The science of cultivating crops, including grains, vegetables, fruits, and other plants, is known as crop science. This involves researching these plants' genetics, physiology, ecology, and agronomic methods. The production of food and other goods is highly relevant to crop science. It is a practical and theoretical topic of study, and its practitioners need to be skilled in a variety of academic fields, including as biology, chemistry, agronomy, soil science, and genetics. Research in the field of agricultural science is crucial for the creation of novel crop varieties and agronomic techniques that can increase crop yields, lower input costs, and assist manage pests and diseases. Additionally, crop science contributes to the preservation of biodiversity and the creation of sustainable farming methods. The future of the environment and global food production depend greatly on this field of study. Additionally, crop science contributes to the preservation of biodiversity and the creation of sustainable farming methods. The future of the environment and global food production depend greatly on this field of study.
Title : Preventing/minimizing development of resistance in fungal plant pathogens to fungicides
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Mycorrhizae and their role in climate resilience in agricultural systems
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia