Article
Agronomy
Tao Wang, Wei Ren, Feng Yang, Lili Niu, Zhou Li, Mingjun Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different tillage and residue retention practices on silage maize yield and quality and soil phosphorus in karst areas. The results showed that retaining root stubble and using mulch or cover crops significantly increased maize yield and quality. Not tilling and retaining residue had a more pronounced improvement in silage quality. Additionally, not tilling combined with cover crop measures increased soil microbial phosphorus and available phosphorus content.
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Environmental Sciences
Chao Pu, Jin-Sai Chen, Hao-Di Wang, Ahmad Latif Virk, Xin Zhao, Hai-Lin Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the effects of tillage and crop residue management practices on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the North China Plain. The results showed that no tillage reduced N2O emissions in winter wheat seasons, while crop residue retention increased N2O emissions in both winter wheat and summer maize seasons. No tillage soils also had a higher CH4 uptake in summer maize seasons. The area-scaled and yield-scaled total non-CO2 GHG emissions showed similar trends to N2O emissions. The findings suggest that no tillage practice could be a useful option for mitigating non-CO2 GHG emissions in the wheat-maize cropping system.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Kirti Saurabh, K. K. Rao, J. S. Mishra, Rakesh Kumar, S. P. Poonia, S. K. Samal, H. S. Roy, A. K. Dubey, Anup Kumar Choubey, S. Mondal, B. P. Bhatt, Mausam Verma, R. K. Malik
Summary: The study investigated the impact of different tillage practices and residue retention techniques on the sustainability of the rice-wheat cropping system in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains. It was found that zero tillage crop establishment and residue retention contribute to improved soil health and agricultural system sustainability.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Qi Zhang, Shulan Wang, Yuanhong Zhang, Haoyu Li, Pengzhao Liu, Rui Wang, Xiaoli Wang, Jun Li
Summary: Conservation rotational tillage with residue return can significantly improve soil properties and productivity, increasing soil porosity and macroaggregates under different tillage systems. It can also mitigate water consumption in dry years and increase crop yield.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Han Lin, Jin He, Hongwen Li, Qingjie Wang, Caiyun Lu, Wenchao Yang, Quanyu Wang, Hanyu Yang
Summary: Permanent raised beds (PRB) are widely used in agriculture for conserving soil and water resources. This study evaluated the effects of PRB on soil hydraulic properties in North China Plain. The results showed that PRB improved soil porosity, organic carbon content, water retention, and infiltration rates. PRB application can enhance water use efficiency and improve soil quality.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Akshay K. Yogi, Ram Swaroop Bana, Samarth Godara, Seema Sangwan, Anil K. Choudhary, Ravi C. Nirmal, Shanti D. Bamboriya, Yashbir S. Shivay, Deepak Singh, Teekam Singh, Achchhelal Yadav, Shivani Nagar, Nirupma Singh
Summary: Micronutrient malnutrition and suboptimal yields are major challenges in rainfed cropping systems globally. This study investigated the effects of various management strategies on pearl millet, including residue management and different tillage practices. The results showed that zero tillage systems combined with intercropping of legumes significantly increased productivity, biofortification, protein content, oil content, and fatty acid profile of pearl millet grains compared to conventional tillage-based systems. Furthermore, the best combination for achieving stable yields and micronutrient fortification was found to be residue retention coupled with a pearl millet + cowpea-mustard system. In conclusion, zero tillage combined with residue recycling and legume intercropping can effectively enhance the biofortification and yield stability of pearl millet in rainfed agroecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Vijay Pooniya, Niraj Biswakarma, C. M. Parihar, Karivaradharajan Swarnalakshmi, Achal Lama, R. R. Zhiipao, Amlan Nath, Madan Pal, S. L. Jat, T. Satyanarayana, K. Majumdar, R. D. Jat, Y. S. Shivay, D. Kumar, P. C. Ghasal, Kuldeep Singh
Summary: Conservation agriculture, specifically zero tilled flatbed (ZTFB) and permanent bed (PNB), coupled with site-specific nutrient management (NE (R)) and recommended dose of fertilization (RDF) in maize-mustard rotation, result in higher yields, economic benefits, and improved soil biological properties compared to conventional tillage practices.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Asik Dutta, Ranjan Bhattacharyya, Ved Prakash Chaudhary, Chhemendra Sharma, Chaitanya Prasad Nath, Soora Naresh Kumar, Brajendra Parmar
Summary: This study used an 18-year experiment to examine the impact of conservation agriculture (CA) on soil aggregation, carbon pools, and soil organic carbon (SOC) stock in a rice-wheat system. The findings showed that CA increased the SOC content and stock, improved soil aggregation, and managed long-term SOC content.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mamunur Rashid Sarker, Marcelo Valadares Galdos, Andrew J. Challinor, Muhammad Shamsul Huda, Apurbo K. Chaki, Akbar Hossain
