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Environmental Sciences
Jose Rafael Guarin, Pierre Martre, Frank Ewert, Heidi Webber, Sibylle Dueri, Daniel Calderini, Matthew Reynolds, Gemma Molero, Daniel Miralles, Guillermo Garcia, Gustavo Slafer, Francesco Giunta, Diego N. L. Pequeno, Tommaso Stella, Mukhtar Ahmed, Phillip D. Alderman, Bruno Basso, Andres G. Berger, Marco Bindi, Gennady Bracho-Mujica, Davide Cammarano, Yi Chen, Benjamin Dumont, Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei, Elias Fereres, Roberto Ferrise, Thomas Gaiser, Yujing Gao, Margarita Garcia-Vila, Sebastian Gayler, Zvi Hochman, Gerrit Hoogenboom, Leslie A. Hunt, Kurt C. Kersebaum, Claas Nendel, Jorgen E. Olesen, Taru Palosuo, Eckart Priesack, Johannes W. M. Pullens, Alfredo Rodriguez, Reimund P. Roetter, Margarita Ruiz Ramos, Mikhail A. Semenov, Nimai Senapati, Stefan Siebert, Amit Kumar Srivastava, Claudio Stockle, Iwan Supit, Fulu Tao, Peter Thorburn, Enli Wang, Tobias Karl David Weber, Liujun Xiao, Zhao Zhang, Chuang Zhao, Jin Zhao, Zhigan Zhao, Yan Zhu, Senthold Asseng
Summary: This study extrapolated the best performing wheat crosses with increased canopy photosynthesis to estimate global wheat production using a multi-model ensemble. The results projected a 37% increase in global annual wheat production without expanding cropping area, meeting the lower estimate of the projected grain demand in 2050. However, achieving this genetic yield potential will pose considerable challenges.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Xiangqian Zhang, Yunji Xu, Shizhou Du, Yuqiang Qiao, Chengfu Cao, Huan Chen
Summary: Optimizing the N application amount and topdressing ratio can increase crop yield and decrease N loss. N topdressing ratio 6:4 is more effective in improving N efficiency, population dynamics, structure, ear fruiting traits, and yield.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
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Etsushi Kumagai, Takayuki Yabiku, Toshihiro Hasegawa
Summary: US soybean yields have steadily increased, with new cultivars showing higher seed number and consistent yield gains. In contrast, Japanese cultivars have low yields and a trade-off between increased seed weight and decreased seed number. Improving both traits simultaneously has been difficult. Innovation is needed to resolve this trade-off.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Caitlin R. Fong, Claire M. Gonzales, Mae Rennick, Luke D. Gardner, Benjamin S. Halpern, Halley E. Froehlich
Summary: Aquaculture is expected to expand significantly to meet growing demand, and understanding efficiency is key. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of global aquaculture yields, revealing significant variation in yields across countries and species. The findings could guide aquaculture policy and practice.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Ian J. Bingham, Caroline Young, Philip Bounds, Clement Gravouil, Neil D. Paveley
Summary: Fungicides are widely used in cereal production systems worldwide, but intensive use can lead to resistance in pathogens, harm non-target organisms, and cause environmental issues. This study found that different fungicide chemistries have varying effects on barley yield, with triazoles and strobilurins potentially increasing grain sink capacity through direct physiological effects. This highlights the importance of understanding fungicide mechanisms and timing of application for optimizing crop yield and reducing fungicide use.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Agronomy
Yandong Lv, Yue Hu, Fujing Sun, Wanyue Huo, Hongyu Li, Lihua Liu, Dawei Yin, Guiping Zheng, Xiaohong Guo
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sieglinde Snapp, Tek Bahadur Sapkota, Jordan Chamberlin, Cindy Marie Cox, Samuel Gameda, Mangi Lal Jat, Paswel Marenya, Khondoker Abdul Mottaleb, Christine Negra, Kalimuthu Senthilkumar, Tesfaye Shiferaw Sida, Upendra Singh, Zachary P. Stewart, Kindie Tesfaye, Bram Govaerts
Summary: Fertilizer supply is crucial for global food security, but it is vulnerable to international disruptions. To address nitrogen fertilizer price spikes and threats to food security, differentiated responses are needed, including integrated management of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources. This can lead to potential fertilizer savings and improved nutrient utilization in both high-input and low-input cereal production systems.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
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Horticulture
D. S. Tustin, K. C. Breen, B. M. van Hooijdonk
Summary: The growth and productivity of orchard systems rely on the efficient use of light energy, which can be increased by adjusting layout and tree structure. By reducing spacing between rows and utilizing specific cultivation methods, light interception can be improved to over 80%, leading to increased yield potential for apple orchards.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yuxin Cao, Huanjie Cai, Shikun Sun
Summary: In this study, the effects of water stress on winter wheat at different growth stages were investigated. It was found that limited irrigation at the reviving and jointing stages resulted in the highest grain yield and improved plant height, LAI, biomass, and photosynthetic traits. Irrigation at the heading and grain-filling stages was identified as the optimal practice for efficient radiation use and high yields in winter wheat.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Naoyuki Hashimoto, Yuki Saito, Shuhei Yamamoto, Taro Ishibashi, Ruito Ito, Masayasu Maki, Koki Homma
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of using leaf area dynamics to estimate rice yield, and the results showed that this method has a high level of accuracy.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
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Agronomy
Ennan Zheng, Yinhao Zhu, Jianyu Hu, Zhongxue Zhang, Tianyu Xu
Summary: This study compared the effects of humic acid and nitrogen fertilizer on rice production under different irrigation conditions. The results showed that both humic acid applications and irrigation practices had an impact on rice production, with the T5 treatment performing best under control irrigation conditions, reducing irrigation water usage and increasing rice yield.
IRRIGATION SCIENCE
(2022)
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Weiyi Xie, Syed Tahir Ata-Ul-Karim, Fumitaka Shiotsu, Yoichiro Kato
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of the rice-ratoon-rice system in central Japan. Results showed that the system is inefficient under the current temperature regime, unless high-value premium rice cultivars with high ratooning ability can be identified.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Horticulture
Jiangli Wen, Songrui Ning, Xiaoming Wei, Wenzhong Guo, Weituo Sun, Tao Zhang, Lichun Wang
Summary: Field experiments in Ningxia, Northwest China, showed that the insect-proof screen (IPS) can significantly improve the microclimate, decrease reference evapotranspiration (ET0), and increase crop yield and irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE).
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Agronomy
Xuanyue Tong, Pute Wu, Xufei Liu, Lin Zhang, Wei Zhou, Zhaoguo Wang
Summary: Deficit irrigation reduces fruit yield but increases water use efficiency in fruit trees, suitable for drought-tolerant varieties in arid regions.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Agronomy
Amrit Pokhrel, John L. Snider, Simerjeet Virk, Henry Y. Sintim, Lavesta C. Hand, George Vellidis, Ved Parkash, Devendra Prasad Chalise, Joshua Mark Lee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of nitrogen application on cotton's lint yield, biomass, and fiber quality. It also examined the contributions of intercepted photosynthetically active radiation (IPAR), radiation use efficiency (RUE), and harvest index (HI) to nitrogen-induced yield loss in cotton, as well as the response of yield components to nitrogen deficiency. The results showed that IPAR was the primary contributor to nitrogen-induced yield loss, and boll density was the main factor affecting lint yield variation. Increasing nitrogen application rate promoted more dry matter partitioning to seeds rather than fiber, resulting in more seeds per boll and lower lint percent, lint weight per seed, and individual fiber weight.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
