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Climate variability governs mulch performance and stability in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in arid oases
Introduction Plastic mulch recommendations for date palm cropping systems in arid oases rest on demonstration trials conducted in favorable seasons. …
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Sorghum–legume intercropping for sustainable intensification in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Sub-Saharan Africa faces declining soil fertility, increasing climate variability and persistent food insecurity, highlighting the need for production systems that …
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Editorial: Cropping systems adaptation in the context of global change: current trends and future directions
Agriculture is evolving amid accelerating environmental and socio-economic changes. Climate shifts, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, resource constraints and new socio-economic …
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Depth-stratified soil organic carbon dynamics across forest–cultivation gradients in Nkanu East Watershed, Southeast Nigeria: implications for agroecological management
Background Forest-to-cultivation conversion in tropical watersheds drives soil degradation through altered carbon dynamics and physical compaction, yet depth-stratified assessments that …
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Quantile normalisation enables interpretable spatial prioritisation of persistence-related mechanistic suitability under uncertainty for tomato red spider mite (Tetranychus evansi) in Africa
Mechanistic trait models are increasingly considered to estimate persistence-related suitability for invasive species, although translating reproduction metrics into operational indicators …
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Effect of cumin accession on seed germination and early vigor of Cuminum cyminum L. under temperature and salinity stress
Cumin ( Cuminum cyminum L.) establishment in arid and semi-arid systems can be limited during germination by thermal and saline …
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Assessing the threat: risk assessment of non-native plant pests likely to threaten livelihoods if introduced in Rwanda
The lack of information on potential invasions by alien species is a major contributor to the prevalence of invasions in …
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Effects of aquaculture wastewater application on growth, yield and water use efficiency of sweet pepper (Capsicum annum) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) intercrop
Crop intercropping is important for improved land use efficiency by promoting complementary use of light, water, nutrients, and growing space …
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Developing a conceptual framework for a citizen Science-based agroecology self-assessment tool
Introduction Agroecology offers a promising approach to strengthen, and revolutionise, smallholder food and agricultural systems. Unfortunately, the assessment of agroecology …
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Biocontrol potential of Fusarium equiseti and Cladosporium cladosporoides against Aphis fabae under controlled conditions
Bean aphid is a significant insect pest that limits achievement of maximum yields and quality of beans. Overreliance on synthetic …
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Genotype × soil zinc interaction constrains grain zinc loading in a biofortified common bean under farmer management
Biofortified crops are deployed to combat micronutrient deficiencies, but their efficacy in nutrient-poor soils is poorly understood. We evaluated the …
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Impact of intercropping on agronomic and metabolic responses of Medicago sativa and Hordeum marinum under nutrient deficiency and drought stress
Introduction Intercropping has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance crop performance and resilience under conditions of abiotic stress. Medicago …
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Do rates matter? Validation of insect frass fertilizer rates in a vegetable intensified push-pull technology for optimal sustainable production
Push–pull system intensification with vegetables (VIPPT) has contributed significantly in maintaining good control of lepidopteran pests and parasitic weeds with …
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Microbial and biotechnological approaches to harness agricultural wastes for sustainable phosphorus management in crop production
Global phosphorus (P) management faces critical challenges driven by rising demand, inefficient fertilizer use, and environmental degradation. The depletion of …
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Factors affecting the control of Dactylopius, an invasive pest of cactus crop: artificial intelligence-based meta-analysis
Introduction The cochineal scale insect scientifically known as Dactylopius opuntia was first introduced as biological control methods in regions where …
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Sulphur nutrition management in Sub-Saharan Africa crop production: a systematic review
Sulphur (S) deficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven by soil degradation and S-free fertilisers, threatens crop yield and protein quality. …
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Co-designing fodder diversification and co-products recycling fosters effectiveness, productivity and agroecological transition of dairy farms in Burkina Faso
Introduction Burkina Faso's dairy farms, whether extensive or semi-intensive, face major sustainability challenges. Introducing agroecological technologies offers an opportunity to …
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Preference and performance of Polymorphomyia basilica on different phenotypes of Chromolaena odorata and other Asteraceae in the laboratory
Chromolaena odorata, a weed of neotropical origin, remains insufficiently controlled by biological means in South Africa. The stem-galling fly Polymorphomyia …
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The effects of variety selection on the yield and productivity of sweetpotato-legume intercropping options in Malawi
Crop diversification through integration of sweetpotato with legumes such as soybean presents a viable option for achieving food and nutrition …
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Farming with alternative pollinators for increased biodiversity and smallholder incomes in Zimbabwe
Pollinator populations have dramatically declined over the past 50 years, with over 40% of invertebrate pollinator species at risk of …