Summary: The rice-maize system in Bangladesh is expanding due to its suitability for different soil types and environments. However, the conventional method of cultivation negatively affects soil health and farm profitability. Therefore, it is important to investigate alternative methods. This study suggests that conservation agriculture could be a suitable practice for maintaining soil fertility and crop yield in light-textured soils or similar soils in Bangladesh.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Anita Kumawat, A. K. Vishwakarma, R. H. Wanjari, N. K. Sharma, Devideen Yadav, Dinesh Kumar, A. K. Biswas
Summary: This study assessed the impact of zero tillage-based residue management on soil health parameters in maize-chickpea rotation in black soils of central India. The results showed that zero tillage with residue significantly improved soil quality compared to conventional tillage, including reduced soil bulk density, increased volumetric moisture content, higher organic carbon and labile carbon content, increased nutrient content, and higher microbial density in the soil.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Morad Mirzaei, Manouchehr Gorji Anari, Ehsan Razavy-Toosi, Hossein Asadi, Ebrahim Moghiseh, Nermina Saronjic, Jesus Rodrigo-Comino
Summary: The study showed that applying crop residue can improve soil quality and yield, especially at higher rates of residue application. Different proportions of residue had varying effects on wheat yield and soil properties, with slight differences between the no-till and conventional systems.
Article
Soil Science
Sudeshna Kar, Biswajit Pramanick, Koushik Brahmachari, Goutam Saha, B. S. Mahapatra, Amit Saha, Ajay Kumar
Summary: The continuous rice-wheat cropping system with intensive conventional tillage operations in eastern India is causing degradation of natural resources, leading to a threat to its sustainability. By adopting resource conservation practices like conservation tillage and diversifying the cropping system, it is possible to achieve overall sustainability. Results showed that reduced tillage led to increased system productivity and nutrient uptake, while zero tillage had the highest microbial population. Legume-dominated cropping systems showed higher recovery efficiency of nutrients and microbial populations. Overall, reduced tillage was found to be the most suitable option under diversified cropping systems based on rice.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samaresh Sahoo, Prabir Mukhopadhyay, Jake Mowrer, Pragati Pramanik Maity, Aniruddha Maity, A. K. Sinha, Prodipto Sow, S. Rakesh
Summary: A field experiment was conducted to study the short-term effects of different tillage methods and organic and mineral fertilizer sources on yield and soil quality in a maize-rice rotation system. The results showed that alternate tillage and the integration of vermicompost and chemical fertilizer had a positive impact on yield and soil quality.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Adarsh Kumar, K. S. Rana, Anil K. Choudhary, R. S. Bana, V. K. Sharma, Gaurendra Gupta, Sudhir K. Rajpoot, Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Mukesh Choudhary, Praveen Jakhar, Amit Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, Prabhat Kishore, Amaresh Pradhan, Vishal Tyagi, Kuldeep Kumar
Summary: In semi-arid ecologies of south Asia, residue mulching in a pigeonpea-wheat cropping system and zinc fertilization practices can enhance crop productivity and soil health.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Haomiao Cheng, Qilin Yu, Zhiming Qi, Melissa S. Bukovsky, Lulin Xue, Virginia L. Jin, Liwang Ma, R. Daren Harmel, Xiaoping Chen, Shu Ji, Lingzhan Miao, Shaoyuan Feng
Summary: Understanding the impacts of climate change and long-term agronomic practices on environmental quality and agricultural productivity is crucial. This study evaluated the potential effects of climate change and conservation practices on greenhouse gas emissions and crop growth. Temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration were found to play significant roles in carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions, global warming potential, soil organic carbon, crop yield, and total biomass.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
H. S. Jat, Ashim Datta, Madhu Choudhary, P. C. Sharma, M. L. Jat
Summary: Conventional-till agriculture is harmful to the environment in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, while Conservation Agriculture (CA) offers a more sustainable and profitable approach with reduced use of irrigation water and energy. Integrating mungbean with CA-based rice-wheat systems improves productivity and profitability, while replacing rice with maize can further increase yields and profits while significantly reducing water usage. Additionally, CA systems with subsurface drip irrigation show higher productivity and water savings compared to conventional systems, making them more adaptable to extreme climatic conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Barun Deb Pal, Shreya Kapoor, Sunil Saroj, M. L. Jat, Yogesh Kumar, K. H. Anantha
Summary: Laser land leveling (LLL) technology has been found to have a positive and significant impact on paddy yield and net income of farmers in drought-prone districts. The study shows an increase of 12% in rice yield and 16% in net income for LLL adopters compared to non-adopters.
