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Environmental Studies
Moheb Qasemi, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Tarek Ben Hassen, Mohammad Iman Askari, Hamid El Bilali
Summary: The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in achieving the SDGs. This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes of agricultural experts in Guilan Province, Iran towards the SDGs, and identifies their educational needs and areas requiring more attention.
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Plant Sciences
Zhi-Jian Yang, Xiao-Hui Wu, Lan-Ming Huang, Wei-Wei Xie, Yu Chen, Yousry A. El-Kassaby, Jin-Ling Feng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of NPK fertilization on soil chemical properties, bacterial structure, and Phoebe bournei seedling growth through field experiments and microbial sequencing. The results showed that NPK fertilization can alter soil chemical properties and bacterial community structure, promoting the growth of Phoebe bournei seedlings.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiangning Cao, Yasir Ahmed Solangi
Summary: This study analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing sustainable agriculture in China's economy, particularly in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research identifies three major obstacles and fifteen smaller ones categorized as economic, social, and environmental. By using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) methodologies, the study determines the weights of the barriers and sub-barriers and ranks the solutions for sustainable agriculture. The report suggests that economic issues are the most significant obstacles to sustainable agriculture in China, followed by environmental and social concerns. The highest-ranked sub-barriers are climate change and a lack of financial incentives, according to the AHP approach. However, the SAW approach highlights international cooperation, financial investments in sustainable agriculture, and alternative agricultural methods as the best ways to achieve the SDGs through sustainable agriculture. The report advises policymakers to focus on strengthening institutional support, increasing public awareness, and making technological investments to promote sustainable agriculture and the SDGs in China.
Article
Microbiology
Kayla N. Sullins, S. Leanne Dillard, David W. Held, Elijah P. Carroll
Summary: A two-year study in Alabama explored the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in sustainable forage management. The study compared two treatments of PGPR applied with and without lowered rates of nitrogen, to a full rate of nitrogen fertilizer. Results showed that applying PGPR with a half rate of fertilizer yielded similar forage biomass and quality as a full rate of nitrogen. Additionally, PGPR treatments increased soil microbial respiration and positively influenced soil mesofauna populations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reihaneh Bandari, Enayat A. Moallemi, Rebecca E. Lester, David Downie, Brett A. Bryan
Summary: The United Nations 2030 Agenda takes a holistic and multi-sectoral view on sustainability through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the successful implementation of this agenda depends on understanding the synergies and trade-offs among SDGs. A case study in the Goulburn-Murray region in Victoria, Australia identified clean water and sanitation, agricultural activities, economic growth, climate action, and life on land as the top five priority SDGs for the region, highlighting potential trade-offs between unsustainable agricultural practices and water resources, the environment, and sustainable economic growth. Ongoing uncertainties like climate change, policies on environmental water recovery, international markets, and emerging technologies could pose risks for the future of agriculture and the economy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Paulina Bogusz, Piotr Rusek, Marzena S. Brodowska
Summary: With the challenge of producing enough food for a growing world population, the agriculture industry faces the issue of potential environmental harm from fertilizer use. Suspension fertilizers offer a solution by combining the benefits of liquid and solid fertilizers, improving nutrient digestibility and reducing production costs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aleksandra Rombel, Patrycja Krasucka, Patryk Oleszczuk
Summary: This paper presents an overview of different types of biochar (BC) fertilizers and their positive effects on soil properties and crop yields. The combination of BC with compost is proposed as a solution to reduce the use of commercial inorganic fertilizers and decrease environmental pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khalil Misbah, Ahmed Laamrani, Keltoum Khechba, Driss Dhiba, Abdelghani Chehbouni
Summary: This paper reviews the state of art of remote sensing technology in soil agricultural applications, particularly in monitoring the availability of macronutrients for crops in Africa. Through a literature review, the study identifies knowledge gaps and challenges in the field and proposes a hyperspectral data-based research protocol for optimizing soil nutrient investigation and monitoring.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Anita Kumawat, Devideen Yadav, Pankaj Srivastava, Subhash Babu, Dinesh Kumar, Deepak Singh, Dinesh Kumar Vishwakarma, V. K. Sharma, M. Madhu
Summary: Currently, agroecosystems sustainability is threatened by unsustainable agricultural practices, resulting in land degradation and increased climate change. Soil erosion, caused by high-frequency tilling, crop residue removal, poor pasture management, and inefficient crop rotations, accounts for over 40% of land deterioration. Conservation agriculture (CA) with minimum soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotation can improve soil fertility, carbon stabilization, biodiversity, and food production. Studies in India have shown that CA practices enhance water productivity, soil organic carbon, crop productivity, and energy use efficiency compared to conventional practices. Adopting CA can mitigate land degradation and food insecurity by improving crop productivity and decreasing soil erosion, energy use, and carbon emissions while maintaining soil health. Furthermore, CA can contribute to global food demand, sustainable development goals, and restoration of soil health and agroecosystem services. This study aims to explore the role of CA in restoring agroecosystem services, achieving SDGs, and ensuring global food security.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gheorghe Hurduzeu, Radu Lucian Panzaru, Dragos Mihai Medelete, Andi Ciobanu, Constanta Enea
Summary: This study investigates the current status and potential of sustainable agriculture development in EU Member States. Based on assessments and forecasts using the ARIMA model, it highlights positive developments but also disparities and potential deviations from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development targets.
