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2025-10-08Article
Inhibitory Effects and Underlying Mechanisms of a Selenium Compound Agent Against the Pathogenic Fungus <i>Sclerotinia sclerotiorum</i> Causing Sclerotinia Stem Rot in <i>Brassica napus</i>
(MDPI AG, 01-07-2025)<i>Sclerotinia sclerotiorum</i> (<i>S. sclerotiorum</i>), a necrotrophic phytopathogen, causes sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) in many crops like oilseed rape, resulting in severe economic losses. Developing eco-friendly compound ... -
2025-10-08Article
Aerial Image-Based Crop Row Detection and Weed Pressure Mapping Method
(MDPI AG, 01-07-2025)Accurate crop row detection is crucial for determining weed pressure (weeds item per square meter). However, this task is complicated by the similarity between crops and weeds, the presence of missing plants within rows, ... -
2025-10-08Article
Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Quality-Related Traits Affecting the Taste of Main Cultivated Japonica Rice Varieties in Northern China
(MDPI AG, 01-07-2025)The quality of rice, one of the most important food crops in the world, is directly related to people’s dietary experience and nutritional health. With the improvement in living standards, consumer requirements for the ... -
2025-10-08Article
Soybean Response to Saflufenacil Doses, Alone or Combined with Glyphosate, Simulating Tank Contamination
(MDPI AG, 01-07-2025)Some herbicides, such as saflufenacil, can persist as residues in sprayer tanks even after cleaning, causing phytotoxicity in sensitive crops. This study aimed to simulate potential injury caused by saflufenacil residues, ... -
2025-10-08Article
Legume–Non-Legume Cover Crop Mixtures Enhance Soil Nutrient Availability and Physical Properties: A Meta-Analysis Across Chinese Agroecosystems
(MDPI AG, 01-07-2025)Cover cropping has emerged as a pivotal sustainable agronomic practice aimed at enhancing soil health and sustaining crop productivity. To quantify its effects across diverse agroecosystems, we conducted a meta-analysis ... -
2025-10-08Article
A Robust Lightweight Vision Transformer for Classification of Crop Diseases
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Rice, wheat, and maize are important food grains consumed by most of the population in Asian countries (like India, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Thailand). These crops’ production is affected by biotic and abiotic ... -
2025-10-08Article
Long-Term Blueberry Storage by Ozonation or UV Irradiation Using Excimer Lamp
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Blueberries are in high demand worldwide because of their taste and functional components. However, the shelf life of blueberries is short owing to their perishability and rapid quality deterioration. Therefore, a sterilization ... -
2025-10-08Article
An IoT-Based System for Measuring Diurnal Gas Emissions of Laying Hens in Smart Poultry Farms
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)It is critical to provide proper environmental conditions in poultry houses to maintain birds’ health, boost productivity, and improve the overall economic viability of the poultry industry. Among the myriad of environmental ... -
2025-10-08Article
Field Spectroscopy for Monitoring Nitrogen Fertilization and Estimating Cornstalk Nitrate Content in Maize
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Evaluating the response of maize crops to different nitrogen fertilization rates is essential to ensure their agronomic, environmental, and economic efficiency. In this study, the spectral information of maize plants ... -
2025-10-08Article
Relationship Between Hyperspectral Data and Amino Acid Composition in Soybean Genotypes
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Spectral reflectance of plants can be readily associated with physiological and biochemical parameters. Thus, relating spectral data to amino acid contents in different genetic materials provides an innovative and efficient ... -
2025-10-08Article
Design and Testing of Air-Separation-Type Tillage Layer Residual Film Recovery Machines
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Existing residual film recovery machines for the cultivated layer struggle to achieve an efficient separation of plastic film from impurities during operation. To address this challenge, a wind-separation-type residual ... -
2025-10-08Article
Cloud-Enabled Multi-Axis Soilless Clinostat for Earth-Based Simulation of Partial Gravity and Light Interaction in Seedling Tropisms
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Understanding the combined gravi-phototropic behavior of plants is essential for space agriculture. Existing single-axis clinostats and gel-based grow media provide limited simulation fidelity. This study developed a ... -
2025-10-08Article
Prediction of Subcutaneous Fat Thickness (SFT) in Pantaneiro Lambs: A Model Based on Adipometer and Body Measurements for Android Application
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)The increasing adoption of digital technologies in the agriculture sector has significantly contributed to optimizing on-farm routines, especially in data-driven decision-making. This study aimed to develop an application ... -
2025-10-08Article
Assessment of Biomethane Potential from Waste Activated Sludge in Swine Wastewater Treatment and Its Co-Digestion with Swine Slurry, Water Lily, and Lotus
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Waste activated sludge (WAS), a byproduct of livestock wastewater treatment, poses significant disposal challenges due to its low biodegradability and potential environmental impact. Anaerobic digestion (AD) offers a ... -
2025-10-08Article
Design and Fabrication of a Cost-Effective, Remote-Controlled, Variable-Rate Sprayer Mounted on an Autonomous Tractor, Specifically Integrating Multiple Advanced Technologies for Application in Sugarcane Fields
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)The integration of a real-time image processing system using multiple webcams with a variable rate spraying system mounted on the back of an unmanned tractor presents an effective solution to the labor shortage in agriculture. ... -
2025-10-08Article
Optimizing Gear Selection and Engine Speed to Reduce CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions in Agricultural Tractors
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)In modern agriculture, tractors play a crucial role in powering tools and implements. Proper operation of agricultural tractors in mechanized field operations can support sustainable agriculture and reduce emissions of ... -
2025-10-08Article
Using APSIM Model to Optimize Nitrogen Application for Alfalfa Yield Under Different Precipitation Regimes
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Scientific nitrogen management is essential for maximizing crop growth potential while minimizing resource waste and environmental impacts. Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) is the most widely cultivated high-quality ... -
2025-10-08Article
Extraction of Cotton Cultivation Areas Based on Deep Learning and Sentinel-2 Image Data
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Cotton is a crucial economic crop, and timely and accurate acquisition of its spatial distribution information is of great significance for yield prediction, as well as for the formulation and adjustment of agricultural ... -
2025-10-08Article
Advances in Hyperspectral and Diffraction Imaging for Agricultural Applications
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Hyperspectral imaging and diffraction imaging technologies, owing to their non-destructive nature, high efficiency, and superior resolution, have found widespread application in agricultural diagnostics. This review ... -
2025-10-08Article
Geographical Variation in Cover Crop Management and Outcomes in Continuous Corn Farming System in Nebraska
(MDPI AG, 01-08-2025)Cover crops (CCs) are widely recognized for their numerous benefits, including enhancing soil health, mitigating erosion, and promoting nutrient cycling, among many others. However, their outcomes vary significantly depending ...