oilseed cultivation in the dry season. The results show that adopting Dry-Direct Seeded Rice and mechanical puddled transplanted rice in the wet season, and growing green gram and black gram in the dry season can improve system productivity and cropping intensity.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Panneerselvam Peramaiyan, Andrew J. McDonald, Virender Kumar, Peter Craufurd, Iftikar Wasim, Nabakishore Parida, Sanghamitra Pattnaik, Balwinder Singh, Ashok Yadav, Anurag Ajay, Sudhanshu Singh, Ram K. Malik
Summary: Field experiments were conducted in the rainfed plateau region of Odisha over two years to study the effects of diverse agronomic and varietal interventions on maize yield. The results showed that the combination of optimum plant population, fertilizer management, and herbicide-based weed management significantly increased maize yield compared to farmers' current practices. Furthermore, the combination of long-duration hybrids and best management practices (BMPs) led to even higher grain yields and profitability. The study highlights the importance of using hybrids and BMPs to improve the productivity and profitability of rainfed maize.
EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Senthil Gavaskar, P. K. Devan, Chidambaranathan Bibin, Kovuru Ashok, M. Mariselvan, A. Mohamed Akram, P. Panneerselvam
Summary: Material handling equipment ensures convenient conveyance of required quantity of material at desired restriction with lowest cost and greater security. With the steady development of new technology, material handling machinery is witnessing continuous automation. Challenges arise when turning soft materials like cordierite ceramic materials before firing in kilns, where bats for kilns are needed to bear the turned product, and clamping lots are used for stock rotation.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Cevat Eser, Suleyman Soylu, Hakan Ozkan
Summary: Drought is a pressing issue worldwide, and selecting wheat genotypes adapted to changing climatic conditions is crucial. This study evaluated 156 bread wheat genotypes, including landraces and modern varieties, under different drought treatments. The results showed that landraces had higher yield stability and protein content under drought stress, suggesting their potential for developing drought-tolerant modern wheat varieties. Effective utilization of landraces in breeding programs is important for developing climate-resilient wheat varieties.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jagdeep Singh, Audrey Gamble, Steve Brown, Todd B. Campbell, Johnie Jenkins, Jenny Koebernick, Paul C. Bartley III, Alvaro Sanz-Saez
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency, and yield of 20 cotton cultivars released in the USA between 1953 and 2018. The results showed that modern cotton cultivars have increased total nutrient uptake but slower improvement in nutrient use efficiency. The findings highlight the potential for enhanced nutrient uptake traits in cotton.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Elisa Erbetta, Laura Echarte, Maria Eugenia Sanz Smachetti, Nadia Gabbanelli, Maria Mercedes Echarte
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different combinations of photoperiod sensitivity, sweet-stalk, and bmr traits on sorghum biomass yield and allocation, and discussed the implications for bioenergy production.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Wenqing Zuo, Baojian Wu, Yuxuan Wang, Shouzhen Xu, Minzhi Chen, Fubin Liang, Jingshan Tian, Wangfeng Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different row spacing configurations and irrigation amounts on cotton photosynthesis and fiber quality. The results showed that under adequate irrigation, RS76L could be a suitable replacement for RS66+10H to improve fiber quality.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)