A World-Leading Plant Research Centre in Australia is Helping Develop Effective Crop Production Strategies Across the Globe

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 288-288
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Production Strategies ◽  
Plant Research

AC Nordic orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.)

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 845-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. McElroy
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Stem Rust ◽  
Dactylis Glomerata ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Mass Selection ◽  
Puccinia Graminis ◽  
Plant Research ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Dactylis Glomerata L

AC Nordic is a late-maturing orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivar. It was developed by mass selection for yield, persistence and resistance to stem rust (Puccinia graminis) at the Plant Research Centre, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa. Its yield was similar to that of cv. Sumas in a total of 33 station years in Quebec. Yield in second and subsequent production years was 101.6% of cv. Sumas over 19 station years. Key words: Dactylis glomerata L., orchardgrass

Natural Resource Management and Crop Production Strategies to Improve Regional Food Systems in Tanzania

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Graef ◽  
I. Schneider ◽  
A. Fasse ◽  
J.U. Germer ◽  
E. Gevorgyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Natural Resource Management ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Regional Food ◽  
Production Strategies ◽  
Regional Food Systems

scholarly journals Nanofertilizers and their role in sustainable agriculture

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-255
Author(s):  
YOGENDRA KUMAR ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Nano Zinc

Enhancing nutrient use efficiency (NUE) with minimal threat to environment has become critical for our agriculture food production systems (FPS) to sustain the burgeoning population. Nanotechnology with nanoscale inputs for production of nano agri-inputs (NAIPs) has emerged as an innovative solution for addressing issue of low or declining nutrient use efficiency (NUE) with minimal environment footprint. Nanotechnology is a promising field of research which has the potential to offer sustainable solutions to ever pressing challenges confronting our modern intensive agriculture. Nanotechnology employs nanomaterials which typically have small size (1–100 nm) which imparts unique characteristics and benefits. In addition to numerous other benefits, large surface area to volume ratio offers opportunity for better and effective interaction of nanoparticles to target sites. Nano-fertilizers hold potential to fulfil plant nutrition requirements along with imparting sustainability to crop production systems and that too without compromising the crops yield. Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) - the farmers’ own fertilizer cooperative has been in the forefront for promotion of agro-technologies and novel agri-inputs to mitigate problems faced by the farmers. It has indigenously innovated at its Nano Biotechnology Research Centre (NBRC) at Kalol, Gujarat and succeeded in R& D and manufacturing of proprietary nano-fertilizers viz. nano urea, nano zinc, and nano copper. These nano-fertilizers utilize the dynamics of shape, size, surface area and bio-assimilation. There efficacy was evaluated on the basis of multi-location multi-crop trials under varying crop seasons, both by the research institutes and also on the progressive farmers’ fields across 11,000 locations on 94 crops across India. Independently, nano nitrogen, nano zinc, and nano copper have also been tested for bio-efficacy- bio safety- toxicity and environment suitability. IFFCO nano-fertilizers meet alll the current national and international guidelines related to nano technology or nano scale agri-inputs.They are in sync with OECD testing guidelines (TGs) and “Guidelines for Testing of NAIPs and Food Products” released by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Harvested produce of crops applied with IFFCO nano-Urea, nano-zinc, and nano-copper have been found fit for consumption with no adverse effect. This paper reviews the benefits of nanofertilizers (Nano N, Nano Zn and Nano Cu) towards increasing nutrient use efficiency and crop productivity and produce quality in general and the journey of IFFCO nano-fertilizers (IFFCO’s Nano Urea, Nano Zn and Nano Cu) from conception to PILOT to PLANT stage has also been covered in this paper.

AC Graze tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.)

