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MDPI Journal Articles Open Access

  1. Use of Botanical Pesticides in Agriculture as an Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides

    Ngegba, P.M.; Cui, G.; Khalid, M.Z.; Zhong, G. Use of Botanical Pesticides in Agriculture as an Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides.Agriculture2022,12, 600. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12050600 Pest management is being confronted with immense economic and environmental issues worldwide...

  2. Cut, Root, and Grow: Simplifying Cassava Propagation to Scale

    Sheat, Samar, Edda Mushi, Francisca Gwandu, Mouritala Sikirou, Patrick Baleke, Siraj Ismail Kayondo, Heneriko Kulembeka, Najimu Adetoro, and Stephan Winter. 2024. "Cut, Root, and Grow: Simplifying Cassava Propagation to Scale"Plants13, no. 4: 471. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13040471 Cassava...

  3. Quantitative Approaches in Assessing Soil Organic Matter Dynamics for Sustainable Management

    Murindangabo, Yves Theoneste, Marek Kopecký, Petr Konvalina, Mohammad Ghorbani, Kristýna Perná, Thi Giang Nguyen, Jaroslav Bernas, Sadia Babar Baloch, Trong Nghia Hoang, Festus Onyebuchi Eze, and et al. 2023. "Quantitative Approaches in Assessing Soil Organic Matter Dynamics for Sustainable...

  4. Ruminant Lick Blocks, Particularly in China: A Review

    Zhao, Xinsheng, Allan Degen, Lizhuang Hao, and Shujie Liu. 2022. "Ruminant Lick Blocks, Particularly in China: A Review"Sustainability14, no. 13: 7620. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14137620 A lick block (LB) is a solidified mixture of molasses, urea, minerals, filler, coagulant and binder that is...

  5. Enzyme and Antioxidant Activities of Malted Bambara Groundnut as Affected by Steeping and Sprouting Times

    Adetokunboh, Adeola Helen, Anthony O. Obilana, and Victoria A. Jideani. 2022. "Enzyme and Antioxidant Activities of Malted Bambara Groundnut as Affected by Steeping and Sprouting Times"Foods11, no. 6: 783. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11060783 Bambara groundnut (BGN) is termed a complete food due...

  6. Diversity of Sources of Income for Smallholder Farming Communities in Malawi: Importance for Improved Livelihood

    Bhatti, M.A.; Godfrey, S.S.; Ip, R.H.L.; Kachiwala, C.; Hovdhaugen, H.; Banda, L.J.; Limuwa, M.; Wynn, P.C.; Ådnøy, T.; Eik, L.O. Diversity of Sources of Income for Smallholder Farming Communities in Malawi: Importance for Improved Livelihood.Sustainability2021,13, 9599....
    East Africa

  7. The Future of Smallholder Farming in India: Some Sustainability Considerations

    Bisht, I.S.; Rana, J.C.; Pal Ahlawat, S. The Future of Smallholder Farming in India: Some Sustainability Considerations.Sustainability2020,12, 3751. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12093751 The biodiverse, predominantly crop-livestock mixed-farming in India is key to ensuring resilience to climate...
    Asia

  8. Exploration of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.), an Underutilized Crop, to Aid Global Food Security: Varietal Improvement, Genetic Diversity and Processing

    Muhammad, I.; Rafii, M.Y.; Ramlee, S.I.; Nazli, M.H.; Harun, A.R.; Oladosu, Y.; Musa, I.; Arolu, F.; Chukwu, S.C.; Sani Haliru, B.; et al. Exploration of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea(L.) Verdc.), an Underutilized Crop, to Aid Global Food Security: Varietal Improvement, Genetic Diversity...

  9. Plant Foods and Underutilized Fruits as Source of Functional Food Ingredients: Chemical Composition, Quality Traits, and Biological Properties

    Donno, D.; Turrini, F. Plant Foods and Underutilized Fruits as Source of Functional Food Ingredients: Chemical Composition, Quality Traits, and Biological Properties.Foods2020,9, 1474. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9101474 Changes in lifestyle and demographics, rising consumer incomes, and...

  10. Development of a Functional Cookie Formulated with Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I.M. Johnst) and Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)

    Avila-Nava, A.; Alarcón-Telésforo, S.L.; Talamantes-Gómez, J.M.; Corona, L.; Gutiérrez-Solis, A.L.; Lugo, R.; Márquez-Mota, C.C. Development of a Functional Cookie Formulated with Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I.M. Johnst) and Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus).Molecules2022,27, 7397....
    Latin America and ...

