Title : The importance of plant biology research in supporting phytosanitary capacities and applications
Shaza Roushdy Omar, Cairo University, Egypt
Our food security and global trade rely heavily on healthy plants. However, they face constant threats from pests, diseases, and invasive species. Phytosanitary measures, encompassing regulations and practices to protect plants, are crucial for safeguarding agricultural productio [....] » Read More
Title : Techniques for Identification and managing bacterial and fungal diseases of tomatoes
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Illinois is an important state in producing fresh-market tomatoes in the United States. In this state, tomatoes are produced in open-fields and indoors (greenhouses and high tunnels). Weather conditions in Illinois are conducive for developing biotic and abiotic diseases. Several [....] » Read More
Title : Phytochemical diversity of the flora of the western ghats- an investigation through hyphenated mass spectrometric techniques
Rameshkumar K B, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, India
The plant kingdom represents an extraordinary reservoir of molecules, synthesized from the fascinating laboratory of plants, and Phytochemistry deals with the diversity of such compounds. The Western Ghats, one among the 36 global biodiversity hotspots, harbor nearly 7500 floweri [....] » Read More
Title : Utility of controlled environment agriculture in the production of medicinal fungi
Jacqueline Nguyen, University of Guelph, Canada
Fungal-derived drugs have revolutionized the landscape of pharmaceuticals. There is an increasing interest in medicinal fungi as nutraceutical products but as demand rises, supply chain issues have emerged. Medicinal and culinary varieties of fungi are often grown in hoop house [....] » Read More
Title : Harnessing controlled environment systems for enhanced production of medicinal plants
Ajwal Dsouza, University of Guelph, Canada
Medicinal plants (MPs) are valued for their contributions to human health. However, the growing demand for MPs and the concerns regarding their quality and sustainability have prompted the reassessment of conventional production practices. Controlled environment cropping systems, [....] » Read More
Title : Optimization of light intensity for growth and essential oil production of Mint (Mentha spp.) in controlled environments
Andrew Burns, University of Guelph, Canada
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a versatile technology that has the potential to reduce the environmental impact of commercial farming while simultaneously enhancing crop yield and quality. This technology is particularly promising for medicinal plants, as it offers o [....] » Read More
Title : Climate change and agriculture high-quality agricultural development
Zhongsheng Guo, Northwestern A&F University, China
Since 2017, Agriculture development has entered the new stage of Agriculture high-quality development. Agriculture high-quality development is to take some measures and methods to make the land produce the maximum output and benefit and meet people's yearning for a better lif [....] » Read More