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 843-844
Author(s):  
A. R. McElroy
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Tall Fescue ◽  
Festuca Arundinacea ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Mass Selection ◽  
Forage Crop ◽  
Plant Research ◽  
Forage Type ◽  
Selection For

AC Graze, tested as Syn-A, is a late-maturing forage-type tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) cultivar. It was developed by mass selection for vigor, persistence, leafiness and uniform maturity at the Plant Research Centre, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa. AC Graze yielded 105.3% of the test mean (seven cultivar, six station years) in Ontario Forage Crop Committee trials. Key words: Tall fescue, Festuca arundinacea Schreb.

scholarly journals Food Crop Production Strategies for Adaptation to Climate Change in China

1997 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 749-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiqing Jin ◽  
Liangzhi Gao ◽  
Daokuo Ge ◽  
Hua Chen ◽  
Chunlin Shi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Food Crop ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Production Strategies ◽  
Food Crop Production

scholarly journals Incomplete Gamma distribution of rainfall for sustainable crop production strategies at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

MAUSAM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
P. K. SINGH ◽  
L. S. RATHORE ◽  
K. K. SINGH ◽  
A. K. BAXLA ◽  
B. ATHIYAMAN
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Gamma Distribution ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Rainfall Data ◽  
Rainfall Pattern ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Sustainable Crop Production ◽  
Production Strategies ◽  
Dough Stage

The knowledge of rainfall pattern (amount and probability) helps in planning of crops to be grown in a region. Therefore weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual rainfall data for 33 years (1974-2006) for the station Palampur have been collected and its analysis has been attempted.  The annual and monthly rainfall data were analyzed for finding out drought normality and abnormality. The analysis indicated that the rainfall is mainly confined in annual rainfall       2343 mm with 25.7 per cent variability. The standard deviation of annual rainfall is 62.8 mm. Each standard week from 26th to 35th receive a rainfall of more than 100 mm, indicating the crop period. Seed sowing in paddy nursery in the Palampur region generally takes places immediately after initiation of monsoon during 23rd - 25th standard meteorological weeks and transplanting is carried out around 27th or 28th standard meteorological week. The tillering, 50 percent flowering and dough stage are observed during 32-33rd, 37-38th and 40-41st  standard meteorological weeks respectively.

SYMKO BARLEY

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 853-854
Author(s):  
K. M. HO
Keyword(s):  
Hordeum Vulgare ◽  
Spring Barley ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Hordeum Vulgare L ◽  
Eastern Canada ◽  
Lodging Resistance ◽  
Cereal Breeding ◽  
Plant Research

Symko is a two-rowed spring feed barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) suitable for growing in Eastern Canada. It has high yield, high test weight, large kernels, good lodging resistance and is resistant to powdery mildew. Breeder seed of Symko is being maintained by the Plant Research Centre, Agriculture Canada.Key words: Hordeum vulgare L., barley (two-rowed spring feed)Symko is a high-yielding, two-rowed spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) developed at the Plant Research Centre, Agriculture Canada and tested under number OB751-27 by the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee. It has short rachilla hair and does not meet the quality standards required in a malting type. Registration no. 3135 was issued for Symko on 4 July 1989 by the Food Production and Inspection Branch of Agriculture Canada. This cultivar is named in recognition of Mr. S. Symko’s significant contribution to the cereal breeding program as a former cereal cytogeneticist at the Ottawa Research Station, Agriculture Canada.

scholarly journals Can sustainable cotton production systems be developed for tropical northern Australia?

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (12) ◽  
pp. 1127 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. J. Yeates ◽  
G. R. Strickland ◽  
P. R. Grundy
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
Cotton Production ◽  
Cooperative Research ◽  
Funding Model

This article reviews research coordinated by the Australian Cotton Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) that investigated production issues for irrigated cotton at five targeted sites in tropical northern Australia, north of 21°S from Broome in Western Australia to the Burdekin in Queensland. The biotic and abiotic issues for cotton production were investigated with the aim of defining the potential limitations and, where appropriate, building a sustainable technical foundation for a future industry if it were to follow. Key lessons from the Cotton CRC research effort were: (1) limitations thought to be associated with cotton production in northern Australia can be overcome by developing a deep understanding of biotic and environmental constraints, then tailoring and validating production practices; and (2) transplanting of southern farming practices without consideration of local pest, soil and climatic factors is unlikely to succeed. Two grower guides were published which synthesised the research for new growers into a rational blueprint for sustainable cotton production in each region. In addition to crop production and environmental impact issues, the project identified the following as key elements needed to establish new cropping regions in tropical Australia: rigorous quantification of suitable land and sustainable water yields; support from governments; a long-term funding model for locally based research; the inclusion of traditional owners; and development of human capacity.

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