The crops that we grow for food need specific climatic conditions to show better performance in view of economic yield. A changing climate could have both beneficial and harmful effects on crops. Keeping the above view in mind, this study is undertaken to investigate the impacts of climate change (viz. changes in maximum temperature, minimum temperature, rainfall, humidity and sunshine) on the ...

Lack of adequate seed-zone moisture is a major problem in the timely sowing of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) after maize (Zea mays L.) in rainfed areas of north-west India. Field experiments were conducted during 1993±1997 in an acid Al®sol (typic Hapludalf) in north-west India to conserve rainwater in situ by using four combinations of mulch and tillage practices, and using the conserved moistu...

Producers are frequently most interested in economic comparisons of various cropping systems. We compared continuous corn (Zea mays L.) and continuous soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] with 2-, 3-, and 5-year rotations, the latter two including wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), using either chisel plow or no-tillage practices. Crop yield and returns to land and manag...

Allelopathic effects of plant residues is an important research avenue regarding optimization of rotation systems in agronomy. The aim of this study was to investigate the allelopathic effects of four plant residues, namely, black cumin, dragonhead, dill, and soybean on the germination and growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum) in different cropping systems. Results showed that applicatio...

The pending approval of the unconfined release of Roundup Ready wheat in North America has brought to the attention of regulators and scientists in North America the issue of coexistence of genetically engineered (GM) and non-GM crops. In Canada, there has been great adoption by farmers of Roundup Ready and other GM canola varieties. At the time of commercial release of GM canola in Canada no s...

the main objective of this study was to develop an optimal cropping pattern for sugar beet growers in fasa district (fars province) and to investigate sugar beet importance in cropping pattern. regarding the effect of risk on producer's decision, two risk sources including price and yield were considered. data was obtained from fasa district producers in 2008. in this study multi-objective...