  11. Citrullus colocynthis Seeds: A Potential Natural Immune Modulator Source for Broiler Reared under Chronic Heat Stress

    Alzarah, M.I.; Althobiati, F.; Abbas, A.O.; Mehaisen, G.M.K.; Kamel, N.N.Citrullus colocynthisSeeds: A Potential Natural Immune Modulator Source for Broiler Reared under Chronic Heat Stress.Animals2021,11, 1951. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11071951 Chronic heat-stress exposure directly affects...
    Broiler Chicken

  12. Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.: A Promising Pharmaceutical Resource for Multiple Diseases

    Cheng, Xiaotian, Minni Qin, Rongrong Chen, Yunxia Jia, Qing Zhu, Guangtong Chen, Andong Wang, Bai Ling, and Weiwei Rong. 2023. "Citrullus colocynthis(L.) Schrad.: A Promising Pharmaceutical Resource for Multiple Diseases"Molecules28, no. 17: 6221. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28176221...

  13. Mechanical Behavior of Briquettes Made from a Mixture of Sawdust and Rice Husks for Commercialization

    Araque, Oscar, Nelson Arzola, and Laura Gallego. 2022. "Mechanical Behavior of Briquettes Made from a Mixture of Sawdust and Rice Husks for Commercialization"Resources11, no. 3: 32. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources11030032 The development of this research work seeks to determine the mechanical...

  14. Regenerative Agriculture and Its Potential to Improve Farmscape Function

    O’Donoghue, T.; Minasny, B.; McBratney, A. Regenerative Agriculture and Its Potential to Improve Farmscape Function.Sustainability2022,14, 5815. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14105815 Recent reviews have identified major themes within regenerative agriculture—soil health, biodiversity, and...

  15. Latin American Cattle Ranching Sustainability Debate: An Approach to Social-Ecological Systems and Spatial-Temporal Scales

    Figueroa, D.; Galicia, L.; Suárez Lastra, M. Latin American Cattle Ranching Sustainability Debate: An Approach to Social-Ecological Systems and Spatial-Temporal Scales.Sustainability2022,14, 8924. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14148924 The significance of Latin America (LA) in the global food supply...

  16. Prospects of Using Termite Mound Soil Organic Amendment for Enhancing Soil Nutrition in Southern Africa

    byKafula Chisanga,Ernest R. Mbega,Patrick A. Ndakidemi,Plants2020,9(5), 649;https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9050649, Received: 22 January 2020/Revised: 3 April 2020/Accepted: 5 April 2020/Published: 20 May 2020,(This article belongs to the Special IssueSoil Nutrition and Plants Growth) Termite...

  17. Performance, Economics and Potential Impact of Perennial Rice PR23 Relative to Annual Rice Cultivars at Multiple Locations in Yunnan Province of China

    Huang, G.; Qin, S.; Zhang, S.; Cai, X.; Wu, S.; Dao, J.; Zhang, J.; Huang, L.; Harnpichitvitaya, D.; Wade, L.J.; Hu, F. Performance, Economics and Potential Impact of Perennial Rice PR23 Relative to Annual Rice Cultivars at Multiple Locations in Yunnan Province of China.Sustainability2018,10,...

  18. Neglected and Underutilized Plant Species (NUS) from the Apulia Region Worthy of Being Rescued and Re-Included in Daily Diet

    Scarano, A.; Semeraro, T.; Chieppa, M.; Santino, A. Neglected and Underutilized Plant Species (NUS) from the Apulia Region Worthy of Being Rescued and Re-Included in Daily Diet.Horticulturae2021,7, 177. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7070177 Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) are...

  19. Non-Chemical Weed Control for Plant Health and Environment: Ecological Integrated Weed Management (EIWM)

    Citation: Pavlovic, D.; Vrbniˇcanin, S.; Andelkovic, A.; Božic, D.; Rajkovic, M.; Malidža, G. Non-Chemical Weed Control for Plant Health and Environment: Ecological Integrated Weed Management (EIWM). Agronomy 2022, 12, 1091. https:// doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12051091 Abstract: Herbicide...

  20. Opportunities and Challenges to Improve a Public Research Program in Plant Breeding and Enhance Underutilized Plant Genetic Resources in the Tropics

    Citation : Cerón-Souza, I.; Galeano, C.H.; Tehelen, K.; Jiménez, H.R.; González, C. Opportunities and Challenges to Improve a Public Research Program in Plant Breeding and Enhance Underutilized Plant Genetic Resources in the Tropics. Genes 2021, 12, 1584. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12101584...

