Recent advances in applications of nano-agrochemicals for sustainable agricultural development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Singh ◽  
Archita Sharma ◽  
Sanjeev Kumar ◽  
Shailendra Kumar Arya ◽  
Neha Bhardwaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Agricultural Pollution ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
By Products

Modern agricultural practices have triggered the process of agricultural pollution. This process can cause the degradation of the eco-systems, land, and environment owing to the modern-day by-products of agriculture. The...

Solid-state fermentation for enhancing the nutraceutical content of agrifood by-products: Recent advances and its industrial feasibility

2021 ◽  
pp. 100926
Author(s):  
Luis O. Cano y Postigo ◽  
Daniel A. Jacobo-Velázquez ◽  
Daniel Guajardo-Flores ◽  
Luis Eduardo Garcia Amezquita ◽  
Tomás García-Cayuela
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
By Products

Recent advances to recover value-added compounds from avocado by-products following a biorefinery approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 100433
Author(s):  
Alexandra Del Castillo-Llamosas ◽  
Pablo G. del Río ◽  
Alba Pérez-Pérez ◽  
Remedios Yáñez ◽  
Gil Garrote ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
By Products

Malaria, Agriculture, and Development: Lessons from Past Campaigns

1987 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uriel Kitron
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
The United States ◽  
World Health ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Single Measure ◽  
Relative Contribution

The author presents in this article a historical-epidemiological evaluation of several anti-malaria campaigns and of the relative contribution of various direct measures employed and indirect factors operating during these campaigns. Approaches and factors that may be essential or at least useful for successful malaria control are identified. The malaria story in Palestine/Israel and the experience of the Tennessee Valley Authority are analyzed in some detail. In both cases, direct anti-malaria measures were versatile and based mostly on reduction of mosquito breeding and elimination of Anopheles larvae. Efficient organization and coordination of anti-malaria efforts, strenuous research and understanding of the vector biology, and accompanying socioeconomic and agricultural development contributed to successful campaigns. Malaria control in other parts of the United States and in Italy is also considered. The World Health Organization global anti-malaria campaign is discussed in the light of these earlier experiences. The study concludes that no single measure is sufficient to control malaria and that future anti-malaria campaigns need to adopt strategies that are flexible, incorporated into local health services, and interrelated with agricultural practices. Moreover, a certain threshold of socioeconomic development, health services infrastructure, and educational level may have to be reached for the successful application and maintenance of direct anti-malaria measures.

scholarly journals Expanding the Level of Technological Readiness for a Low-Cost Vertical Hydroponic System

Inventions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Juan D. Borrero
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Food Sovereignty ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Technological Readiness ◽  
Readiness Level ◽  
And Performance

Climate and social changes are deeply affecting current agro-food systems. Unsustainable agricultural practices and the low profitability of small farmers are challenging the agricultural development of rural areas. This study aims to develop a novel, modular and low-cost vertical hydroponic farm system through reviews of the patented literature, research literature and variants of commercial products. After a detailed conceptualization process, a prototype was fabricated and tested at my university to validate its technology readiness level (TRL). The outcomes supported the usability and performance of the present utility model but highlighted several changes that are necessary before it can pass to the next TRL. This study shows that the prototype has the potential to not only solve food sovereignty but also to benefit society by advancing the innovations in food production and improving quality of life.

scholarly journals Assessment of vulnerability in agricultural sector in disaster prone areas of Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
TF Khan ◽  
MW Ullah ◽  
SM Imamul Huq
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
River Flood ◽  
Prone Area ◽  
Flood Prone Area ◽  
Livelihood System

A study was carried out in 24 Upazillas of 12 districts of Bangladesh with a view to identifying risks, vulnerabilities and impacts of different types of natural disasters commonly occurring in Bangladesh with respect to agricultural production and sustainable agricultural development. Three districts were selected from each category of the disaster viz., drought, saline, river flood and flash flood prone. Two Upazillas were selected randomly from each district by considering the homogeneity (climate, agricultural practices, agricultural production, disaster risks, livelihood system, population, etc.) of the particular disaster affected areas. Of the four disasters, drought prone area covers the highest net cultivable area (NCA) measuring about 121 ha. Flash flood, salinity and river flood prone area covers approximately 115, 60 and 30 ha, respectively. The dominant cropping pattern in drought areas is Fallow-T.Aman-Wheat. In saline areas, it is Fallow-T. Aman- Pulse while in flood areas, it is Fallow-T.Aman- HYV Boro. Trend analysis shows that overall cropped area decreased by 1% in all disaster prone areas from 1984 - 2013. The highest decrease in cropped area was found for pulse in both drought (13%) and river flood (14%) areas. In saline and flash flood areas, it was for spice and potato, respectively. Among 72 farmers, 85% is vulnerable to drought, 90% to salinity, 69% to river flood and 95% to flash flood. Medium high land was found to be the most vulnerable for agricultural production in all disaster prone areas. Due to vulnerability to disasters, medium high land remains fallow in saline (83%), river flood (51%) and flash flood (31%) areas. In case of drought regions, medium low land (37%) remains fallow.Bangladesh J. Sci. Res. 28(2): 91-101, Dec-2015

Remote sensing and GIS techniques for assessment of the soil water content in order to improve agricultural practice and reduce the negative impact on groundwater: case study, agricultural area Ştefan cel Mare, Călăraşi County

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 580-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliano Tevi ◽  
Anca Tevi
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Shallow Aquifer ◽  
Agricultural Practice ◽  
Sensing Data ◽  
Satellite Technology

Traditional agricultural practices based on non-customized irrigation and soil fertilization are harmful for the environment, and may pose a risk for human health. By continuing the use of these practices, it is not possible to ensure effective land management, which might be acquired by using advanced satellite technology configured for modern agricultural development. The paper presents a methodology based on the correlation between remote sensing data and field observations, aiming to identify the key features and to establish an interpretation pattern for the inhomogeneity highlighted by the remote sensing data. Instead of using classical methods for the evaluation of land features (field analysis, measurements and mapping), the approach is to use high resolution multispectral and hyperspectral methods, in correlation with data processing and geographic information systems (GIS), in order to improve the agricultural practices and mitigate their environmental impact (soil and shallow aquifer).

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