A5028879715- Research in Cotton Cultivation
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Agricultural Economics and Practices
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Natural Products and Biological Research
- Nitrogen and Sulfur Effects on Brassica
- Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses
- Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Food composition and properties
- Agricultural Systems and Practices
- Agricultural Science and Fertilization
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Potato Plant Research
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Livestock Management and Performance Improvement
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau
2017-2025
Agroécologie
2024
Agricultural University of Athens
2024
National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
2021
The University of Adelaide
2012-2020
Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research
2015-2018
Mobilization of unavailable phosphorus (P) to plant available P is a prerequisite sustain crop productivity. Although most the agricultural soils have sufficient amounts phosphorus, low availability native soil remains key limiting factor increasing Solubilization and mineralization applied form mediated through number biological biochemical processes that are strongly influenced by carbon/organic matter, besides other biotic abiotic factors. Soils rich in organic matter expected higher...
Potato is a globally significant crop, crucial for food security and nutrition. Assessing vital nutritional traits pivotal enhancing value. However, traditional wet lab methods the screening of large germplasms are time- resource-intensive. To address this challenge, we used near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) rapid trait estimation in diverse potato germplasms. It employs molecular absorption principles that use sections electromagnetic spectrum precise determination biochemical...
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is one such legume that can facilitate achieving sustainable nutrition and climate change goals. Assessing nutritional traits conventionally be laborious time-consuming. NIRS a technique used to rapidly determine biochemical parameters for large germplasm. prediction models were developed assess protein, starch, TDF, phenols, phytic acid based on MPLS regression. Higher RSQexternal values as 0.903, 0.997, 0.901, 0.706, 0.955 obtained respectively. Models...
Barley serves as a crucial feed crop and is also utilized for baking, malting, brewing purposes. In India, the consistent demand malting-type barley has not been met due to lack of suitable varieties. This study evaluated 136 germplasm accessions diversity in biochemical agro-morphological traits. The were grown Augmented Block Design estimations carried out using official standard methods. exhibited substantial with protein content (PC) ranging from 8.6 17.4%, starch (SC) 32.4 60.3%,...
Systematic studies on the economic competitiveness of organic farming systems compared to conventional are particularly lacking in tropical environments. In regions, evaluation production typically concentrates main cash crops earmarked for export markets. Consequently, grown rotation or association with these have been largely overlooked, their contribution farm profitability is often considered negligible due perceived challenges securing premium prices. To address this knowledge gap, we...
Organic agriculture is one of the most widely known alternative production systems advocated for its benefits to soil, environment, health and economic well-being farming communities. Rapid increase in market demand organic products presents a remarkable opportunity expansion agriculture. A thorough understanding context specific motivations farmers adoption important so that appropriate policy measures are put place. With an aim social biophysical conventional cotton following their...
Introduction Crop diversification is a promising practice to improve the sustainability of agricultural production systems, contributing biodiversity conservation, ecosystem functions, and food security without compromising productivity. Although diverse cropping systems may be more labour-intensive require good knowledge specific system in local context, they have high potential managing many problems faced current cotton India. However, adoption crop still moderate, with an overall index...
There is a need to investigate and identify locally available organic substrates with acidifying potential, which can be used as an additive in rock phosphate (RP)-organic material composting mixtures. This paper reviews attempts increase P availability the context of smallholder, low-input farming, presents case study from Central India that participatory approach address deficiency issues cotton-based systems. Study was conducted 2010 2014 through 61 on-farm trials investigated agronomic...
Soils present a limited resource for agricultural production and bear vast diversity of organisms crucial crop health the provision ecosystem services. There is growing evidence that practices affect soil microbial community structure function but currently, there knowledge gap when it comes to tropical arable farming systems. In this study, we investigated long-term impact organic conventional systems on bacterial communities in two field trial located rhodic humic nitisol Central Highlands...
The demand for organic cotton is primarily driven by manufacturers and brands with a corporate focus on environmental social responsibility. These entities strive to be responsible stewards seeking cotton, which not only offers benefits but also provides softer, more durable, longer-lasting clothing. Unlike conventional processed without the use of harsh chemicals, making it comfortable individuals sensitive skin. A study was conducted at Center Organic Agriculture Research Training Center,...
Resistance against cotton bollworm is one of the main arguments for use genetically modified (GM) Bt around globe. The GM prohibited in organic systems and thus remunerative value cultivation depends on effective control. In this study, we investigated extent sucking pest damage 68 different hybrid varietal lines Gossypium hirsutum G. arboreum at two locations with contrasting soil fertility water dynamics. potential bollworms was assessed from open capsules time points. Sucking pests were...
Cotton is essentially a smallholder crop across tropical countries. Being major cash crop, it plays decisive role in the livelihoods of cotton-producing farmers. Both conventional and organic production systems offer alternative yet interesting propositions to cotton This study was conducted Nimar valley, prominent region central India, with aim categorically evaluating contribution management fixed factors productivity on farms. A framework developed considering factors, which cannot be...
Canola has a high nitrogen requirement and optimal (N) management in environments with variable rainfall is challenge. This study investigated the impact of timing N as single or split application at different growth stages on seed yield, uptake water-use efficiency canola. Nitrogen rates 100 200 kg ha−1 were applied after sowing when two leaves unfolded equally between rosette, green bud first flower stages. The experiments conducted sites contrasting supplementary irrigation treatment low...
Strategic use of nitrogen (N) may improve N efficiency, but there is limited information on the influence supply at crucial growth stages accumulation, water and efficiency canola mustard. In this study, we hypothesize that genetic variation among mustard can alter response timing rate post-sowing application targeted phenological by improving their efficiencies. Field experiments were conducted in South Australia during two growing seasons with contrasting availabilities. Two four...