Article
Business
Thomas Clauss, Sascha Kraus, Paul Jones
Summary: This article categorizes the research areas related to sustainability in family businesses, including the antecedences of sustainability, management of sustainability, and bargaining from sustainability.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Business
Victor Tiberius, Laura Stiller, Marina Dabic
Summary: Family businesses aspire not only for economic prosperity, but also for social and environmental sustainability. Research indicates that the majority of dynamic capability microfoundations are related to economic sustainability, with social factors like innovative mindsets, human capital investments, and participation playing a key role in social and economic sustainability. However, specific microfoundations for environmental sustainability have not been identified.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Simon Trang, Markus Mandrella, Mauricio Marrone, Lutz M. Kolbe
Summary: The study addresses the gap in research by investigating the role of IT-business operational alignment in inter-organisational relationships, finding that this alignment directly affects relationship performance and can be established through a capability-building process. It also identifies three IOR IT capabilities – IT infrastructure integration, information exchange capability, and IT-enabled coordination – that enable the development of IOR IT-business operational alignment.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Rongrong Zheng, Yanli Ma, Luxing Liu, Beiying Jiang, Runmei Ke, Sisi Guo, Dunchun He, Jiasui Zhan
Summary: The study shows that tea ecological management significantly improves tea production performance and resilience, leading to increased economic benefits. Organic pest control also benefits society by improving the environment. Adequate financial support from the government is needed to promote this production system.
Article
Agronomy
Heinz Bernhardt, Mehmet Bozkurt, Reiner Brunsch, Eduardo Colangelo, Andreas Herrmann, Jan Horstmann, Martin Kraft, Johannes Marquering, Thilo Steckel, Heiko Tapken, Cornelia Weltzien, Clemens Westerkamp
Summary: This study analyzes the main aspects of Industry 4.0 and suggests that these methods are beneficial for agriculture, but require adaptation to the specific structure of agriculture. There is still a need for action in the organizational and technical networking of systems in agriculture, similar to that seen in industry.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher Dillis, Van Butsic, Jeffrey Vance Martin, Amanda Reiman, Genoa Starrs, Theodore E. Grantham
Summary: California, the largest legal cannabis market in the world, is facing increasing risks from wildfires. A survey of licensed cannabis farms revealed that wildfire-induced crop losses occurred in all regions, with particularly high losses in the northern areas. Exposure to wildfire smoke was found to be a stronger predictor of impacts than proximity to the fire. The predicted economic losses for the cannabis industry in 2020 alone exceeded $1.44 billion, highlighting the need for mitigation strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Business
Shaohua He, Lei Liu, Qi Liu, Shaoling Fu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of inclusive business supply chain transparency on consumer willingness to pay a premium. The results suggest that inclusive business supply chain transparency indirectly enhances consumer willingness to pay a premium through indirect reciprocity, especially for consumers with costly prosocial attributes.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geography
Miao Cui, Jinfang Qian, Lili Cui
Summary: This study investigates precision agriculture adoption cases from two Chinese agricultural organizations and identifies two pathways for developing information processing capabilities, leading to high-quality adoption.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Roxana Nicoleta Ratu, Ionut Dumitru Velescu, Florina Stoica, Alexandru Usturoi, Vlad Nicolae Arsenoaia, Ioana Cristina Crivei, Alina Narcisa Postolache, Florin Daniel Lipsa, Feodor Filipov, Andreea Mihaela Florea, Mihai Alexandru Chitea, Ioan Sebastian Bruma
Summary: Every year, the global food industry generates a large amount of waste and by-products, which are often wasted due to their undesirable qualities. However, these by-products are rich in bioactive compounds and can be effectively utilized in various industries for health promotion and nutritional benefits. The use of these inexpensive agri-food by-products to create value-added products is a sustainable application that can benefit both the agri-food chain and consumer health.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Sik Sumaedi, Tri Rakhmawati, Nidya J. Astrini, Medi Yarmen, I. Gede Mahatma Yuda Bakti, Sih Damayanti
Summary: Technological advancements have led to lifestyle changes in Indonesia, causing an increase in non-communicable diseases and national health costs. To address these problems, consuming functional foods with health benefits has been proposed. This study aims to identify key success factors for companies in the functional food industry to produce high-quality products. The research fills the gap in functional food literature related to producers.