Article
Agronomy
Guangzhou Chen, Liangqi Ren, Junying Wang, Fu Liu, Gaoxiang Liu, Hui Li, Peng Zhang, Zhikuan Jia
Summary: The study found that increasing the fertilizer placement depth can reduce ammonia volatilization, nitrous oxide emissions, carbon dioxide emissions, and greenhouse gas intensity. Compared to the traditional 5 cm fertilizer depth, deep fertilization at 15 cm significantly reduces ammonia volatilization, nitrous oxide emissions, carbon dioxide emissions, global warming potential, and greenhouse gas intensity. Additionally, compared to the 25 cm or 35 cm fertilizer depths, the 15 cm depth increases the soil's capacity to absorb methane. Importantly, compared to the traditional fertilizer depth, the 15 cm depth effectively improves the biomass and grain yield of summer maize.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yiping Jiang, Kunru Li, Sifan Chen, Xiaoling Fu, Shuyi Feng, Zesheng Zhuang
Summary: This study explores the issue of substituting chemical fertilizers with organic manure in the supply chain network, finding that increasing subsidies, social responsibility, and high-quality preferences all have impacts on organic manure utilization and sustainable agriculture development.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simon Ian Futerman, Yael Laor, Gil Eshel, Yafit Cohen
Summary: This article proposes a novel approach to use remote sensing of cover crops to map soil nutrient availability and generate prescription maps for precision basal fertilization. It introduces the concept of using cover crops as reflectors of soil nutrient availability and describes two case studies to evaluate its feasibility. The article highlights the potential benefits and limitations of incorporating remote sensing with cover crops in sustainable agriculture.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Regina Scheyvens, Gabriel Laeis
Summary: Although there is potential to enhance linkages between the tourism industry and food production systems, there are significant constraints to developing these relationships, particularly for small island developing states (SIDS). Incorporating local produce into resort menus remains difficult, as large-scale multinational resorts may not be ideal partners for food producers in developing countries like SIDS.
TOURISM GEOGRAPHIES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
G. Brandani, A. Bald, L. Caturegli, M. Gaetani, N. Grossi, S. Magni, A. Pardini, M. Volterrani, S. Orlandini, L. Verdi
Summary: This study evaluated the contribution of urban turfgrasses to greenhouse gas emissions in Mediterranean conditions, finding that nitrogen fertilization rates and turfgrass species influence CO2 emissions, but not CH4 emissions. Results suggest that nitrogen rates and turfgrass species should be considered in the management of green areas in transitional climate zones.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shamshad Khan, Raheel Anjum, Syed Turab Raza, Nazir Ahmed Bazai, Muhammad Ihtisham
Summary: This study found that MSW generation is increasing in provinces such as Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Fujian, but declining in other eastern coastal cities, provinces, and special zones. Municipal solid waste in China is mainly treated using landfill, incineration, and composting techniques, with significantly lower usage efficiency than in developed countries. The effectiveness of China's municipal waste management system needs to be improved.
Article
Plant Sciences
Riya Johnson, Kanchan Vishwakarma, Md. Shahadat Hossen, Vinod Kumar, A. M. Shackira, Jos T. Puthur, Gholamreza Abdi, Mohammad Sarraf, Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Summary: Potassium is an essential element for plant growth and development, playing a vital role in regulating various functions and providing resistance against abiotic stress. This article reviews the physiological functions of potassium in plants, including stomatal regulation, photosynthesis, and water uptake, as well as its role in detoxifying reactive oxygen species and conferring tolerance to abiotic stresses.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Di Li, Yuwei Tao, Sijia Mou, Bingyang Lyu, Wei Lin, Chengcheng Zeng, Nian Li, Xiaoxia Zhang, Li Guo, Qibing Chen
Summary: Concrete as a construction material significantly affects plant growth and height, with soluble protein, relative electrical conductivity, and malondialdehyde being the main factors influencing plant growth. Within the concrete treatment groups, plants in the large-particle concrete showed better adaptability than those in the small-particle concrete, although both treatments resulted in damage to the plants.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Nawab Khan, Ram L. Ray, Shemei Zhang, Evans Osabuohien, Muhammad Ihtisham
Summary: This study examines the impact of mobile phone and internet technology usage (MPITU) on the income and sales channel selection of rural wheat growers. The findings suggest that a higher level of MPITU has a positive effect on agricultural income. It is recommended to provide MPITU training services to farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and household income.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Khayyam, Shuai Chuanmin, Muhammad Asad Salim, Arjumand Nizami, Jawad Ali, Hussain Ali, Nawab Khan, Muhammad Ihtisham, Raheel Anjum
