Crop variety improvement is the process of developing new crop varieties that offer better yields, enhanced resistance to diseases, pests, and environmental stresses. This is achieved through techniques like selective breeding, genetic modification, or hybridization. The goal is to create crops that are more adaptable to changing climate conditions, such as drought or excessive heat, and that provide higher nutritional value. Improved crop varieties can significantly increase food security, as they help ensure a stable food supply in the face of global challenges like population growth and climate change. Farmers benefit from varieties that are more resistant to diseases, require less water, and offer better harvests. Crop improvement is key to building a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system.
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
Title : Risk extension: A step to capability for building farmers’ resilience and adaptation to climate changes
Rasha Mohamed El Sayed Shabana, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India