  21. Feasibility Assessment of an Encapsulated Longevity Spinach (Gynura procumbens L.) Extract Plant in Indonesia

    Appl. Sci.2021,11(9), 4093;https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094093 Received: 15 March 2021/Revised: 17 April 2021/Accepted: 24 April 2021/Published: 30 April 2021 The rise of globalization in recent years has favored the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles for many people, increasing their likelihood of...

  22. A Review on Sarcocornia Species: Ethnopharmacology, Nutritional Properties, Phytochemistry, Biological Activities and Propagation

    Abstract: Sarcocornia A. J. Scott is a halophytic edible succulent plant belonging to theAmaranthacea family. To date, the genus includes 28 species distributed worldwide in salineenvironments, usuall salt marshes. Sarcocornia (Scott) is similar to Salicornia (L.), which has arecognized...

  23. Breeding More Crops in Less Time: A Perspective on Speed Breeding

    Biology2022,11(2), 275;https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11020275 Published: 10 February 2022 Abstract Breeding crops in a conventional way demands considerable time, space, inputs for selection, and the subsequent crossing of desirable plants. The duration of the seed-to-seed cycle is one of the...

  24. Relationship between Grain Yield and Quality Traits under Optimum and Low-Nitrogen Stress Environments in Tropical Maize

    Agronomy2022,12(2), 438;https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12020438 Published: 10 February 2022 Abstract Breeding for nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is important to deal with food insecurity and its effect on grain quality, particularly protein. A total of 1679 hybrids were evaluated in 16 different...

  25. Grazing Management Targets for Tangolagrass Pastures

    Agriculture2022,12(2), 279;https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12020279 Published: 16 February 2022 Abstract Tangolagrass (Brachiaria arrectaBrachiaria mutica) is a stoloniferous warm-season grass considered as an alternative to forming permanent grasslands in waterlogged tropical regions....

  26. Vaccines for Human Schistosomiasis: Recent Progress, New Developments and Future Prospects

    Int. J. Mol. Sci.2022,23(4), 2255;https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23042255 Published: 18 February 2022 Abstract Schistosomiasis, caused by human trematode blood flukes (schistosomes), remains one of the most prevalent and serious of the neglected tropical parasitic diseases. Currently, treatment of...

  27. Effects of Liming on Soil Properties and Its Roles in Increasing the Productivity and Profitability of the Oil Palm Industry in Malaysia

    Agriculture2022,12(3), 322;https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12030322 Published: 23 February 2022 Abstract As global demand for edible oil increases, palm oil-producing countries in Southeast Asia are experiencing a rapid expansion of agricultural land for industrial oil palm cultivation by...

  28. Spent Coffee Grounds as Building Material for Non-Load-Bearing Structures

    Materials2022,15(5), 1689;https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15051689 Published: 24 February 2022 Abstract The gradual development of government policies for ecological transition in the modern construction sector leads researchers to explore new alternative and low environmental impact materials with a...

  29. Deep Soil Water Content and Forage Production in a Tropical Agroforestry System

    Agriculture2022,12(3), 359;https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12030359 Published: 3 March 2022 Abstract Agroforestry systems integrating tree and forage growth are important for maintaining soil health but may change the soil’s physical-hydric properties. Our goal was to investigate the impact of...

  30. The Coffee Compromise: Is Agricultural Expansion into Tree Plantations a Sustainable Option?

    Sustainability2022,14(5), 3019;https://doi.org/10.3390/su14053019 Published: 4 March 2022 Abstract In tropical regions, land-use pressures between natural forest, commercial tree plantations, and agricultural land for rural communities are widespread. One option is to increase the functionality...

  31. Investigating Nutrient Supply Effects on Plant Growth and Seed Nutrient Content in Common Bean

    Plants2022,11(6), 737;https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11060737 Published: 10 March 2022 Abstract Low soil fertility commonly limits growth and yield production of common bean (Phaseolus vulgarisL.) in tropical regions. Impacts of nutrient limitations on production volume are well studied and are a...

  32. Characterization of Green Manure Sunn Hemp Crop Silage Prepared with Additives: Aerobic Instability, Nitrogen Value, and In Vitro Rumen Methane Production

    Fermentation2022,8(3), 104;https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation8030104 Published: 28 February 2022 Abstract Sunn hemp (SH,Crotalaria juncea, L.) is a tropical multiple-purpose legume. The green manure SH (GMSH) crop might display protein ecology in sustaining ruminants; however, its silage...

