Introduction Plants, as immobile organisms, are constantly exposed to a wide range of biotic stresses, particularly herbivorous insects and animals. To survive, they have evolved a diverse and complex set of defense mechanisms. These strategies include constitutive defenses (permanent barriers that…
Soil Remediation: A Sustainable Solution through Bioremediation
Introduction Soil contamination, especially by crude oil spills, has become a major environmental concern. Crude oil spills occur due to accidents during extraction, transportation, or improper storage. These pollutants can cause severe damage to soil health, affect agricultural productivity, contaminate water…
Precision Farming: Changing the Face of Agriculture
Introduction Agriculture is undergoing a significant transformation due to advancements in technology and data-driven approaches, particularly through precision farming. Traditional farming methods, which often treat large fields as homogeneous units, have proven inefficient in the face of rising global food demands…
Environmental implications of conventional and vertical farms in vegetable production
Introduction The global demand for food production has led to significant environmental challenges, including greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. With climate change, urbanization, and population growth, conventional farming practices are becoming increasingly unsustainable. Vertical farming (VF) has emerged…
Usage of the micro-organism in sustainable farming
Introduction In the quest for sustainable agriculture, the role of microorganisms(1) is increasingly recognized as vital for fostering a circular economy. The recent advancements in biotechnology and microbial research have paved the way for innovative approaches to enhance soil fertility, crop…