JOURNAL OF AGRIBUSINESS IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
John M. Dixon, Jeevika Weerahewa, Jon Hellin, Maria Fay Rola-Rubzen, Jikun Huang, Shalander Kumar, Anup Das, Muhammad Ejaz Qureshi, Timothy J. Krupnik, Kamil Shideed, Mangi L. Jat, P. V. Vara Prasad, Sudhir Yadav, Aamer Irshad, Abdybek Asanaliev, Aigul Abugalieva, Aziz Karimov, Basundhara Bhattarai, Carol Q. Balgos, Fred Benu, Hiroshi Ehara, Jharendu Pant, Jon M. P. Sarmiento, Jonathan C. Newby, Jules Pretty, Hiromi Tokuda, Horst Weyerhaeuser, Larry N. Digal, Lingling Li, Md Abdur Rouf Sarkar, Md Zihadul Abedin, Pepijn Schreinemachers, Quentin Grafton, Ram C. Sharma, Saidjamol Saidzoda, Santiago Lopez-Ridaura, Shuan Coffey, Suan Pheng Kam, Su Su Win, Suwanna Praneetvatakul, Tek Maraseni, Van Touch, Wei-li Liang, Yashpal Singh Saharawat, Jagadish Timsina
Summary: This study assessed the effects of COVID-19 on Asian agriculture and food systems and found that the resilience of farming and food systems was strengthened by inherent system characteristics and government policies prioritizing staple food production and distribution. Efforts to improve resilience should be central to recovery programmes in order to mitigate risks from future zoonoses and institutional vulnerabilities revealed by the pandemic.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hari Sankar Nayak, C. M. Parihar, B. N. Mandal, K. Patra, S. L. Jat, Raj Singh, V. K. Singh, M. L. Jat, S. Garnaik, J. Nayak, Ahmed M. Abdallah
Summary: The study showed that sub-surface point placement of nitrogen (NPM3) increased maize yield and had positive effects on crop growth behavior, nitrogen uptake and remobilization, as well as water use efficiency.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Hari Sankar Nayak, Joao Vasco Silva, Chiter Mal Parihar, Suresh K. Kakraliya, Timothy J. Krupnik, Deepak Bijarniya, Mangi Lal Jat, Parbodh C. Sharma, Hanuman Sahay Jat, Harminder Singh Sidhu, Tek B. Sapkota
Summary: The study analyzed a large database of individual farmer field data in the Northwestern IndoGangetic Plains of India to investigate rice yield gaps and nitrogen management. Small yield gaps were primarily attributed to technology yield gaps and high input use. Improving nitrogen partial factor productivity can be achieved through better matching of nitrogen rates to variety types cultivated.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Dibakar Roy, Ashim Datta, H. S. Jat, Madhu Choudhary, P. C. Sharma, P. K. Singh, M. L. Jat
Summary: The study suggests that conservation agriculture practices help improve soil quality by reducing bulk density, increasing water holding capacity, and enhancing soil organic carbon content and microbial activity. The maize-wheat cropping system showed higher soil quality index and is recommended for sustainable yield in North West India.