Article
Economics
Marianne Sensier, Anthony Rafferty, Fiona Devine
Summary: This study assesses the economic resilience of different subregions in the UK before, during, and after the 2008 financial crisis. By applying an economic resilience scorecard to employment, output, and productivity, the study evaluates the dimensions of resistance, recovery, and renewal. The results reveal that the South Eastern subregions and the Bristol/Bath region demonstrate the highest economic resilience after the 2008 crisis, while Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, as well as East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, show the lowest resilience. The study also discusses policy measures to enhance regional resilience in the face of multiple crises.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Melissa Marques-McEwan, Bing Xu, Umit S. Bititci, Mengfei Jiang
Summary: This research investigates the transition to a circular economy in the chemicals manufacturing industry by exploring the rules that govern the emergence of circular business ecosystems. It identifies seven system rules that emphasize the importance of motivations, challenges, cross-sector collaborations, and ecosystem orchestration. The study highlights the readiness of consumers for circular value propositions and the need for investment to scale up in both private and governmental sectors. It also reveals the potential synergies between carbon-intensive industries in the context of circular economy.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Manoj Kumar Solanki, Naveen Chandra Joshi, Prashant Kumar Singh, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Gustavo Santoyo, Lucas Carvalho Basilio de Azevedo, Ajay Kumar
Summary: The rhizosphere microbiome plays a crucial role in plant growth and health. Rhizosphere engineering can be used to modify the microbiome and improve plant productivity and resilience.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Biswajit Sarkar, Mehran Ullah, Mitali Sarkar
Summary: The rapid advancement of technology requires the massive development of innovative green products to address global warming issues. This study focuses on considering the environmental risks associated with innovative green product manufacturing in an uncertain environment with insufficient information. Three models are developed based on different production strategies for two types of innovative green products. The models utilize a distribution-free approach to deal with random variables and introduce the concept of green innovation through remanufacturing to improve waste management. The findings suggest that highly green innovative products perform better under high uncertainties in demand and supply. Furthermore, new green products should only be introduced if their expected profit exceeds the loss of existing products. The policy innovation of remanufacturing is more cost-effective compared to traditional innovation policies. The models are solved with numerical examples and sensitivity analysis is performed to evaluate their robustness.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Liu, Nimin Xie, Zhongbo Yu
Summary: This study analyzed the water and energy consumption in different provinces of China, revealing that Xinjiang and Shandong had the highest water and energy footprints. It also found that Beijing and Fujian had high resource input-output efficiencies and lower consumption levels. Suggestions were made to decrease water consumption by changing consumption patterns, adopting water-saving technology, and increasing awareness, while reducing energy consumption through efficiency improvements and a shift towards renewable energies. More attention should be paid to the virtual water and energy product trade for relieving regional resource pressure.
Article
Agronomy
Arvind Kumar Jaiswal, Brajesh Singh, Ashiv Mehta, Milan Lal
Summary: Potato is a major tuber crop that faces significant post-harvest losses every year due to its perishable nature. This study investigates post-harvest losses in potatoes during various stages, including farm operations, handling, packaging, storage, and at the wholesaler/retailer/household level. The findings suggest that weight/moisture loss during storage is the highest form of loss, and storing potatoes at 10-12 degrees C with sprout suppressant is preferable.
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Bruna D. Batista, Brajesh K. Singh
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raphael Eisenhofer, Kylie L. Brice, Michaela D. J. Blyton, Scott E. Bevins, Kellie Leigh, Brajesh K. Singh, Kristofer M. Helgen, Ian Hough, Christopher B. Daniels, Natasha Speight, Ben D. Moore
Summary: Gut microbiota composition in koalas is relatively stable over days to months, but shows more variation in wild populations. This research is valuable for comparing different koala populations and developing interventions for this endangered species.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ayesha Ahmed, Pengfei He, Yueqiu He, Brajesh K. Singh, Yixin Wu, Shahzad Munir, Pengbo He
Summary: Endophytic microbes play a crucial role in plant fitness and stress resilience, and can provide effective solutions for sustainable increase in agriculture productivity. Shifting agriculture practices towards nature-based solutions can contribute to global food security and environmental sustainability.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Paula Lopezosa, Miguel Berdugo, Jimmy Morales-Marquez, Estrella Pastor, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Andreu Bonet, Juntao Wang, Brajesh K. Singh, Santiago Soliveres
Summary: Soil biota plays crucial roles in nutrient cycling and climate regulation, and contributes significantly to global biodiversity. However, little is known about how soil biota responds to habitat fragmentation and degradation. In this study, we investigated the response of different soil trophic groups to changes in habitat derived from forest management and tree die-off in a Mediterranean ecosystem.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Hongwei Liu, Mark A. Hall, Laura E. Brettell, Juntao Wang, Megan Halcroft, Scott Nacko, Robert Spooner-Hart, James M. Cook, Markus Riegler, Brajesh K. Singh
Summary: We investigated the gut microbiomes of two species of stingless bees in eastern Australia and explored potential correlations with geographical and morphological factors. Our findings reveal the core microbiomes of these bees and the influence of body size, species identity, and management approach on gut microbial diversity and composition. We also observed a decrease in similarity between bee colonies as geographic distance increased. Interestingly, the abundance of bacteria was higher than that of fungi in the bee guts.
JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Brajesh K. Singh, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Eleonora Egidi, Emilio Guirado, Jan E. Leach, Hongwei Liu, Pankaj Trivedi
Summary: This review explores the impact of future climate scenarios on plant pathogen burden and biogeography, as well as their interaction with the plant microbiome and the consequences on plant disease and productivity. Climate change increases the risk of disease outbreaks by altering pathogen evolution and host-pathogen interactions, and facilitating the emergence of new pathogenic strains. The spread of plant diseases can also be increased as pathogen range shifts to new areas.
NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Brajesh K. Singh, Zhen-Zhen Yan, Maxine Whittaker, Ronald Vargas, Ahmed Abdelfattah
Summary: An integrated science-policy-society interface is required to address One Health goals, with explicit considerations of soil microbiomes.
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jianwei Zhang, Youzhi Feng, Fernando T. Maestre, Miguel Berdugo, Juntao Wang, Claudia Coleine, Tadeo Saez-Sandino, Laura Garcia-Velazquez, Brajesh K. Singh, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo
Summary: Based on a global field survey of 383 sites with different climatic and vegetation conditions, this study reveals that soil biodiversity and functions exhibit pervasive nonlinear behaviors worldwide, predominantly regulated by water availability. Changes in water availability have significant impacts on soil biodiversity (bacteria, fungi, protists, and invertebrates) and soil functions including plant-microbe interactions, plant productivity, soil biogeochemical cycles, and soil carbon sequestration. This study suggests that crossing specific water availability thresholds can have critical consequences for the provision of essential ecosystem services needed to sustain our planet.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shengen Liu, Cesar Plaza, Raul Ochoa-Hueso, Chanda Trivedi, Juntao Wang, Pankaj Trivedi, Guiyao Zhou, Juan Pineiro, Catarina S. C. Martins, Brajesh K. K. Singh, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo
Summary: This study manipulated leaf litter and soil microbial diversity to investigate their independent and interactive effects on plant productivity, litter decomposition, soil respiration, and enzymatic activity. It found that both leaf litter diversity and soil microbial diversity contributed to multiple ecosystem functions, with fungal saprobes community composition being particularly important.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Poonam Kumari, Nikky Deepa, Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Brajesh K. Singh, Vaibhav Srivastava, Akanksha Singh
Summary: Many plants have bioactive secondary metabolites that are important in the pharmaceutical industry. To meet industry demands and conserve natural habitats, medicinal plants are being cultivated on a large scale. However, the use of agrochemicals for higher yield and pest management has negative impacts on the ecosystem, including biodiversity loss and health hazards. Endophytic microorganisms have potential as eco-friendly alternatives, and their interactions with plants can lead to the synthesis of pharmaceutically important compounds. This review explores the relationship between plants and endophytes, highlighting their multifaceted interactions and proposing the manipulation of the microbiome for a more sustainable and pharmaceutically enriched future.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Prachi Singh, Anukool Vaishnav, Hongwei Liu, Chao Xiong, Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Brajesh K. Singh
Summary: The utilization of microbial inoculants in sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration has significantly increased, driven by advancements in understanding plant-microbe interactions and the need for sustainable strategies. However, limitations remain in their efficacy and performance under field conditions. Seed biopriming, which involves priming beneficial microbes on seeds and hydrating them, has the potential to address these limitations by protecting seeds against pathogens and pollutants, promoting germination and improving soil health. Additionally, it can refine plant and soil microbiomes and maintain beneficial microflora in soil. This review article aims to enhance our understanding of seed biopriming as a valuable tool in achieving sustainable agriculture and successful ecosystem restoration.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tadeo Saez-Sandino, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Eleonora Egidi, Brajesh K. Singh
Summary: Anthropogenic activities are causing soil and ecosystem degradation at unprecedented rates, with restoration practices taking a long time and often failing. We propose the use of emerging microbiome tools to improve soil organic matter content and diversity, enhancing the effectiveness and consistency of restoration outcomes.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiayu Li, Juntao Wang, Hongwei Liu, Catriona A. Macdonald, Brajesh K. Singh
Summary: Microbial inoculants have gained attention as an eco-friendly solution for improving agriculture productivity worldwide. However, the inconsistent impacts of these inoculants can be attributed to limited knowledge of their mechanisms on crop growth and their ecological characteristics. Evaluating the ability of inoculants to colonize new habitats is believed to be an important step in enhancing their consistency and efficiency. In this study, the impact of three microbial inoculants on wheat growth under drought conditions was investigated, and colonization by Bacillus paralicheniformis and Bacillus subtilis was found to be crucial for promoting crop growth.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Food Science & Technology
Brajesh K. Singh, Evan D. G. Fraser, Tom Arnold, Patricia Biermayr-Jenzano, Jacqueline E. W. Broerse, Gianluca Brunori, Patrick Caron, Olivier De Schutter, Karen Fabbri, Shenggen Fan, Jessica Fanzo, Magdalena Gajdzinska, Mirjana Gurinovic, Marta Hugas, Jacqueline McGlade, Christine Nellemann, Jemimah Njuki, Hanna L. Tuomisto, Seta Tutundjian, Justus Wesseler, Roberta Sonnino, Patrick Webb
