This compilation begins by analyzing seed development in sunflowers, exploring in detail the molecular activity of sunflower seeds throughout their three phases of development. Chapter Two describes the nutraceutical values of Fenugreek, an annual herb native to southern Europe and Asia which is used in medicinal and nutritional contexts. Chapter Three discusses the necessity of pest management in agriculture and the negative consequences of pesticides, including health and environmental effects as well as the emergence of resistance in pests, and how innovations in the development of...

This monograph contains six chapters, each of which provides an update in agricultural research. Chapter One describes the potential health benefits of Morus alba, known colloquially as mulberry, which include its qualities as an antioxidant and antidepressant. Chapter Two deals with the impact of droughts, which are increasing in severity due to climate change, on sugarcane production as well as potential drought response measures. Chapter Three also concerns sugarcane, specifically in connection with the narrow genetic base of current sugarcane varieties and possible solutions for improving...

This monograph consists of seven chapters that provide unique perspectives concerning issues related to agricultural research. Chapter One reviews techniques for the conversion of liquid digestate into solid products through pelletization, granulation, and other emerging technologies. Chapter Two compiles information on the benefits and potential risks of livestock waste treatment by composting and anaerobic digestion and discusses the effects of livestock compost and digested slurry on yield and quality of fresh-market tomatoes and rice grown in northern Japan. Chapter Three focuses on...

This four-chapter monograph provides updates in the field of agricultural research. Chapter One assesses the risks to human health and the environment posed by potentially toxic elements in the soil-grapevine-air systems of vineyards. Chapter Two describes the optimal techniques for proper crop rotation based on factors such as the local economy, soil, weather, and logistics, particularly in the northwestern region of the cold temperate Canadian prairies. Chapter Three describes three research products that were developed to study sustainable agriculture production systems. Chapter Four...

This volume includes some of the latest advancements in agricultural research. Chapter One deals with some of the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. Chapter Two presents an overview of the different genetic resources available for breeders of rosemary. Chapter Three explores different methods of controlling root rot in avocados. Chapter Four describes the main sources of histamine in food and the analytical methods for its detection. Chapter Five evaluates the influence of inoculating native Colombian arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spores isolated from an...

This book provides the latest developments in agricultural research.

This book focuses on the latest developments in agricultural research. Chapter 1 reviews research that evaluates the various causes that have led to food loss and waste in numerous countries. It also seeks to provide climate-smart ways to reduce food waste and losses. Chapter 2 focuses on the history of coffee farming in Vietnam, specifically in Lam Dong Province, followed by an analysis of the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of coffee production in three areas. Chapter 3 adapts the methodology of the New Institutional Economics and offers a holistic framework for an...