Emergence of trace elements at potentially toxic concentrations in the environment has
become a global issue in recent times. Owing to the rapid population growth, unregulated …

Rice-wheat cropping system (RWCS) is one of the most important cropping systems in South
Asia. However, sustainability of this system is under threat owing to several factors, of which …

Conventional agriculture is energy and carbon intensive. Single and double-crop basis
residue-mulching in zero-tilled crop-sequences may minimize carbon-footprint with …

Malnutrition causes diseases, immune system disorders, deterioration in physical growth,
mental development, and learning capacity worldwide. Micronutrient deficiency, known as …

Maize is an important industrial crop where yield and quality enhancement both assume
greater importance. Clean production technologies like conservation agriculture and …

Abstract Zinc (Zn) and Iron (Fe) are essential micronutrients for both human and plants, but
their deficiency is prevalent in the world, especially in developing countries including India …

Poor fertility and low water retention at the different soil moisture constants are both limiting
factors of crop productivity in sandy soils. Recycling organic wastes might provide such soils …

Conservation-agriculture and organic-farming are two sustainable-agriculture approaches to
ensure food security and environmental-sustainability. Hence, a field study assessed the …

Human zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) deficiencies can partly be alleviated by enhancing cereal
concentrations of these micronutrients. Soil nitrogen (N) levels codetermine cereal grain …

Biofortification is a revolutionary technique for improving plant nutrition and alleviating
human micronutrient deficiency. Fertilizers can help increase crop yield and growth, but …