Article
Soil Science
Ashim Datta, Madhu Choudhury, P. C. Sharma, Priyanka, H. S. Jat, M. L. Jat, Sanjib Kar
Summary: Conservation agriculture (CA) has gained popularity among farmers for enriching soil organic carbon storage, but limited study has been done on its effect on soil humic acid content, stability, and functional groups. Research showed that CA contributes to increased soil organic carbon, stability of humic acid, and higher functional groups, indicating its importance in long-term soil carbon sequestration.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vijay Pooniya, R. R. Zhiipao, Niraj Biswakarma, Dinesh Kumar, Y. S. Shivay, Subhash Babu, Kajal Das, A. K. Choudhary, Karivaradharajan Swarnalakshmi, R. D. Jat, R. L. Choudhary, Hardev Ram, Mukesh K. Khokhar, Ganapati Mukri, K. K. Lakhena, M. M. Puniya, Rajkumar Jat, L. Muralikrishnan, A. K. Singh, Achal Lama
Summary: Field experiments were conducted for 5 years to evaluate the performance of eight different integrated crop management modules in a maize-wheat rotation system. The results showed that the modules based on conservation agriculture and residue retention had higher crop yields, water productivity, and sustainable yield index compared to conventional modules. These modules also had positive impacts on soil properties.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Opinder Singh Sandhu, Mangi L. Jat, Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Harmeet Singh Thind, Harminder Singh Sidhu, Yadvinder Singh
Summary: This study used the nylon-mesh-bag technique to investigate the decomposition and nitrogen release dynamics of different crop residues under field conditions. The results showed that the decomposition rate and nitrogen release were higher for residue placed below the sub-surface compared to residue placed on the soil surface. Additionally, crop residues with a higher C/N ratio decomposed at a slower rate when applied on the soil surface in conservation agriculture, providing long-term benefits to soil thermal regime, soil moisture conservation, and carbon sequestration.
Article
Environmental Studies
Tripti Agarwal, Prarthna Agarwal Goel, Hom Gartaula, Munmum Rai, Deepak Bijarniya, Dil Bahadur Rahut, M. L. Jat
Summary: This study finds that climate-smart agricultural practices have a positive impact on reducing male out-migration and increasing CSAPs adoption. Improving female literacy and enhancing gender-equitable knowledge on CSAPs are crucial for safeguarding sustainable farming systems and improving livelihoods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGIES AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Tianning Zhang, Wei Xiong, Tek B. Sapkota, M. L. Jat, Carlo Montes, Timothy J. Krupnik, Raj Kumar Jat, Saral Karki, Harisankar Nayak, Asif Al Faisal, H. S. Jat
Summary: The ways in which farmers implement conservation agricultural practices vary considerably. Rice-wheat rotation in South Asia is a promising production system for conservation agriculture. However, yield responses to conservation agriculture vary across studies and regions. This study uses a long-term experiment and geospatial and survey data to simulate the effects of different management strategies on rice-wheat yield, highlighting the potential of conservation agriculture to increase productivity in South Asia.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ashisa K. Prusty, Ravisankar Natesan, Azad S. Panwar, Mangi L. Jat, Jagdish P. Tetarwal, Santiago Lopez-Ridaura, Roos Adelhart Toorop, Jelle van den Akker, Jashanjot Kaur, Prakash C. Ghasal, Jeroen C. J. Groot, Luis Barba-Escoto, Poonam Kashyap, Meraj A. Ansari, Mohammad Shamim
Summary: Sustaining agricultural systems dominated by small and vulnerable resource-poor farms is a major challenge in most Asian countries. This study focuses on the role of agriculture in northwestern India, where marginal farmers represent a significant portion of the population. The research suggests that integrating innovative cropping systems into smallholder marginal farms can help achieve sustainable livelihoods for these farmers.
Article
Agronomy
Hanuman S. Jat, Madhu Choudhary, Suresh K. Kakraliya, Manoj K. Gora, Manish Kakraliya, Vikas Kumar, Priyanka, Tanuja Poonia, Andrew J. Mcdonald, Mangi L. Jat, Parbodh C. Sharma, Ahmed M. Abdallah
Summary: Earthworms can be used as an indicator for soil biology and agri-food system management. The adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices and precision irrigation techniques have positive effects on the abundance of earthworms and the physico-biochemical properties of the soil. Maize-based climate-smart agriculture scenarios using subsurface drip irrigation showed the highest earthworm density and biomass.
Article
Environmental Studies
Raj K. Jat, Vijay S. Meena, Manish Kumar, Vijay S. Jakkula, Illathur R. Reddy, Avinash C. Pandey
Summary: The adoption of the direct seeded rice (DSR) option significantly improves rice productivity and resilience, while saving time and delaying the seeding of succeeding crops.
Article
Soil Science
Ashim Datta, Dali Nayak, J. U. Smith, P. C. Sharma, H. S. Jat, A. K. Yadav, M. L. Jat
Summary: The study examines the potential impacts of climate smart agricultural practices (CSAP) on farms in Karnal, India. The results show that CSAP farms have better soil quality, higher carbon content, and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional practices. This suggests that CSAP has the potential to improve soil properties and reduce emissions, regardless of farm type and size.
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)