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236 articles for “inter cropping”
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Livestock and Rural Livelihoods: Nutritional, Economic, and Environmental Pathways to Sustainable Development
Abstract: Livestock play a pivotal role in sustaining rural livelihoods by contributing to economic stability, social empowerment, and environmental resilience. This study explores the diverse functions of livestock in rural communities, focusing on their contributions to income generation, food security, nutrient cycling, and cultural practices. Livestock provide essential goods such as milk, meat, eggs, and fiber, which not only enhance household nutrition but also generate revenue for millions of rural families. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 40–56 Read article
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Recent Advances in Smart Polymer Composites for Plant Health Monitoring: A Strategic Integration of Sensing Mechanisms and Computational Intelligence
Abstract: Plant health assessment is crucial for agricultural production and food security, as plant diseases significantly affect crop yields and quality. This paper reviews the applications of polymers and composite materials in the evaluation of plant health, focusing on both natural and artificial polymers, carbon materials, and polymeric–nanoparticle composite materials. Various types of sensing principles, such as colorimetry, fluorimetry, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and interferometry, are …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1135–1144 Read article
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Potential of Midrib of Cocos nucifera Leaf for Reinforcement of Plastics
Abstract: AbstractCoconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is an abundant crop of tropical areas. In the present work, mechanical properties of midrib of coconut palm leaf as tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus impact strength and elongation at break is experimentally determined and compared with other fibers. Single-fiber pull-out test is conducted to determine critical embedded length and interfacial adhesion between fiber and matrix for reinforcement in polyester resin. Tensile test …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Medicinal Uses of Some Cultivated and Wild Plants of Bhopal District
Abstract: AbstractSince few decades, the awareness and utilization of traditional knowledge in medicinal system to cure various diseases gained significant importance in human being. Advent in the modern medicinal technology and transformation of culture, indigenous knowledge is vanishing at a very fast rate. In the present investigation, 20 medicinal plants belonging to 10 families under 18 genera used by the local people and herbalists living in rural areas of Bhopal district …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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The Future is Bioengineered: Consequences, Directions, and Regulation
Abstract: Biotechnology is changing how people interact with health, life, and the environment very quickly. This article talks about how new tools in genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics are making it possible for scientists to build and change biological things with more accuracy than ever before. Biotechnology is changing several fields, from making personalised medical treatments and disease-resistant crops to making biofuels and materials that break down naturally. The talk …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Role of Fungicides in Food and Crop Health Security for Better Tomorrow
Abstract: AbstractFungicides are absolutely essential for prevention of plant diseases and improving crop yield, which is otherwise lost due to diseases. Their role has assumed importance where desirable host resistance against diseases is lacking. For many of the destructive diseases such as those caused by the members of oomycetes, against which effective host resistance is not available or when the host resistance is easily broken by new pathogen races, fungicides serve …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Physiological Effects of Maize Crop under Altered Plant Populations and Soil Moisture Regimes
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe maize is major cultivated plant in the farming community in water scarce areas. Study was conducted at Coimbatore, India during the year 2010 with three soil moisture levels, 100% irrigation water (0.8 IW/CPE ratio), 75% irrigation water (0.6 IW/CPE ratio), 50% irrigation water (0.4 IW/CPE ratio) and three plant density levels, normal spacing (60x20 cm), narrow spacing (45X20 cm) and reduced narrow spacing (30x30 cm) levels. The reduction in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Image Super-resolution Using Super-resolution Convolutional Neural Network
Abstract: Several studies have been conducted to improve low-resolution photos to a higher resolution version utilizing classic super-resolution methods such as pixel-wise interpolation. While the resolution of images has been rapidly increasing in recent years with the development of high-performance cameras, advanced image compression, and display panels, the demand to generate a high-resolution image from pre-existing low-resolution images is also increasing for rendering on high-resolution displays. Some of these methods involve …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Integrated, Geospatial Risk Assessment of Air, Water, and Soil Pollution Impacts on Agricultural Sustainability using Advanced Digital Technologies
Abstract: The systemic threat posed by the convergence of air, water, and soil contaminants represents a critical challenge to global agricultural resilience and food security. Traditional, site-specific pollutant monitoring methods are insufficient for capturing the dynamic, diffuse, and often nonlinear nature of environmental risk pathways that permeate agrarian landscapes. This study presents a robust framework for comprehensive risk assessment utilizing a synergistic suite of modern tools designed for spatial, temporal, and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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IT Enabled Sustainable Farming Using UAVs
Abstract: Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) receiving a growing interest in media and literature not only for military and surveillance applications but also for agricultural purposes. In the recent research, we have reviewed the current state of UAVs technology and found that the most of applications are based on remotely controlled piloted observation. Now we have defined potential agricultural applications where the autonomous UAVs can have uses like monitoring crops and …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Smart Water Management System for Precision Irrigation