Summary: Healthcare workers in Pakistan are identified as the earliest beneficiaries for COVID-19 vaccination. The theory of planned behavior is employed to investigate the vaccination behavior among healthcare workers, and the role of anticipated regret and perceived susceptibility is assessed. The results show positive associations between theory of planned behavior components, anticipated regret, and COVID-19 vaccination behavior, with perceived susceptibility mediating this relationship.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ali Raza, Chunying Yin, Muhammad Ahsan Asghar, Muhammad Ihtisham, Iram Shafiq, Bin Cheng, Abuzar Ghafoor, Hafiz Hassan Javed, Tauseef Iqbal, Nawab Khan, Weiguo Liu, Wenyu Yang
Summary: The study showed that, under shade conditions, the optimum NH4+/NO3- ratios can enhance the lodging resistance of soybean stem by improving photosynthetic activity, biomass accumulation, carbohydrate content, and lignin-related enzyme activity.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nawab Khan, Ram L. Ray, Hazem S. Kassem, Farhat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Ihtisham, Shemei Zhang
Summary: The adoption of Mobile Internet Technology (MIT) in agricultural systems has a significant positive impact on wheat productivity among wheat growers in Pakistan. Accelerating the adoption of MIT technology by wheat growers is essential for enhancing agriculture productivity and food security in Pakistan.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zouhair Elkhlifi, Jerosha Iftikhar, Mohammad Sarraf, Baber Ali, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Irshad Ibranshahib, Mozart Daltro Bispo, Lucas Meili, Sezai Ercisli, Ehlinaz Torun Kayabasi, Naser Alemzadeh Ansari, Alzbeta Hegedusova, Zhuqi Chen
Summary: The properties of biochar and their effects on agricultural soil health and environmental ecosystems depend on the feedstock, residence time, and pyrolysis conditions. Biochar can remove organic and inorganic contaminants from the soil as an adsorbent and improve soil quality, microbial activities, and carbon content. One of the great impacts of biochar is its ability to capture soil nutrients and sequester carbon.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ihtisham, Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Ahmed H. El-Sappah, Fawad Zaman, Nawab Khan, Ali Raza, Mohammad Sarraf, Shamshad Khan, Manzar Abbas, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Jia Li, Xianming Zhao, Xin Zhao
Summary: This study used a central composite rotatable design with three factors and five levels to investigate the interaction effects of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization on the cold stress tolerance of overseeded perennial ryegrass. The results demonstrated that nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization had significant effects on reactive oxygen species production and their detoxification in overseeded perennial ryegrass under cold stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ahmed H. H. El-Sappah, Mohamed A. S. Metwally, Mostafa M. M. Rady, Hayssam M. M. Ali, Linghui Wang, Pulak Maitra, Muhammad Ihtisham, Kuan Yan, Xin Zhao, Jia Li, El-Sayed M. Desoky
Summary: This study investigated the effects of silymarin and clove fruit extract on wheat plants grown under cadmium stress. The results showed that silymarin and clove fruit extract significantly enhanced the tolerance of wheat plants to cadmium stress and positively influenced their biochemical, morphological, and physiological variables.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jia Li, Sara Zafar, Ayesha Javaid, Shagufta Perveen, Zuhair Hasnain, Muhammad Ihtisham, Adeel Abbas, Muhammad Usman, Ahmed H. El-Sappah, Manzar Abbas
Summary: The study demonstrates that the foliar application of zinc nanoparticles (ZnNPs) can alleviate the detrimental effects of drought stress on turnip plants and improve their growth and yield, especially at a concentration of 0.1%.
Article
Forestry
Haixiong Tang, Qin Yang, Mingyan Jiang, Tianxing Wang, Xi Li, Qibing Chen, Zhenghua Luo, Bingyang Lv
Summary: This study investigated seasonal changes in thermal comfort and health-related factors in two clustered bamboo forests in Southwest China. The results showed that the thermal comfort, air particle, NAI, and bacteria concentrations in the bamboo forests were generally better than the controls and met the standard for recreational activities. The two bamboo forests provided suitable recreational conditions and had clean air and bactericidal abilities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Di Li, Longfei Liang, Qidi Dong, Ruijue Wang, Tao Xu, Ling Qu, Zhiwei Wu, Bingyang Lyu, Shiliang Liu, Qibing Chen
Summary: The urban water environment is severely impacted by human activities, especially in highly industrialized areas. In this study, the pollution status of the Pi River, which flows through Chengdu, a large city in Southwest China, was investigated. The results showed that the river was seriously polluted by heavy metals and experienced eutrophication. Cadmium (Cd) had a significant impact on both the benthic and algal communities, leading to a complete change in the benthic community structure. This study provides important information for the future conservation of industrial urban rivers.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caiming Gou, Qiulan Huang, Mostafa M. Rady, Linghui Wang, Muhammad Ihtisham, Hamada H. El-awady, Mohamed Seif, Esmail M. Y. Alazizi, Rania S. M. Eid, Kuan Yan, Walid Tahri, Jia Li, El-Sayed M. Desoky, Ahmed H. El-Sappah
Summary: This study found that the application of Si and/or Pro as natural supplements can have positive effects on sweet corn plants' tolerance to salt stress in saline soil, improving growth, yield, physiological and biochemical attributes, and antioxidant defense systems.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)