Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAgricultural Mechanization in Niger: What Role do Animals Play?Warouma Arifa, Chaibou Mahamadou, Saley Adamou LaoualiThe intensification of agriculture through the use of animal energy has been used since colonial times. This study aims to analyze the level of mechanization in Niger while relying on the role played by animals used for farming in the regions of Maradi and Zinder (Niger Republic). Data collection was carried out between June and August 2020, using a questionnaire … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 7 Feb 2022 · 6,947 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProspects and Challenges of Sugarcane Development in Nepal: Production, Market and PolicyAmita Pandey, Sudip DevkotaSugarcane is a major cash crop and contributes 2.1% in AGDP of Nepal. This paper attempts to review and analyze the status and issues of sugarcane subsector in reference with production, market and policies. Nepalese sugarcane production contributes less than 1% among SAARC countries and ranks 41st position among global sugarcane production status. Per capita consumption of sugar in Nepal … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 4 Jun 2020 · 9,428 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBeyond Survival: The Unique Salt Secretion and Ion Homeostasis Mechanisms in Limonium bicolor Under Salt StressLinyang Wang, Pin Chen, Shuge TianSoil salinization poses a significant threat to global agriculture. Limonium bicolor, a recretohalophyte, has evolved a unique and efficient salt tolerance mechanism centered on epidermal salt glands for secreting excess salts. This review systematically synthesizes the multilevel salt tolerance strategies in Limonium bicolor, covering the structural basis of its multicellular salt glands, the molecular regulatory networks governing their development including … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 8 Sep 2026 · 791 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIoT-Based Smart Hydroponic System for Nutrient Management Using Predictive Machine Learning AlgorithmsPalash Gourshettiwar, K. T. V. ReddyHydroponics, an efficient cultivation method, benefits significantly from the precision and adaptability that Machine Learning (ML) algorithms can offer, along with the real-time monitoring facilitated by the devices using the Internet of Things (IoT). This study summarises the latest research and discusses how Machine Learning and the IoT work together, focusing on nutrient optimization, plant development, and resource efficiency. The … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 11 Mar 2026 · 3,046 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExploring Applications, Datasets, Algorithms, and Technologies in Satellite Image ProcessingBijeesh TV, Bejoy BJ, Michael Moses Thiruthuvanthan, Raju GAmidst an era filled with complex local and global problems, satellite data presents itself as a revolutionary tool with unmatched potential to tackle practical problems in a variety of fields. This article investigates how satellite imagery, which is available through open data programs and repositories, is a valuable tool for applications including wildlife conservation, urban planning, precision agriculture, and disaster … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 9 · 20 Oct 2025 · 2,584 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractAn Opportunity for the Agricultural Sector: The Renewable Energy SourcesRiccardo Testa, Salvatore TudiscaToday, among the most important issue for energy decisions by policymakers, there are security challenges and environmental impacts on climate change and economic aspects. Since the seventies, in fact, global warming and environmental issues have had an increasing importance in international debate, attracting the attention of several scientific studies (Landi and Benelli, 2016). Many of these studies denoted that over … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 6 Sep 2016 · 8,092 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Activities on Agriculture as Perceived by FarmersS. Thangamalar, S. Kalaivani, S. Palaniswamy, K.R. AshokOut of 66.00% of rural population in India, majority are landless labours depending on the mercy of employment providers for their livelihood. This population is the most vulnerable section to poverty, underemployment, access to development, etc. Therefore the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has been implemented by the Government of India to improve the living standards of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 2 · 17 Jun 2016 · 8,167 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractProtecting crop species from biotic and abiotic constraints in the era of Global Change: are we ready for this challenge?Marco Landi, Giovanni BenelliReliable and affordable supply of food is of crucial importance to the progress and stability of human societies. During the last century, we have assisted to an extraordinary increase of crop yields, especially for the most widespread and consumed crop species, such as rice, wheat, corn and soybean. The Broadbalk experiment, one of the oldest continuous agronomic experiments in the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 4 Jun 2016 · 8,399 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEconomic Impact of Climate Change: Elaborating the Policy for Sustainable Development of Central AsiaAssem Yessenbekova, Ainura Adieva, Syrym SharipkhanovThe article deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of the impact of global warming on the sustainable economic development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. In particular, we touch upon the impact of climate change on water resources, agriculture, ecosystems, etc. and propose measures to minimize, prevent and reduce economic losses from the lack of water resources, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 5 · 13 May 2016 · 7,585 accessesView PDFCite