Abstract: Water scarcity and inefficient irrigation practices remain critical challenges in modern agriculture, necessitating the adoption of intelligent and sustainable solutions. This review paper explores the concept and development of Smart Water Management Systems for Precision Irrigation, which integrate advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor networks, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to optimize water usage. The study examines various system architectures, including sensor-based soil moisture monitoring, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Behavioural Changes among Fadama 11 Project Farmers and Lessons in Agriculture Development of Enugu State, Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractThe study analyzed the behavioral changes and Fadama II project farmers and lesson in agricultural development of Enugu State, Nigeria. A structural interview schedule was used in sourcing information from one hundred and sixty farmers using simple random sampling technique. The data obtained were analyzed using both, simple descriptive and inferential statistics, namely percentages and chi-square analysis. The result obtained showed that the project farmers were mostly male (95%) and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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A Study on Distribution of Acridoidea (Orthoptera) of Patna District, Bihar (India)
Abstract: A thorough study of species shows that 12 types of grasshoppers fall into 3 families: Acridoidae, Catantopidae, and Pyrgomorphidae. These families have 7, 3, and 2 species, respectively. The survey places with rich plants and different weather conditions – like rainfall, humidity, and temperature. Researchers did an extensive survey. They checked many crops and habitats to gather grasshoppers from various agricultural spots. These insects were observed in their natural habitat. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessment of Capacity, Success, and Challenges of Farmers Training Center in Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: FTCs are established to provide extension including capacity development on use of improved farming technologies, market-oriented information, communication and advisory services. The main aim of this study is to assess capacity, success, and challenges of farmers training center for the better of farmers and the effectiveness of extension service provision in Kaffa and Bench-sheko zones. The study were undertaken in Gimbo and Chena district of Kaffa zone and Semen bench …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Assessment of Capacity, Success, and Challenges of Farmers Training Center in Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: FTCs are established to provide extension including capacity development on use of improved farming technologies, market-oriented information, communication and advisory services. The main aim of this study is to assess capacity, success, and challenges of farmers training center for the better of farmers and the effectiveness of extension service provision in Kaffa and Bench-sheko zones. The study were undertaken in Gimbo and Chena district of Kaffa zone and Semen bench …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Response of Mung Bean (Vigna Radiata (L.) R. Wilczek) Varieties to Bradyrhizobium Inoculation at Gimbo District, Southwestern Ethiopia
Abstract: Globally, mung beans are grown in tropical and subtropical climates as an essential pulse crop. However, lack of appropriate nutrient management combined with the best responsive varieties is a major problem in enhancing productivity of mung bean. Thus, this field experiment was conducted in Gimbo district, Southwest Ethiopia, during the 2024–2025 rain-fed cropping season to evaluate the response of mung bean varieties to Bradyrhizobium inoculation. The treatments comprised factorial combinations …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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A Review of Internet of Things (IOT) Applications for Agricultural Automation
Abstract: In the conventional methodology of agriculture hard labor, lots of effort, and manpower with increases in the size of land use cause a massive amount of worker force to be deployed over various places for different work like giving water, checking plants, seeding, spraying anti- infecting/ pesticides, putting fertilizers and calculating the progress of plant and checking each and every plant for infection and insect attacks and lots and lots …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Solar Powered Wireless Auto Valve Actuation in Drip Irrigation System
Abstract: AbstractAgricultural irrigation is more important in crop production everywhere in the world. For agricultural cropping systems, efficient water management plays a vital role. The minimal usage of water resources in drip irrigation has been required because of increasing in demand for water. It will be provided with greater extent by automation technology. This project deals with solar powered wireless auto valve actuation in drip irrigation system. Wireless signal transmission assures …
Published in Journal of Operating Systems Development & Trends · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 14–16 Read article
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A Review on Smart and Sustainable Agriculture
Abstract: Increasing the crop yield, reducing cost and space, rendering environmental friendliness to the application method and synthesis of fertilizers and pesticides are objectives of research and studies on agriculture. For getting optimum results, acute control over the use of resources is very important aspect. Many of these advanced technologies are being explored for various applications. This review aims at providing insight on the research and studies on application of internet …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Fertility Management on Potato (Solanum tubersumL.) Crop
Abstract: Potato is an important food security and cash crop for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. However, the yield of the crop is low at national as well as regional levels which constrained mainly low soil fertility. This review aims to recognize the effect of combined application of inorganic Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) and cattle manure (CM) fertilizers on vegetative growth, yield components and improved productivity of the soil. Findings from …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 33–46 Read article