  33. A Proposed Satellite-Based Crop Insurance System for Smallholder Maize Farming

    Remote Sens.2022,14(6), 1512;https://doi.org/10.3390/rs14061512 Published: 21 March 2022 Abstract Crop farming in Sub-Saharan Africa is constantly confronted by extreme weather events. Researchers have been striving to develop different tools that can be used to reduce the impacts of adverse...

  34. Citrus Pulp Replacing Corn in the Supplement Decreased Fibre Digestibility with No Impacts on Performance of Cattle Grazing Marandu Palisade Grass in the Wet-Dry Transition Period

    Animals2022,12(7), 822;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12070822 Published: 24 March 2022 Abstract The wet-dry transition period brings unique challenges to cattle producers in the tropics as the forage quality starts to decrease and animal performance is negatively affected unless supplementation...

  35. Yellow Fever: Origin, Epidemiology, Preventive Strategies and Future Prospects

    Vaccines2022,10(3), 372;https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10030372 Published: 27 February 2022 Abstract Yellow fever (YF) virus still represents a major threat in low resource countries in both South America and Africa despite the presence of an effective vaccine. YF outbreaks are not only due to...
    Yellow Fever

  36. Fungal and Oomycete Diseases of Minor Tropical Fruit Crops

    Horticulturae2022,8(4), 323;https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8040323 Published: 11 April 2022 Abstract Minor tropical fruits are grown on a small scale and provide income to smallholder farmers. The cultivation of these fruit crops indirectly contributes to the economy of producing countries...

  37. Snakebite Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Recommendations for Clinical Practice

    Toxins2022,14(1), 57;https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins14010057 Published: 14 January 2022 Abstract Snakebite is a significant and under-resourced global public health issue. Snake venoms cause a variety of potentially fatal clinical toxin syndromes, including venom-induced consumption coagulopathy...

  38. Snakebite Treatment in Tanzania: Identifying Gaps in Community Practices and Hospital Resources

    Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2022,19(8), 4701;https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084701 Published: 13 April 2022 Abstract Snakebite envenoming causes more than 140,000 deaths annually and at least triple this number of disabilities. The World Health Organization classified snakebite as a...

  39. Early Effects of Fertilizer and Herbicide Reduction on Root-Associated Biota in Oil Palm PlantationsTree Crops, a Permanent Agriculture: Concepts from the Past for a Sustainable Future

    Agronomy2022,12(1), 199;https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12010199 Published: 14 January 2022 Abstract To secure high yield, tropical oil palm plantations are fertilized, and understory vegetation is controlled by chemical clearing with herbicides. These treatments cause a drastic turnover of soil...
    Microbiota

  40. The Trilogy of Wild Crops, Traditional Agronomic Practices, and UN-Sustainable Development Goals

    Agronomy2020,10(5), 648;https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10050648 Published: 2 May 2020 Abstract The world population is projected to become 10 billion by the end of this century. This growing population exerts tremendous pressure on our finite food resources. Unfortunately, the lion-share of the...

  41. Processed Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) Food Products in Malawi: From Poor Men’s to Premium-Priced Specialty Food?

    Forests2020,11(6), 698;https://doi.org/10.3390/f11060698 Received: 29 May 2020/Revised: 19 June 2020/Accepted: 21 June 2020/Published: 23 June 2020 Abstract The baobab tree (Adansonia digitataL.) is an important source of non-timber forest products in sub-Saharan Africa. Its fruits contain high...

  42. Pigmented Potatoes: A Potential Panacea for Food and Nutrition Security and Health?

    Foods2022,11(2), 175;https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11020175 Received: 8 November 2021/Revised: 25 December 2021/Accepted: 27 December 2021/Published: 10 January 2022 Abstract Although there are over 4000 potato cultivars in the world, only a few have been commercialized due to their marketability...

  43. Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives

    Plants2022,11(6), 744;https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11060744- 11 Mar 2022 Abstract Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) still play a vital role in the subsistence of many traditional communities, while they are receiving increasing recognition in tackling food security and nutrition at the international...
    Chile

  44. A Systematic Review on Amaranthus-Related Research

    Horticulturae2022,8(3), 239;https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8030239 Received: 5 December 2021/Revised: 26 January 2022/Accepted: 30 January 2022/Published: 10 March 2022 Abstract Leafy vegetables promote reparation of energy loss due to oxidative stress, and they have the potential to...