Introduction Modern gardening is rapidly evolving with the integration of advanced tools and technologies that improve efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. With urban spaces shrinking and the need for precision growing, these tools cater to both professional horticulturists and home gardeners alike….
The Role of Pheromone Traps in Sustainable Pest Management: A Review of Recent Studies
Introduction Pest management in agriculture has gained increasing importance due to the rising threat of pests such as Tuta absoluta, recognized as one of the most significant pests of vegetables. This tomato moth, capable of causing up to 100% crop damage,…
Understanding Root Structure and Its Role in Water Absorption
Introduction Root system architecture is a fundamental aspect of plant biology that determines a plant’s ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, adapt to environmental stresses, and optimize growth and production. Root system architecture refers to the spatial configuration…
Plant Defense Mechanisms: Evolutionary Competition Against Herbivores
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…
The Role of Modern Machinery in Modern Agriculture
Introduction griculture has always been the foundation of human civilization, providing the essential needs for survival and growth. Over the centuries, agricultural methods have significantly evolved to meet the demands of today’s world, from manual and labor-intensive methods to advanced and…
Benefits and Reasons for Farming Beyond Borders (International Agriculture)
Introduction Nowadays, with the advancement of technology and the expansion of communications, countries are closer to each other, which leads to an awareness of each other’s challenges and the provision of solutions for their own and other countries’ challenges. One such…